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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
8
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece recalls a supposedly quiet wedding that explodes with chaos. Jimson endures broken ear cloths, a rib, a megaphone proclamation, a rabbit foot paperweight shattering a carriage window and a runaway horse scene as the driver adapts to reach the station.
A Chicago Tribune quote recounts a train hold up where an instructor who drilled passengers in defense fled in fear, leaving others unable to act without a command. The tale highlights a lapse between taught tactics and actual courage under threat.
A man notices a woman on a bicycle at the seashore and exclaims with praise and crude slang. The scene ends with an awkward outburst as he reacts to the sight, leaving readers with a mix of shock and humor.
An ugly customer questions the gown price, the milliner quotes $110, and notes the gown may not be the best but will conceal its flaws. The exchange highlights sharp dialogue over value and appearance in a fashion shop scene.
A Chicago Post item discusses a woman's rumored move to the stage. Observers joke about her "matrimonial experience" and suggest she could become a lightning change artist on stage.
A tramp runs across a meadow followed by a brindle dog with a heavy owner shouting questions. The owner says the dog is too fat and needs exercise, while the tramp responds he is just running to give the dog activity.
Pepprey complains about people never satisfied with a fact who keep asking why and wherefore. Nudel echoes the idea, wondering why such questions persist.
A humorous exchange features Mrs. Blank praising meals and Weary Wackford offering future cooking work and a recommendation. The brief appears in the Chicago News reflecting light domestic banter and local flavor.
A diner in Baltimore challenges the restaurant to refund a meal after describing a steak as extremely tough. The server declines, suggesting the customer write a formal rebate request. The exchange reflects a dispute over dining quality and compensation.
J. W. Geber county treasurer swears to a full and true statement of receipts and disbursements for Sweet Grass County Montana for the year ending November 30 1901. Sworn before J. W. Gricer on December 23 1901.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway schedules a 37 day Mexico tour from Minneapolis and St Paul to New Mexico with a sleeping car train to Chicago. The trip runs Jan 28 to March 5 for 385 dollars including meals and lodging. Contacts include Beau Campbell and J T Conley for itinerary and tickets sold Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 1902 with return by Jan 2 1902.
Sealed proposals due by 10 a m January 6 1902 at the county clerk in Big Timber Montana for furnishing food lodging and nurse hire to all sick poor in Sweet Grass county within Big Timber limits for 1902. Bids must state per capita per week cost.
A missing large roan cow about 8 years old branded double H and neck tie. Reward offered. Contact Jas Anderson at Anderson House in Big Timber.
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