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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
7
Congressman Bramwell recounts a Washington petition incident showing carelessness in signing papers. A petition about colored children bore the heading We the parents of colored children and gathered congressmen’s signatures before the error was found.
List of patents granted to Northwestern inventors includes Henry L. Day of Minneapolis for a relief valve for suction or blast pipes Clarence E Mead of Duluth for a strand or rope for weaving rugs John Place of Duluth for an indicator mechanism for shafts Larkin S Kelso of North Dakota for an automatic sink opener David Sinceck of Clyde Park for a mowing machine. Merwin Lothrop and Jonson patent attorneys located at 911 9123 Pioneer Press Bldg St Paul.
A Detroit Journal quips about Chicago's attitude to death during a census year. Citizens react with shock at the dramatic outburst "Death before dishonor" and question public spirit amid civic duties.
The Pea Medical Institute offers a 25 cent prize treatise on life self-preservation and health books mailed for one dollar each. Includes Prospectus Vade Mecum free and cs postage. Address No 4 Bulfinch Street Boston Mass, oldest and best American institute.
The lecturer quips that closing a couple of windows would spare ladies from a breeze as hats come off before the lights go down and movies begin. The windows remain open while spectators remove hats in a minor theater moment reported by the Chicago Tribune.
A local notice urges readers to mail to SEaRS RoxBUCcE Co Binder Twine Department Chicago with required quantities and dates to receive a quoted price. The message promises to secure or force lower sale prices for Sisal Standard or Manila twine.
Eva explains Tillie earns a dime each time she takes cod liver oil and saves it in a box. When she reaches 50 cents, her mother adds more money to continue the habit. New York.
A humorous exchange cites a St. Louis want ad offering a woman to wash iron and milk two cows, reflecting playful gossip about rural Missouri life. The remark comes from a Chicago News item.
A letter from J. W. O'Brien of 322 Third Ave N Minneapolis dated January 6 1900 extols Piso's Cure as an effective cough remedy, reflecting strong local endorsement from a resident.
In Philadelphia Miss Swelltop and Miss Bluegore discuss Miss Swelltop-Sister’s inability to attend the opera. Swelltop says the throat issue is nervous and affects speaking above a whisper, not a true illness. Bluegore questions the severity and illness.
Readers are urged to study the advertisements for valuable bargains. The notices showcase promotional messages from local advertisers and encourage engagement with the merchants.
A noted ink supplier states their product is exclusively used by schools in New York and Boston and is relied upon by many other institutions.
A brief comic line shows a boy named Willie denying his mother s accusation while confessing his hand over the baby s mouth to stop the crying This whimsical exchange reflects playful newspaper humor from the era.
A sale annonce promises a dandruff cure named Coke Dandruff Cure with a money back guarantee and a price of 100 dollars per bottle. The ad offers $100 if it fails and urges readers to purchase for hair treatment.
The principals stood ready on the field of honor as an American tourist acting as second declared the preparations complete. He urged a handshake, shouting Volla and noting the crowd’s tension while a Catholic Standard observer described the scene.
The piece recounts schemes where rich men use power to settle perceived wrongs. It compares W S Stratton and Maxey Tabor in Denver with Citizen George Francis Train in Omaha, who built a rival hotel to punish a hostile hotel manager, cutting prices and offering lavish service to attract crowds.
Yorkshire rector visiting a bereaved man comforts him as the sobs reveal a harsh wish The father laments how he would have liked to stuff the little boy after his death, reflecting a grim, warped wish amid sorrow.
A Virginia inventor designs a head keeping harness enabling cattle to graze with heads free. The device uses a cropper and halter linked by straps between the forelegs to stop animals from lifting their heads high enough to jump.
The New York Journal itemizes a shopper’s luxury wardrobe with costs for gowns, bonnets, furs, gloves, stockings, undergarments, lingerie, toilet articles, dresses for walking and driving, bath robes, traveling outfits, wraps, skating outfits, jewelry, and theater costumes totaling 25 749 dollars. Names referenced include Mrs. O H P and a general reader audience.
The Chicago Chronicle notes parasols depart from beauty for bold, odd style with square edges and bandana patterns. Handles trend club shaped with flowers and jewels, while morning service parasols stay plain silk and carriage shades use white satin with lace and appliqué.
The Gulf Stream is the fastest of twenty five major ocean currents with speeds from four and a half to five miles per hour and a mean water temperature of 81 degrees. It travels 3000 miles north to 40 degrees latitude while retaining summer heat in winter, warming European shores. It was first discovered in 1512 by Ponce de Leon.
The record states sixty eight percent of world newspapers are in English. It lists counts for major regions: United States and Canada 21 000, Great Britain 8 000, Germany 6 000, France 4 200, Japan 2 000, Italy 1 500, Austria-Hungary 1 200, Spain 1 000, Austria 800, Russia 800, Greece 600, Switzerland 450, Holland 300, Belgium 300, and others about 2 000.
Durban is described as a winter resort with some of the finest residences offering ocean views. The surroundings include tropical trees, flowers, and fruits enhancing its appeal as a seasonal retreat.
The London Chronicle reports the telescope once used by Napoleon I has been found in Turin. The artifact's rediscovery rekindles interest in the imperial era and its scientific instruments.
A column of lighthearted comic snippets from a 1920s Omaha World Herald page. Jokes about central offices, a seven siren of family life, and domestic quips about dictation reveal the era's humor and attitudes. The notes portray children, couples, and society figures in playful, satirical vignettes.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer column quotes attacks on British by a figure named Gammidge who is portrayed as a friend of the Boers. The dialogue notes his latest act is spelling English with a lowercase i and frames him as extreme in his hatred of Britain.
A brief Chicago News snippet shows a sharp exchange about speaking with confidence. The exchange contrasts a rule of speaking only when certain with a playful taunt about voice loss from lack of practice.
A brief exchange features a woman speaking up whenever she has something to say and a man noting she does not limit herself to speaking only when she has something to say. The line captures a sharp, witty mood typical of the era.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quotation notes Mrs Dodd acts with a diplomatic flair. It quotes a remark that she insists on her way or pretends the alternative is hers, illustrating public perception of her finesse in leadership.
A comic exchange quotes Dimling and Larkin on lawyers and the term pettifogger. The dialogue labels a pettifogger as a light in law, prompting a humorous discussion about legal roles.
Comic quip from a Chicago News feature about marriage harmony and common ground between spouses. The joke pivots on who actually holds the shared view and the humor of unity in domestic life.
A fragment from the New York Press depicts Mrs Wettin-Eddie reacting to a lengthy butcher's bill while dialogue references an alarming monthly tally and household expenses.
Clara Kopp of Rockport Indiana writes of long illness with back and stomach pain and irregular menstruation and credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health She urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice based on her experience The dated letters show evolving endorsement of the remedy through 1898 1899.
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