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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
7
Katherine Morton advises on improving damaged hands from constant water exposure and cleaning. She prescribes hand baths with soft water and Castile soap, borax to soften hard water, benzoin in a soap jelly, olive oil or vaseline applications, nightly unguent, regular washing of cotton gloves, and the use of loose white kid or soft leather gloves to protect nails and skin.
A reader asks about finger bowls usage on table settings for fruit or corn, salt spoon etiquette, recipe requests, and manners for wedding cards and door plates. The reply notes finger bowls rest on a plate, salt is placed on one’s own plate with a salt spoon, recipes are found in up to date cookbooks, cards should show the husband’s full name, and door plates are rarely used.
The paper answers that bringing candy is fine but should be eaten during intermission not during the play. It states a gentleman walks to a lady’s left and sits at her left, offering his right arm when needed.
A manual note states that a man should remove heavy soiled gloves before shaking hands, while clean gloves may remain on. It questions whether removal is ever required and implies practical courtesy hinges on glove condition and context.
A lavender scented bedroom scene highlights breeze baskets hung from ribbons on mirrors or escritoires. The old fashioned fragrance evokes refreshment and peace beyond sachets, with decorative baskets that release scent with every breath of air.
The Manitoba League promotes a million for Manitoba to expand immigration and homesteading. It cites vast vacant land, favorable farm value, and cheap improved farms in 98 municipalities. Railways, markets, and key towns like Winnipeg Brandon Portage la Prairie Yorkton Minnedosa Dauphin Morden Manitou are highlighted along with free pamphlets from the League Secretary in Winnipeg.
A mother notes that child health hinges on regular bowels and sleep. For constipation, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended as mild yet effective, avoiding harsher purgatives. Druggists sell 60c and 1.00 bottles and free samples are available by mail from Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello.
Jim Slocum of Montgomery county testifies to Kansas City Journal that he cannot vouch for a witness’s truthfulness. He suggests the witness would need corroborating evidence before neighbors would bury him, implying serious concerns about credibility.
Text fragment shows a heated exchange about Jones and a girl learning music. References to talent, expense, and social tensions hint at family or community conflict. Names like Jack, Garfield, and Jemerson appear amid garbled phrases and stray remarks.
A temperance orator asks what causes more misery than liquor and a husky rear audience voice quips thirst. The exchange highlights the hall debate on temperance and social ills.
A quip explains why one man acts so refined among peers. The line says he belongs to near-society because he was once run over by a motor car owned by a multi-millionaire.
A brief advisory notes that tips and courteous gestures like tipping hats are lacking. The observation focuses on social expectations and personal conduct, highlighting a common reproach without assigning a specific event or person.
Kidswold Crea Rae Co Minneapolis advertises prices and tags for cans. They guarantee return of cans and satisfaction with every shipment.
An exhortation extols Garfield Tea as a dependable remedy for liver and kidney issues, suggesting that cautious health choices outperform reliance on luck in avoiding trouble.
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