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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1912
Page
2
Fashions Echo 1835 Gowns as Women Prefer Comfort
Women this year favor gowns resembling 1835 styles, yet the average wearer would rather suffer from smallpox than wear last year's dress.
Domestic Snow Shovel Ribbon Decor Sparks Divorce Talk
A playful line notes that a housewife would not dare display a snow shovel with pink ribbons in the living room unless she seeks a divorce, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
Connecticut Sheriff Dies From Baseball Game Excitement
A Connecticut sheriff died from the excitement of stopping a baseball game, illustrating the intense temperament some lawmen share with umpires. The incident underscores the high stakes and emotions tied to local sports events in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Scientist notes body could yield seven bars of soap
A scientist states the average human body contains material for seven bars of soap, though some men’s appearances would suggest otherwise.
New York Cabbies Demand Nighttime Police Protection
New York back drivers have demanded police protection during the small hours of the night to prevent customers from forcing excessive fares upon them. The move reflects safety concerns and pressure on fares in late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Watters Strikes Over Tipping Ban In Chicago Club
A Chicago club worker walks out in protest after a rule banning tipping is enforced. The action questions the waiter’s view of his role as a sycophantic assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watters
Chicago
Pocket beliefs spark gendered fashion critique
A college professor argues that boys misbehave due to items kept in pockets, while girls without pockets must later carry belongings in bags. The remark frames gendered social norms around personal items and accessories as evidence of behavior.
Pittsburg Police Chief Backs Public Park Light Affection
Pittsburg's police superintendent Thomas McQuade says he will not interfere with innocent spooning in public parks, stating his approach is tolerant and grounded in public decency. He emphasizes calm oversight and respect for community sensibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Thomas McQuade
Tuberculosis Death Rate Declines While Windows Open
The report notes that TB deaths are decreasing yet advises keeping windows open. The guidance emphasizes ventilation as a preventive measure amid continuing concerns about infection risk.
Colorado faker claims lamb with tail hoof like end
A nature faker in Colorado asserts he owns a lamb with a hoof at the end of its tail. The claim notes no increased economic value but the lamb risks trouble when it feels like kicking itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Aviators Seek Safer Flying Free of Circus Feats
Walter Brookins and fellow aviators aim to make flying safe and sane by removing circus theatrics. They argue if this had been done earlier, many young men would still pursue aviation careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brookins
Unclear sentences on actors and reading habits
A garbled passage contrasts American actors with Austrian actors paid $20 a month and mentions a medical opium reading speed claim. It also notes a speculative brain expression about why some readers start at the end of a book.
Admirals Balance Activist Ranks Highlight Navy Tilt
A report notes 149 retired admirals versus 28 active ones in the navy, signaling a large veteran leadership pool and a limited current flag officer corps. The contrast raises questions about senior influence and succession planning within the service.
Ananiag honors amateur seed cat writer in club clash
Ananiag marks an amateur writer in seed cat verses as part of a club event. The clash pits the seed cat writer against a summer resort literature artisan in a contest of prose and verse.
World Coal Reserves Questioned Amid Incomplete Record
A fragmented OCR reading questions global coal estimates citing uncertain figures and inconsistent past data. Analysts warn the numbers may not reflect true reserves or production capacity.
Romance in a Plain Family Finds a Bit of Glory
Mrs. Bivins laments dull days until a travel worn young woman arrives hungry and is welcomed with hospitality. The mysterious visitor turns out to be Beatrice, the runaway, and her romance with Georgie brings new life to the couple. Gifts, generosity, and shared meals deepen bonds as the town couple discovers happiness comes through helping others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aemiloscury
Otto
Mrs. Bivins
Thomas
Mr. Bivins
What Would the Lawyer Do in a Car Crash Courtroom
A humorous courtroom exchange from the Houston Post features Bil dad's chauffeur testifying as the plaintiff's witness. The defendant's lawyer presses for a collision scenario while the witness delivers a witty family-centred remark about dumplings. The judge orders the stenographer to record the amusing answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bildad
Jjudge
Houston Post
Rat Catching Woodchuck Demonstrates Catlike Skills
The woodchuck belonging to Johnnie Hughes of Cascade Pennsylvania proves a superb ratter. It catches mice and rats with catlike agility, relying on keen sight and scent. For up to half an hour it watches a rat hole and dives when a rat appears, often defeating the rodent with a single strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Hughes
Cascade
New Steel Bridge Planned for Cologne Over the Rhine
The city of Cologne will replace the enduring pontoon bridge with a new steel structure over the Rhine. Details remain unsettled whether to use stone pillars or a suspension form like Budapest. The bridge would carry double roadways and pedestrian traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
H. J. Dunlap
Rhine
Budapest
Hungary
Preserving Palms How to Keep Hands White and Free of Freckles
The article advises methods to maintain pale hands with makeup like creams and powders and protective measures for outdoor activities. It recommends loose gloves, skin rubs with olive oil, hot water and cold cream, lemon applications, buttermilk with radish, glycerine mixtures, and powders to prevent tanning and freckles. It notes calluses from sports and suggests peroxide for stings and tan removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol
Color scheme ideas for a cadet blue floral centerpiece
The writer suggests gilding a dainty basket with larkspur as a near cadet blue centerpiece and using blue satin ribbon with gold lettering for place cards. They advise checking big-store stock for game ideas and note that young people enjoy charades and various old-fashioned games.
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Carda
Formal Invitation Acceptance Question From A Reader
A reader asks if replying with a card style message like Mary Brown accepts with pleasure Jane Smith's invitation for Saturday June the second is correct for a formal invitation. The piece discusses etiquette and appropriate wording.
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Mary Brown
Jane Smith
Miss Perfectly Correct Phrase Adjusted
A reader notes that the term Miss should be used and suggests a less formal address for an intimate friend. The remark reflects preferences for respectful yet familiar titles in casual address.
White Shower Ideas and Simple Treats for a Friend
Plan a white shower using white flowers as the theme. Offer vanilla cream or pineapple sherbet with white iced cakes. Opening gift parcels adds excitement, and light card play with a few rubber hearts can entertain guests.
Proper use of visiting cards for daytime ladies events
Suburban guidance says it is proper to use a visiting card for daytime functions such as breakfast luncheon or card party or an at home from 2 to 5. It notes cards should not be used for dinner parties or events where men are invited.
Shower etiquette for wedding gifts and thanks
In doubt. Thank donors at the shower time and thank the host for arranging the affair. If possible add a brief note to each donor recognizing their gift and presence. A follow up written thank you from the bride is also appropriate. This keeps gratitude timely and personal.
Birth Announcement Card Form Says New Arrival
A reader asks to print the latest form for a birth notice in Sunday's paper. Tiny cards with the child's name and date of birth, attached to the parents’ cards or joint card, mailed in envelopes, is the accepted method.
China Ornaments for Inexpensive Pincushions Featured
A period piece describes tiny china ornaments as cost effective materials for pincushions. It outlines four craft ideas including a pale blue swan, pink pig shoes, a pair of gold china shoes, and a dark eyed bird, all styled with ribbons and bows for decorative pincushions.
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China
Rand
Doctor Williams Pink Pills Ad Offers Cure for Sick Headache
A Correctionville Iowa woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing years of nervous headaches and arm numbness. She describes prior Chicago specialist treatment and relief after using Pink Pills and Pinklets. Publishers offer a booklet on treatment and sample laxatives free with order. Pills priced 50 cents per box six for 2.50 from Schenectady NY company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. “H. *Morgan
Correctionville
Iowa
Williams
Chicago
Dr. Williams
Williama
Clothes and the Man Colporteur Reborn in Bible Sale
A South Carolina colporteur walked miles through mud to urge a passerby to buy a Bible. Rebuffed, he recovered, then set up again in town and sold a Bible to the same man who refused earlier. He recalled meeting a muddy man who looked like a Methodist tramp and noted his purchase from a Baptist gentleman.
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South Carolina
Department store chat and old time remedies tease
A brief scene shows a shopper asking about motor access and a floorwalker guiding him to the drug department. An advertisement notes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething at 25c a bottle and Garfield Tea as a natural laxative made from herbs. A proverb about self praise and missed opportunities closes the snippet.
Woman in Iowa Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
An Ottumwa Iowa woman Harriet Be Wampler details a decades long struggle with female troubles and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after trying many doctors. The ad promotes the remedy and offers to provide special advice from the Lynn Massachusetts company.
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Octumwa
Iowa
United States
Lydia E. ‘Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Harriet BE. Wampler
S. Ransom Street
Ottumwa
Lydia Be ‘Pinkham
Ifrial
Lydia
Hs Stiai
Lynn
Masses Sdicine Co
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