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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1911
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Sarantabs in a liquid chocolate tablet form that allegedly cures all humors including catarrh and rheumatism, relieves tiredness, restores appetite, cures paleness and nervousness, and builds up the entire body.
Dr. John R. Marlin of New York, assistant professor of physiology at Cornell Medical College, argues in the Journal of the Outdoor Life that appetite is not required for digestion. He says most food—about four-fifths—meets daily energy needs, while less than one-fifth serves as building material.
An excerpt from Memory Day by an eastern Virginia reminiscences author describes a southern lover’s impetuous advance and a timid maiden who protests softly. He apologizes, a tense silence follows, and she relocates hope in a cautious reply toward Robert.
The Kansas City Journal reports Senator John B. Hessin and his daughter from Manhattan joined a Europe and Asia tour last summer and took a motor boat ride on the Sea of Galilee with a New York minister. After the ride the minister asked for the bill. the boatman’s charge seemed exorbitant and the minister commented that Christ walked on the water there.
A distinguished theologian spoke for over an hour on deep topics before the Sunday school. After his remarks the superintendent asked for a hymn choice and a boy in the rear cried Sing Revive Us Again. Life.
An Ohio woman credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with restoring her health after a decade of stomach trouble and a blotchy complexion. She reports headaches and nervousness disappearing, weight increasing from 90 to 120 pounds, and her blood and skin improving.
The article follows Lea Jennings as she abandons painting poetry and writing to pursue playwriting. A woods inspired plot leads her to a mountain hunt with Hall Ridgway the sculptor, who eventually rescues her and becomes her fiancé, leaving her parents with a marriage plan.
An English butler named James Gibbs crafted a seven year project clock from odds and ends. It shows time, seconds, day of week and month, phase of the moon, and strikes hours and halves. The brass wheels, brass bearing eyes, beer tap hammer, and matches for minute markings illustrate his patient craftsmanship.
The new law imposes fines up to 100 dollars on anyone knowingly sowing or selling noxious seeds. It requires thorough seed cleaning of all grass seeds before sowing and mandatory cleaning of thrashing and dressing machines after use to remove all rubbish.
Blanche Bates argues that if a choice must be made for a child between factory labor and the stage, the stage should be chosen. She says she would not have children work on stage unless necessary to feed the family.
The piece offers guidance on polite behavior in social occasions. It covers congratulating a married couple, thanking a male companion after an outing, and standard seating and courtesy norms. It also advises expressions of gratitude for a pleasant evening and proper posture at tables.
A reader asks about visiting cards for a young man and where to find magazines on table etiquette and dress. The reply notes cards can be left when no one is home or handed to a servant, and offers to mail etiquette book information in a self addressed stamped envelope. For a nineteen year old girlfriend’s birthday a box of confectionery or roses is advised. books magazines flowers and bon-bons are acceptable gifts within propriety.
The bride’s parents host from the drawing room and receive guests as they arrive. The traditional cake cutting uses a ribbon tied knife for the bride to make the first cut. The bridal party usually enters last after thanks and congratulations, with guests served soon after the ceremony.
A reader asks if forty guests should be welcomed formally or informally for their first wedding anniversary. Madame Merri replies to keep the event informal yet greet guests personally as they arrive. MAPLE adds to be on hand to welcome all arrivals and keep the tone warm.
The piece discusses proper replies to a young man asking to escort you home and which side a girl should walk or sit on. It then surveys INVOGUE buttons, evening wraps, fur accessories, filet lace, and crocheted buttons in current fashion, noting styles, trims, and fabrics for garments and lingerie.
Description of a gray checked Wardrobe pattern set for children including a pinafore dress with three box plaits and scalloped yoke, an under-slip in delaine or washing silk, and a sleeved upper garment with lace edging. Materials lists cover yardages and widths for yoke lining slip nightdress combinations and petticoat.
A six month summary of Rev. Amos Johnson's pastorate shows his sharp insight into his flock. He reframes offering rules to curb tainted money, cites a chicken loss from Squire James, and humorously asks Brother Leroy to pass the box as he watches for needs and prays for parishioners.
A 1911 letter from Miss Sarah Calkins of Waukegan NL describes a severe eczema outbreak that covered her body and caused intense itching. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment along with Resolvent for clearing the eruption after four months and notes no return. A free sample offer to Cure Cuticura Dept. 5 K Boston is included.
A U S senator known for rapid wealth acquired a coat-of-arms recently. He hosted a large dinner with gold insignia on dinner cards. A fellow senator’s wife noticed the emblem and admired it, prompting the boast that his wife invented the idea.
Mrs J P Endlich of Erie credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of female troubles after failure with three doctors. She and many others report relief from inflammation ulcers and other gynecological issues. testimonials on file at Lynn Massachusetts lab.
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