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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1911
Page
3
A column argues the General Welfare Clause allows Congress to fund road construction and that federal aid would provide a strong impulse to expanding the nation’s roads, despite debates over constitutional power.
Howard H. Gross argues for a national road program costing about 1.5 to 2 billion dollars funded by a three way federal state and local bond system. He cites per capita costs and compares debt levels with other countries while urging a parcel post and immediate federal action to build 400 000 miles of good roads within ten to fifteen years.
A discussion explains percent grades on roads and how steepness affects hauling capacity. It notes that a one percent grade rises 1 foot per 100 feet, while a ten percent grade rises 10 feet per 100 feet. It cites tests showing load limits for horses on slopes and recommends keeping heavy routes to within 3 to 4 percent grade to maximize load and reduce haulage costs.
The article argues that protecting wild birds shifts from humane to economic reasoning by noting birds control insect pests and weed seeds, boosting harvests. It highlights rising bird safeguards in several states due to their agricultural value and the impact of bird declines on crops.
Russia held its first white flower day on May 3 to raise funds for the League for the Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis. Citizens from hamlets to cities donated flowers for sale, with proceeds aiding the campaign amid concern over growing tuberculosis amid harsh climate and poor sanitary conditions.
The Courier Journal reports a cryptic line about a request for a kiss and a response urging practical conduct. The exchange centers on a man’s plea and a woman’s reply, with emphasis on propriety and restraint.
William Sulzer argues that good roads test the country’s progress and prosperity by linking farmers to markets, reducing waste, and boosting wealth. He contends roads unite farms and cities, cut prices, foster industry, education and social advancement, and bind the nation in thrift and pride.
An amusing home made toy shows two cut pasteboard men with pivoting arms linked by elastic bands and wood supports. By bending elbows and pressing a wire spring the figures collide and bounce, creating a series of contractions and recoils as the men swing toward and away.
A short Victorian era style verse praising a doll named Dolly. The speaker Laura Hutchinson describes a flaxen haired princess doll with red cheeks blue eyes and tiny feet, cherishing the toy above all else.
At the zoological park a long log was split using dynamite under orders from Dr. Hornaday. The aim was to scoop out halves for rough feeding of animals. A worker, described as stalwart, assisted in the ignition and detonation.
A nostalgic reflection laments the disappearing old fashioned boy who carried pockets full of loot and string. The piece argues cramped flats and steam heat erase outdoor play, sending boys away from streets toward reform schools or delinquency, as homes shrink and free space vanishes.
The article notes motorcycle accessories shrinking from autos, highlighting a two piece adjustable wind screen fitted to handlebars. It argues face protection is increasingly valued, predicting growing use of such gear on motorcycles.
An inventor from New York presents a device called a musical top. A rubber tube with a whistle and a bulb drumstick creates pulsating air notes when blown. The mouth acts as a resonant chamber producing a surprising variety of tones. Any tune can be played on the whistle through air pulsations.
A description of bobcats including size range and weight from 19 to 41 pounds, diet shifts, and their status as pests due to livestock predation. The text notes bobcats’ sly disposition, usefulness in dog sports, resistance to hunters, and rare danger to humans, with a view toward increasing popularity as a hunting quarry.
Captain Grobl, a German diving instructor, devised an underwater rifle that fires water instead of bullets. The device uses a stout barrel and rubber cartridge, and reportedly can penetrate medium armor plates with its high pressure jet, offering divers a safer alternative to knives and rapid ascents.
Two testimonials claim Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured eczema after other treatments failed. Miss Mattie J. Shaffer from Mississippi says ten months of suffering ended with a complete cure and praises the products. Mrs. F Marberger of Drehersville Pennsylvania reports four years of eczema improved by the same remedies, noting success for her baby as well. Free samples and a 32 page book are offered by the Cuticura company in Boston.
Work for Extinction of Tuberculosis reports graphic prevention displays shown in every state except four and across many Canadian provinces and territories. The National Association notes 25 states and 16 cities host permanent or traveling exhibits, with over 200 displays in total including about 150 school exhibits. The first American tuberculosis exhibit appeared in Maryland in January 1904, and by 1906 there were four exhibits nationwide.
Arthur Atherton, 24, claimed as the world’s thinnest man, married Blanche Buckley, 19, at city hall in a ceremony before Municipal Judge John R. Newcomer. Atherton measures five feet tall and weighs 38 pounds, while his bride weighs 136 pounds.
In a brief exchange a child defies his mother’s call to come indoors from the rain. He jokes he will stay outside until he’s drenched enough to ruin her dress, showcasing rural dialect and family banter.
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