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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1913
Page
1
Two youths faced conscription in a French village as a corrupt official hid a black ball in the urn. The widow's son swallowed a ball to avoid revealing its color, then urged the other to draw. The farmer's son drew the remaining ball, proving the ruse.
The spectroscope reveals bright lines for heated elements such as iron copper and sodium instead of a continuous spectrum. Each element has its own distinct set of spectral lines, making it a powerful tool for research.
A Missouri child writes to her cousin describing family news. She mentions mother is ill, brother Tom has a cough, sister Ann has a baby, and expresses affection in a friendly, informal tone from a Kansas City Times transcription.
A courtroom-style narration describes Mary breaking up with Henry after an abrupt entrance and tense exchange. The scene focuses on Mary's distressed reactions and Henry's shifting laughter as the moment unfolds.
A prehistoric monster, the atlantosaurus, was eighty feet long and thirty feet high, marking it as one of the furriest prehistoric animals described in early reports.
Montenegrins boast patriotism and honesty in law. A notable rule requires found purses or jewelry to be placed on a stone for the rightful owner to reclaim, reflecting a society that shuns theft even more than homicide.
The article contrasts historic bathing with modern soap use, noting ancestors' cleanliness relied on perfumes and minimal washing. It recalls Roman decadence washing with water and oil and compares past habits to contemporary views, likening unfamiliar customs to tastes like Chinese music.
In Cheshire England the salt district propels land subsidence from continuous pumping. Northwich streets show only roofs above ground while homes remain inhabited with upper rooms providing light and air. Roadways also sink but are maintained at proper level by the government.
Following Andrew Lang's John Knox and the Reformation, the Westminster Gazette published sharp criticism questioning Langs views. The exchange hints at disputed points and lively tone with playful slang about Knox and Lang.
In a Cleveland Leader item, Tommy Twaddles hides a word as Ma Twaddles commands silence. Pa Twaddles asks what’s wrong, and Tommy excuses the rule, noting no real difference between pausing and interrupting while Ma talks.
An exchange quotes a bold remark on a royal slaying and a shift toward republican sentiment. The dialogue hints at satire and political opinion without naming individuals or places.
A New York World summary notes tincture of iodine as a safe antiseptic for wounds and warns carbolic acid is powerful but hazardous. It advises against prolonged bandaging with carbolic acid and highlights risks of corrosive sublimate. The piece cites doctors urging caution for non professionals.
A brief chatty excerpt recalls Mrs Irons and her cat waking a resident, then jokes about shooting the animal. Colonel Stormiey voices that it was actually a boarder learning to play the oboe, tinged with humor.
A Philadelphia Ledger opinion suggests a suitor should marry someone who makes all her own dresses, arguing it shows industriousness and sense while contrasting with the idea that otherwise it reflects a poor father. The remark highlights social attitudes toward thrift and marriage prospects.
In a facetious exchange from Fliegerde Blatter a man asks if his wife is ready, while she finishes dressing for the moment by admiring her diamonds. The light exchange captures a social mood and witty tone.
A compact quotation attributed to Socrates notes that riches should not induce elation nor poverty cause dejection, implying a Stoic balance in fortune.
The text notes that generosity varies in style with a grand or modest air. Samuel Pepys in 1660 observes many merchants marking an offering at a dinner for newly married servants. He recalls giving 10 shillings while others gave more, believing his is sufficient.
A successful after dinner speaker credits brevity and focus. He recalled asking Senator Depew the ideal length of an after dinner speech. The senator replied that it should last about two minutes unless the speaker has struck rich ore. if not, he should stop promptly.
Mr Groweler reflects that teaching a dog tricks leads to others claiming the dog is smarter than the trainer, a misjudgment noted in a Washington Star quote.
A shortened dialogue snippet from Life features two voices comparing social rank. The first speaker links their father to prominent town families, while the second dismisses the claim, noting their father is separated from three of them.
Fragmentary chatter portrays a distressed mother claiming her child swallowed a late key and expressing absentminded concern. The cryptic exchange includes scattered exclamations and London opinion fragments.
United States Land Office Miles City Montana December 12 1912 notice for Aztec Land and Cattle Company New York filing to select land in Montana under the 1897 act. Describes the SW quarter of the SW quarter of section 22 township 7N range 53E including transfer reasons and protest deadline January 21 1913. Names John G Allee attorney in fact and A Kircher register.
James H Mulcahy of Mildred Montana filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim on Section 32 Township 1N Range 54W Meridian. The hearing before the U S Land Office at Miles City Montana is set for January 28 1913. Witnesses named include M H Mergen J Harper B J Tighe and Scott Clark of Mildred Montana.
The Ismay Journal of Ismay Montana presents an ownership declaration listing W. Wilson as owner and editor manager. The sworn statement is dated September 30 1912 and notarized by J. E. B. Prindle Notary Public.
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