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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
2
A collage of humorous and satirical snippets on fashion politics slang and daily life. The items lampoon trends such as women’s dress hemlines aviation sauerkraut labor and social mores with puns and light critique. No single event dominates the page.
A forthcoming British ocean liner will feature a millionaire flat intended for high net worth passengers. The arrangement requires residents to prove ownership of their properties to access the luxury accommodation.
A Waukegan woman who made clothing for her chicken is likely gearing up to enter the dressed poultry market with her unique animal outfits signaling a shift toward a broader food industry venture.
A New York writer asks what happens to old worn Norse objects while humorously noting he has never eaten goulash. The quip blends cultural references in a light, editorial voice.
A professor in the middle west unveils a spanking machine threatening traditional shingle and slipper devices. The invention aims to automate corporal punishment methods, drawing attention from local observers and raising questions about its practical and ethical implications.
A witty remark suggests men grow side whiskers to imitate a fashion as plain as the hobble skirt, highlighting a light humorous take on style trends.
In New York the city’s oldest book agent has died at age 101 in what investigators describe as a natural death. The longtime figure in publishing left a lasting mark on literary sales and rare volumes.
A physician suggests people could live on half their current food intake and implies we might manage with half as many doctors. The remarks highlight potential reductions in consumption and healthcare workforce needs.
Panama voters choose three vice presidents signaling a shift in governance as the republic faces a promise of growing job opportunities despite its small size.
A witty remark wonders how much a person is worth if money is gone and notes that reputations can be earned in a single hour of speech or ruin from a foolish remark. The piece contrasts value with words and the fragility of public perception.
A Pennsylvania baby is described as having eight fingers on each hand. The remark evokes a humorous image for future poker games. In St Paul, police are ordered to use heavy clubs on street m Mashers and to be supplied with sturdy night sticks.
A prize beauty from California asserts New York women never smile because of the high cost of complexions. The remark reflects social vanity and city fashion trends.
In the spring mood, several team managers forecast optimistic developments for their rosters. They outline plans, potential acquisitions, and hoped for strong performances from key players as they prepare for the upcoming season.
An Atlantic City man was arrested after he stuttered and could not answer police questions during a tense encounter. Authorities express heightened nerves amid strenuous times.
Polly Andrews confronts a hiding fugitive Porter Phelps at the derelict Rickett farm. She demands his name and compels him to reveal a missing $5,000 package from the First National Bank at Avenue. Sheriff Bob Andrews investigates and clears Phelps, who later becomes engaged to Polly’s rival before a humorous twist.
The New York World notes Riga on the Dwina near the Baltic is undergoing transformation from medieval borough walls torn in 1857 to a modern industrial city. A canal replaces the moat while streets widen and new squares public gardens and apartment blocks rise. The military parade ground hosts the Russian cathedral city museum and a chamber of commerce school.
A vivid line depicts Kate Mrs Wops declaring she made her husband Meg Anybody and that the man appears worn and frayed at the edges from strain and deceit.
A dialogue excerpt contrasts views on marriage focusing on a woman’s autonomy and a man’s defense of marriage as a fight for equality. The lines imply support for marriage as a meaningful, empowering arrangement for women and men alike.
An article extols warm baths for recovery after work, noting benefits to nerves skin and health. It advises bath temperature around body heat, 15 to 20 minute duration, and tapering water. suggests needle spray for toning skin and the value of dress and leisure for well being.
A Robespierre collar variation features a double front revers with a neck collar made of two flat wide lace strips or plaited net. The upper edges join at the center, then slope to form sharp Vs giving a sailor collar look that is decorative and suited to low-cut frocks.
A simple white lawn and white dotted swiss apron measures 18 by 27 inches with a curved Swiss panel forming two pockets. Bound edges use narrow bias lawn or satin ribbon. pockets hold spools, scissors, and fabric, keeping sewing tools handy and portable for porch work.
The article notes why a bracelet watch is highly valued by travelers. It describes options from solid gold or silver Swiss made mechanisms to enameled metal pieces. Designs include pigskin sealskin morocco cases with a broad band and trunk-type buckle for on arm wear.
A Philadelphia Times idea urges careful pin management after purchasing pins. Cut one line at a time into the paper to avoid a floor full of pins. Keep a pincushion or pin tray handy and return pins to storage nightly to tidy sewing areas.
The article extols white satin waists as exquisitely dainty but warns their evanescent elegance requires high dry cleaning costs. It advises on washable satin care using soft water pure white soap and careful ironing between muslin to preserve luster and texture.
The article notes gown backs now flatter a mature figure with styles like inverted plait, position back, and position sash-end. It suggests separate skirt and blouse as an option, with narrow taffeta skirts fitting smoothly at the front and sides while backs remain plain with discreet left placket closures.
Women need careful hat selection this season as varied styles fit different face types. A sympathetic saleswoman helps, turning purchases from random choices into flattering outfits with artistic millinery guidance.
A noted Tennessee lawyer with a temper and deafness argued with a younger judge. The judge ordered him to sit, he kept talking, and was fined $10 for contempt. The lawyer asked what for and paid the fine, calling it a just debt.
A judge quotes a quip swapping lines about Jones and his wife with humor. The exchange ends with the punch that the wife “took Jones” as a joke, highlighting domestic humor in a courtroom setting.
A short, witty remark notes heredity often explains red hair but not intelligence or brain power, signaling a humorous take on inherited traits.
A stray banana peel lies on a sidewalk, drawing attention for a potential slip hazard and prompting passersby to avoid or remark on the odd obstacle in the pedestrian path.
A patient with severe gastritis recovered by using Grape-Nuts food rather than medicines. After four years the narrator weighs 153 pounds, reports renewed color and strength, and credits gradual diet change under a New York specialist and Grape-Nuts. The ad cites Postum Co. and promotes "The Road to Wellville" with the motto There’s a reason.
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