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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
7
Rosy and Hugh plan marriage after a strained romance. Kathryn exposes Hugh's interest in a typewriter not Rosy, prompting misgivings. Rosy learns truth during a lake cottage trip. Hugh explains his real aim and cools suspicions with humor and reconciliation.
The narrator recounts a failed caribou hunt described by J. T. Studley. Johnny the Indian guide signals the stag as the caribou appears at about 100 yards. The hunter wastes multiple shots as nerves shake the rifle, ending with a humiliating miss and self-reproach.
Secretary Wilson recalls a tale from Washington about a farmer who hopes for a stiff breeze on auction day. The farmer explains that grain waving in the breeze appears thicker, as heads look duplicated two or three times.
Advice urges daily dental care and frequent checkups to preserve teeth and beauty. It notes stomach health affects teeth, warns against neglect, and recommends brushing with borax tea, flossing, and periodic powder cleansings and rinses to reduce decay.
Designers unveil new scarfs with eye catching styles. One model features solid black silk with long tassels. Others pair black fabric with bright plaid or striped silk linings for a lively contrast.
A reader asks if it is proper to acknowledge luncheon invitations and whether to call after a reception. The guidance: acknowledge all hostess provided meals immediately. accept or regret promptly. Calls after accepting are traditional, but guests may skip due to distance. a bride may choose wedding attire that suits her plans and budget, including a short gown without a long veil.
A friend proposes a towel decorating contest as the main activity with prizes for speed and neatness. Suggested colors are yellow and white with chrysanthemum decorations. Luncheon ideas include cream of celery soup with yolk garnish, fried chicken, croquettes, fritters, pineapple salad, cheese crackers, and New York ice cream with angel food cake.
The guidance notes a simple home wedding need not use engraved invitations, with informal notes or direct witnesses. It confirms the double ring ceremony is popular, and the couple decides seating and orientation, guided by the officiating clergyman at rehearsal.
A gentleman should precede the lady in crowds doors street cars trains and when going upstairs or down an aisle. This etiquette places the man at the front during passages and transitions to safeguard the lady and maintain orderly movement.
A columnist counsels that it is proper to ask a young man to call again if desired. She says motoring alone is not wise for an eighteen year old and urges careful choices about what, how, when, and with whom, stressing prudence rather than prudishness.
A response advises a girl not to curtsey as she is young. It says curtseys are for younger girls in dancing school. It suggests keeping hair down for a couple more years to suit her age and appearance.
The department notes it is too late to answer initial questions but had ample information on the subject. It expresses trust the inquirer’s needs were met and approves the suggested glee club name as very good.
A humorous exchange on heredity features a man and a woman discussing gender expression. The joke hinges on the line that heredity explains both masculine and feminine traits as split among ancestors. The bit appears in the Tit-Bits humor context.
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