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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
1
The Beach Advance editor contends grain buyers are nearly crippled by paying farmers, noting swollen arms from writing checks and signing bonds. The writer, Medora Herald, admits editors themselves have felt similar strain after years of clipping coupons and handling money.
The Galesville Wisconsin Parcels Post notes a muddled case where a rural route patron sent a pair of rabbits but the post office received eight. Postmaster Eichman decided to forward all eight to prevent further increases, while the carrier jokes he’s weaker at multiplication than the rabbits.
The North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station issues circulars on resisting wilt in flaxseed by using wilt proof seed and rotating flax on the same ground for several years. The method aims to produce resistant seeds by selecting survivor plants and starting with small plots to build strength.
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office at Miles City Montana dated January 24 1913 states Elizabeth J Coon of Westmore Montana has filed intention to make three year proof to establish a homestead claim for section 34 township 10 north range 565 meridian. The proceeding will be before Leon C Hayes US Commissioner at Ismay Montana on March 4 1913. Witnesses named are Thomas J Riley Bert B Jones Willard Hoffman and Hans Larson all of Ismay Montana. A Kirch er Register.
Citizens pack the director’s room for a smoker as Ismay Club forms plans to admit members age 17 and up. About 57 have signified intention to join and charter memberships are sought by Feb 18 with a goal of 100 or more enrollees for a lasting community social club. A luncheon punctuated the meeting.
Department of the Interior notices Alfred T. Wright of Ismay Montana to prove up three years on his 1910 homestead entry for Section 30 Township 9 North Range 56 East M P Meridian. Proof to be presented before U S Commissioner Leon C. Hayes at Ismay Montana on March 4 1913. Witnesses Ned G. Eggleston Guy L. Stickney George G. Green and Claude T. Holmes all of Ismay Montana.
The piece notes lumbermen in Washington pushing for a university chair in logging engineering while eastern colleges offer grander titles with less practicality. It contrasts this with calls for useful, hands on teaching in state schools and industry needs.
A lemon in strong tea can ease a nervous headache and lemon juice in black coffee helps bilious headaches. A Japanese baker’s shop sign proclaims A Kariura Biggest Loafer in Tokyo. The fall of a bullet is shaped by air resistance and gravity. higher initial speed yields a longer flight before it hits the earth.
A St. Louis man earned 64000 from ragpicking, cited by the Milwaukee Sentinel as an example of others making large sums from rags. The note mentions many have earned more by rags and lecturing on the topic.
A terse note argues that men not only expect the first but actively pursue it, framing the quest as a foolish yet persistent endeavor. The piece reflects on motivation and the lengths people go to secure a coveted initial advantage.
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