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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
2
Neighbor's dog harms geraniums while sparing dandelions
A neighbor's dog shows a habit of scratching geraniums yet avoids dandelions. The note suggests that those with a cabaret education can hear a morning chorus of orioles and thrushes, whose singing is described as poor.
Castoff Dirt Throws Halt Umpire Contact Case
A catcher is suspended after throwing dirt in an umpire’s face. A Chicago woman battles a purse theft by a highwayman while reflecting on courage and unfulfilled reward. The piece questions deception by men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York Boat Launch Draws Fifty Red Haired Girls
A new vessel in New York attracted fifty red haired school girls as sponsors. The launch was described as powerful enough to last two ordinary lifetimes for vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Man Avoids Publicity and Global Topical Tales
A man declines a parade participation citing modesty and publicity. A Russian dancer arrested in New York leaves for Europe with a critical view of American art standards. A hunter in Africa captures a crocodile that has just swallowed a buck, suggesting wilder jungle stories outpace local fish tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Africa
Government surgeon says dirty money not dangerous
A government surgeon declares that dirty money is not a germ danger, easing public concern. A Philadelphia minister is rebuked for moonlighting as a land auctioneer, warned such side work waters down the ministry’s odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago Man Slaps Wife With Beefsteak
A Chicago man reportedly struck his wife with a beefsteak in a domestic discipline incident. The report questions the plausibility of such a weapon being used for punishment.
Aviator Dies Naturally Sparks Death Reason Debate
A press dispatch reports the death of a famed aviator by natural causes. The notice prompts questions about what constitutes a natural death for someone famous in aviation and how such cases are cited in official records.
Sensible shoes spark debate among chiropodists
A witty remark questions the impact of sensible footwear on chiropodists suggesting those wearing foolish shoes might preserve work for specialists while sensible wearers could threaten their livelihoods.
Chicago Man Duped by Two English Con Men in Sure Thing Scheme
A Chicago man lost 1200 dollars to two Englishmen who ran a fake “sure thing” game. The scam, described as record-breaking by local reporters, earned first-page prominence detailing the fraud and the victims.
Goats Eat Crape Off Doors In Bronx Undertaker Complaint
An undertaker in the Bronx reports goats eating crepe from door knobs. He fumes at delays by health and street-cleaning departments and asks Magistrate Murphy to remove the goats. The note cites a family burden and roving livestock in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx
New York
Murphy
Maritania
Morrisanna
Department of Health
Department of
Unique stable carved from hollow fir stump in Lewis County
A giant hollow fir stump on George Beiles homestead in Lewis County Washington has a roofed interior measuring about 10 by 11 feet. The space now serves as a unique stable housing two horses after Beiles first used it as a potato storehouse for seventy five sacks and later expanded the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis County
Washington
George Beiles
Oldest English House in America Erected in 1640
Records of Princess Anne county Virginia show the main portion of the house built in 1640 by Adam Thoroughgood. Built to endure for 273 years the wall remains stout and brick tight. Thoroughgood, who arrived in 1626, became a prominent landholder on Chesapeake Bay and the house sits on part of his original grant. Watch holes and dormers aided defense against attackers and thick walls provided protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Anne County
Virginia
Adam Thoroughgood
Adam
America
Jamestown
England
Chesapeake Bay
Famed Apes of Gibraltar Face Replenished Stock After Extinction Threat
The famous Gibraltar macaques, Europe’s only wild monkeys, were near extinction but are now being preserved. After initial crashes from cruelty and hunting, a 1911 male sired young to replenish the herd, though the latest male was sent to London Zoo for life after becoming dangerous.
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Gibraltar
Rock
Europe
Bruce
Morocco
London Zoo
Regent Park
Africa
Barbary
India
Old Bay Horse Goes To Morgue In New York
An old bay horse wandered to the morgue on Misery Lane in New York late at night. The night superintendent alerted police after the animal pressed its head against the door. Two patrolmen found the horse, identified glanders, and it was dispatched with a bullet.
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New York
Misery Lane
Sea Gull Steals Skipper's Teeth Off Boston Harbor
Skipper Tony Anisti of a Boston power fishing boat reports a sea gull seized his false teeth from the deck as he returned from a trip off Governor's Island near Boston Light. Millions of gulls trailed the vessel hoping for scraps, and the bird made off with the teeth after a brief distraction.
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Tony Anisti
Boston
Tony
Governor’s Island
Boston Light
Back Yard Landscaping Tips From Bolte on Walks and Drives
An expert advises homeowners on garden paths and driveways with emphasis on harmony with lawns and beds. It covers cement versus gravel and brick walks, edging with turf, curve justification, drainage, weed control, and selecting Salvia, Dahlia, and Cosmos varieties for seasonal color.
Blossoms for Fall In Garden Colorful Harvest Flowers
The article celebrates autumn blossoms and suggests sowing cosmos salvia dahlias asters marigolds calendulas annual pinks and hardy chrysanthemums to extend color after summer. It highlights scarlet salvia as an edging plant and notes fall tones of gold brown red purple and yellow with many varieties suitable for gardens.
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Rhode Island
Pius X
Riesen Edelweiss
Pink—Kriemhilde
Countess of
Lonsdale
Scarlet
Dark Rea
Roland von Berlin
J. H. Jackson
Semple
Preparation of the Garden for Next Year
The article advises fall plowing after harvest and notes options for green feed with vetch or rape if keeping chickens, or clover if not. Sow late August, water well, then plow under before frost to enrich soil. Use disk harrow and fertilizer, add lime if soil is heavy or sour.
Spraying Boosts Apple Crops Amid Varied Efficacy
A Farm and Home expert notes spraying governs apple market value and profits. Ben Davis russets with Bordeaux, while lime sulfur treats scab and leaf spot. In some regions lime sulfur followed by Bordeaux helps bitter rot. arsenate of lead remains the recommended poison with lime sulfur.
Proper Care Essential In Tree Planting
Care in planting trees matters as much as land preparation and tree choice. Without careful planting, even good soil and strong species fail to reach best results.
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