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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
A collection of light quips and social notes on topics from butterless diets to war humor. Items include a Philadelphia man jailed for talking back, a flying lifeboat plan, the Gaekwar heir’s marriage stance, Kipling’s pay, snow cleaning laws, and chewing gum bans in the navy. Various reflections on society, gender, and politics are sprinkled through the piece.
Mr Edison hints couples may avoid a $450 furniture plan and obtain a $200 concrete outfit instead. A New York bride honeymooning to study dairy farming appears in papers. A New Jersey boarder attacked his landlady and was jailed after a chicken clubbing incident. An American miner reportedly killed seventeen Mexican bandits single handedly.
A wife sues for twenty eight years of alimony claiming twelve dollars weekly. Her estranged husband argues reunion would cost nothing per year, a claim he argues would be cheaper than ongoing support.
Archaeologists uncover signs of an ancient race on a mid Pacific island. A skeleton adorned with a necklace made from human teeth is among the discoveries, prompting speculation about a prehistoric dentist.
A Missouri judge from the bench asserts that a divorced or unmarried woman has a right to be kissed, framing it as an inalienable right of any unmarried woman regardless of method.
A medical journal states women are justified in using paint and powder. The remark is seen as graceful while noting women will continue cosmetic use regardless of justification.
A Chicago University professor argues there is more romance in marriages at seventy than at twenty. The Osterian theory has been fiercely attacked, though it is hardly necessary to decide extreme positions and label marriages as gay.
In Laurel Cove, Drusilla clings to a vow to marry Emmet Blake despite rumors of his westward life. A letterless delay and Aunt Betsy’s gossip test her faith, but a sunset reunion confirms Emmet’s plan to wed and head to Montana after choosing furniture in Chicago.
Grace Hamilton paid ten dollars in Judge Weller's court for speeding uphill. Days later they met again off the bench, with the judge quipping about courtesy and the fines, while the lady warned she would not risk a repeat unless treated fairly.
The article explains two key principles for operating a road drag the hitch position and the driver's stance. It covers hitch length to control cutting depth and the drag’s angle for smooth earth movement, plus tips for rolling or rutted ground and conditions ideal for dragging before a freezing spell.
The piece notes winter manure handling is hard, but a short framed sled helps dump manure into piles in the field. It is better than using bob-sleds and waste near the barn, though not a substitute for a manure-spreader.
Advice on selecting seed corn stresses that the next year's crop reflects the seed type chosen. It warns that seed will not grow if frozen before drying and suggests drying methods such as attic racks or upstairs rooms with good air circulation. Do not dry well in barns or over grain bins.
The note discusses keeping vegetables and fruits in storage during winter with a focus on maintaining a low and even temperature to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage. It emphasizes practical guidelines for storage conditions and monitoring.
Readable text provides scattered references to crop management. It mentions an approach by a person or group named Wae Ester as Roameyen Nly and hints at discussing the best way to handle the sor a crop. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Swanton College observer Drath discussed yield results from Colege farmer Mr. Luthy who reported 163 bushels per acre on 27 acres. He cited plenty of manure, manure handling, raw rock phosphate, good seed and drainage as keys to the big crop.
A Virginia inventor has created a lever action uprooting tool resembling a dentist's forceps. The device uses a long lever to apply a side pull and two jaws to grip a root, lifting small trees from the ground with a single strong pull.
Goop outlines farm guidance urging diversification over single crops and lime use only by trial. It emphasizes essential nutrients nitrogen phosphorus and potash, cautious lime application, and spreading manure promptly. Rhubarb needs rich fertilizer, fall plowing yields better garden soil, and machinery depreciation at about 10 percent annually with sheds reducing costs.
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