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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1913
Page
2
The Ismay Journal prints a string of pithy quips and curiosities. The weather man is praised, the German emperor is linked to ballet music, and jokes about Turkey, eggs, and a hen pecked nation appear. References range from a Duluth man fending wolves with cigars to Edison moving pictures that talk.
A fragment hints at sending bricks through the mails as a potential reply to a collector or dun. The quirky note suggests mailed bricks could serve as a radical retaliation or message in debt collection disputes.
A pretty young matron in New Jersey fractured an arm and two ribs while attempting to kiss a fourteen year old youth. The incident reflects reckless affection and raises questions about propriety and age.
The report notes German criminals use a moving-picture machine to aid robberies and likely sell the film of the holdup after it is committed.
The editor argues that a man contributes nothing to the home beyond money yet notes money is a handy presence around the house.
A newly revealed incubator once used by George Washington is reported to have surfaced. The find is praised as a remarkable link to the era of the vintage of 1776 and its cold storage eggs.
A 100 volt electric current is joked as the food value of a porterhouse steak. The quip hints criminals electrocuted may die with the notion that death results from high living.
London social circle pioneers a daring three cornered construct aided by a harness. The stylish crowd debates the joke and embraces a bold, experimental design while wrestling with public perception and propriety.
A Milwaukee judge refused to find a couple guilty of assault and battery for striking a bore who insisted on giving an after-dinner speech. The decision suggests postprandial restraint as a model for others.
A group of Chicago women forms a matrimony club with a rule that a man must earn $5,000 yearly to be eligible. They discuss plans to recruit qualifying suitors and establish criteria for membership and matching.
The article notes goats will be deployed in the campaign against mosquitoes, treating the animals as both useful for pest control and decorative additions to the landscape.
An Illinois judge ruled poker status hinges on who wins describing it as pleasure for one player and work for the other. The decision frames competitive play as a leisure activity for the winner and a labor task for the opponent.
A Cornell co-ed, described as perfect, plans to pursue market gardening after graduation to demonstrate her ability to support a family, reflecting traditional roles of her time.
An English author claims Americans struggle with English word pronunciation and suggests English actors should improve their pronunciation before visiting the United States. The remark plays on pronunciation in cross cultural exchanges between nations.
A New York case reports a deaf-mute arrested for consuming a diamond ring valued at ninety dollars. He now suffers from indigestion due to the excessive meal.
A Pittsburgh woman reports her husband has not given her a cent in thirty eight years. The remark is tied to Pittsburgh’s image as a city with many millionaires and economic contrast.
Tea has been a beverage in China for over two thousand years while England, though famed as a tea-drinking nation, falls behind in the comparison.
A growing movement in New York plans roof gardens atop fire stations. The initiative aims to provide green space, reduce heat, and improve morale among firefighters.
Miss Mattie Mayne clashes with neighbor Philip Dayton over garden space and pride. After a series of gifts and near misses the two fall into companionship as Dayton recovers from an accident. He asks to stay, and she agrees to become his neighbor and partner.
Horace Greeley is described as a spelling prodigy who could spell every word in the language before age six. His schooling began at four, he studied constantly, and he would even sleep between turns during spelling matches. His exceptional skill earned him praise and a local rule in a neighboring town honoring him.
A speeding car struck a well dressed woman at West Twenty fifth street and Detroit avenue, knocking her into the gutter. The driver sped away and the injured woman refused to identify herself. A policeman pursued the car and learned the driver was her husband, who asked to let it go.
A brief exchange shows an egotist claiming he sees himself as others do while Mary counters that his imagination is poor, highlighting their contrasting self-perception and humility.
A suggested luncheon theme features a large interrogation point centerpiece and question mark place cards. Include owls and an interrogation motif, with conundrums like When is it easy to read in the woods and What belongs to yourself and is used by your friends more than yourself.
Reader Nellie asks for affordable evening dress fabrics and a teen girl model. The reply suggests marquisette over silk with a pattern from a fashion magazine, trimmed with lace and a dainty sash, noting cotton crepe is acceptable but marquisette offers better serviceability.
Reader requests ideas for games to host at a Sunday evening party for young men and women. Inquiry asks if charades are popular and seeks prompt printing of suitable game suggestions for the event submitted in advance.
The writer offers to send a self addressed stamped envelope via this paper to share party ideas. Charades are suggested as a fun option, whether spontaneous or planned in advance, and the reader is thanked for enjoying the column.
A columnist says etiquette guides advise sending two cards on the reception day to express regret and that no prior acceptance is required if you attend. The writer notes that it is acceptable to send an acceptance or tell the hostess in person you plan to attend.
A Country Lass notes the wedding ring belongs on the finger next to the little finger on the left hand, traditionally known as the wedding ring finger since time immemorial.
A reader guidance column outlines egg and soap jelly shampoos for different hair tones and textures. It suggests rinsing thrice, air drying, and sun drying for healthful hair, plus tips on figure posture, massage cream, and quick morning baths.
In a rare exchange a candidate acknowledges self-contradiction in speeches. He insists he is the lone figure within any party willing to publicly challenge own statements and defend his stance. The remark highlights a combative, self-assured campaign persona.
A 1918 Tonstives Co. ad explains tired blood delays bile production and liver function. It claims constipation biliousness and headaches result and promotes Tonitives as a remedy to restore liver cell activity.
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