Priess Files Final Commutation Proof in Ismay Montana
Fred A. Priess of Ismay Montana files Final Commutation Proof for Homestead Entry 0558 in Section 8 Township 9N Range 56E M P Meridian. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Leon C Hayes at Ismay February 11 1912. Witnesses are 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
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
Boston Journal recounts arrest of a newsboy in a quick chase
A Boston Journal item describes a newsboy pursued by a crowd after shouting Stop thief. He is captured and taken to the station house as the matter is cleared up.
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Learrai
Bay
Boston Journal
Claim the Oldest Language Basques claim their tongue is the world’s oldest
Basques assert their language is the oldest in the world and resembled by certain North American dialects. They say it was spoken by Adam and Eve in Eden and that it is the most difficult language to learn. A native legend says the devil lived among the Basques for seven years and learned two words bal and ez before forgetting them on departure.
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Garden of Eden
Quinine Price Decline Since 50 Years Ago
The Madisonville Hustler notes a large drop in quinine price from about five dollars per ounce to roughly one-tenth of that amount. It recalls how quinine was hidden in syrup, baked apples, or slippery elm to mask the taste.
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Madisonville
Popular Mechanics
Caucasus Forests Backbone Timber Industry Shaped
The Caucasus hosts rich forests with future development potential as walnut and boxwood areas along the coast are exhausted. Two lumber mills, at Poti and Sukhum-Kalee, dominate current logging activity.
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Caucasus
Poti
Sukhum-Kalee
Fat Men Chase a Pig in Odd New York Outing
A pig race in New York organized by the Frank J. Dotzler association failed when an alderman and a six man fat-committee carrying the 9 pound pig tumbled overboard. The chasing weight totaled 1,785 pounds, plus Alderman Dotzler's 291 pounds.
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New York
Frank J. Dotzler
East Third Street
Alderman Dotzler
New Excuse for Husbands
A New York Tribune note suggests husbands who linger over nightlife and neglect home duties may claim "etheral asphyxia" as a reason, a whimsical excuse for late evenings and missing chores.
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New York Tribune
Pedagogue at His Worst Critiques Founding Texts
A Cleveland Plain Dealer caricature mocks a Ohio schoolteacher who calls the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution bare of literary style. The punchline warns against trusting him with Genesis or Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
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Ohio
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Simple Home Remedy For Cold Relief
A plain home remedy promises quick relief from head colds with steaming water over camphor inhaled for ten to fifteen minutes. It claims easing sneezing watery eyes and a heavy head, using boiling water and camphor vapor for immediate effect.
Posture Advice for Bookkeepers to Align the Spine
The text urges bookkeepers to sit upright and stand tall to correct chest and shoulder compression from a forward head posture. It notes many figure defects stem from bad posture but can be corrected through exercise and stretching to reach full body height.
Reflection on Cholly and a gun mishap
A tense exchange between friends centers on a revolver. One man worries aloud that the weapon might blow his brains out if it goes off while he holds it. The other downplays the danger, saying a miss would merely bore a hole through his head.
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Cholly
Man owes life to wife not to forget it at cemetery
A Houston Post line notes the man who owes all to his wife will not be permitted to forget it as he leaves the family lot near the cemetery gate. The remark underscores gratitude tied to a graveyard tribute.
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Houston Post
Luxury In Cigars Rothschilds Smoke Costly Henry Clay Sobranos
The Rothschilds smoke the costliest cigars Henry Clay Sobranos priced at 1.50 each. They come wrapped in gold leaf and stored in small inlaid cedar cabinets.
No Doubt About One Thing It Takes Money to Make Brains
A paternal remark on a college student’s finances notes that brains alone do not guarantee wealth. The father comments that money is needed to fund education and develop intellect, reflecting on expenses, investments, and the value of resources for learning.
Busy Men Neglect Serious Affairs in Modern Age
In a concise observation the era is marked by growing indifference as men chase pleasures money and politics. The piece notes a broad neglect of weighty matters amid daily concerns.
Use of the Horse at Annual Show Remains Essential
The notice argues science could replace horses, yet the annual horse shows still require keeping a few horses for display and competition.
Fish Vocal Organs and Drum Fish
The drum fish, notable for its vocal abilities, makes a deep booming sound at will. It inhabits the Atlantic coast from Massachusetts to Florida.
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Atlantic
Massachusetts
Florida
Begin to Do It Today Quote by Sidney Smith
A compact quotation noting that happiness begets future happiness as a motivation to act now. It emphasizes that making people happy today leaves lasting positive memory for years to come.
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Sidney Smith
Motive Reflections On Men And Women From A 1930s Quote
A reflective remark on gender roles attributes most major actions by women to men. It frames the idea as human nature and accepted, even if seen as foolish, and closes with a resigned view of enduring bias.
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Robert Hichens
G.& J. Michel Brewing’ CO
Lacrosse, Wis
All Too Frequent Mistake Message
The passage asks that the soul guide the body in life while noting the common error of letting the body steer the soul, reflecting a moral theme from London Truth.
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London
Small Light Quotation From Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben declares that a man who hides his light under a bushel lacks enough light to risk in an ordinary draft, emphasizing prudent self presentation.
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Eben
Proof Positive in Houston Post Cartoon Snippet
The Houston Post humor comic notes neighbors eager to be friendly as a character boasted about “busted thain phonscrank” in a playful exchange. The caption hints at mischief and social tension in a suburban setting.
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Houston Post
Blind Inference In a Humorous Riverside Exchange
A doctor asks if Mrs. Popjoy received yesterday’s medicine. Thomas responds by noting all the blinds are down this morning, implying a possible absence or secrecy rather than a clear delivery. The line plays on misdirection between health urgency and a domestic scene.
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Thomas
Seedless Lemons Developed by Grafting Cited
The Cleveland Leader notes a claim that seedless lemons result from grafting methods. It also mentions a side remark about such fruit being given to officeholders, framing the joke as a light observation.
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Cleveland Lader
Noted Humility On Literature Tastes In A Quiet Exchange
A playful line from a social note reveals Mrs Malaprop-No admitting unfamiliarity with literary figures including Grays Elegy and a light self deprecating remark about her literary knowledge. The remark underscores a casual, witty tone in everyday discourse.
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Carlyle
Impugned Innocence Cited Versus Hasty Reactions
A caution cautions against quick anger over alleged wrongs. It urges waiting for full facts before judging friends or parties involved in the dispute.
Bee Flight Speed and Wingbeat Rate Noted
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