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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1912
Page
4
RB C Baldwin announces his candidacy for County Commissioner to represent Eastern Custer county. He notes requests from Fast Side voters and follows the Republican county convention process. The statement is dated Carlye March 1 1912.
Susan nah M Buckley of Palloa Montana filed intention to make final proof on Desert Land Entry No 2199 for the southwest and northwest quarters of Section 28 Township 12 North Range 55 East Meridian before W A Brubaker U S Commissioner Terry Montana on May 20 1912. Witnesses named J E Hagen J D Johnson F G Buckley and J W Shutler all of Fallon Montana. A Kirch er Register
Amelia J Stiff widow of John W Stiff deceased of Ismay Ontario has filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on E4 NW, Lots 1 2, Section 30, Township 9N Range 555 M R Meridian. Hearing before U S Commissioner Leon C Hayes at Ismay Montana on May 8 1912 witnesses John Lackner John M Wilson Chester Wilson Albert Roberts all of Ismay Montana.
Department of the Interior notices Loren P. Lathoe of Ismay Montana filed intent for final commutation proof on Homestead Entry No 08170 for IE% Section 14 Town 10A Range 6B M P Meridian. Hearing set before Leon C Hayes in Ismay Montana on April 30 1912 with witnesses Samuel Doman Cuthbert V Eno Adam L Newsum Andrew Haas.
In the District Court of the Seventh Judicial District of Montana, Sarah C Seeley sues Daniel F Seeley for dissolution of marriage on willful desertion for over a year. Plaintiff seeks custody of three children Cloyd LeRoy Seeley, Frank Ezekial Seeley, Aletha Elizabeth Seeley. Case filed April 1 1912 in Miles City with L A Conser as attorney for plaintiff.
Notice of intention to make final proof on Desert Land Entry No. 2029 for Lot 1 and NEm 6 Township notations filed by Peter M. Paulsen of Ismay Montana. Hearing before U S Commissioner Leon C Hayes at Ismay Montana on May 29 1912. Witnesses William Fisher Joseph Madsen Charles de Graf fenreid James Monroe and A Kircher register acknowledges.
The fragmentary OCR reads like stray lines from a 19th or early 20th century paper. It references a headache keeping someone from church and odd phrases about watchers and recorders, with garbled names and quotes. The text is too incomplete to identify a clear event or subject.
An astronomy article prompts a rare dictionary inquiry as a proofreader and copyholder debate a six letter term with five letters under the line. The word syzygy is defined as the orbital point of a body, and its pronunciation becomes a playful college yell analogy.
A sportsman recalls Secretary Knox misreading cheering from a Pecos River crowd, then describes a Windsor ranch visit with a long 27 mile pull and a local caravan’s whisky greeting. The tale contrasts flattery with a wagons tale and a practical joke.
A Persian philosopher explains his method for gaining knowledge by not letting shame stop him from asking questions when ignorant. The quote emphasizes inquiry and curiosity as path to learning.
An altar consecrated by clergy has been placed on a motor vehicle to promote mission work in rural England. The portable church aims to bring religious services to distant districts.
A satirical column questions bias in crime profiling, contrasting judges and financiers. It cites a Kansas City judge claiming big men rarely err, while noting several large suspects and a critique that physical stature does not imply criminality. The piece implies the gap between perception and evidence in criminal cases.
In a tale from ancient times a man named George endures a dragon whose color changes constantly. After repeated harassment the man declares never again when asked for a wish, yet his resolve becomes a legend for posterity who recalls his superb courage in slaying the dragon.
A fragmentary exchange explores how a dictionary can reveal surprising and awkward glimpses of language. The speaker notes occasional oddities and queerness in entries while examining the book.
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