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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1898
Page
8
The New Grivous Times-Demoocrat reports Mrs Brownjones hosting novelist Mr Whatnot, debating his stance as idealist or realist. She frets about a thorough house cleaning if he proves realist, noting dust, a misaligned curtain, a cobwebed cornice, and clues of recent female presence.
In a dim village tavern a sobering scene unfolds as mourners and loafers await a funeral tale. A brash youth mocks the mood while the landlord serves ale with quiet dignity. The crowd’s grief lingers despite casual chatter and pockets of humor.
A Boston Transcript summary recalls a speaker praising riding style and practicality over showy gait. He notes Kentuckians and Westerners prefer the gallop for country riding, while city folk chase fashion and polish in horses and horsemanship.
A Chicago Post excerpt shows a boy named Willie resisting being the usual good child. He complains of always being told to correct brother Bob and declares he will be naughty for a while to obtain attention. The tone highlights a child’s candid, sly reasoning about parental discipline.
In an Harper's Bazar vignette, patient Rosy Brisbane is blamed for a dirty room by a sick Kier ciatress. Rosy replies with a wry line about being "ever a patient person" as she defuses the confrontation.
A brief note from the Boston Courier reflects on a small boy given a watch to play with and the lesson that character shows itself in actions rather than words.
The sale lists real estate in Sweoigress County Montana including North one half of North west quarter and other parcels in Township o Range 13 East plus listed personal property and household items. Benjamin Uirne administrator states cash, balance due on confirmation of sale by the district court and deed at purchaser expense.
A WWI era letter to Chamberlain Medicine Co. Des Moines Iowa claims the cholera and diarrhea remedy saved lives during a critical hunger and troop movement period. The writer cites scarce roads railway transport and a pack train using the medicine to keep soldiers supplied.
A Washington Star fragment notes a mother asking about a graduation essay topic The girl replies with The Injurious Restraints of Superstition Ancient and Modern The exchange hints at hurried plans for Friday The piece also mentions London suburban travel and beggars at stations with a man diverted by solicitations.
In a lampshop a friend asks for stout night light candles. The shopkeeper explains price and box size with a quip about English. The exchange ends with the remark that the box is small because they are English.
A light exchange quotes a science boarder and a dismissive remark about glass bricks not invading the gold brick field. The Indianapolis Journal notes the humorous take on transparency and visibility in building materials.
Open water and winter range available at tas une good sheds sufficient for 2500 head of sheep. Anyone having sheep that they wish wintered should write John Knox Grey Cliff Montana.
Section outlines how votes on amendments are counted and canvassed, with proclamations declaring results. It references official ballots printed for November elections and lists related constitutional amendment actions tied to the Supreme Court.
Fragmented OCR text shows a legal or public notice involving witnesses and testimonies, with scattered names and places such as McLagh and Sept. 8 but lacking clear actions or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a formal proceeding or registration surrounding a case or claim.
A garbled notice from the County Treasurer references a payment and a presentation term. It mentions Abbotistanedbag and Sweet Comise Conminty with unclear actions and a directive to pay after a certain date.
Buckton's Arnica Salve touted as best salve for cuts bruises sores fever sores chapped hands chil blains corns and all skin eruptions claiming to cure piles with a money back guarantee If dissatisfied price 25 cents per box sold by Moore and Rudd.
The Burlington line proclaims the St Paul Chicago Limited as the most costly and luxurious train ever placed in service west of Chicago. Lauded by Mr. Pullman as the first train that ever stood on wheels. Billing tickets at connecting offices.
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