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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
2
A collage of satirical snippets and curiosities from H W Wilson’s Ismay periodical. It jokes about poison for pests, language ubiquity, a thief stealing only a corner, a judge fining his wife over catsup, and a parade of eccentricities from Burns razors to aristocratic marriages while noting global quirks and social foibles.
A Harvard professor argues angle worms can think, a claim provoking questions about animal cognition. The piece hints at drawing conclusions about humans based on worm reasoning and their associations with fishermen.
A Chicago man was arrested after taking a mule into two cafes and attempting to buy it a drink. The report notes that if the same act occurred in Newport, he would have been elevated to a society leader.
King Alfonso pursues an aviation course with an English instructor, possibly to keep the study theoretical for cabinet reassurance. Advisors may push for a purely theoretical program.
A Macon judge rules that a man has a right to take a few snifters before marriage. The decision notes courage may be required and asks whether such a bracer is absolutely necessary for the groom.
Western university authorities argue farm boys are physical inferiors to city boys. The remark undermines the rural back to the farm sentiment and frames farm youths as less capable.
An eighty year old man who flirted with a young partner in disguise as "my fawn" is ordered to pay $5 614 80 for breach of promise. He is mocked for singing a coy love song.
Baltimore reports success with blind telephone girls as operators. The program succeeds so long as workers are not deaf, with no complaints arising thus far.
A critic notes that married men think less while bachelors must do much rapid thinking to stay single. The remark suggests bachelors face constant dilemmas and mental tasks to maintain independence.
A Red Wing man trudged six miles in subzero weather and slept in the woods finishing his trek with the cold frontier mood. Minnesota hunters reportedly mistook him for a deer at times during the chilly excursion.
In Birmingham England boxers protected a referee from rough handling by frenzied fans. The incident underscores the charged mood of the crowd with one fan noting the English fight scene mirrors American sports fervor.
A Chicago woman robbed a man then returned his quarter for car fare, prompting speculation about her marital status and whether she may have been married. The remark implies social commentary on marital fidelity and policing of street crime.
An advocate says one cook is too much for a single family and stresses that they cannot sustain a steady kitchen. The comment reflects concerns about keeping up with food preparation within limited household resources.
A Florida aeronaut plunges from a great height into a cemetery. Some still deny the existence of fate while authorities investigate the fatal accident and its circumstances.
A civic figure gives a cautious rationale for women delaying or avoiding marriage. The discussion notes social roles, economic expectations, and evolving norms. Some male members respond with contrasting views, emphasizing tradition and family structure.
Mrs Merriwid gripes at Mr Motley the jokester, calling him a pest and a danger to seriousness. Aunt Jane questions humor vs propriety as Melissa laments social absurdities and men who mock others for sport.
A letter cites George Bailey of Placer ville California who was stung on the face by bees while moving hives and regained sight. It warns against English experiments claiming stingless bees as dangerous to humanity and cautions action to stop such development.
The article argues that grinding or chopping grain before feeding improves digestion and nutrient uptake in horses. It notes reduced waste, healthier bone and muscle development, and economic benefits from feed grinders, especially for farms with many horses. Mixing ground grain with chopped hay is more economical than whole grain with roughage.
A New England Homestead writer shares clover growing notes. He favors red clover on black sandy loam with 8 to 12 pounds seed per acre and a nurse crop, preferably barley rather than wheat, to reduce shading. Cutting begins around July 4 in his area. success depends on soil cultivation and ample manure.
Notes discuss planting fruit trees with spacing, preferred varieties like Triumph peaches, and methods such as using wood ashes around trunks to deter pests. Recommendations cover root and top protection, cover crops like crimson clover or rye, and general care including feeding apples to pigs and rabbit protection.
An admirer discovers new writings by Robert Louis Stevenson in Samoa and Honolulu. The cache includes an essay inspired by a volcanic eruption, a South Sea fiction, several shorter verses, and an unfinished blank verse Maui legend. The finder, after months of searching among friends, is notably rewarded.
A dialogue reveals a manager withholding part of a villain's salary not to punish but to ensure the rogue acts true to his role when angry. The exchange hints at a theatrical or strategic motive within a crime tale.
Mrs. Dangleford asks if her husband is cured of his caccathes scriben di. The response notes surgeons removed it when they operated on his vermi form appendix.
A brief witticism contrasts a wife keeping secrets with being surrounded by listeners and jokes that fattening a woman does not widen her mind. A quotable quip about discretion and intellect appears in this era.
Mrs W J Cleland of Kingsley Michigan reports a thirteen month old infant developed a spreading facial rash over several hours affecting eye nostrils and cheek. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the sores eased and healed within days with no recurrence.
The article traces roses in early pharmacopoeia with Pliny citing remedies from rose leaves and petals. It notes rose pillows for nervous complaints and Helogabalus drinking rose wine. Roses used as garnish and flavoring, rose water common in dishes, with Western decline but Chinese still eating rose fritters.
The note jokes about compiling a pedicure manual and includes a pun on foot notes. No additional facts or context are provided.
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