Priess Seeks Final Proof On Ismay Homestead Land
Department of the Interior notices Fred A. Priess of Ismay Montana intends to place final proof on his September 9 1908 homestead entry for section 8 township 9 north range 46 8 Montana meridian. The hearing before U S Commissioner Leon C Hayes Ismay Montana is set for February 17 1912 with witnesses Burt Curtice Claude B Stickney N A Shipman and G L Stickney all of Ismay.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Miles City
Montana
Fred A. Priess
Ismay
M. P. Meridian
Leon C. Hayes
U. S
Burt Curtice
Claude B. Stickney
N. A. Shipman
G. L. Stickney
Fat Men Chase a Pig at York There Outing
An amateur event at York featured six overweight men chasing a pig carried to a pier. The pig weighed about eight pounds, while the combined weight of the pursuers reached 1 785 pounds exclusive of Alderman Potzler who added 991 pounds to the chase.
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York
Roe Pier
Potzler
Sun-Worn Curtains Repair Advice by Sewing Old Linen
A reader suggests mending sun-worn curtains by cutting away the faded middle, sewing across the fabric, and tying the sides with a cord or ribbon. If available, make straps from old linen to secure the curtain back at the splice, with well-creased linen bows for a neat finish.
Barber chair tale with a blunt punchline
A large man lies in a barber chair as the barber uses a hot towel. The man asks for a fork to finish the job, joking that his face might still be undone. The humor comes from the absurd request and the setup.
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Atchison Globe
Living for others guides toward peace and safety
The excerpt argues that thinking and living for others brings light and sanity, while self-centeredness distorts human nature and leads to crime, contrasting self-coddling with altruism as a path to mental and moral health.
Purse Found Inside Codfish At Queenstown Barracks
A housekeeper cleaning a cod weighing about 30 pounds at the Queenstown constabulary barracks discovered a leather purse within the fish. The purse contained silver coins from Queen Victoria’s reign and some inscribed papers, though most were nearly pulp.
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Queenstown
Ireland
Victora
Welsh and English Housekeeping Joke
An Englishman and a Welshman debate whose country offers better living. The Welshman claims Wales has noble housekeeping with many cooks employed at one wet ding inner. The Englishman replies that each man toasted his own cheese, joking about frugal manners.
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Wales
Squab vs Quail Compared for Tender Meat
Wellington Kansas makes a humorous note that squab is preferred over quail for being tender and less dry. The advantage cited is that squab requires fewer phuses to remove bird shot from teeth, a lighthearted quip from a local news remark.
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Wellington
Kan
Question on spelling and authority in a classroom scene
A teacher asks a student to spell cat but the boy at the end answers with K d t. The teacher calls him silly yet the boy questions what does trat spell. The exchange highlights corrections, literacy and the classroom dynamic with a hint of irony.
Teachers Strike At Lugano School Sparks Pupil Support
A Lugano school faces a teachers strike over a dispute with authorities. Loyal pupils urge the teachers to stand firm, showing strong student backing for their educators.
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Lugano
Punch
London vintners required to display iron vessel marks
In King John’s era London every vintner must hang an iron vessel outside his shop marked with pega to show the quantity sold.
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London
John
The Humorous Lad
A Detroit Free Press quip lampoons a man drunk on liquor boasting of his kindness to his wife, contrasting public bragging with private failings in a humorous old gossip style.
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Niquor
Detroit Free Press
Discouraging Progress Echoes in Mrs Lapsting Remarks
Mrs Lapsting confronts John ny about math struggles saying his cousin Horace was already halfway through differential calipers at his age. The remark underscores expectations of mathematical advancement.
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Johnny
Mrs. Lapsting
Horace
Somebody Ought to Tell Them
A fragment notes many wives fail to know that fewer than one in a thousand can look bewitching in a kimono, reflecting a dated humor about appearances and fashion.
Train Meeting Recalled in Damages Talk
On a train the couple first met, Mrs. Knagg mentions the moment again. Mr. Knagg agrees it is too late to sue the company for damages.
Cod Tops US Catch Valued Near Three Million Dollars
The report shows cod as the third highest value among US fish catches, totaling about 3 million dollars. Shad lobsters and plaice (plamé) follow in value, highlighting strong catches across multiple species.
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United States
True Devotion in a Fractured Rhyme
Fragmented verse from the Michigan Gargoyle features a quirky exchange about love and household duties with odd phrasing and playful misquotations. The piece captures a whimsical mood through mismatched lines and invented dialogue.
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Michigan
Unclear OCR Fragments on Employment in France
Fragmentary text appears to discuss employment in France tied to cultivation or timber, mentioning a large sum and a million in some currency. The readable items include phrases about persons employed and economic activity, but details remain garbled and uncertain.
Oh now I know all about it mother the water is to make the baby keep
A fragmentary narration recalls a boy named James puzzled by baptismal rites and the salting process. In a church, a revelation arrives when he realizes the water in baptism serves to make the baby keep. The moment rings out with a clear, striking voice.
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Popular Mechanics
James
Banker Seeks 160Foot Fence Over New York Apartments
A New York financier, J. M. Francolini, opposes a nine story apartment building planned next to his town residence. He asks the building department to approve a fence 160 feet high to shield his privacy from future occupants, citing invasion of his home’s privacy as the motive.
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New York
Building Department
J. M. Francolini
Mechanica
Sounds Mate by Fish in Distress
The skate makes grunts groans and gasps after the manner of a distressed human. Carp and goldfish emit curious sounds as they reach the surface and blow bubbles, producing a rippling noise rather than true vocalizations.
Restore Energy with Simple Breathing Drill
If you are very tired but must work longer, lie down, close your eyes, and breathe deeply and a little faster than normal for half an hour. This practice refreshes the brain and body and helps you finish your tasks.
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J. Rodermund
M. D
Bedford College Moves to Regent's Park Campus
The English College for Women Bedford College, long established in Baker Street, London, has relocated to a new building centrally located near Regent's Park with views of the lake and verdant grounds, evoking Tennyson's Princess.
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English College For Women
England
Bedford Colllege
Baker Street
London
Regent's Park
Tennyson
Memory and blame mingle after marriage dinner joke
A speaker recalls a past incident after marriage. The other person defensively deflects blame while recalling a pié the other baked and a doctor visit. The exchange reveals tension and shared history between the two characters.
Brazilians Eager for News Budget Across Cities
In Rio de Janeiro and larger Brazilian cities the public eagerly awaits the daily news budget, mirroring the appetite seen in the United States and Europe. The surge reflects broad interest in daily information across the republic.
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Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Republic
United States
Europe
What Will I Do If Not Elected
Interviewer asks a candidate his plans after election, the reply reveals concern about failing to win. The humor pivots on a candidate’s unintended dilemma before the outcome is known.
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Bank
Mont
M. H. Heldman
Office
Earlingburt Bldg
Geo. W. Farr
U. S. Land Offices
Miles City, Mont
Tisor & McKinnon
Mites City
Co. H. Grote
Ageéricy
Miles City Siednit Laundry
Frank Gibbs
Marrarth, N. B
North Oak
Miles City Hat & Clothes Clean
G Works
Fuel City
Plimpton
Midland Oval
Cotee
Hse
THE
Ismay Journal
Harry W. Wilson
A. Kircher
Register
J. E. Paulides
Mobridge
R. R. Thiele
Journal
Popular Mechanics CO
Washington St
Chicago
the Journal
France
Great Northwest
Rew Steel Trail
Ares
R.R. Thiele
Ismay, Mont
Atam
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