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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
6
A fragmentary column surveys quirky maxims and society notes from 1903. It references Kipling, Wagnerian music, a New York society lady in receivership, a New York salesgirl marrying a count, Hetty Green in Newport, and humorous takes on windshields and bachelor lore, all in terse, gossiping tone.
Shamrock TI. is to be used by a Brooklyn firm for transporting scrap metal, a plan viewed unfavorably as it echoes past failed ventures and draws criticism akin to dragging a once great trotter to vu wow.
It is doubtful whether the average American will change his ideas of the little countries in Eastern Europe despite ongoing war coverage. The remark suggests skepticism about public opinion evolving amid the conflict.
No names are given for the simian incident aboard Mr. Pierces yacht, but several members of the Newport smart set are under suspicion.
A government clerk who was assigned to transport eight million dollars in cash from Washington to New York by himself proved to be a trusted employee.
Premier Petroff appears scenes echo a man yoked to a runaway bull, attempting to caution the beast as crisis pressure mounts. The remark frames his dilemma as a struggle to control an unpredictable political animal.
Miss Cecilia Loftus offers a candid view of her career saying she hopes to become a great actress someday rather than claiming already to be one. She emphasizes continual improvement and stage craft as her guiding goal.
A medical journal critiques the habit of leaping from bed the moment eyes open, arguing such advice is overextended and unnecessary while reminding readers that most people do not follow extreme quick rises.
A balloon successfully traveled from France to England crossing the Channel. The island kingdom tightens defenses as battleships bear costs and risks amid tensions.
A notice states that a group of titled women are traveling from Europe to the United States in search of wealthy spouses. It warns them to beware of accepting candy from a Massachusetts source named echoulmaamey.
A New Jersey case centers on a man who borrowed $10,000 from a charming lady under an implied promise to marry her daughter. The ruling examines statutory framework and fair treatment of such arrangements in family based financial promises.
Mr Wassass of Syracuse University faced a quirky defense for not shaving his mustache claiming his status as a married man grants him autonomy. The remark highlights odd ideas about husbandly rights in a university setting.
A fragment notes stockings described with bright colors like green purple and other hues. Mentions approach of winter and shifts from summer show to darker tones. No clear events, names, or places emerge from the text.
The Atlanta onstdmen reports that Editor Stead takes a pessimistic view of the future of the British empire. The piece questions whether Stead ever held any other kind of view on anything.
An account from Dye AP describes the Fin sen Medical Light Institute at Copenhagen Denmark where Dr Niels Finsen developed his light ray. Christian of Cambridge reported the hospital is state and municipal aided with private donations and patient fees. Four in ten patients receive free treatment. Finsen is emaciated and unable to work, yet his assistants are trained to carry on his methods while he rests and recovers his health. He hopes to resume laboratory research.
Denmark Sweden and Norway watch Britains exports battle, with Denmark sending much of its Danish goods to Britain and Sweden and Norway similarly dependent. Denmark seeks tariff flexibility for British interests while Sweden and Norway consider a preferential scheme to keep the British market and favor free navigation, especially for Norway with colonial trade.
The Norwegian government plans to introduce a bill in parliament to fund a Norwegian exhibit at the St Louis exposition. The exact amount of the appropriation has not yet been decided.
Fishers report good conditions along the Norwegian coast with larger catches and uniformly high fish quality. By September 28 the herring haul reached 340000 barrels, up from 184000 the year before, while mackerel is lighter but improving and cod yields exceed last year.
Danish papers report a new Danish colony planned in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Danish Emigration Society representatives allegedly visited Sydney and purchased 15,000 acres from the Union Pacific Railroad. About 200 Danish families would settle to raise stock and develop a modern dairy industry.
Michael Samuel of New York reports to the Swedish Government that he has arranged a special Swedish industrial display for the 1904 St Louis exposition. It will feature mechanical arts woven goods porcelain brass tin iron bronze furniture and jewelry from Sweden's leading manufacturers.
On September 21 this year King Oscar I of Sweden became the monarch with the second longest reign in Swedish history. Frederick I previously held the record, reigning thirty one years and two days, second only to Gustaf Vasa.
Mount Sterling Kentucky October 27 in a quarrel over land David Johnson cut Little Joe Wilson with a knife near the Bourbon county line. Wilson was cut in several places and lingered about ten hours before dying.
Spring Valley Wisconsin October 27 The furnace of the Spring Valley iron and Ore company blows out for an indefinite shut down ore will be dug as long as weather permits.
J. J. Repp explains udder structure to Nebraska dairymen noting the mammary gland is a compound gland with four lobes forming a bag. Each lobe contains many acini and ducts leading to milk sinuses, connected by fibrous tissue, with the gland likened to a prolific grape vine to illustrate lobules and ducts.
A United States Bureau of Animal Industry report links impure cow milk to infant deaths from digestive diseases. It notes that one third of deaths are infants, outbreaks traceable to infected milk, and diseases include typhoid fever, diphtheria, and scarlet fever with potential tuberculosis spread. It cites alarmingly high bacterial counts in city milk.
A Holstein cow named May Hartog Paul ine De Kol, owned by H. D. Roce in Augusta New Jersey, shows a detailed feeding record across three weeks and the test week. Total food value for the test week totaled 1959 dollars with butter fat output of 22709 pounds and by product 600 pounds, net profit 4618 dollars, cost of milk per 100 pounds 31.56 cents, cost of equivalent butter 80 cents per pound. The report highlights potential profits for dairymen using such cows under current prices.
The tele Mone line between England and Belgium charges about two units for a three minute call.
Minnesota seed corn alert urges saving the best ears for planting and fodder. Varieties ripening during two short seasons are valuable for breeding hardier, higher yielding corn. Farmers should dry store top quality seed, plant thickly for fodder, and ship seed corn on rail cars for grain use.
Farmers starting with a small flock erred by buying any creature with wool and calling it a sheep. Good blood, merit, and care are essential. Buy pure bred registered sheep or good grade ewes with a purebred ram, then feed well in winter. they will weed fields in summer and repay the cost.
The article discusses rabies control via dog muzzling, tracing impacts in England from 1889 to 1900. It notes sharp declines in cases following compulsory muzzling and subsequent resurgences when enforcement waned, then praises renewed adoption after spikes, with doubts about long term need post-eradication.
Alexander Galbraith notes the Shire horse improving in the last thirty years equal to Clydesdales due to Shire Horse Society shows veterinary checks and progressive breeders. He warns that bone and hair alone do not guarantee quality, as overly heavy horses lack activity and endurance, a trend seen in both Clyde and Shire types, with popularity in the United States uncertain.
The article emphasizes constitution as the primary trait for dairy cows to endure years of feeding and milking. It highlights a wide chest, heart girth, open backbone, and a big mouth and stomach, plus a large, well shaped udder with prominent veins and milk wells as indicators of production potential, quoting W. Hottson.
The article notes the practice of fattening horses for sale, detailing large Iowa feeder operations for the Chicago market. It cites Iowa Experiment Station data showing average gains around 3.75 pounds per horse per day over ninety days with generous feeding and minimal exercise, and notes larger gains in exceptional cases.
A dramatic exchange features a heroine decrying fate and Patrick O Tonder delivering a witty retort about fate and marriage. The Judge’s quip punctuates a playful, sharp back and forth in a bygone scene.
A reporter pressed for names of attendees as the daring man dodges direct answers. The crowd offers a tersely humorous response naming "Mrs Henry Peek and husband" and the man corrects to "Mr and Mrs Henry Peek" yet insists the phrase not be attributed to him.
The fragment presents humorous banter in a thick dialect as Noligsan jokes about a mustache and Jook teases him. The jagged dialogue hints at a playful street scene with local character names.
Vippncrates drew his lancet to perform his first operation of bleeding the patient. He spoke of metallurgical doubt and not wasting time seeking precious metals while noting the prospector’s long work. The patient groaned and died.
A caterer's boy mutters a misheard line about a chicken salad as Mrs Nawed confirms payment and seeks the recipe. The exchange reveals confusion over who ordered the dish and the lack of a receipt. The fragment hints at a domestic comedic misunderstanding and a misdelivered package.
Munny and Maydit clash over a punishment device now on sale. Maydit argues it works for the public, while Munny questions investing money. The exchange centers on whether the tag functions as claimed and if buyers should trust it.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Waiting for the Proper Ace and a baby kiss issue between T'roud Mamma and Bachelor Uncle with references to EM and a return from China. A vague timing hint suggests a distant future described as about shiteey years.
In a brief transcript Morace and Warry discuss Narry Blanche claiming superable reasons for staying single. Horace confirms awareness, though Morace has only seen her and not been told.
A lighthearted local note sketches Tommy as he endures early football training. The exchange shows familiar teasing about a youngster’s enthusiasm and pace as teammates joke about his prelingary drills. The tone mirrors small town sports humor and community camaraderie.
A Philadelphia Ledger quote captures a witty clash as an amateur bass boasts of singing ability and an auditor retorts that it is wiser to know you cannot. The exchange highlights pride versus practicality in a small dramatic moment.
Miss Olde-Harry teased a marriage proposal in a balloon offering. Miss Rose questions the aim as the couple explores a high flying wedding idea amid playful chatter.
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