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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
2
Summaries of quirky notes from Harvard football pay to legal shorthand missteps and stage dialect counts. A New York physician claims a cure for red noses and a Boston judge jokes about sanity while rail and trolley debates float amid broader commentary on cars and July porkers.
A Georgia woman cites her husband’s drunkenness on paregoric as the reason for their divorce calling it a childish behavior. This brief notice highlights a domestic split tied to prescription drug misuse.
A Chicago judge has determined that a motorcycle can be treated as a deadly weapon in legal proceedings. The ruling highlights that the danger of the vehicle increases when the rider is intoxicated or loaded.
A Cornell freshman discovers a method to sustain life on 85 cents weekly. The note hints at student quirks and shifting fashion as South African natives reportedly adopt European clothing, possibly influenced by Paris styles.
A large steamship is under construction in New Jersey with fifty red-headed girls reportedly involved in the launch ceremony. The question of the ship's color, white or otherwise, remains unconfirmed.
New York authorities push restrictions on church bells citing noise and sleep disruption. Residents report late night rings disturb rest and daily life as city officials weigh curbs and enforcement options.
An exchange reports a bear in New Brunswick trained to mind a baby. The piece emphasizes the unlikely role and the animal’s involvement despite safety concerns.
A New York man killed himself using a ticket to Newark found in his pocket. The report notes he may have chosen the lesser evil over another option. A second item quotes a woman doctor claiming ancient women wore corsets and hobble skirts 6,000 years ago and have not improved.
A report notes Paris plans to tax foreigners who stay beyond three months, signaling stricter residency rules. The text suggests anti exile sentiment may also influence policy.
A Pennsylvania poultry expert predicts eggs may reach dollar prices while canvasback ducks become cheaper than omelets. A German scientist notes humans lose memory with age, yet some politicians aim to forget. Mr Glass, a glazier, cuts his foot on broken glass, illustrating that some men learn little from experience.
A pilot readies to embark on an Atlantic crossing within a day. He mentions no plans with an undertaker, signaling confidence or a tongue in cheek stance about the dangers of long overwater flight.
Massachusetts group bans widows from its Spinsters' Association formed to recruit eligible men for calls on lonely spinsters, amid fears and organized efforts.
Chicago police nabbed a thief after tracking a distinctive perfume the culprit wore. The case hints at detective skill while sounding a warning to petty thieves about scented traces.
A San Francisco resident dumped his car into the bay after spending about $2,000 on repairs, and no auto maker is likely to claim responsibility for the incident.
A garbled note claims a hobble skirt appeared in Crete 5000 years ago to prove barbism. It mentions a fraudster jailed in Paris for Monte Carlo theft and a four story hotel for horses in Germany with the horse valued higher as food per dispatches.
Lieutenant Mallory and Marjorie Newton chase a Reno divorce while aboard a transcontinental train. A pistol duel with three outlaws, rapid rescues, and halted weddings culminate in a roadside ceremony conducted by Dr Temple as the engine powers onward.
Mallory faces gunpoint as Bill and Jake threaten Marjorie and seize the wedding ring. Marjorie clings to the band while Mallory pleads and lunges, betrayed by thugs amid a tense struggle. The scene portrays a desperate confrontation during a kidnapping.
Passion drives Mallory into a tense confrontation with two armed outlaws aboard a train. He observes the robber’s habits and uses timing and restraint to gain the upper hand. A quick strike and grip on the trigger guard shifts balance toward Mallory and Marjorie in the carriage.
Marjorie recovers a gold bracelet and confesses the truth about her husband as Mallory and the porter help subdue the outlaws. Dr. Temple’s guns are given to the porter who is made jailer with strict instructions to watch the captives and keep them from coughing.
A husband and wife recount a visit to Harper's Bazaar that spoils their view of marriage. The wife laments the disclosure, while the husband worries it will ruin their married life.
A New York man designs a doll muff that looks like other dolls on the outside but hides a soft body with hand openings inside the skirt. The winter child doll wears a long coat with wide pockets and carries a muff, inviting both children and adults, especially young women, to use it as a hand warmer and attention grabber.
The piece contrasts Macaulay and Sydney Smith on conversation and cites Doctor Johnson. It notes the line between clever talker and brilliant bore, then outlines Johnson’s fourfold theory: knowledge, materials, word command, and imagination plus presence of mind and resolve to prevail.
A collection of quick wordplay and joke riddles about forms ceremonies chimneys secrets violet heads tails and clever comparisons. The item features puns on everyday topics with playful punchlines and wit from a historical paper.
The article explains preparing a special potting mix of sandy loam leaf mold and well rotted horse manure with bone meal. Soak roots before planting and set them at the same depth as before. Water well and keep in a partly shaded porch in summer. Remove new leaves promptly when they appear.
A simple Popular Mechanics style trick uses a bread board extended beyond the table edge with a newspaper laid over it. When struck the board lifts the far end, creating a vacuum under the paper and a counter pressure from the air above, preventing the board from being knocked off. This entertains at parties and serves as an easy experiment.
Philadelphia boys craft a skatemobile from an old roller skate. They attach wheels to a four foot wooden strip with a center box and handle sticks. A candle can be lit inside a cut front box at night for illumination.
Mrs Goodthing recalls Wadsworth's birthday and brings a children's bank as a gift. Mrs Hubb responds coolly as Wadsworth plays with a new cash register in his toy office.
A student answers a principal question with a biblical flood as the tyrant reign described. The exchange frames a moral lesson on fear and catastrophe linked to ancient story motifs.
A brief note on a plant loss and care tips for ferns. It mentions the Boston fern varieties Exaltata Cordata and Piersonii and advises keeping the plant free from dust and mealy bugs.
The article notes chickens eagerly consume boiled potatoes, arguing their high value as poultry feed.
Advice notes currants thrive on heavy clay soil or on lighter soils that are well matched to the crop. Specifics emphasize choosing soil type to suit currant needs and ensure good moisture balance for optimal growth.
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