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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
6
A landlady recounts how three live eagles kept by a visiting professor on a roof led to a theft scare. While the birds allegedly seized bags of gold from a subtreasury wagon, the professor vanished, sparking court scrutiny and rumors of robbery. The tale underscored sensational headlines about the supposed crime.
Two men in a park discuss the cosmos under a starry sky. An enthusiastic astronomer names a nearby star and explains it would take over a century for a 40 horsepower car to reach it, prompting his companion to joke about gasoline consumption.
Mme Jeanne Marni becomes the first woman honored with the Chauchard prize from the Societe des Gens de Lettres of France for general excellence. Previous recipients include noted figures such as Gur deuchatingssant and Camille Lemon.
The draped waistcoat returns for use with fancy jackets and princess skirts. It is short at the back and sides, with a plain tight back, and folds from shoulder seams and underarm. It is double breasted with four covered buttons and worn over a slim shirtwaist, often paired with a high collar and jabot or lace bow for a balanced, cooling look.
Fall and winter costumes feature satin sashes as a key accessory. Directoire style leads, with sashes wrapping waists and flaring into soft folds. Some summer gowns show ribbon sashes attached to the back, while others wrap around hips in Turkish fashion.
A white lacey straw hat with a wide brim turned up on the left side and edged with hydrangea blue velvet ribbon complemented a hydrangea bouquet. A large bow of blue ribbon anchored at the back added an artistic touch.
The article argues women struggle to moderate exercise preferring extremes. It cites dumbbell swings and tennis sessions lasting long durations leading to arm fatigue and indigestion. Doctors warn this overdoing harms heart action and tissue health as women strive to improve strength.
A summer gown stays fresh longer when worn over a removable underslip without a lining. Underslips can be wash silk lawn or batist, cooler in batist, ironed and fitted like a gown lining. Finish the underside with lace trimmed ruffie to avoid showing unfinished petticoat when seated.
The article describes a fashionable slipper bow made from soft silk or satin with three loops on each side that lie flat to resemble flower petals. Loops graduate in size, beads trim the ends, and several bead strands cross the bow. Red slippers will pair with velvet ribbons matching the footwear.
A short anecdote describes a mother dressing her child with a braided hair style secured by a small rubber elastic. The ribbon often slips from the end during outings, and the mother notes how every ribbon was returned home after a picnic.
A designer unveils a new Lace Overskirt featuring a circular cut and high waist. Instead of a box plait the side is slashed open with a two thirds hem edge. Lacé detailing runs side to side through silk covered eyelets. Silk or velvet ribbing used.
Mrs. William McNulty of New Britain Connecticut reportedly revived after 70 minutes of apparent death. Dr. Thomas Mulligan used an electric current to resuscitate her when the pulse and respiration failed. She described a journey “far away” illuminated by a peculiar light and conversed with deceased relatives, including her mother, during her experience.
Mrs. Mary E. Forrester killed a 60 pound mad dog after it attacked her and neighbor Miss Mamie Ditto. The contest on the porch lasted ten minutes with the dog biting and pulling at her skirt before she choked it to death by grasping its neck.
The readable text indicates a fragmented notation mentioning two feet and measurement but lacks full context or identifiable names or events for a proper summary.
Congressman Longworth urged clean government at a Republican convention dinner in Chicago. He warned that dishonest politicians falter, citing a Cincinnati candidate, Lurgan, who learned promises differ from deeds after a grocer refused support. The exchange illustrated political reputations in practice.
An Ohio court tried a damages suit with a female witness from near Dayton who was repeatedly subpoenaed. When questioned why she disobeyed, she replied that smallpox plagued her area and hoped the judge would be prejudiced in her favor.
An Albany legislator recalls Senator Folker risking life in Albany to vote against racing in New York. He cites race fixing and a Gloucester jockey overheard saying a favorite will fail unless the reins break, illustrating alleged manipulation of races.
Important to mothers cautioning to examine every bottle of Castoria for the familiar signature In Use For Over 30 Years The Kind You Have Always Bought. A light hearted exchange about chickens wandering into a garden ends with a playful line as a public notice in a newspaper page.
Unclear ad filled with product claims and quotes. Mentions Marine Eye Remedy selling for 50c and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, plus a cream price inquiry in St Paul Minnesota. Includes noted sayings by Plato Smiles Farrar Ruskin.
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