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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1913
Page
6
Mrs Merriwich and Aunt Jane discuss a corrupt society where greed rules and merit loses footing. They reference Mr Megrim in a sharp, comic critique while nursing a social conscience and playful banter about propriety and frivolity.
A fragment from 1912 features Mrs. Merriwid and Aunt Jane debating Mr. Megrim’s views on divorce, society, and the state of the world. They lash at corruption, art, religion, and education while noting rising costs and a bleak mood amid the era’s troubles.
A new camera design intended for both air and ground use is described. On aircraft the device mounts on the airplane frame for the second crew member to focus on the landscape below, while on the ground it sits on a tripod and targets objects in the sky like a rapid fire gun.
A Boston suburb boy under ten discusses his pay for a task. He compares himself to a boy earning four dollars a week who worked long and died from illness, prompting reflection on the meaning of money and labor.
In Ellensburg Washington smith Mr Douglas built a giant figure of a man from old horseshoes. He has completed the legs using at least 35000 shoes and worries that the upcoming major will slow supply for his quirky statue. The horseshoe man is already a local marvel even incomplete.
Prof M J Rosenau of Harvard reportedly demonstrates transmission of infantile paralysis through stable fly bites. Monkeys bitten by infected flies later bitten by healthy ones developed illness. mortality observed in three of the newly infected subjects. Virus uptake requires a latent period of under about twenty one days.
A window vent is shown that draws foul air from indoors rather than admitting it. A small box projects outside the upper window with openings at both ends and a central interior opening. Baffle plates create an aspirating effect to exhaust air while shielding the interior from rain or sleet.
An inventor named Minos has patented a device a can with a liftable bottom that acts as a handle. Turning the handle forces some ice cream out into a nearby measure to reduce waste.
To Prevent Forgery. A convict in a California prison has been granted a patent on a machine to prevent the alteration of checks or the forging of signatures on negotiable paper.
George F Core claims to have invented a practical sun powered apparatus and proved its efficiency by lighting his Somerville home from a sun charged battery. He argues heat comes from electricity not direct sun rays and cites aeronauts tests for support. He refers to Pleasonton's 35 year old work as aligning with his theories.
An invention enables a man to steam or hot air bath at home using a hood over a tub end, a seated user, and a tube from the hot water spigot that releases steam under the body. The hood traps steam while water drains through an open discharge pipe.
A roundup of tech notes cites one horsepower powering 270 million watches, ozone air boosts lungs and weight, plain brown soap as a disinfectant, and a tire pressure alarm patent. It mentions mud guards for Antwerp cars, a Norwegian Arctic expedition, Harvard astronomers mapping 1.5 million stars, and UV air purification in submarines.
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic suitable for infants children and adults. It claims to ease flatulence colic constipation liver trouble indigestion and other stomach and bowel disorders. The ad quotes Mrs Earl Dudley of Arkansas and offers a free sample by mail from W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
A humorous remark about a husband who appears virtuous yet secretly slips away whenever the clergyman visits, highlighting domestic irony and a lighthearted clash between public praise and private behavior.
The exchange centers on sugar prices rising and the suggestion to buy in bulk. Reginald agrees to continue gifts while urging economical habits. The dialogue hints at parental advice about buying staples cheaply to afford luxuries.
Papa takes Harry to his grandparents near the village. As they near the home Harry suddenly struggles to breathe and gasps that his breath is “all out of place.” He pleads for a moment as his father asks what is wrong.
A husband relates how his wife recovered from long term poor health after trying Grape-Nuts with cream. He praises the breakfast and supper made from the product and credits the food with her improved health and appetite. The ad promotes Grape-Nuts and references The Road to Wellville and Postum Co. with a brief genuine-letter claim.
Miss Lillian Hill lecturing in Cleveland argued beauty ranks higher than intellect in love. She cited an old maid from Vassar who said men prefer a well formed girl to a well informed one, suggesting intellect often brings nerves and hysteria.
Rev. E Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered dropsy with swollen limbs and heart flutter. After using five boxes of Dodds Kidney Pills the swelling subsided and he felt restored. He remains convinced of the remedy and urges correspondence with Rev Heslop. Also notes about Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo and free household hints. A comic exchange references a revolving toothbrush development.
A witty quip plays on marital rivalry with a husband describing his wife’s reaction to late nights at home. The punch line flips expectations as the wife scolds not for his absence but for his delayed return.
In reflective lines Ita Pace ponders time as a race running through years and laps. The verse frames time as a measured, ongoing procession linking moments and memory.
An early 20th century ad claims tired blood clogs kidney tubules causing Brights disease dropsy and other ailments. It promotes Tonitives as a blood purifier that cleans waste from blood to restore kidney drainage. Sold at 76c per box by The Tonitives Co Buffalo NY.
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