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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
2
An Apple ton's essay argues the telephone links every step in crime from theft to trial and parole. It describes burglars, police, lawyers, bondsmen, bankers and officials using calls to coordinate actions. The piece satirically shows how the line fuels justice and politics from arrest to pardon.
The piece highlights London Society's praise of American girls as ideal partners for dancing and entertaining. It contrasts charm and hostess finesse with a warning that constant party life and travel may lead to unhappiness, suggesting picnics are obsolete for the type described.
A Parisian party titled Noahs Ark drew mondaines in two by two costumes with women portraying charming animals and men in grotesque roles. As temperatures rose the ballroom echoed with lion roars dog barks dove coos and bird songs.
The Indiana governor argues a house costing fifteen to twenty thousand dollars is ample for the chief executive, opposing a proposal for a one hundred fifty thousand dollar governor’s residence. He notes a salary of eight thousand dollars cannot support such a home and that the state should not fund it. He adds that few states provide a governor’s house in the capital and many governors return to their permanent homes while visiting for business.
A militant woman decries male control over women's dress and predicts a six month clothes boycott could trigger a severe commercial panic. She argues men profit from women's purchases, while others dismiss the tirade as foolish but note the threat to consumer spending remains serious.
Bedouins in Arabia attack a railroad station aiding pilgrims to Mecca by steam. They destroyed a building and cut telegraph lines leaving 40 staff missing while a later train found the site bloodied and deserted. Prophesies of such incidents had circulated when the line opened in September.
The Journal of the American Medical Association compiled July Fourth death and injury figures, noting 163 deaths nationwide and over 5000 injuries from explosives though not complete. The article urges remembrance and cautions readers to recall the data as the new century begins.
The article notes a bill before Congress for two sessions to grant Brig Gen Frank D Baldwin US Army retired the rank of major general. His Colorado home and occasional Washington visits are discussed as context with praise from friends and veterans.
The article recalls Frank D Baldwin and John B Babcock, Civil War veterans later earning medals for frontier actions against Kiowas Arapahoes and Cheyennes. Baldwin led mule teams in a daring 1874 crossing at McClellan's Creek to rescue captive women, while Babcock stood firm under heavy siege at Spring Creek in 1869, earning praise and a congressional medal.
The article touts a treatment called epilepticide claiming to cure fits and nervousness after centuries of struggle. It notes rising numbers already cured and offers free trial bottles, literature, and testimonials mailed from the Dr May Laboratory in New York City to all who write.
A messenger named Samson is commanded to take a box to the depot in a concise exchange.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay $100 for each uncurable catarrh case. Note dated December 6, 1886, in Toledo. The remedy claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Cleveland Leader quips that a man should not admit fault after an argument with his wife. Instead he should claim he was right and then buy her something nice, framing the idea as shrewd, humorous business.
A collage of product ads and quotes from period promotional copy with Murine eye remedy, Paiz ointment for piles, Mrs Winslow’s Syrup, Crescent Creamery Co, Milton Dairy Co, and notices about cream buyers. It weaves in aphorisms by Robertson and Burke, along with light commentary on advertising excess and outdated lines.
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