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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1912
Page
2
A fragmentary column laments overuse of wireless as a verb and mocks stalled progress in journalism. It playfully predicts an aviator will be arrested for disorderly conduct and tops the chatter with streetcar woes and a stingless bee metaphor.
A montage of sharp asides and social jabs touches on fashion costs, education trends, labor, crime, sports, aviation, gas industry, comedy, and fashion reform. Notable lines include a thrift fashion claim, a Pennsylvania labor leader’s remark on wealth, a Cornell professor’s ice-age fear, and jokes about cars and safety razors.
A Yale professor argues the average American wastes far more than three years of life through idle time and unproductive routines, challenging common estimates and urging reexamination of daily habits.
A London nerve specialist argues that contemporary women's fashion is harmful, claiming many die or suffer from pursuing trends. He warns that the pressure to stay stylish leads to severe health risks among women.
An Englishman has invented a stingless bee. He adds that producing a patchless woolen undershirt would secure his fame.
A Cincinnati woman proclaims her husband is faultless, joking that such a claim foreshadows the troubles awaiting him. The remark captures playful domestic humor and daily life notes from the period.
A Canadian lumberman marries the girl he wooed through an interpreter, illustrating love crossing language barriers. The tale underscores that romance adapts beyond spoken words and cultures.
A West Virginia girl used her apron to flag a passing train and alert it to a wreck, preventing injury. The incident shows how practical attire helped avert disaster, highlighting a timely lesson on clothing choices during emergencies.
A London pastor argues for allowing flirting among young churchgoers in chapel. He expects attendance to grow and believes the worst will not occur, countering fears with a confident outlook. The Toledo Blade notes this stance as part of a broader social conversation.
A New York court rules that a Magging wife is not subject to court interference, while a grouchy husband protests the ruling. The decision leaves the husband noting his frustration with the outcome.
A Chicago judge ruled that lemon flavoring is only lemon flavor if the product actually includes a lemon in the mixture, effectively holding that mere lemon taste without real lemon fails to meet the standard.
A western man proposes to raise and fatten turkeys on grasshoppers, suggesting a novel feeding method. The idea hints at a possible turkey trotting stunt in vaudeville.
The remark suggests that people in mountainous regions may be more combative than plains residents. It jokingly links irritability to the absence of elevators, implying a light satire on regional temperament.
A German savant states that a musician's character is shaped by the instrument they play. He advocates removing the bass drum, claiming there are already enough knockers in orchestral work.
A cryptic nineteenth century request seeks any method enabling a man trapped by a railway frog to free himself with absolute certainty. The note hints at a press agent promoting the invention and uses archaic phrasing about an unfortunate man and a fastened foot.
Arthur Langdon attends Miriam Brey's theater debut and realizes the play mirrors his own heartbreak with fiancée Lillian Walker. He discovers the work was written by Lillian, who forgives him and sits beside him as the curtain prepares for the final act, ending with renewed hope.
A British coast storm of extreme force caused dramatic wave impacts in Hastings harbor. It smashed sea walls and parade fixtures, flooded basements, and tore away timber, railings, and deck structures. The piece notes attempts to harness wave power and the vast energy potential of the sea.
The Second Chamber of Samos, smallest in the world, has four members chosen by the prince from eight candidates. Members must be 30 or older and literate. A Spartans tale recalls Samians who uttered a long speech and then an empty wallet to prove verbosity is wasted.
A dramatic critique voices strong indignation over a controversial stage work. The reviewer from Fliegende Blaetter urges the public to see the production despite moral alarm and calls it scandalous in tone.
The article urges constant fresh air as the key to beauty. It argues lungs need oxygen for red blood, and that clean air improves skin tone eyes and vitality more than creams or powders. It promotes daily open air all day and night as essential for health and beauty.
New Reader praises directness in advice about hair darkeners and hair restoration. Marjory X warns against overdoing makeup and stresses stopping points, noting the dangers of harsh lines and the need for a triple mirror to judge facial shading.
The article notes Oriental ribbon girdles with long hanging ends, draperies fastened by hooks and eyes, and evening wraps draped over gowns. It highlights black taupe and royal purple millinery, with moleskin hats gaining popularity for softness.
The best man and groom enter first from the vestry as the bride arrives last on her father’s arm after the ring bearer and maid. Serve chicken or sweetbreads in pastry shells, sandwiches, olives, nuts, salad, coffee, ice cream, and wedding cake. Do not use “and family” in invitations. issue separate invitations to each unmarried household member.
The bridesmaid should stand by the bride at the altar and may hold the bouquet and veil if present. She assists the bride during receptions and generally supports the bride. For attire the writer favors crepe meteor over Marquisette for a softer, prettier look in cream or buff.
A schoolgirl asks when it is proper for her to have visiting cards at age sixteen. She wonders whether to use Miss before her name and if her full given name should be written out. The note seeks guidance on etiquette and naming for young ladies.
The text discusses debut etiquette advising a girl to have her own card for formal calls and invitations. It specifies using Miss plus the full name, without abbreviations or initials before the name, until she makes her debut and earns her own card.
A reader asks for the meaning of high noon in a wedding context and requests a three course buffet breakfast menu for three at that hour. Propose a simple, elegant menu: 1st course light savory pastries or fruit, 2nd course hot eggs or quiche with sides, 3rd course a dessert platter with coffee.
The ceremony is set for exactly twelve, preferred by Alice Roosevelt and favored for its noon hour. A first course features iced cantaloupe filled with pineapple and Maraschino cherries, followed by chicken salad and plain sandwiches.
A reader asks if it is justified to ignore a young woman who is friendly yet does not recognize him upon entering the dining room. He argues it is her place to speak first, given his view of proper social protocol.
The speaker argues a woman has the privilege to be first to acknowledge a man. If she ignores him, the man would avoid showing awareness of her presence, asserting a deliberate invisibility in social gesture.
A letter asks if it is proper for a young man to call and leave cards after being invited to a party and seeks guidance on the correct pronunciation of Misses in Misses Brown.
The passage notes it is proper for young men to make calls after hospitality but few do so. It comments that "Misses" is often written as "the Misses" and sounds like "Mrs" when spoken.
An advertisement argues blood quality drives stomach function and indigestion. It claims Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People boost red blood cells, improving appetite and digestion. Emma M. Mayne of Clinton Iowa shares a testimonial of recovery after use. Adv.
A boy named Bobby narrowly avoided a worse fate after being spanked for falling into a creek. He joked that drowning would have earned him harsher punishment, reflecting on the scare and lesson from the incident.
A Dutch led banking push in Western Canada signals strong growth as migrant farmers from the United States and Europe join local workers. President W Westerman cites Canada’s prosperity as rooted in natural development with wheat and other grains expanding to record crops.
A London Globe correspondent quotes a frenzied stump oration. The speaker mocks government wage cuts and suggests retaliation through “devil-cotion” and “local anatomy,” ending with loud cheers and no clear policy plan.
An early 20th century tonic ad claims fatigue stems from tired blood and promotes Tonitives as a sure method to restore vitality. It describes blood nourishing foods and air as sources of strength and lists a price of 75 cents per box with mail order from The Tonitives Co. Buffalo.
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