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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
14
A humorously skewed Bingville editorial laments too many dogs and cats cluttering Main Street and disturbing village life. The piece jokes about dog fights, cats yowling by night, and even proposes a per animal tax to curb the problem, urging readers to subscribe for more local news.
A ragged Bugle-like column bundles comic local misfortunes and gossip on rain drenched gardens, odd medical cures, and village sketches. It recounts Tabitha Underwood’s ripped skirt at church, Enos and his plaster mishap, Peter Hoskins’ sick stomach, plans about a missing April 1884 Bugle, and characters Clem Wilton, Bud, and Mrs Hinckley in a string of humorous vignettes from rural life.
Local news recounts Milly Underwood’s misfortune after tripping over a crutch and injuring her toes while finishing a daily craft. Jed Peters’s critique of teaching and Ame Hillyer’s tax trip provoke tongue in cheek commentary. The Bugle touts itself as Bingville’s best family paper and advertising medium.
Country correspondence from Millersville chronicles a night of infant colic for Lon Miller and a loud singing practice by Tessie Miller. Other items mention hens, a broken nest, a sprained ankle, a stray cow delivery, and a planned marriage within the Miller clan.
Bud Hinckley clashed with Bill Hepburn over a serious bump on Hepburn’s neck that crippled his work. Hepburn moaned on a store porch as Bud gave the carbunkle a push, triggering a dramatic chase through the streets.
Lem Gookins, fed up with barber prices, attempts a self haircut after a failed negotiation. He shaves his whiskers, then slices himself with shears repeatedly while trimming hair, leaving him bloodied yet partly shorn. Neighbors scarcely recognize the mustached town figure as he wanders with a now altered appearance.
A notice warns the public about a pig that escaped its pen last Friday night and has not been found. The writer suspects a human culprit and vows to pursue legal action, urging anyone with information to come forward.
A reader warns about a pig roaming freely and promises a generous reward for guidance. The note asks neighbors to alert the writer if they spot the animal, promising future thanks and gratitude.
Tanser announces a summer stock clearout at Bingville General Store. He advertises screens to keep flies out, cool summer underwear, two rusty but usable monkey wrenches, sweet molasses, and a broad range of summer goods, inviting customers to view and buy despite hot weather. He emphasizes urgency to clear items before winter.
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