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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
7
In a lighthearted vignette William Baker, the bashful pupil, hides a personal ache. After a tender teacher's misgivings, he finally explains with innocent humor that he has a pain in his abandon, a playful mispronunciation of his trouble.
A humorous exchange about a parrot learning bad language. A bemused speaker praises the bird's upbringing while warning that it imitates coarse words heard from people, illustrating the risk of teaching language to animals.
A quoted exchange between an actor and an editor reveals tension over a forthcoming touring engagement. The actor asserts the tour was meant to be a starving tour, while the editor defends their reporter's interpretation and notes the actor's previous experience in acting.
The quote frames a raspy remark about seeing the devil. Brother Dickey recalls the devil as a white man in election times, but more free hearted. The exchange hints at social attitudes and a playful yet pointed humor in the era.
A kind lady consoles a boy who fears catching his little brother’s measles. The boy reveals his real fear is missing school rather than illness. The exchange highlights child anxieties and gentle caregiving in a domestic scene.
A woman jokes that her husband’s toothache may be feigned to gain sympathy. She admits he claims pain while she suspects he enjoys the attention, delivering a weary, humorous line. The dialogue satirizes domestic banter and stoic patient behavior.
Fragmentary chatter notes a man named Casey offering fifty dollars to remove his mother in law from a purgatorial fate, while Daly and Casey echo the plan and mention another fifty dollar sum as needed.
A brief exchange unfolds as an employer dismisses a clerk and the clerk retorts that the real issue is whether the employer can get along without him. The sharp exchange highlights tensions in the workplace.
In a school scene the S. S. teacher cites patience as key. Bobbie interjects with a humorous mispronunciation about having many boils, highlighting a child’s view of endurance.
A quoted line explores gendered wardrobe choices and personal identity through the phrase I love to dress as my husband likes. The remark contrasts dressing like one’s spouse with a broader sense of self expression.
A humorous remark comments on Bluffenheim’s new cigar and gifts. The joke suggests one prize should be a can of disinfectant, reflecting playful banter about promotions and product novelty.
A candidate claims state support while a friend cautions that voters may reject the request. The dialogue hints at political risk and electoral accountability in a tense campaign moment.
A couple on a couch share a tender moment with loving words as he proclaims she is the light of his life. Her startled gaze shifts to a wary whisper warning to beware of her father’s disapproval.
A physician hints at moving to Bogville describing it as ideal while a local questions the choice noting reports of widespread illness there. The conversation suggests debate over the town’s health despite professional ties.
The dialogue notes a college education paying off with a pitcher signing for two thousand dollars next season. It frames education as wise while presenting the athlete's financial commitment and future prospects.
A flirtatious exchange unfolds between a woman and a youth. She praises his eyes noting a left eye’s depth and asks to keep watching. He replies with a playful invite to stay over Sunday. The youth clarifies the eye is glass.
A dialogue frames prosperity as tied to farmers wealth. The speaker argues that farmer prosperity spreads to merchants, gold brick operators, side-show proprietors, lightning rod sellers, and others seeking better times. The exchange pairs a dogmatic utterance with a practical farmer’s counterpoint.
A New York Weekly excerpt reveals gossip about Mr Binks with rumors on marriage. The dialogue notes he never mentions a wife and jokes about his social life while describing his frugal travel to save car fare.
Mrs Dropin hears Mr Sputter swearing in the next room and exclaims about dreadful language. Mrs Sputter says her husband is merely imitating a missing-word contest with no words missing.
Uncle Cyrus refuses a finger bowl offered by a waiter at the Waldorf Astoria dining room. He objects that it is too late since he has just sat down and did not want it now.
A friend asks Mr Comrox to choose between classical music and classical plays. He favors classical music every time, while Luere remarks there is enough noise to keep you awake.
Fragmentary quotes show a child and a professor discussing poets and pessimists. The exchange touches on art, philosophy, and a metaphorical island of egotism amid a sea of woe. Authorities referenced include a professor named Broadhead and a child named Elmer.
A brief exchange from Puck notes a sudden engagement. The line hints the bride may wed a wealthier suitor, with commentary that he plans to marry quickly and spend her wealth after. The item captures a gossipy snapshot of social maneuvering and financial courting.
Uncle Eben warns that some people seek rewards with a tense, business-like mindset. He argues fear of missing a payout in the afterlife can push individuals to do more than necessary.
A merchant quizzes a young college graduate who concedes that years spent seeking the perfect job left him ready to accept any practical position. The exchange satirizes temperament versus practicality in early 20th century hiring.
A sharp exchange cites a courtroom quip about Mrs De Peyster and Mrs Keeptab arguing over domestic decor. The remark touches on concerns of mental balance and social norms within a household scene in the Ohio State Journal.
The Yonkers Statesman quotes a witty exchange about a patient visiting a doctor, noting the recurring complaint is a large bill. The excerpt highlights humor over medicine and finance in a city newspaper context.
Dialogue notes a husband possibly lingering, while the wife calls the situation a reckless waste of the estate. The Ohio State Journal frames the exchange as a sharp look at inheritance and medical prognosis within a household dispute.
The piece discusses repeated failed Arctic attempts by ship due to ice and proposes balloon ascent as the sole path to the Pole. It also promotes ginasetters Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and liver and kidney issues urging readers not to miss trying it.
A Philadelphia Press quip notes a friend claiming lemon sucking prevents seasickness. The doctor jokes that it works only if done in the shade of a tall tree, satirical and lighthearted in tone.
An advertisement claims Cole's Carboli salve stops burn pain and prevents scars after any burn or scald. It urges buying from druggists and medicine dealers, priced at 25 and 60 cents.
A courtroom exchange features Hewitt asking about how to get a German friend down and a reply about gifting a French clock for Christmas ending with a judge’s remark.
A humorous quip from the Cleveland Plain Dealer frames a figure as a “Skipper of industry” who supposedly “skips” any industry around. The exchange plays on wordplay about leadership and avoidance in business.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease with internal use. The ad promises $100 for any case it fails to cure and invites testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Pills as best and ends with a witticism about paste.
An assortment of notices and ads from Parsons Kansas includes a poultry goods pitch to Juvelle Mfg Co Department D, a caution about a lazy woman in danger of sin, an endorsement for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and wind colic, and a quip about money and women.
The Tribune states that ties will split prizes and all counts must be mailed within Minneapolis or St. Paul limits. Three judges will decide winners, and their decision is final. Five thousand plus dollars are held in trust for winners, with a 1000 dollar first prize and numerous smaller rewards, encouraging people to count dots to win.
A text describes forming a club of ten or more to share winnings from a series of prizes. Each member pays $5 for five years and receives ten registered counts, yielding thousands of chances to win portions of large sums. Members may also opt to pursue prizes individually.
Readers are urged to submit counts with plain names and addresses and specify if they subscribe to The Farmers' Tribune. Remittance should accompany the count via post office order or bank draft. no stamps unless necessary. Pricing details allow multiple counts per subscriptions with bulk payment options.
The Tribune outlines contest terms forbidding Minneapolis or St Paul residents from entering and stating counts must be remitted in one envelope with the correct total. It specifies that no one connected with The Tribune can be a contestant and restricts where warmers tribune subscriptions are mailed.
The Tribune awarded 1,058 free cash prizes to readers in dot counting contests. Winners include M. O. Ainesworth from near Talcott, Ca with 81,000 won. W. A. Welch of Bunnham Lake at 7,500. Carl Knutson of Rothsay Minn 250. Mrs Cuan Sprague of Glenwood 75. James Fantz of Jackson 75. Jacob Berghain seven miles from Clara City 1,000. Chan Sabon of Cokato 250. L. J Adizate of Cylon Wis 75. a Mesear old daughter of Mrs. Synidan 100. Mrs. e N. Finn of Stillwater 100 for education at Valparaiso.
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