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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
2
A collage of eclectic notes notes include women pilots, sleep endurance feats, daisied jokes on gas meters, and social quirks. Items mention an American woman piloting an airship, a Connecticut youth logging 65 hours at piano, and a Chicago judge on gown selection.
Fragmentary line hints at fatal incident linked to an unloaded revolver. The brief suggests a death or injury event elevating mortuary counts, but lacks clear names or locations.
An inventor unveils a device to broil 700 steaks in six minutes yet admits it is useless without the ability to dynamite a bank safe. The quip frames a comic critique of enterprise tied to crime.
A bird in New York ripped a feather from a woman's hat in a windy incident. The scene is described as a case of retributive justice by observers.
A Chicago citizen was arrested for dancing on a public street while wearing only a hat as a costume. Local police reportedly showed little enthusiasm for such performances and moved to detain him.
An Ohio farmer is said to have regained sight after two teeth were pulled. The tale suggests the recovery was more due to the dentist’s bill than the treatment itself.
An aviator claims he was forced to descend by an attack of sea gulls. He jokes that, if he were a true nature faker, he would have survived by flying fish.
A terse report notes a spring robin shot in the south and found frozen to death in the north. The line hints at a stark natural record or seasonal oddity.
Industry men still cling to a suggested path to lift demand by encouraging Chinese to lengthen their shirts and now urge women to widen their skirts as well.
An Englishman keeps a walking stick crafted from love letters exchanged during courtship. A young woman borrowing it and wearing it could upset him, given the sentimental value and the visible display of romance.
A New York court remarks on a man earning $160 000 yearly illustrating affluence. Despite wealth he can afford a squarga meal occasionally and gives a modest tip to the waiter.
A New Jersey woman secured a verdict from a sympathetic jury after an "old maid" insult by a gallant man, highlighting how the term remains contentious in feminist times. The report blends quirky asides on fashion, automobiles, shipbuilding, and speech, reflecting a fragmented, discursive clipping style.
In a charged exchange, Winnie and a widower confront marriage, wealth, and unconventional desires. He recounts how his late wife, a rich, jealous vegetarian, compelled their union and fueled his recklessness. He serendipitously declares lasting affection, proposing to renew their bond despite her engagement.
A Chicago family with a butler named Sam faces recurring doorbell problems fixed by an electrician. After a dinner guest complains of a sore throat the mistress asks Sam to fetch Dobell's solution from a drug store, prompting the slave’s distressed quip about the doorbell.
An old West Chester woman helps a starving tramp at her rear door. He thanks her, then reveals he was raised in an incubator, dismissing her appeal to his mother and exposing a grim punchline in a rustic anecdote.
Fragmentary text shows three doctors with conflicting diagnoses including arthritis and ataxy. The quoted lines are garbled, with two doctors contradicting the first and a third unclear remark.
Maine Experiment Station Bulletin recommends a cheap method to control lice in poultry houses. Prepare a powder from three parts gasoline to one part crude carbolic acid mixed with plaster to absorb moisture. Apply into feathers, repeat after four days, and again a week later if needed. a spray option uses kerosene and crude carbolic acid.
The Barred Plymouth Rock is the most popular breed of chickens nationwide with many found on farms. Leghorns are popular on special farms, Rhode Island Reds dominate poultry districts, Wyandottes rank second as general utility fowl with brown eggs, while Leghorns lay white eggs offering a market edge.
The passage argues for keeping young pullets apart from older birds to prevent timidity and ensure proper growth. It emphasizes ample flesh-forming feed like barley and meat for chicks, while hens require less, focusing on egg development and body growth. It notes the developed bird needs less feed and urges clear separation to maximize gains.
The article outlines a poultry housing plan with a 27 ft 8 in by 18 ft layout, roosts positioned to avoid drafts, floor ventilation drawing fresh air in and expelling impure air, and a double floor recommended for cheap sheet metal constructions. It lists materials including 2x4s, flooring, siding, roofing, doors, window frames, and various boards, with notes on cost-saving framing and rat protection.
The article discusses egg weights and the value of Indian Runner ducks as egg producers. It covers flock management, fattening at two weeks, duck hardiness, and feeding tricks. It notes ducks’ legs as a defining feature and the higher tenderness of duck meat under free-range conditions.
The article recalls the mistress of the table as mistress of ceremonies in the eighteenth century. She carved, announced courses, managed guests, and used gentle persuasion to offer more. It highlights Mary Montagu’s training under a carving master and her need to dine alone to practice.
The jewels worn by the Daughters of the American Revolution at a Washington reception reportedly exceed 500000 in value. The article notes that if revolutionary fathers had 50000 dollars worth of ammunition at key times, the war might have been shortened by two years or more.
A playful dialogue notes a spectator’s keen observation about a foot issue as a joke. The speaker quips about a corn while acknowledging the pain and the other’s reaction, turning a moment of discomfort into humor.
A reflective line emphasizes the fragility of a woman's emotions comparing shoe laces breaking to heart strings breaking. The quote suggests fragility and emotional sensitivity in women.
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