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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
7
The editor laments the weight of writing editorials for the Bingville Bugle and the impact on readers. He acknowledges critics who say the pieces are too complex, defends high standards, and notes subscribers’ dependence on his weekly columns for forming opinions. He reflects on responsibility and influence.
A city paper accuses a rival of lifting editorials word for word. The editor calls the situation a compliment and notes disbelief at the similarity. Readers are urged to subscribe for the editorial page.
Outing hunter Jin Snyder bagged a snake while Jim Wheeler chased squirrels. Miss Teenie Miller stayed up late with a parlor light burning, and a spelling bee is planned for next Friday at Dist. School No. 4. Housekeeping mishaps include a blown-down clothes line and a soggy wash. Corresponder notes a buggy bugle paper with four subscribers, a dog scorched by flypaper, and local antics from eggs to rat traps.
Aviri Haines milks six cows and three heifers at sent, devoting most time but earning well. Miss Hetty Brown ends years of threats of matrimony by announcing an engagement, though the fiancé remains unnamed. Mrs. Jane Hanking has woven several rugs for sale to buyers. Solon Cobb sold a load of hay last week and can spare two more loads at the same price.
A terse local note laments missing Wis coverage and scarce news this week. The correspondent voices concern over inactivity and不足 public notices, urging readers to stay attentive to upcoming issues.
The Bingerlie Horn Band gave a public rehearsal in a church basement last Saturday for the Ladies Aid benefit. Coffee and sandwiches were served at five o clock as band members performed. The piece selection impressed listeners though some urged the band play quieter to avoid headaches among those present.
Hank Dewberry smoked a pipe in Hew Weathersby’s store. Late Andrews asked him to step out, Hank pocketed the burning pipe, and a smell of smoke alerted witnesses. Hank Dash jumped, Late tossed water from the town pump, extinguishing the fire and burning his pocket and pipe.
Harve Hines, a former tensorial artist and owner of a shaving and hair cutting shop, contemplates adding two shoe and boot shining counters. He believes a shoe shine service could bring modest extra income for patrons who prefer paid shine over self-cleaning. Despite doubts, Harve decides to proceed and advertises in a Bugle epistle.
In Hen Weathersby’s store Brad Tinsley injured a finger while whittling. Ten Weathersby asked him outside to avoid blood. Brad applied shoe polish instead of salve, causing pain and a dispute when his wife found the error.
Lokal items report a mix of community snippets. Henderson receives monthly pension. Weathersby promises subscripion credit. Tad awaits pension and Bugle. Stad is missing. Local prices noted, horse sale and a church choir mishap described. Small town happenings include games, sewing circle, and residents planning next steps amid hard times.
Bill Full Again of Bingville rode toward the bridge over Snake Creek at night singing Home Sweet Home. His horse veered toward the abutments unless Ranse Hillyer, driving from the post office, intervened and turned the horse back. Bill vowed to abandon whiskey after narrowly escaping death.
Abe Soopersushions Abe McClarken asked Seth Dew herey to shoot his female black cat last week. Seth asked why not shoot himself. Abe claimed he killed the cat four times, but she kept returning. Constable Dews berry investigated and found the cat healthy, plus four more lookalike cats on the premises. Seth believes all the cats are alike their mother, and Abe may have to kill three to six more.
Mrs. Cy Hosking planned four apple pies last Saturday but left them in the oven to gossip with neighbors about a scandal in Hardscrabble. She returned to find all pies burnt, forcing disposal and a scolding of Mrs. Hillyer for spreading rumors.
Advertisement from Bingville by AMZI GOOKINS offering day teaming at $3 and nightly teaming at $275, inviting inquiries to negotiate terms. Includes a scattered request for available teams and terms.
Simon Cooper of Bingville seeks to buy two new spades for a dollar and asks why pay more than a quarter for an old one. He offers to pick up any usable spade and will buy as cheap as possible, staying flexible on frequency.
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