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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
2
Ismay notes Commander Peary aims for the north pole with a supply base built on ice 125 miles north of land. He will travel northwest with sledges, relying on ice drift, and uses a house made from supply boxes for headquarters with removable panels to access food and provisions as needed.
A periodical questions the fate of golden haired beauties once widely admired. It notes a shift toward brown and dark hair, cites science and intermarriage as factors, and observes peroxide blondes fading from public view as global blending reshapes appearance.
The article imagines Thomas A. Edison abandoning business to pursue pure science, predicting answers to mysteries from the appendix to radium, with humorous prophecies about professors and scientists. It notes Sir Thomas Shaughnessy’s Toronto banquet praising the Canadian Pacific Railway’s impact and recognizing Milwaukee born Americans.
Fragmentary text cites William Redmond and a Commons discussion about birthday honors and a request for clarification. The garbled lines mention a matter of conveniency and possible wording errors.
Vermont returns show Republican decline of about 8 percent from 1904 and Democratic drop of 2 percent from 1908, with Lieut. Gov. George Herbert Prouty leading as governor by roughly 30 000 votes. Independent party gains a foothold as For mer Senator Quimby and Backus of Brandon make ballot appearances.
In Grand Forks North Dakota on September 1 a dead man was found floating in the Red river by Capt Hayes of the government boat Ogama. He shows signs of a beating and possible murder as no water is in the lungs. The deceased appears to be a laborer with rough hands and shoes missing, prompting theories of theft and foul play.
New York crowds packed the Independence league clubhouse on September 2 as Thomas L. Hisgen, Independence party candidate for president, and William R. Hearst appeared for a dual ceremony. Supporters hailed Hisgen as the trust buster and our next president amid cheers.
Milwaukee voters faced a tight contest in a three man race for the state senate with Isaac Stevenson likely winning a narrow plurality. Stevenson, the wealthiest Wisconsin resident, faced millionaire lumberman W H Hatton and paper mill owner S A Conk, while Milwaukee District Attorney McGovern also ran.
The British bark Amazon bound for Iquique from Port Talbot was wrecked near Port Talbot in a gale. Only five of the thirty two crew survived and six bodies have washed ashore.
potatoe bugs clogged the trolley tracks at Lazy Lane in Bristol Conn stalling eight cars filled with excursionists. despite a terrible scene the insects kept their grip until carmen cleared the tracks.
Minneapolis market update September 1 lists wheat No 1 northern 101 No 2 northern 99c durum No 1 86 oats No 8 white 440 barley No 4 59 rye No 2 176c corn No 3 76c flax No 1 126 butter creamery extra ic firsts 19c dairy fancy 19 firsts 17.
Market report from South St. Paul dated Sept 1 lists cattle steers at 5.09 to 5.75, cows at 4.00 to 0.00, hogs at 6.6 to 6.55, and muttons at 1.60. Prices reflect typical ranges for cattle hogs and sheep in early September trade.
Atlantic City closed all 220 saloons and hotel bars on a dry Sunday under Gov. Fort’s warning. Boardwalk cafes were nearly empty, with losses around 150000 dollars and merchants hoping for legislative relief when the January session opens.
Emperor Francis Joseph laid the foundation of a hospital in memory of Empress Elizabeth on Saturday. During the night the foundation stone was removed from its setting and the casket holding the imperial signed record and the customary coins was stolen.
In Manson Iowa on Saturday J M Brown killed his daughter in law Mrs G G Brown with an Indian club after a quarrel over Brown's invalid wife. Brown surrendered to the police. All parties are prominent figures in the community.
An official order signed by Lewis White and Ryan of the United Mine Workers ends the Birmingham strike. Most mines will operate non union, with operators rehiring all but lawless workers. The governor’s ban on tent camps and public meetings helped push the end of the strike.
The American Olympic team arrives by yacht club gun salute in Oyster Bay New York and is greeted by President Roosevelt on Sagamore Hill. James E Sullivan leads ceremonies as commissioner and hosts welcome with brief speeches and refreshments. A group photo concludes the visit.
Thomas L Hisgen of Massachusetts was formally notified in New York of his nomination by the Independence party convention in Chicago. His acceptance speech focused on the need to organize the new national party.
Swift and Co of Chicago, in connection with local railroad systems, buy 200 acres across the river in St. Boniface to build an abattoir and large stockyards. The expenditure exceeds a million dollars.
New York September 1 The Trust Company of America of New York has managed its affairs so as to pay off a loan of 25 million dollars that it had secured during the sensational panic of 1907. The bank reports strong results following the crisis.
Toledo opening of the forty second Grand Army of the Republic encampment drew 200 000 to 300 000 people with a Venetian Night river spectacle and a public reception for Commander in Chief Burton. Michigan veterans arrived with their wives amid emotional scenes on crowded streets. Estimates of total visitors reached 20 000 to 30 000 veterans at the city.
In Easton Missouri the Bank of Easton was robbed early Sunday morning of 150 dollars belonging to the post office. The vault was damaged a large hole blown in the floor. Four men seen at work for two hours by Mrs A Marshall fled toward St Joseph in a carriage. They are suspected of last week’s Rushville heist and a 5000 dollar reward is offered.
Congressmen Littlefield appointed receiver of A. O. Brown & Co. by Judge Holt in New York Southern District court. Bond set at 250000 dollars. Appointment follows creditors’ petition and suspension of the firm. Papers presented to Judge Holt at his Sumter home Friday.
Five young members of a rowing club left their San Francisco clubhouse on Thursday afternoon for a yacht race in the bay and have not been seen since. Fears rise that all may have drowned as search efforts continue.
An advertisement questions Peruna as an effective cure for chronic catarrh citing the United States Dispensatory. It reviews hydrastis canadensis golden seal cory dalis formosa cedron seeds as components and labels them as tonic or astringent agents, urging readers to request a free testimonials book.
A speaking voice urges a young man to seek out experiences and keep looking, echoing Johnny Meany’s energetic mentor persona. The exhortation emphasizes active exploration as the path to advancement and understanding.
A Montreal mother recalls curing three daughters of severe eczema with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment after failing with other remedies. She also notes immediate improvement for a plump baby with neck folds bleeding, following the same treatment.
A meek-looking man with a large pasteboard box climbs aboard a car and bumps a sleepy passenger. The box rubs him again and the man grumbles that the car is not a freight car nor a cattle car.
The University of Idaho and the U S Forest Service collaborate on timber trials in Idaho to assess suitability for bridge stringers railroad ties and paving blocks.
Frank J. Cheney swears before Notary Gleason that if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure catarrh, the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uns cured case. Advertisement notes the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists druggist price of 75 cents.
A brief humorous dialogue contrasts gender talk styles with a quip about why women talk so much. A man questions the topic while a woman suggests listening tires men less than the other way around.
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