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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
2
A collection of quirky items and opinions from The Ismay Journal. The notes touch on literature, astronomy jokes, humorous estate figures, local manners, fashion hints, apple prices, farm work in New England, and a Missouri apple grower selling orchard stock for 100000.
Frenzied financiers have turned their attention to bottled sunshine. Perhaps the stock was aired instead of watered.
A Brooklyn tailor attacked by slashing at bystanders before calming, with authorities noting he did not become as mad as a mad hatter. No injuries detailed. Police investigation underway.
A Chicago man says he survived a year in Indianapolis on 82 dollars and 88 cents. He asserts he could live just as cheaply at home, suggesting frugality as his notable claim.
A southern newspaper cites a proverb about not overreacting to the wool schedule and adds a remark about men who wear no underwear. The saying reflects local humor on economic topics and attire.
A report notes that one million patents have been issued in the country, but most serve little beyond circulating inventors' money, suggesting many protect speculative ideas rather than real innovations.
City authorities ponder tactics to curb rooster crowing. A humorous note questions arming every rooster with a Tim silencer to stop early morning noise.
A New York judge held ten days sufficient for a mother in law visit, while critics argue ten days is too long. The remark highlights disagreement over visit durations and family expectations in urban life.
Three sailors completed a crossing in a small nineteen-foot boat prompting questions about why pursue sea travel in such a tiny craft when many comfortable ocean liners ply the route.
The speaker asserts only two people in Chicago understand artichokes and expresses willingness to give them their entire world share of the vegetable.
A Sunday magazine notes a flushed youth bidding farewell to a pretty girl. The remark about the hat, valued at $85, frames a moment of fashion and youth in the social scene, prompting reflection on appearances and aging.
The French dramatist Nenrm Bernstein wins his third duel by scratching his opponent twice on the arm. The report notes the thrill of duel victory and likens it to croquet triumphs.
A confused report suggests the deposed shah of Persia may still be alive and a Connecticut man who died left instructions that only temperance workers act as pallbearers at his funeral. The story notes uncertainty about who will handle the bier.
A widow reads a country letter and travels to a remote hermit’s hut. Bascom Gray reappears through Nina’s plea and a confession, ending with her proposal of marriage as the town follows the sensational mystery.
The article explains that the size of calla lily blooms depends on pot size. After winter bloom indoors, keep watered through summer and plant in sun in the garden. a large tuber needs a large pot for large flowers while a small pot yields a dwarf plant.
Con Flugh Lenox Scott of West Point recounts a martinet tale where a captain rebukes a private for leaving empty meat cans in front of headquarters and then suspends the man’s leave for calling a colonel an idiot. The anecdote highlights rigid discipline and command strictness in military life.
Newspaper item recounts Bill Crozer of Charleston Lake Ontario sharing a loon cooking method after being approached by Somerville New Jersey councilmen. The tale claims to advise long soaking, overnight cooking, then adding grindstone until fork sticks. Fur News quotes the eccentric recipe.
Sue declares she will not marry Jack Prue Sarcastic back and forth reveals the marriage decision dilemma. Sue questions Proposals as she notes Jack has not yet proposed. The exchange plays on readiness and commitment in romantic humor.
A Oregon report claims large Hood River growers mark apples with perforated paper monograms. Labels pasted on the fruit cheek while green leave red letters as the fruit ripens, giving the produce a stamped look and increasing value in eastern markets.
Instructions describe making grafting wax by melting rosin beeswax and tallow in a specific ratio then cooling in water to form sticks or balls. The mixture is stirred until fully combined and ready to use, allowing multiple portions to be prepared and stored for later grafting work.
The little brown slug defoliates pear, plum and cherry trees in summer. Control is simple: steep two ounces of fresh white hellebore in one gallon of water and spray when slugs first appear. Stir often or attach a agitator to the pump. A second brood may require a second spray.
Great importance is attached to the experiment of planting Norway spruce in Maine. This first effort of its kind in New England could help replace future timber supply as denuded states recover.
A suggestion urges whitewashing tree trunks to improve park appearance and give an air of refinement. The lime in the wash is noted as temporarily repulsive to park beetles and borora.
A serialized tale mixes romance and domestic life with hints of marriage and old promises. The couple faces tests of devotion as societal norms and personal choices strain their bond while practical chores and recipes intermingle in a domestic frame.
A Scotch flavored feast guide offers two haggis recipes. Haggis One combines liver heart and tongue with suet oatmeal and spices, parboiled then minced and packed into a mold and cooked two hours. Haggis Two uses suet onions oatmeal milk and peppers cooked into a doughy mixture then kept hot and stirred.
A playful charade menu lists courses with phonetic clues such as Tow-ma-tow for tomato Turk Key for turkey and Plumb for plum pudding. It notes syllables or whole words can be acted as a scene decided by the leader and suggests using it after dinner at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
A tonic made of four ounces of alcohol and half an ounce of tincture of belladonna is praised as excellent for perspiring hands in the article.
Two dress patterns described with detailed construction. First dress features slate gray poplinette, satin corners, centered front cut, box-pleated bodice, satin yoke, and hat trimmed with striped ribbon. Second dress uses bordered material with lace yoke, panel fronts, flat side pleats, braid trim, and a wide satin ribbon sash with back bows.
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