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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1913
Page
7
William Barry argues in Atlantic that spiritualism is a science using repeatable experiments and accepted evidence to reach a practical understanding of the spirit world. He compares spiritual inquiry to chemistry, stressing that neither chemists nor mediums are priests and that inquiry rests on experiment rather than dogma.
In The Interpreter's House section of the American Magazine, a critique decries the belief that passing laws cures social ills. It argues that public fuss over gambling, prostitution, price issues, and other evils only reflects a persistent superstition that lawmaking equals solving problems. The piece suggests jail and statutes rarely end underlying issues.
A New York Tribune opinion ridicules standardized dress for women and praises Prof. Walter Sargent's view on a single Chinese dress style. The piece argues costumes today are too uniform, urging women to resist fashion dictates and embrace personal fit and expression.
A London Spectator piece recounts reports of ghostly aromas in Rome and a Welsh town tragedy where a dead woman found beneath a tree left wild thyme scents. After the tree’s destruction residents wonder if the scent will linger at the site.
The London Chronicle recalls 18th century Britain's civil service wave of economy. In 1722 customs commissioners limited staff paper and pens, ordered self administration measures, and issued a self support breakfast and book policy except for the Book of Rates. The piece cites Mr. Bryan and shows parallels to contemporary frugality.
A humorous meditation on how famous figures would be known by informal nicknames. The author cites Edward VII Kaiser Wilhelm Ibsen Bismarck Tolstoy Grant Napoleon Mozart Balzac Bowling Emanuel Swedenborg and others asking what their everyday names might have been in family or kennel usage.
In a tense game umpires Sherwood Magee and Bill Klein argued over close calls. Magee challenged Klein on two earlier decisions and muffed a fly, allowing two baserunners to score the decisive runs in the fifth. Klein quietly challenged Magee as he walked off.
A plan to supply London with sea water via a east coast pipeline seeks parliamentary approval. Promoters expect borough councils to buy sea water for swimming baths and private baths, with a high quality hydro planned in a fashionable area. Engineers claim feasibility and all difficulties已 overcome with costs estimated between £6.5 million and £7.5 million and strong initial support.
A commentator notes Sir Arthur T. Quiller-Couch has blossomed into a witty lecturer since taking the Cambridge chair. He recalled an anecdote attacking fancy magazine phrases, likening them to a baby telegram announcing a death with the line about the hand that rocked the cradle having kicked the bucket.
A recently patented technique replaces the time honored ax with a heated wire that moves over the tree trunk to burn and slice through wood. The wire is roughened to raise heat and aid fiber tearing, making felling faster than the old method.
A playful Omaha Bee quip praises a patient man who can untangle a wet fishline without uttering rude words. The light column joke reflects light summer humor and local wit.
A rural education case argues that aligning curricula with agriculture and home economics shifts student goals. In thirty four Wright County schools, 164 boys mostly wanted to leave the farm, and 174 girls aimed to pursue other work. After three years teaching agriculture and homemaking, most wished to stay on the farm or manage homes, showing learning fuels will to act.
M Berget, a French aeronaut, explains atmospheric effects on aviators. Altitudes to ten thousand feet per hour cause ear humming and breathing difficulties. rapid descents heighten unease, humming, facial burning, headache, and sleepiness. Post landing, body movement seems sluggish and arterial tension remains elevated.
The article notes 26 million daily telephone talks last year and 70 000 locales sending messages, more than post offices and railroad stations. It cites nearly 7 500 000 Bell telephone stations and a $43 million earnings, with shares mainly owned by women and brokers under seven percent.
No. 26 of the Transactions of the Cremation Society of England reports 1 134 cremations in Great Britain in 1912 up from 1 023 in 1911. Notable cremations include the Bishop of Truro and Rev. Charles Voysey. The country has 13 crematories, five municipal, with progress abroad also summarized and short reasons for cremation arguing it removes the danger of being buried alive.
A mother asks her four year old to tell a story for a guest. He hesitates then agrees to share a tale in exchange for a kiss. He narrates a tale about breaking an awful nice big vase in the parlor, prompting the familiar kiss trade.
A letter to the New York Tribune argues Ulster and Scotch Irish heritage shaped American progress. It cites Belfast as a thriving city akin to Glasgow and credits Scots and Ulster-Scots with producing leaders like Andrew Jackson Polk Buchanan and Blaine. It notes Robert Fulton as an exception among Ulster-Scots due to Livingston lineage.
George Ensor, a local businessman, was bitten and entangled by more than a dozen snakes from a rotten log while fishing near Mountain Dale Piedmont. He rolled into a fire to escape, burned himself, jumped into a stream to douse flames, and reached Mountaindale with severe burns. Doctors say he has a chance for recovery.
Harper's Weekly explains that skin wounds often cause more pain than direct bullet injuries. The article notes the skin's nerve density generates intense sensations, while deeper muscle or bone damage may produce less pain. It also links amputations' pain to skin incisions and bone sawing rather than muscle or bone injury itself.
Notice that the regular examination for teachers certificates in Sweet Grass county Montana will be held at the Big Timber courthouse on Thursday and Friday August 28 and 29 1918 starting at 9 am each day issued by Mrs Jessie F Evans county superintendent of schools.
All Modern Improvements, Sparker and Plug converse in Sparker’s library after a drive in Sparker’s new car. Plug asks if there are favorites among Sparker’s seven children and Sparker admits slight favoritism toward “this year's model” over earlier ones.
A short anecdote about Doris asking if a wise person said the good die young and wondering how mummy grew up while pondering her father's response. The exchange highlights a child’s curious wit and a quiet family moment.
Mothers should keep toys like whistles horns and lip contact instruments out of general use to prevent spread of illness among children and visitors. Sterilize toy surfaces occasionally with hot borax solution and dry to prevent rust.
The passage argues that neither nature nor learning alone makes a perfect orator. It asserts both are needed, with learning dominating when both are balanced, and compares oratory to farming where skill enhances already fertile potential.
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