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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
3
In Newport, a tortoise walked to the town outskirts before being carried in, while forest rangers estimate a duke's tortoise is about aged and hibernated under a rock for thirty years. It measures eighteen inches and weighs ten pounds, drawing comparison with Methuselah the Zoo tortoise said to be two hundred fifty years old.
A. G. Davis of Dennysville Maine shows a cow with four 22 inch green lobstered hooves that twist and hinder walking. The animal first developed ungainly hoofs as a calf and has Since become a curiosity at local fairs. The article also details varied uses for different sawdust types including ebony holly lemon and rosewood and their colors and applications.
The article surveys fifty wood types of sawdust and their varied uses from floor absorbents and packing to bedding, carpet sweeping, meat smoking, and dynamite pulp. It notes screening at mills, non resinous sources, and innovations like germ proof hospital floors and lightweight packing for chemicals.
A two hundred year old tortoise from the Duke of Beaufort's Forest of Wentworth near Chepstow in Monmouthshire disappeared in July during a summer holiday and has since been found at another location.
The article surveys sleeping customs by region. It notes the Japanese use a wood block under the head, Chinese beds are low and carved, tropics dwellers curl up on mats, Russians favor stove tops and cold plunges, Lapland natives sleep in reindeer skin bags, and East Indians use a mosquito repellent sleeping bag.
A churchyard in Essex shows a unique tombstone with a framed photograph of the deceased sealed under glass. The bromide print, twenty years sun exposed, remains well preserved and bears the grave occupant’s signature.
The Stuttgart discovery is the largest mammoth skeleton unearthed from the Murr river diluvial deposits. The skull weighs about 0.75 tons and the upper foreleg stretches four and a half feet, with eight foot tusks. The skeleton shows long legs and a light frame, marking a transition between ancient mammoths and modern elephants.
Advice on cleansing and drying hair with mild shampoos, careful sunning, and brushing. Avoid strong products. oil use is limited to dandruff removal. avoid tight braids at night. determine shampoo frequency by individual need. beware of irritants like orms root in dry shampoos.
A 1912 COGLAR Press Syndicate column offers hair and beauty advice. Greenie cautions against bleaching for natural golden tones, M H. suggests nourishing cream and massage for facial hollowing, Country Reader shares oat meal soap, Mrs B N G. mentions claret shampoo with egg and wine, noting no personal endorsement.
A reader claims sending a self addressed stamped envelope for a personal reply to Madame Merri but received no reply. The department states all letters are answered privately as soon as possible when postage is included and not published here. Some letters are lost, and this one never reached the editor.
A reader named Red Rose is praised for writing well and enjoying the department. The note mentions white buckskin shoes, plush coats, and blazers as stylish items and appraises the recipient’s age-appropriate writing.
A correspondent objects to needle work queries being handled by another department and declines to provide minute directions as requested. The reply apologizes and directs that needle work questions do not belong in the department.
A reader shares two letters signed Little Orphan Blonde urging strict guidance for a twelve year old girl. The writer condemns kissing, late-night outings, and unsupervised activities, urging authorities to supervise dances and cinema attendance and promising guidance in the space allowed for Questions and Answers.
A reader named Naughty requests advice on hosting a tacky party with games prizes and refreshments and asks whether to mail invitations or call. She seeks style tips for an eighteen year old girl and whether dating a twenty three year old is appropriate.
The passage describes ways to extend invitations by phone or written notes on brown paper sealed with red wax, delivered by messenger or mail. It mentions party games, joke prizes from a five and ten store, a potato salad menu, and dress in tacky costumes with cornet braids and candles for ambiance.
An October bride asks whether to mail church invitations to her congregation and friends while planning a reception at home for relatives and close friends. She requests a suitable luncheon menu for about 25 to 30 guests and would appreciate an early publication of guidance.
Plan a selective church gathering by inviting only desired guests and reserving reception invitations. Suggested menu includes chicken salad sandwiches hot rolls olives salted nuts coffee ice cream cake and bonbons with a self serve punch bowl or a hosted option.
A brief exchange at the station has a wife asking if her husband was shot. The officer replies in a dry, humorous tone that he was only half shot, reflecting a lighthearted moment amid police inquiry.
A sharp quip about men and diets circulates in a public debate turning on the line You must have been eating a great deal of sheepshead fish lately. The remark highlights a cultural jab about appetite and character in the community discourse.
A witty dialogue features a young man presenting a ring and asking which finger to use. The puzzled maiden quips that he is nineteen, never engaged before, highlighting the awkward moment with humor and social restraint.
Rifle sounds ring as a startled girl blames fear for stepping into a young man’s arms. He reassures her and suggests they move to watch the artillery fire at the maneuver event. The scene captures lighthearted tension and a polite exchange amid military displays.
A Cambridge student, short of funds, is approached by a college friend who bursts into his bed seeking a sovereign loan. The student feigns sleep and answers he is asleep when asked to lend money, illustrating the tale told by London story tellers.
The Skeedee tavern landlord notes Ezra Toombs the undertaker sits brooding on the horse block. He is distressed by slow business and a feud with a doctor whose patient Judge Feebles keeps beating death. The judge plans marriage again, while Ezra laments dwindling prospects as a tramp painter gilds the church vane.
A housewife reports nervousness and stomach issues from coffee, improves after switching to Postum. Her husband also recovers stomach trouble once he stops coffee. Both say they feel better, with the product praised when prepared per directions. Battle Creek tobacco? No. The ad cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville.
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