Ismay Journal: varied items on art, crime and society
A miscellany notes teddy bear strikes, cubist art, and artifacts from daily life. Odd items include safes cracked by electrical students, a mule’s kick prompting memory of buried gold, and Chicago cigar consumption amid anti smoke talk.
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Oklahoma
Mixing of water and cementing a spring friendship
A fragment likens mixing water with cement to bonding balmy springs and brisk northwest winds forecast by the weather bureau, implying seasonal weather interplay.
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Weather Bureau
Poetry in England and the negotia tion of verse
Alfred Noyes quips that poetry in England is in a state of negotia tion while declining to comment on the poets themselves. The remark frames a light witty take on contemporary literary mood.
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England
Alfred Noyes
Jolly Pall bearers club Crape emblem and motto proposal
In St Louis the Jolly Pall bearers club uses a Crape emblem and considers a motto There is too much gloom in grief Louis Lepine of Paris famed police chief is noted for carrying an umbrella as his sole defense A man of such bearing is described as a sedative for bad nerves.
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St. Louis
Club Crape
Louis Lepine
Paris
Man Separated from Wife Laments His Art Wedded Life
A New York man, divorced from his artist wife and who called his marriage a failure, realized he was also married to art, a sentiment reflecting his dedication to creativity over domestic ties.
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New York
Actor Marries for Eleventh Time in New York
In New York an actor wed for the eleventh time, a union that drew no condolences from any of his prior partners, whose absence surprised observers.
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New York
Strange
Moving Picture Show Foretells Forthcoming Scenes
The speaker describes a thrill of anticipation by asking for a detailed forecast of upcoming scenes at a cinema. The notion centers on the immersive experience of knowing what unfolds next.
St. Louis Man Proposes 23 Years to Win Bride
A St. Louis man proposed to his girlfriend annually for 23 years and finally won her hand. Known as a holdout, the wife is the winner while the husband earns praise for persistence and is likened to receiving gold breast decorations.
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St. Louis
Government experts defend shellac as a food claim
Experts insist shellac can be considered a food because it is sometimes used to coat candy and impart a glassy finish. The note implies a push toward homemade popcorn as an alternative snack.
Waitresses Oppose Wage Increase Movement in Cities
In major cities some waitresses publicly oppose higher wages for working girls and women. They argue tips often equal or exceed a weekly wage, reducing perceived need for raises.
No Tickee No Washee Applies to Chinese Joans
A light quip on China policy likens it to a diplomatic version of no pay, no service. The remark frames negotiation as a quid pro quo, with emphasis on restraint and reciprocal concessions.
Prospecting Trip Leads Unmarried Man Toward Trouble
Around eight each evening an unmarried man changes his collar and leads a prospecting journey toward trouble in the general direction noted by the local report.
Emperors Sign Challenged in German Es Law Case
A court ruling targets a lese majeste sign in Germany amid a dispute involving Emperor William and es law. The decision, issued recently, addresses the legality of the sign and potential implications for royal reputations and free expression.
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Germany
William
Journey to Grimsey and Jan Mayen During Arctic Voyage
The narrator recalls a 1910 Iceland voyage to Grimsey and a near-visit to Jan Mayen. He details island life, birdlife including little auks and guillemots, and the Beerenberg volcano as the voyage nears the Arctic island.
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Akureyri
Iceland
Grimsey
Hantsch
Greenland
Jan Mayen
Arctic
Leutenant
Mikkelsen
Colloquy of the Boobs Dialogues Recall Summer
A fragmentary exchange features two speakers named as the First and Second Boob. They discuss last summer and work in lumbering and staving, with a brief line about lumbering down the street and fending off creditors. The lines are credited to a Cornell Widow persona.
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Cornell
A Long Route
Jacob recalls a dream of a ladder to heaven as Willis asks about its meaning and Gilis jokes about a football fan climbing to row ZZZ in the stands while Puck comments.
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Willis
Jacob
Gilis
Puck
Gridley's Unflappable Football Fan Profile
A sharp observation notes Gridley's calm demeanor at a game. The remark highlights his ability to stay composed and silent while others react emotionally to plays and crowd noise.
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Gridley
Hopeful Sign Dress Sergeant Reassures New Recruit
In a tense moment Brown and the Dress Sergeant confirm a correct judgment after two hours of doubt. Brown expresses relief that his reasoning was valid at last.
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Brown
Street Ethics In Chicago Opinion on civic duty
A Chicago Tribune excerpt argues for a Prussian law requiring bystanders to help those in danger and to provide witness names. It suggests such laws could foster public conscience and civil responsibility in Chicago where decency and manliness are seen as overlooked.
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Chicago
Prussia
Chicago Tribune
Scissors Used by Berlin Police at Cemetery Demo
Berlin police enforced a horticultural censorship at a cemetery memorial for 1848 revolution dead. Hundreds of visitors laid wreaths colored red for socialists and black for anarchists, each ribbon sentiment passing the scissors at the gate.
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Berlin
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