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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
2
A columnist notes cheap eggs arousing suspicion, the harem skirt replacing the hobble skirt, and radium heated markets boosting prices. Seattle plans a 41 story building while Chicago grips a westward mood. Rembrandt sale, Germany’s growing population, and a jailed American's earnings draw mixed public reaction.
A scene described shows a worn animal drawing a cargo wagon, highlighting humanitarian concerns as observers note the strain on the horse and the heavy load it bears. The incident underscores welfare issues linked to overloaded vehicles in harsh conditions.
A witty slice of life discusses a romance ending happily and dangers as aviators fly at night. An eastern club woman notes men prefer fluffy girls, while New Hampshire lawmakers consider curbing party line eavesdropping and ask Congress to urge postmasters not to read postal cards.
A New York medical trend explores diagnosing disease from patients dreams. The article notes a quirkily named mix of Jobster Newberg and mince pie signaling poor judgment and echoes on outward fashion dangers. A New England sea captain dies from a hat pin jab by a Boston woman, seen as ironic fate after years at sea.
A Brooklyn widow seeking a husband through a cooking ad attracted 145 proposals. The note questions the idea of feeding romance as a path to happiness, while a Johns Hopkins professor argues poverty cannot be abolished without also removing work.
A man in a Massachusetts town was arrested after kneeling on a sidewalk and offering prayers. The magistrate noted the act and the incident drew attention from local residents and authorities.
Margaret, forced into a mock marriage to Fred Carleton by friends, confronts her fate as the train carriage becomes a stage for truth. He reveals the prank was planned, but both discover genuine affection as the journey ends with a vow to pursue real happiness together. A bystander train crew observes the couple's awakening amid station stops and cheering passengers.
A man urges another to avoid siding in a feud while acknowledging the risk, arguing it is safer than being an innocent bystander. The other replies that taking sides carries danger but accepts the risk.
An optical trick shows a cross with two dotted lines of equal length. Most people perceive the breadth as greater than the depth, yet both lines measure the same.
Instructions describe placing a string round a friend's head with hands covering the ears. By moistening fingers and drawing along the string a thunderlike peal sounds in the listener's ears. The reader is urged to try the effect.
Four year old Lady Betty orders poached eggs on toast at a restaurant. She tests a window screen to see if she might fall and asks what the man would do with the eggs if the screen gave way. The exchange blends innocence with a moment of danger.
A Hartford boy questions his dignified father after dinner. The father, bowing his head, explains the solemn origins of grace saying God have mercy on these victuals.
A nostalgic verse describes the daily garden tea at four o clock. Grandmother serves cake and milk to children and dollies, each enjoying fine china and lace as they share stories while the day grows long and shadows stretch.
Julie M. Lippmann recounts a Mainz tale in The Street Sweeper. A noble countess inspires maidens to vow to delay marriage until freedom returns, is captured, forced to sweep a street, prays for liberation, and galvanizes townspeople to drive out the French forces.
In a short note, the item suggests Willié-Do followers visit sani tariums to achieve a lean appearance, while a father questions the practice and denies going himself.
A short scene shows Carrie reluctant to eat, mamma insists she share candy with friends. The little girl hopes others will help ease a toothache as she offers treats to her companions.
An advertising letter from Dr. A. B. Robinson offers a free “recipe” to cure pain in the bladder kidneys and back. It promises quick recovery from urinary troubles and many listed symptoms, urging recipients to request the copy by mail at Detroit address K-262 Luck Building.
Advices from various sources confirm that treatment for epilepsy at the Dr Waterman Institute shows remarkable results. Many patients report cures and complete relief, and the institute offers the remedy free of charge to those who write for it at 122 East 25th Street New York.
A whist enthusiast sent a book on the game to a famed player for critique. About a week later the volume returned with a letter noting it is a very good game but not as good as whist, reflecting humor and high regard for traditional whist.
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the signature and note it has been used for over 30 years. The copy emphasizes safety for infants and children and presents Castoria as the product mothers have always bought.
A bustling scene describes a tall waiter who draws constant attention as he opens champagne bottles, highlighting his in-demand presence and the lively room around him. The vivid moment captures social intrigue and public fascination with a service staffer.
Antiseptic powder to shake into shoes relieves sting of corns and bunions and eases walking. Sold everywhere with no substitutes. Free trial package offered on request to A. Olmsted in Le Roy New York and address.
A reflective note on how inner human processes elude even the most exacting self-scrutiny, paralleling Shelley's insistence that inner truths resist external framing. The quote frames introspection as a rigor beyond ordinary observation.
The ad promotes Hamlins izard pi as a remedy for headaches toothaches earaches stomach aches and general pains urging readers to keep a bottle on hand in case of illness.
Quote attributed to John Oliver Hobbes noting that people are often surprised by their own actions more than by those of others. The saying reflects on human self perception and social reactions.
A short note attributes constipation to multiple causes and endorses Dr Pierce's Pellets as a remedy. The ad highlights tiny sugar coated granules as the product form.
A veteran voice quotes W S Royston noting that loyal allies rallying behind a cause are key to achieving victory and advancing the good work.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a herb laxative and a Garfield reference amid scattered phrases about stomach and bowels and sermons possibly tied to demonstrations of eternal punishment.
Unclear health department notes indicate delays in a planned hospital expansion due to funding and staffing concerns. Officials from the city health office and the regional hospital trustees planned to meet this week to resolve procurement and zoning issues.
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