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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
9
The poem speaks of Christmas joy and universal goodwill. It envisions peace as earth and heaven join in song while festive imagery of candles, choirs, and blazing logs frames a celebration for every person and circumstance.
A Suburban Life writer describes mounting a small pine on a shelf outside the home and hanging suet in branches to attract birds. As winter nears, pieces of suet are fastened to trees and chaff is scattered to invite feathered visitors, who gather at the feast.
A woman buys a harmonica for the old man who has played his last one for fifteen years and only knows one tune The Old Oaken Bucket She tests prices and chooses the more affordable option for the Santa Claus present in a music shop context.
A burlap shelf holds chaff to feed birds at a window. Birds such as jays chickadees nuthatches woodpeckers goldfinches song sparrows tree sparrows and myrtle warblers visit the Christmas tree especially in snow. A lace sash curtain helps shy birds see the feeder once accustomed.
Bishop Foss recalls a Christmas anecdote about gifts given with pure motive. A crockery shop scene shows a plainly dressed woman reacting to a bill, while the shopkeeper adds a dollar and a friendly wink, illustrating a moral about generosity.
The real estate agent notes the newly finished house, described as the biggest of the Jet, making it hard to find a tenant. The builder confirms the name Ces and hints at ongoing delays with the listing.
A homeowner jokes about a performer choosing between songs. He warns that switching from the planned "The Old Oak en Bucket" to "Old Black Joe" could cause a disastrous performance, quipping about securing a will to claim all.
Poem fragment arguing against disbelief in Santa Claus and threats to children. Juxtaposes idea of Uncle Sam with Santa, urging skepticism toward defeatist claims. Contains informal satire about belief and authority figures.
In the economy column a dealer recalls a customer who left angry after a failed Christmas tree sale. Neighbors remark Uppem is rich and proud yet stingy, joking that he hangs all his Christmas presents on his family tree.
A humorist quips about a joke being cut from the page as an ad and a reader replies with a playful exchange. The caption hints at the printer’s irony and a missing humorous line on the opposite page.
A Christmas hint unfolds in a jewelry store exchange about a rhinestone sunburst priced at 15 dollars. The salesman warns that young women today recognize rhinestones, and a deceptive gift could backfire, while a doomed elderly recipient might bless the giver.
A kindly woman hosts a wandering man for a Christmas meal. He shares sorrowful details of loss and hardship. she offers aid, then jokes gently about his request to move from the pie to the left, lightening the mood.
A humorous exchange lines Father and Freddy about holiday mishaps. Freddy recalls Santa Claus’ whiskers catching fire and a preacher tumbling from the top of the tree, creating a chaotic festive moment.
Still Ahead Willie Collier, a famed comedian, rode with a barnstorming troupe once famous for tackling Midwestern towns. As the curtain rose in an Illinois town, Collier surveyed the crowd and quipped that despite few patrons, the act still felt “in the majority” with the audience.
A mourning style shift favors soft supple fabrics over stiff silks and cloths with black serge now common. Crepe trims retain prominence and a weather resistant crepe is noted. Black serge dresses may cost about ten dollars, veiling stays dull black, and plaited mousseline de sole and chiffon blouses are in vogue for indoor wear.
Description of a visitors dress in fawn face cloth with a plain front skirt and embroidered trim on the back sides. Includes a blouse jacket edged with galloon, rounded epaulettes, puffed sleeves, and tucked spotted net vest and under-sleeves. Notes materials: seven yards 48 inch cloth, five yards skirt lining, three yards silk lining, galloon.
Small leather calendar frames are popular desk gifts that can be repurposed into photograph frames. Amateur and postcard photographs or "ning-pong" images can be cut to fit with a small piece of glass or isinglass costing a few cents. Converting calendar desks when multiple gifts arrive at Christmas makes a nicer photo holder for keepsakes from friends.
Ostrich and aigrettes remain prime trim for fine millinery. Flowers are mostly silk or velvet or both, linen flowers scarce now but may reappear later. The purple craze wanes with only limited trims in purple shades remaining.
Learn to craft a linen lingerie ribbon bag to protect ribbons. The design features tan linen, buttercup embroidery, feather stitching in yellow silk, card bottoms, and a brass ring covered in silk for a drawable side opening to store and release ribbons.
A fashion note praises a white casino cloak cut ankle length with a circular shape and a four inch band of white soutache on black velvet ribbon. The ensemble stands out, marking the wearer as well dressed despite the familiar mix of materials.
A reader describes making a small square box secured with glue to serve as a simple savings bank. The text outlines choosing a compact box and securely fastening the lid for safe keeping of coins and small savings.
The passage describes shaping a lid large enough for a coin, covering it with bookbinders paper, and affixing a picture on the front. The lid can be easily unfixed, and the top may bear flowers either painted or glued on for ornament.
A Lakes City Minnesota resident reports severe back pain dizziness and nervousness from kidney trouble. After using Dean's Kidney Pills the patient says health return has been complete and perfect since. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Wise and Dumley argue over a joke by Mutley as Wise admits laughing in self-defense to avoid a repeated quip. The exchange centers on whether laughter constituted protection from further harm.
Hans Overby of Binford N D praises A B C Excelis after attending prior commercial schools. He asserts the school advertises as practiced and offers reliable business education. The advert notes a telegraphy course with the state’s only experienced telegraph teacher, and invites catalog requests from Grand Forks or Fargo.
A playful exchange contrasts honest watchdog barking with dubious seaside barks. One speaker questions the universal honesty of barks while noting some at the shore may be insincere or misdirected.
Mrs Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama reports a long and painful skin eczema lasting four years that resisted two doctors treatment but disappeared after using Cuticura Remedies for six months. She notes no symptoms for three years since and provides address and date October 28 1905.
A fragmentary notice notes a poet moving on with a thankful mood while a barroom quip reminds readers of the struggle some face with gilt edged securities as a metaphor for financial pressures.
Report from Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists inventors and places across Minnesota North Dakota and Wisconsin with items including animal trap cultivator hay baler shock loader dismas stand and grain door discovered in the Pioneer Press file.
A Vermont justice of the peace in an ejectment case held that the plaintiff may retain possession of the premises and recover rent up to the day of judgment. The ruling clarifies the plaintiff's entitlement to ongoing rent while preserving possession.
An OCR fragment shows a product claim for Bromo Quinine in Laxativ, asserting rapid cure for a cold in one day. The line references Id W Grove and sales worldwide. The text is garbled but centers on a patent medicine claim and promotion.
A reflective remark notes that action stands as the sole endorsement of virtuous feeling recognized by heaven. It presents a succinct moral contrast between talk and deeds.
A rumor notes bangs are resurfacing in fashion with women already adopting the look. The piece compares modern styles to photos from two decades ago and suggests future criticism may similarly target today’s imagery.
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