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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
2
The Ismay Journal Europe laments changing trends from straw hats to future fashion, jokes about tight hobble skirts and ankle views, notes rising costs of dying and the lure of aviation, and comments on art theft, butter substitutes, and tech farming in Spokane valley. The piece blends satire with brief tidbits on culture and industry.
A column of pithy observations notes that hay fever may hint at brains yet many prefer comfort over intellect. It jokes about birds spreading disease and hats adorned with dead birds. It also mentions a New York policeman rewarded with a kiss, a Carnegie suggestion, and the Germany England tension echoed by boxers.
A Chicago man was robbed by highwaymen who stripped him of all his clothing and left him shivering in the street. The report suggests placing empty barrels at convenient locations may become necessary.
A Chicago man seeks divorce claiming his wife has been throwing objects at him for nineteen years. He cites ongoing damage to the ceiling and dents in the residence as a financial burden.
A note praises velour hats for men as lovely and mentions china eggs as well, implying presentation or fashion context with small domestic items.
A Boston girl who proclaimed her right to choose a husband has received one hundred proposals. Declarations of independence are now in order.
A shouting parrot in a New York building alerted residents to danger, saving twenty five beehives from harm. The bird also narrowly escaped damage, a concern likely more pressing to the feathered witness than to observers.
A Pennsylvania man hanged himself after his tobacco crop proved too large to store in his barn, a reaction attributed to overwhelming prosperity and persistent burden of wealth.
A New York magistrate tells the wife of a man facing a serious charge to take him home and express her views there. The remark highlights a controversial approach to punishment and domestic intervention in legal proceedings.
Fragmentary notes indicate a fireman reportedly surpassed Weston on a coast to coast walk though Weston remains the record holder for elderly pedestrians with gray mustaches. The text also references heat affecting oyster availability and mentions other unclear hints about human behavior and Watt Shetty.
A profile of William A. Camp, longtime manager of the New York Clearing House, detailing his ambition to achieve a single day of perfectly balanced exchanges. The piece recalls his leadership through panics in 1873 and 1893 and his belief that balance might someday be achieved, though fate, not effort, stood in the way.
The article explains that coffee quality hinges on curing rather than origin. It notes that the berry pulp should not ferment too much, as excessive fermentation darkens the bean and spoils flavor. The parchment shell and silver skin are affected, while Arabians are careful in the process.
In a historical account Judge Noah Davis recalls Gerrit Smith age fifty seven at bar admission in New York. Smith before admission had acted as next friend in fugitive slave cases but was denied by the court until Judge Ira Harris granted him ex gratia admission.
George Jones, then proprietor of the New York Times, declines a five million dollar bid from lawyers for Tweed associates, saying he would not sell to Boss Tweed or his gang. He explains selling would imply complicity with their crimes, and the Times would share in their thefts. The paper then exposed the Tweed ring and continued its fight.
A light humorous anecdote recounts a new maid discovering an unlikely use for a cooking thermometer once prized by a domestic science student. The thermometer, bought for five dollars, proves unexpectedly sturdy but underappreciated until its nut cracking utility is revealed.
Popular Mechanics describes a bag tying tool that uses a wire tie looped at both ends. The loops fit over two hooks on the tool and a sliding handle twists the wire ends together. The design leaves loops separated for easy untwisting when the bag is opened.
A simple palm sized fruit picking device secures a basket by looping a stout manila cord over a limb. Both ends attach to a hook and the cord passes around the basket handle so the hook stays put yet can be instantly released when needed.
Scientists report a simple preventive for borers mice and rabbits damaging fruit crops. The method coats tree trunks with a thick mix of white lead and raw linseed oil to deter gnawing, an idea credited to Professor Allwood of Virginia State Experiment Station.
The slug that damages cherry and pear leaves can be killed by spraying infected trees. Use arsenate of lead at 23 to 4 pounds per 60 gallons of water or Paris green about five ounces per same water volume. Add a little freshly slaked lime to prevent leaf burn.
The report notes successful fall plantings of small fruits including apples pears hardy grapes blackberries currants gooseberries and strawberries. Growers report perfect set-out with good fruiting in late October and early November according to the climatological data.
A Missouri author offers practical guidance on turning apple juice into vinegar. Key steps include selecting ripe fruit, avoiding washing, avoiding water in cider, and using yeast for faster fermentation. Temperature and storage affect time, with six months ideal and two years possible if neglected.
In the southwest United States ranchers use cactus hedges like prickly pear to enclose cattle ranges. These hedges are nearly impenetrable and deter wild animal attacks while yielding fodder when spines are burned off tender shoots.
Guidance on Figures for fruit and berry culture including apples pears strawberries and blackberries. Emphasizes cool storage weed control pruning timely harvest and proper packing to meet market needs. Encourages block plantings post timber and ornamentals and warns against deep cultivation and neglected canes.
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