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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
2
A collage of bold opinions and curious notes features Paris France and Russia, Baltimore umpire mobs, William Waldorf Astor, a non compulsory hotel bath, the Austrian cruiser Szigetvar, Sultan’s debt, soap trusts, Paderewski earnings, J Pierpont Morgan, baseball rule tweaks, polar travel musings, Russell Sage, steerable balloons, a Worcester flying machine, and the spread of the aerial bacillus across the country.
A Philadelphia medical journal argues Rhodes was insane in its conclusion. It suggests that an infusion of Rhodes type insanity might benefit the paper.
A foreign correspondent notes Prince Henry has adopted a trend frowned upon where he resides by riding his bicycle on the sidewalk, drawing criticism and concern over public decorum.
Industrialist heir W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. acquires the fastest automobile in the world prompting warnings of speed risks. Officials urge caution as engineers celebrate a new benchmark in acceleration and automotive design.
Paderewski tears up while starting for Europe last week. He fears that Morgan may claim everything before his return, a worry noted in the departure notices.
A Chicago man lost $8,000 betting on horse races based on tips he claimed were given by spirits. He said a wise spirit directed his wagers and the correct jockeying.
A Kansas man registers his eleventh child naming the newborn E. Pluribus Unum, noting the other ten children survive. The unusual name is presented with a light tone, suggesting a philosophical stance rather than eccentricity.
Herr Most sparked a riot in New York Sunday evening as a noted public nuisance he has already broken all records and shows no sign of stopping the upheaval.
The American Alkali company plans to reduce its capital stock from 30 million dollars to 3 million dollars, a move described as sensible. The statement notes that several other corporations should likewise cut capital by tenfold.
The Russian czar Nicholas removes his minister of war and his foreign minister without explanation. The action follows a pattern where the czar offers no reasons for such dismissals.
After two farewell tours and a final farewell actor Mansfield announces he will quit acting to devote himself to writing plays. Critics wonder which roles and reviews will follow him off the footlights.
A New York doctor jokes that digestion underpins a habit of lying. He quips that if pepsin tablets could cure prevarication, manufacturers might justify higher prices for such products.
The Standard Oil Company announces a dividend of twenty percent on its capital of one hundred million for the past six months. Stockholders are assured continued ability to provide for their families.
Senator Clark of Montana, once expelled for corruption, leads the millionaire list in the senate with Kearns of Utah following. A number of others peg along on salaries and reserve funds ranging from 1 million to 35 million dollars.
A Mississippi Bayou tale follows Napoleon and Sam as they cripple a wooden bridge while Aunt Judy naps. She wakes to chase them, gets trapped, and—after a tense standoff—relents when promised donuts. She vows to trail the boys afterward.
Popular Science Monthly discusses America's role in the scientific world noting strong output in astronomy and geology while acknowledging inferiority in mathematics physics chemistry and zoology. It argues the United States performs well across many fields yet lags in pure science reputation despite high volumes of work.
The piece notes the Siamese army with 500 elephants and half as many American Rough Riders would force the elephants to retreat. It adds a quip that the editor can shorten a long story in one, two, three motions.
The article traces the word loafer to Spanish roots gallofero and glofero passing into English as lofer and loafer. It cites Hans Breitman notes via Notes and Queries and Josh Billings as defining the loafer as a lazy vagabond across social classes. It contrasts American and British examples through Cecil Rhodes and Henry W. Shaw Billings.
Dr. Burton claims a new airship design combining balloon and aeroplanes to surpass Santos-Dumont. The craft features a 180 foot length balloon deck 104 feet long, six propellers in three pairs driven by three 45 horsepower petrol motors, and an automatic water ballast system to stay level. It would carry seven men for up to forty eight hours at about 25 miles per hour while remaining stable even with passenger movement.
The fable depicts a famed actress closely tied to a troublesome sore throat who loses her voice when needed. The throat explains it was overused in the past, so it seeks its turn to cause trouble. The tale ends with the moral that a poor excuse is a friend indeed.
Sightseers crowd a gallery over the produce exchange while a friend explains bulls and bears, and a startled woman learns the beef trust does not operate on the floor. The exchange staff jokes the trust squeezes quietly and humanely.
The piece notes English adaptability across fields from science to fashion and sport. It contrasts four expert accounts a scientific instrument description a hat designer’s note a baseball report and an electrician’s billowing on an armature burn to show how diverse dialects can remain understandable yet resemble separate languages.
A concise reflection notes that work can help distract from personal troubles unless the work itself becomes the source of distress. The saying frames labor as both remedy and risk for the weary.
Farmers are urged to spray fruit trees this spring with Bordeaux mixture or copper sulphate to prevent fungal diseases. A good pump setup costs 10 to 200 dollars, with first spray before blossoms and subsequent sprays every two weeks, using paris green to boost effectiveness and deter moths.
A station advises elm soft maple catalpa black locust and box elder as common plantings. Elm provides shade but draws borers while soft maple grows fast but is wind vulnerable. Catalpa grows quickly with decent shade and timber value though limbs break easily. Black locust grows fastest and is durable yet sprouts from roots. Box elder tolerates good sites but not poor upland soil. Ash and sycamore are suitable but less adaptable to wide soils.
The writer visits Kansas Agricultural College and talks with Mr. Baxter who oversees the greenhouses and teaches floriculture. The college hosts 400 young ladies in domestic science with regular greenhouse classes, shaping future homes and suggesting greenhouses as teaching aids for colleges and common schools.
M George of Chicago urges farmers to pack fruit in uniform quality and honest measures, avoid second-hand packages, and use a trusted brand for number one fruit. He notes buyers favor consistent lines and standing orders. an attractive package aids sales.
Residents envision artificial hills to offset the city's flat landscape using local dust and ashes. The plan reflects hunger for topography and urban change in the capital.
The article explains how old trenching methods for asparagus, once three feet deep, gave wasted manure and weak roots. Today fields use shallow planting of roots at six inches or more, with wider spacing of three feet between plants and four feet between rows, improving long term yield.
The plant pictured is a dangerous weed to remove as it poisons children and cattle. Datura stramonium with flowers and fruit is described as highly toxic, with many cases of child poisoning from leaves and ripened seeds. It grows in vacant lots and should be replaced with weed-free ground cover.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson foresees falling beef prices once grass cattle reach market. He notes potential packer-driven price manipulation via rate allocations and cites corn shortages raising feed costs. Abundant grass cattle expected to flood markets within two months, with June readiness for cattle in good condition.
Admonition urges self focus to reduce judgment of others. Emphasizes personal insight as a time saving habit. Encourages quieter reflection over criticizing neighbors or peers.
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