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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1909
Page
6
Mrs. Franklin D. Cottle, age 100, celebrated with a long automobile ride and interview. She credits longevity to eating and wearing what she liked and living a Christian life, rejecting life rules urged by experts while valuing moderation and common sense.
A critique argues tipping harms both giver and receiver and should be curbed by habit rather than law. The piece links changing social norms with a Florida turpentine and resin industry boom, noting Florida now leads eight southern states in volume and value, a shift from citrus farming and winter tourism as dominant early in its history.
Boston consumes half a million bushels of baked beans annually equal to 16 million quarts but supply struggles to meet demand. The baking process doubles volume to 32 million quarts, with over 20 million dollars spent yearly on the edible. The official figures highlight Boston's leading bean market and hint at emulation by other communities.
The national weather bureau faces criticism for a faulty forecast on inauguration day. A Washington cipher message read "Fur dog helmuth rogation dedona," which, while not a literal forecast, appears to resemble the day's weather in tone to readers.
A college head argues that office workers can be better spouses than college bred women. She notes many college graduates would not fit the average man’s ideal, and cites Ibsen’s views on women suffrage as a debated topic with some of his female characters perceived as superior to his male characters.
The transcript copies of committee hearings are available in the seals library for inspection. The earliest records are kept in a group for reference, and the material is intended to aid public understanding of the legislative process.
In a January nightmare, Mr. and Mrs. Twindle celebrate eight months of marriage in a new home. A sudden sneeze fit leads to fear of influenza. He leaves for medicine. she locks herself out, battles a barred window with improvised conveyances, and is rescued by him. She insists no doctor visit.
A detailed plan for a cattle silo outlines a nine foot diameter as optimal for a small herd. Cement walls one foot thick reinforced with wire provide stability, with spiraled wire runs and braced frames to prevent sagging or plumb issues. Cement mix ratios and cautious guidance urge consulting a skilled mason for proper execution.
A proposed Ontario bill would require cheese factory and creamery managers to hold a dairy school certificate or a department permit. Supporters say it will elevate the profession and wages, while ensuring qualified managers produce top products under proper milk quality and sanitary facilities. Critics note bad milk or poor facilities still spoil output.
The piece emphasizes grooming as vital to horse health alongside proper feed and water. It warns that moldy corn in rations causes serious nervous and intestinal issues, and suggests inspecting a resting horse to identify weaknesses.
Guidance suggests treating each cow as an individual to optimize feed usage. Identify which animals are cows and determine their unique nutritional needs before composing rations. Prioritize efficiency by tailoring amounts to each animal rather than using a uniform herd approach.
A Northwest Pacific Farmer writer notes Indian corn best suited for silos while alfalfa and cowpeas or beans also store well. Silos preserve more fodder than hay by reducing losses from fermentation and drying, with typical fodder corn dry matter loss around four percent in the silo season.
In Farmers Week at the New York State College of Agriculture two professors discuss pasture care. They urge lime on sour damp hills, small trial plots to test liming, good soil and manure for new pastures, fall or winter manure application, liberal fertilizer on barren spots, spring feeding, regular mowing, and leaving mowing residues as mulch.
A method to build a gate that never sags involves countersinking two pieces and pinning them. Set up two 2x4 pieces two feet higher than the gate to raise it in winter.
A historical note describes a gate balancing setup with a mortised frame and crosspieces 12 inches apart. The 16 3/4? foot long gate sits inside a 4 foot high frame, weighted by stones and balanced by weights on the gate end, and covered with boards. The frame uses 2 by 4s, is wired with a fetich? and hung by a chain, bolted into the tower section of the frame into the Gross piece.
A sensational claim asserts that epilepticide cures fits and nervousness nationwide. The ad promises free trial bottles literature and testimonials by mail from Dr May Laboratory 648 Pearl Street New York City to all who write.
A playful exchange between two characters hints at medical overreach and a looming bill for treatment. The dialogue suggests a comic plot twist around a suspected cure and the doctor’s financial motive driving further medical claims.
J Cheney a member of F J Cheney Co of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason swore the oath December 6, 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials free. Be J Henes Co Toledo and Hall's Family Soap recommended for constipation.
In a southern town a hod carrier fell from near the third story and struck his head. Passersby gave him whisky to steady him. The man, though initially dazed, recovered and asked, “How do you feel now, uncle?” with a cheerful reply that he was “all right” after the fall.
An old advertisement promotes Murine Eye Remedy for red tired and watery eyes. It cites a New York City census showing many children needing eye care and claims the product soothes eye pain without injurious drugs. Druggists sell Murine at 60c and the Chicago company offers free eye books.
A woman muses on a Ruskin quote that man should resemble a river while her partner responds that modern life requires wealth, even owning banks, to avoid being mere shacks. The exchange blends literary reference with a sharp financial reality.
A party host recalls an incident with a hired waiter who interrupted a distinguished singer mid song to push salad and punch. The guest suggests waiters hired for parties should be trained for such duties to avoid embarrassing disruptions.
Use Allen's Foot-Ease a powder shaken into shoes for swollen tired aching hot sweating feet corns and bunions Cures while you walk Available at druggists and shoe stores 25 cents Free sample sent Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York
A collage of late 19th or early 20th century classifieds and aphorisms. Includes farm and washwoman exchanges, requests to sample Garfield Tea for digestive and liver ailments, Mrs Winslow's teething syrup claims, and various ads for hides, wool, awnings, dairy buyers, and canned health tonics. Mixed product pitches reference Brooklyn and Minneapolis vendors and archaic spellings.
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