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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
2
A fragment from The Ismay Journal notes light commentary on social trends and daily life. The piece touches on fashion, humor, and rural observations with a wry tone, mentioning postal cards and a wary eye on looming horror in culture.
A string of witty, satirical quips covers daily life from fashion to sports. Notes on poets golfers a tempering of civic behavior and odd reports from Philadelphia Paris and Colorado reveal social humor and curiosity with dry commentary.
The high court comments on bay rum being classified as booze and hints at evaluating its use for bald heads. The era hints at public satire about fashion and weather gear inventions.
Ethel Barrymore offers guidance on beauty and body balance with a quip about avoiding fat buildup and knowing where to place it, reflecting period humor and personal style in her public remarks.
A new hair style with loops worn down over the ears is noted to potentially reduce evil gossip in some cases. The observation links a modest grooming choice to social behavior, reflecting contemporary attitudes toward appearance and public discourse.
A ten-dollar suit has been appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States. It stands out among the other suits of the million stripe, appearing lonely in the margins of high court litigation.
A man attempting to pawn a revolver for food was arrested on charges of carrying a concealed weapon. Police report the incident occurred amid ongoing concerns about armed crime in the area.
A terse reflective note questions who promotes current outrageous fashion and asserts that many women may not know the identities behind the trends. the author expresses disbelief that readers do not care.
The New York Athletic League protests pie as harmful to athletes while noting the nation leads in pie eating records. A Chicago dentist markets a spinning device that incapacitates patients, drawing critique as the invention of a possible 48 crank.
The New York board of aldermen fixed 20 miles per hour as the speed limit for motor cars in the city. The measure faces little opposition from reasonable undertakers and is not expected to meet strong objection.
In heavy rain the city sees hundreds of dollars in benefits to back yard gardens while women suffer thousands in damage to hats and dresses.
A scientific center notes 1913 is anticipated as a peak year for insects and pests. The report lists various notable bugs observed in prior years including species affecting potatoes water beds cities gardens and even baseball contexts.
A billboard artist in Boston turned away from the Sox vs Senators baseball game and calmly painted a sign on the centerfield fence. The incident created a moment of quiet in the crowded ballpark as fans watched the artist at work.
Prince Carroll, a beloved horse of John Carroll of Gorham Missouri, is buried on the Carroll estate with a monument reading A Loving and Faithful Friend, Prince. The story notes his long life, happiness, and a special grave near the homestead.
A Scotchman report describes Chinese fish spawn collection and a method using hens eggs as incubators. Spawn is placed in emptied eggshells cooled by sunlight warmed water to hatch. After incubation the fry are kept in fresh water before transfer to ponds with older fish.
A dated column discusses gyroscope devices as a remedy for sea-sickness, citing past failed attempts on ships like the Bessemer and Bazin's wheel-steamer. The piece mocks the recurring, hopeful promises and notes practical trials of revolutionary stabilizing ideas.
In the Black Forest near Lorrach the Hichener See alternates between ten to thirteen years of dryness and sudden refilling by subterranean springs. Recently the lake began to refill after a ten year dry spell, reaching depths up to fifteen feet. When full the waters last one to two years before sinking again and leaving fertile soil.
An illustration depicts a Korean maid wearing native millinery and suggests American women would find such headgear unfamiliar, as Koreans might view Western hats seen abroad.
The Turkish government has pawned the crown jewels to aid wartime efforts in the Balkans. The article recalls that England’s crown jewels were pawned by Edward I in 1338 and Henry V in 1415 to Lombard merchants in London to cover royal charges. Scotland’s jewels reportedly avoided pawnshops, though they disappeared for several years once.
A large swarm of bees occupied the car of W H Rogers in front of a San Bernardino chop house. Believed to mistake the hood and radiator for a hive, the bees resisted for a long time before being coaxed into a box. A crowd gathered and several people were stung.
Engineers in Pennsylvania produced the longest screws ever turned from a machine press used to extract oil from fish. Each screw reaches 19 feet 4 inches in length with a large end thread width of 2934 inches and a small end of 20 inches, while the thread-cutting tool bears a six inch core spanning its length.
Norman Dacey, wealthy but restless, falls for a mysterious woman after a hospital Romanesque rescue. A lost pocketbook and a brooch spark a perilous pursuit ending with Gloria Burley revealed as his future wife. The tale unfolds through wealth, peril, and a sisterly intervention.
A Life magazine style critique argues Wall Street will recover from current probes as reforms cleanse the market. It foresees newcomers venturing into brokers lounges with hopes of profits while insiders bear the losses, suggesting broad reform will reduce risk for outsiders.
Nestorian missionaries from Persia and Nepal first brought Christianity to China in 506, marking a long history of the faith in the region. The article notes Christianity’s deep roots and its evolving recognition by China’s modern government.
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