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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
3
A rural route mail carrier mistakes a farmer named Holmes for Sherlock Holmes due to appearance. The farmer, in working clothes, corrects him and asserts he can read people, ending with a light note on misjudging appearances.
Charles T. Bauer of Volant Pennsylvania describes long lasting eczema on hands arms and feet that swollen peeled and itched despite many salves and doctors. After using Cuticura Remedies he saw rapid improvement and complete healing with no recurrence. Potter Drog and Chemical Corp Boston sole proprietors.
A doctor known for intolerance to imaginary illnesses tricks a female patient by telling her to shut her eyes and stick out her tongue. When she opens them, the physician is gone, leaving her standing in a crowded thoroughfare with tongue out.
Public notice style ad for Allen's Foot-Ease claiming relief for swollen smarting tired feet corns and bunions. Promotion urges shaking into shoes with a 2 cent price and requests samples by mail from Allen and Olmsted LeRoy New York.
A witty remark on how rarely time place and the girl align and contrasts it with a man the scheme and the coin. The quip hints at coincidences guiding fate or fortune with a light breezy tone.
The statement expresses concern that society prioritizes security over moral integrity and favors physical location and outward protection over spiritual purity and inner virtue.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and colic with price claim of 80 per bottle. Includes garbled phrases and a stray quote about perseverance and a Bainuilier Posey Davis reference, plus a note about a stingy man.
An instructor reveals how native Madeira workers produce smooth open eyelet borders in embroidery. By outlining each eyelet with cotton then stitching half way round to join adjacent openings, then repeating on the reverse half, the method eliminates unevenness and ridges common with ordinary one eyelet at a time work.
The piece advocates black Spanish lace as dignified wrap material for older women. It describes a three-quarter coat design and a collarless black crepe de chine option with a lace scarf arranged over a foundation. Ends are tied, spread, and tacked for a graceful silhouette.
Glove lore notes long gloves drop in price this year while sleeve lengths rise for versatile wear. Chamois gloves regain popularity with a single button and easy care, appealing to both women and men in urban settings. Silk and cotton remain for dressier shopping tours and morning calls with plain gingham frocks.
A fashion note describes women layering two sheer stockings for a changing look. The inner pair often uses a brighter color than the outer stock. Combinations like bronze over yellow and green over blue create striking effects, with black over green pairing with green touches and parasols.
A recent engagement luncheon featured a central loving cup filled with tiny bonbon boxes. Ferns and roses adorned the cup, and ribbons linked each gift to a placard card bearing the engagement announcement on a heart and silver dart motif.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Lahwan nLingerie and Totrox with references to lingerie and buttons. The readable text is garbled and provides no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize further.
Edward H. Harriman is praised as a major railroad builder and financier who improves tracks and roadbeds without raising fares. The piece defends Harriman, calling him a public benefactor who spends on American railroads and treats interests along his lines fairly.
Scientists explain laughter as a repeated vocal obstuction and release. The neck and head tilt back as four barks occur each second during a hearty laugh with chest contraction and air escape. Violent laughter involves the whole body with swaying, stomping feet, and hands on the loins to ease the spasm.
In a dialogue a professor argues that Mars may harbor intelligent life. He doubts a reply to signals but believes Martians could be more intelligent and possess an older civilization. The interview suggests cautious optimism about intelligent life on Mars and critique of human assumptions.
A speaker recalls facing a larger man directly and openly criticizing his conduct. The exchange included calling him many names from the dictionary. The other person did not retaliate, and the confrontation ended without a physical fight.
A warning describes the codling moth as a hidden peril to apples, calling it the greatest enemy and stressing constant vigilance. The moth is rarely seen, active at night, and may hide under bark, with brown front wings showing gray and brown scale patterns.
The text explains brown spot and gold streaks on apples as signs of the apple worm. Eggs hatch in 5 to 10 days, larvae feed inside blossoms and fruit, hollow seeds, emerge after a month, and form cocoons. Control includes spring sprays of arsenate of lead Paris green Bordeaux mix after bloom and a week later, plus winter bark scraping to remove larvae. Woodpeckers and nuthatches naturally reduce worm numbers.
Advice on thinning peach trees after a wet season to ensure fine fruit and mitigate blight when heat arrives. An eastern grower favors mulching over soil stirring for all fruits. Apples yield more than corn once bearing and improve with time. Buckwheat cover crop in fall adds fertility controls weeds and provides hog pasturage.
Fertilizing orchards with leguminous plants holds value as their roots loosen soil and support bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen. Their deep roots improve porosity, leaves reduce evaporation, and heavy foliage shade the ground preventing moisture loss while keeping soil cooler in hot months.
Notes warn that black knot on plum trees is spreading and dangerous. Homeowners should cut out and burn all infected parts and properly prune water sprouts to prevent further infection. Emphasis on careful maintenance of grafted trees.
A scientist asserts that gold has a distinct odor, suggesting exposure to tainted samples. The claim, if verified, could impact perception of gold authenticity and handling in laboratories and markets.
A sense of security and freedom from anxiety fills households that keep Hamlins Wizard Oil on hand. Mothers trust it to be dependable in moments of need.
A compact quotation attributed to Lincoln notes that no man fully realizing his potential will waste time on personal contention. The line emphasizes self-improvement over petty disputes.
In a sharp exchange the tailor questions whether current style values fit rather than fashionably tailored attire. Mr Suddenwell insists on precise garments while the tailor wonders if perfect fit remains in vogue this season.
A boarding-house philosopher notes one man slid down a mountain side at a mile a minute with no effort or ambition. The remark underscores that enthusiasm is not always required for certain outcomes.
A hostess notes small portions at the meal while the hostess fears women will eat little. The host suggests circulating to nominate each man for an after dinner speech to curb their appetites.
Exclaimed O'Brien and Murphy recount chance meetings that underline the remarkable world. O'Brien notes meeting a man after twelve years and Murphy adds he met two strangers within ten minutes, emphasizing unforeseen reunions in daily life.
A comic dialogue contrasts civil service theory with a busy post office scene. A father explains the act governs federal departments while a son imagines waiting in line for stamps. The piece uses humor to illuminate daily government procedures.
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