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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1912
Page
3
In the Kalahari desert a bamboo tube taps underground water. A woman draws water into her mouth and spits it into an ostrich egg shell, which is corked to serve as a rough water bottle. The eggshell bottles endure rough handling and provide a portable water supply.
Not many tourists land at Sokotra Island in the Arabian Sea yet those who visit are well repaid by its scenery. Tamrida, capital of Sokotra, hosts an ancient mosque shown here. Sokotra sits under British protection with a local sultan who receives an annual subsidy to deter looters from wrecked vessels along the coast.
A French bookseller Leon Besnardeau of Lille-le-Guillaume near Le Mans claims he first printed pictures on postal cards in 1870 during the Prussian war and sent them to clients, challenging the German claim that the first picture post card originated in Nuremberg in 1882. Besnardeau is still alive with surviving customers in France aware of his cards. The German idea for the Nuremberg exposition arose in 1882.
A black cat in a mail steamer's refrigerating chamber in Sydney harbor was shot and hidden for about 32 days until Aden. The fur grew long and thick, turning white on the back, then shed in the Red Sea heat revealing the normal coat.
In Arkansas the Mammoth Spring is described as the largest spring globally as it feeds into the Spring River from its source, creating a notable natural feature in the state.
The article notes that thunderstorm frequency declines near the equator in some regions while Central Africa averages 250 storms annually. Sumatra and Java see about 92, Borneo 50, and the Gold Coast 60, with Florida higher. Java has a storm every day for five months, Mauritius averages one storm in 80 years, yet Madagascar bears over 300 lightning deaths yearly.
The well lies at about the center of Arizona in a volcanic region of malapai rock. It measures around 200 yards across and remains bottomless as far as records show. The water is endlessly clear and maintains a constant level through dry and wet seasons. The surrounding walls once held a populated cliff dwelling community.
A well known American naturalist trains three turtles to stack like spools and move in unison. They follow cabbage held in front, maintain balance, and the largest turtle rings a bell by jerking it off the ground and shaking it. The creatures live in the owner's house and hunt vermin in the kitchen.
A letter discusses answering questions in limited space. It suggests signing with one’s own name, advises against choosing a single suitor, and notes safety in numbers. The writer mentions keeping kodaks and hopes for a good school year.
A guidance piece on gentle cosmetics for girls outlining simple powders and cleansing face baths, hygiene practices for washcloths and towels, risks of stale linen and common bathroom soaps, and home remedies like liquid castile soap and eggs as tonics. It stresses modesty and health over strong scents.
The hostess makes out her invitation list and asks the honored guest for any special friends to include. The writer notes September is nearly over and offers guidance on who should decide the guest roster.
A fourteen to fifteen year old girls club could use names such as Emerald Circle or Pearl Society with mottos like Seek Kindness Learn Together or Shine with Courage and colors like pale pink and forest green. For meetings include crafts, storytelling, charity planning, games, and group service projects.
The writer thanks Rosemond for kind Letters about a column helping readers. There is no age limit on marriage or old maid notion. The piece notes one may take a man’s arm if needed, usually rare except at night or dangerous crossings.
A reader asks for advice on dress length and color for a girl sixteen with brown eyes and dark hair. They thank the department for past help and seek further garment recommendations.
A guidance note on dress hues for girls of a certain age discussing how shade choices like red rose navy blue yellow and tan suit brunettes, with emphasis on matching height and shoe line.
The Basilin based Tagliche Rundschau reports a German engineer has devised an aircraft able to hover at a fixed point indefinitely. The design reportedly differs radically from prior heavier than air machines and excites military interest for potential observation and explosive drops.
The writer comments that a hotel ceremony room would look better with flowers and palms where the couple stand. A bride in a traveling suit for a morning church wedding should carry a bouquet rather than a shower arrangement, preferably a large violet bouquet with a central rose or orchid.
A nearly intact baby rose was found encased in tissue inside a Plymouth rock hen killed by Mrs Florence Matthes of Chemawa Oregon. The bud appears weeks swallowed yet the flower shows no decay.
The speaker approves riding horseback and suggests options like riding astride or side saddle. They note the listener is large for age, a common misperception for younger, bigger children. Advice includes wearing dresses down to the shoe tops.
Joseph Be Flynn assistant master at Union Station Washington stood 6 feet 2 inches and over 200 pounds formerly a football player when he sneezed with exceptional force and fractured one rib setting a vivid scene of a heavy man’s sudden accident at the station.
The speaker urges thoughtful selection of partners for girls, noting much hinges on the girls’ choices. The tone implies openness to dating with boys if they are the right kind and cautions against assuming beauty or size alone determine suitability.
A mother asks what is most appropriate for a bride in white satin and veil to ride to church in. Should she use a taxicab or a hack for the occasion.
The couple discusses options for wedding arrival using a taxicab or carriage depending on the distance and time required, noting the final choice hinges on practicality and travel duration.
A horse dealer lent a horse to a solicitor who killed it through bad handling. The dealer demanded payment and the lawyer offered a bill at a long date. The lawyer drew a promissory note payable on the day of judgment. The sheriff examined the bill and ordered payment tomorrow.
Mrs. Annie Saunders of Monroe reports her six week old baby suffered a widespread crusted rash with itching and hair loss. After trying remedies with little success a friend recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. A few applications brought improvement and eventual cure, leaving luxuriant hair and clear skin. Sample offers and address included.
A saying warns that many fail at the big shoot because they squander their ammo in practice. It emphasizes disciplined shooting and efficient use of resources to improve accuracy and success in competitions.
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