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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
A Yale student deserted the forestry class to marry an actress, a note that he is not yet out of the woods. The piece hints at revival in old ventures as bleeping porches resume at the old stand, and comments on spring fresher ad campaigns.
A series of short, witty observations cover topics from domestic roles to rumors of copper prices. It also mentions an elderly Ohioan in an aeroplane, England’s new dreadnought, and Paris planning reform tenements for the poor.
Rattlesnake oil is touted as a universal remedy for rheumatism and other ailments. The claim says the snake itself cures any condition when applied, reflecting dubious medical trust in snake-based treatments.
A Missouri man requires wedding gifts be returned if divorce occurs. Pasquale Orozco has been named generalissimo of Mexican insurgents and now receives another yard of gold trace.
Report notes a western woman who smuggled jewels then killed herself. Commentary mocks women as bad losers and contrasts dictagraph crime detection with birdhounds from Uncle Tom's Cabin, suggesting old-time sentiment and satire.
A fashion note questions the idea of summer heat and body comfort, asking why people dwell on warm thoughts when garments and skin seem to blend with the season. It implies discomfort in hot weather and the futility of longing for cooler days.
A Boston preacher claims society women wear too much clothing while a comment implies he has never seen a society woman in decollette. The remark contrasts religious critique with social fashion sparking debate on modesty.
The hopeful young soprano upstairs remains silent as doctors ban singing for six months, while her medical advisor has not yet scheduled a consultation to confirm the plan.
Two Maryland men consume ninety seven eggs in a single sitting while a narrator notes high prices. The anecdote contrasts eager appetites with rising costs prompting reflection on the market.
A new device is described that prevents eavesdropping on telephone lines, signaling a technological breakthrough even as the telephone begins to face growing unpopularity.
The New Jersey legislature approved a measure aimed at trackless trolleys, yet lawmakers acknowledge the broader challenge of integrating strapless cars into the transit system. The debate centers on feasibility, funding, and city resistance.
Opinion asks scientists to reduce political noise as effectively as muffler silence would curb car noise. The quip favors practical, scientific approaches to curb vociferous public debate rather than rhetoric.
Arizona Governor Hunt spent a night in a state penitentiary to see its conditions and likely to reinforce his stance on law and order. The episode aims to demonstrate his commitment to understanding prison realities.
An English lecturer suggests American women eat rich foods due to highly emotional natures. He offers this as a possible new term for strong appetites.
An eastern scientist asserts that victims of fatal harm now will achieve as much good as a serious August incident, arguing the professor will provide the final step and make the last contribution.
Disjointed lines reference Chinese generals and imperialist aims, Oberammergau participants aged ninety three, and vaudeville delays. The garbled text hints at battles, theater, and maritime imagery, with stray phrases about death, ships, and dates missing coherent context.
Janet Mason and John MacWilliams secretly schemed to block their parents marriage and instead find happiness together. After the elders wed, the pair embrace their own romance, admitting interference proved a blessing.
Mrs Amelia Fowler travels to Annapolis to inspect 150 battle flags at the naval academy. She estimates preservation could cost about 30000 dollars, proposing linen backing and expert sewing with silk thread by 1000 plus women over 200 days.
An article by I. W. Griffin explains building a home fumigator like a tobacco smoke and sulphur spray tool for destroying aphids. It details a frame of wood and sheet iron components, dimensions, and wheel setup using old wheelbarrow wheels, plus a list of essential tools.
A garden note explains that slugs are shelled snails not insects and can be killed by spraying a clear lime water solution on them. The author reports using weak lime water from quick lime in five gallons of water, which harms snails but does not injure lettuce. One or two applications proved sufficient in the described cases.
An Iowa man patenting an enhanced sod cutter features a long handle with parallel lower arms ending in curved sharp blades. The blades are spaced about one foot apart and fit into bearing elbows to create a neater, snag free cutting action.
An agricultural note compares fresh barnyard manure with rotted manure using nitrogen, phosphorus and potash values. Prices per ton and yields on corn and wheat show fresh manure giving higher corn yields of 70.7 vs 65.1 bushels and marginal gains for wheat, supporting the idea fresh manure can outperform rotted for some crops.
The 4 9 scientific American describes a dumping rack invented by H F Hilborn of Mohall North Dakota to supply a fodder rack that dumps corn from a moving wagon. Gates prevent scattering and the tilted platform shows in use. Demonstrations at Fargo and Grand Forks drew farmer and machine man interest as it reportedly threshes 300 to 700 more bushels than old methods.
A fragmented note discusses planting potatoes four inches deep on clover sod with good drainage and fertilizer, and recommends deep plowing and manured preparation for cabbage. It mentions dome repairs and crop rotation providing labor distribution and other advantages, plus sowing timing in cold frames with mulch to improve soil and air conditions.
A column of testimonials from women across the United States praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female weakness and related troubles. Mrs Henry Leiberberg of West Virginia and Mrs G B Whittington of Kentucky share their improvements after following the company’s directions. The advertisement invites readers to send inquiries to Lynn Mass and promises confidential, woman‑staffed advice. Garfield Tea is also touted as harmless and herb based.
A judge notes a flirtatious exchange as a man accepts an invitation for a Monday night visit promising homemade fudge and candy dates in a lighthearted exchange.
A meeting at Nishi-Honganji temple in Kyoto unanimously agreed to establish a university for the higher education of women as a project of the Buddhist sect’s Women’s Association. The institute is estimated to cost 280000 yen.
A grand jury story recounts George W. Seibert discovering two $50 bills tucked inside his old family Bible given by his mother. Facing money trouble after two years of marriage, he began to consider selling the Bible but kept it after finding the bills. The Bible remains in his possession.
A Terre Haute public school teacher recounts relief from exhaustion through Grape-Nuts and cream after la grippe and malaria left her weak. She describes persistent hunger after meals, the turn to cereal, and eventual improvement noted within days as energy returns.
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