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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
2
The fragment discusses perceptions of civilization in Asiatic Turkey, the push for disarming armed men, gender politics, and pacifism. It references the US navy, British propaganda, women’s suffrage, and cultural notes on fashion, labor, and art in Atlantic City and beyond.
Editorial argues automobiles are essential yet must respect nonusers rights. It warns against reckless drivers who harm public opinion and hinder progress of motoring as industry sport and transport.
A burglar burgling a Seattle home faced an athletic girl with a bat and was knocked out. He dropped several thousand dollars in loot and escaped with no serious injuries, while the girl’s timely intervention yielded a dramatic, safe outcome.
Ling visits Pekin for the formation of a China American Friends association. A banquet for the Hongkong newspaper proprietor was hosted by leading Chinese journalists and officials who toasted Taft as a warm friend of their country, reflecting Celestial empire modern tendencies.
University of Minnesota head at 68 proves fast on campus as he pursues two smoking students. He admonishes them, catches them, and disciplines them, showing sprinter like vigor despite age.
The fragment notes ideas about making paper from cotton and corn stalks and weeds. It references German threats and British resolve, mentioning vigilance and wartime sentiment amid a jumble of stray phrases and misread words.
Washington shows signs of a social lull as uptown streets empty and front doors close. Embassies are closed and occupants dispersed, with residents like Mrs Longworth and Countess de Chambrun preparing to depart for Lenox and other posts.
Lieut U S Grant grandson of the famed general and president, is expected to take the post of janitor for the state war and navy building in Washington. Capt John H Poole is relieved as military aide to President Taft and will be replaced by Grant, who married Senator Root’s daughter. The building, largest in the world, stretches from Pennsylvania Avenue to the Oval and fills much of downtown with numerous annexes.
A satirical look at society fashion where elites choose animal or emblem totems for personal stationery and luggage, with examples from Mrs. Perry Belmont Miss Mathilde Townsend and the Walshs. The piece notes use of crests like the Taft eagle and references Camp Bird mine wealth.
The Metropolitan hotel in the capital, longtime southern hub, has closed after losing tenants due to the New Union Terminal and the old Pennsylvania Station demolition. The Indian Queen Tavern era began with Jefferson and hosted southern politicians, with famed juleps and a notorious 1815 board bill of Dougherty. Charles Dickens referenced the inn on his first American tour.
In a comic domestic scene, Henery Pickly plans a radical rheumatism cure using an electric bath with sponges in a tub. The setup goes wrong when the improvised device shocks him, prompting a chaotic escape as Mrs. Pickly tries to stop the dangerous experiment and keep him clothed.
A quirky dialogue unfolds between The Phunnibeak Bird and The Other Bird as they question each other’s identity. The exchange hints at hidden names and a playful, lyric tone within a nature studies themed fragment.
An Atlanta merchant vents frustration at Ike the porter for habitual tardiness. Ike offers a playful excuse claiming a mule kicked him, but the boss insists on better punctuality, threatening termination. The exchange captures period dialect and humor from Lippincott's.
Senator Beveridge mocked a hot headed congressman's speeches. A constituent complained of ink stained crash trousers, saying a man of his position should wear finer pants. The congressman retorted that his shabby trousers hid a warm and honest heart.
Dialogue notes a man reluctant to propose comparing him to an hour glass as time runs out. Nelle questions his courage while Belle remarks the more time he gets the less sand he has, illustrating delay.
A parent extols trees showing green leaf dresses in winter while a child replies that trees pack these dresses in their trunks for the season. The exchange humorously contrasts adult enthusiasm with a child’s literal interpretation of nature.
A brief note suggests actors wore long hair to conceal a right ear decoration that marked wanderers from a statue era. The custom began as a practical disguise among performers.
A family exchange reveals humor about chores as a father notes the mower’s sharp edge makes grass cutting harder for his son Egbert. The simple dialogue captures rural domestic detail and character.
A woman recounts starting Postum to replace tea or coffee after nervousness and dyspepsia. She notes its taste pleased her, improved health, and that her husband also switched with positive effects. She emphasizes Postum does not exhilarate or depress but strengthens nerves and stomach.
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