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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
6
The Terry Tribune notes the central aim of education as moral training and disciplined obedience. It contrasts modern child psychology and open freedom with traditional aims, arguing teachers must guide students firmly, with core subjects studied thoroughly whether or not the pupil wishes.
A historical note on parasites used to curb pests harming shade trees and crops. An entomologist identified a parasite in India to fight pests in Australia, then shipped dormant specimens to Australia to awaken in summer. The piece praises scientific ingenuity in enabling pests to meet their biological control.
The Roosevelt dam will surpass all current reclamation projects in cubic content, housing 380 000 cubic yards of masonry and standing 280 feet high with a top length of 6380 feet. The reservoir will form the world’s largest artificial lake, about 25 miles long and over two miles wide, storing 1 300 000 acre feet of water. The structure, arch shaped with gravity wing mass, is part of Salt River irrigation aims near Phoenix.
In New York a new divorce suit names Senor Don Antonio Ruiz y Olivares as plaintiff and Senora Dona Agnes O'Brien de Ruiz as defendant. The action cites statutory grounds and seeks potential alienation of affection claims. Mme Ruiz has been linked to Alfred G Vanderbilt through prior disclosures amid socialite rumors and an $11000 automobile purchase by Harry Brenchley.
The excerpt argues New York life centers on cost over value with high living costs. It cites charitable estimates of minimum family expenses and rents, notes price disparities by location, and contends many live beyond means. It warns of social demoralization from endless striving and the need to forgo temptation to save for an honorable old age.
A new Educational Theater for Children and Young People is incorporated in Albany with directors including Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain Rev P S Grant Otto H Khan R J Collier Miss A M Herts and Charles E Miner The venture aims to teach through drama and involve youth in production and performance at first using Rev Dr G S Hall of Clark University as an adviser The project plans to stage classical and modern plays and later build its own theater in New York
A New York Supreme Court judge raised a 17 year old ward’s annual dress allowance from 6000 to 10000 dollars to dress as becomes her station. A Fifth Avenue modiste claims twenty thousand dollars is a modest spring outlay for Miss Manhattan and that the city’s women spend lavishly on fashionable finery year round.
A deputy serves an attachment on broker John Brandt Walker over a 23 5550 claim from a prokeragée firm. Once the stock dealer rose as a Wall Street sensation with a bear campaign earning him a million dollars a month for 90 days before a swift decline.
Mrs. Frank W. Dodson, seeking re election as Polk County recorder, fought jury fixers in Des Moines and sparked a state wide reform of juror drawing. She exposed corruption, secured sealed jury boxes, and helped pass a new law ending election officer drawn juries.
United States minister to Panama Herbert C. Squiers will return to his post after a productive interview with Secretary Root. He reported on political neutrality concerns ahead of the July 11 Panamanian presidential election and the potential outbreaks on voting day.
Edward Dunham Robie, U S Navy rear admiral on the retired list, celebrated his golden wedding anniversary in Washington. Born September 11 1831 in Burlington Vermont, he led the naval engineering class of 1852 and was Lincoln’s chief engineer at age 30. He retired September 11 1893 as commodore and was later raised to rear admiral by act of Congress in 1906.
The Well-Informed of the World has long sought a gentle efficient liquid laxative with known value. California Fig Syrup Co offers Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as an ethical trusted remedy, widely preferred by physicians and families. Buy the genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co for fifty cents per bottle.
A groom recalls his bride as the most considerate. She warned relatives by arranging six pairs of old shoes to be thrown after her carriage. She explained the shoes might be picked up by those who hope for good luck at weddings, to help others in need.
A Montreal woman recounts twenty five years of eczema that resisted doctors. After two treatments Cuticura reduced swelling and within two months new skin formed. The doctor was impressed and would use Cuticura for his patients. She has remained cured for over seven years.
The Natal Witness notes a sharp increase in self harm cases, reporting three personal crisis cases in four weeks among Europeans. It compares Natal’s rate to England and Wales, calling the trend deplorable and citing Durban as an example with about one case per day.
A London Daily Graphic excerpt argues the public seeks amusement in theatre and resents moral instruction, stating that changing taste could trigger a drama renaissance. The piece contrasts audience expectations with evolving drama and notes cultural tensions. An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease for feet and shoe comfort, claiming cure for sweating and painful feet with a trial package offer.
Mr. Sirius Baker dismisses the idea of joyful bird song saying a human stuck on one tune forever would be run out of the community. The odd exchange reflects a humorous view of conformity and taste in a small town.
The excerpt notes that the speech by a named Yonkers politician was not recorded. The piece questions the absence of wind gauge data and suggests the event’s documentation was incomplete.
An old advertisement for Murine eye remedy from Chicago touts easy home use. It claims 50 cent bottles and a 48 page booklet included per package.
A humorous Stray Stories exchange features a sharp quip about kissing a girl only against her lips. The witticism plays on deflection and wordplay for a light punchline.
A campaign scene shows how mothers often take the helm behind their daughters guiding appearances and strategies, shaping who gets into the spinster class and who advances in public life.
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