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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
6
A child in this State recently swallowed a campaign button as part of political discourse about peace. Workmen digging a cellar unearthed pirate bones but no treasure yet, highlighting curious events alongside the call for peace and politics putting candidates in view.
In New York a wife receiving eight dollars weekly alimony protests the amount insufficient to sustain her lifestyle. she calls herself a daisy not a violet, arguing the sum does not cover her expenses or status.
A rumor claims King Alfonso seeks a pretty American heiress as a wife. Critics say he is not worthy of her wealth or status.
Fashion insiders report gauze fabrics gaining a price edge over satin in bridal gown production. Industry observers cite evolving textures and drape preferences as driving demand for lighter, airy fabrics in upcoming ceremonies.
Boston maintains calm as hostile warships move about 12 000 leagues away, signaling strategic tension without public alarm. The stance reflects steady resolve in the face of distant naval activity and potential threats.
A Missouri man faces a lawsuit for letting his bees run at large. The case implies he must confine them in a beehive. The Philadelphia Press questions a $50 000 value for a kiss and notes poor supplies. A Carlsbad story mentions rich tourists and vermiform appendages.
Osler proposes a bachelor tax and an export tax on Canadian girls arguing for fiscal measures. The remarks reflect social policy positions amid evolving economic debate.
The report notes that kissing by Italians and Swiss when meeting in the Simplon tunnel was unremarkable, as people in this country sometimes kiss in tunnels.
A brief report note describes a Sunday walk of two men, a five mile tramp, damp conditions, and mentions twenty fictitious rumors about a speckled trout.
A sharp remark from Inspector O'Brien hints that New York detectives may profit from robberies, suggesting city crime dynamics challenge the idea that Wall Street is the city's only villain.
A Westchester resident faces indictment after allegedly drowning a dog valued at about $1000 belonging to a New York author. The unusual case raises questions about motive and the author’s relation to the pet.
Scientists say Mars experienced an unusually mild winter while observers on Earth argue the planetary average should be used for climate comparisons. The remark prompts discussion about planetary conditions and our own seasonal expectations.
The Lehigh Valley Pa Ministerial Association ends belief in hell by formal vote following a spirited discussion. The decision is framed as good news to some segments of the public.
The article notes that ambassadors should wear accepted court costumes when meeting potentates. It reflects on the representation of officials and the expectations for proper attire during engagements in the Fiji Islands.
Henry Glass and Mary Stein secure a license to wed. The article urges sober reflection on married life and the responsibilities ahead.
A Chicago health promoter claims that washboard and carpet-sweeper physical culture is the best form for women, asserting it serves their wellbeing rather than seeking popularity with young ladies.
A Boston teacher has devoted five decades to one school and one building. Though aged, she is not labeled a grand old woman and continues in her profession.
It is thought that Edgar Allan Poe may get a niche in the Hall of Fame this year. His name was rejected when the first selection was made but still he hasn't been entirely forgotten.
A newspaper discussion notes words like cash taxes dues notes and names such as Carter and undertaker. The column explores discomfort in writing difficult terms and whether to use them in print.
A quotation from Andrew Carnegie urges looking beyond personal gains to how one serves others. It reframes the standard of judgment as actions benefiting the broader community rather than self-interest.
A lumber camp prank called chopping a man down involves inviting a stranger to climb a tall tree then having workers cut at the base. Charles G D Roberts recounts his own close call when a panther slept on a branch beside him and toppled the tree after the fall began.
In Berlin Prof Mylius Eriksen recounts a Danish Arctic expedition to Greenland from Cape York in April 1908. He describes harsh cold the discovery of ancient remains near Melville Bay and encounters with heathen Sander Island natives showing ritual blood smeared huts and blubber lamps for water. He notes Eskimo customs including vendettas child protection and frequent wife exchange with coercive discipline among husbands and wives.
W E Schutt, an American Rhodes scholar at Oxford, recalls informal visits by students and the strong emphasis on hard work. He describes the sconce custom at dinners, where late arrivals face a joke trial and potential beer penalties. He notes that Oxford blends social ease with serious study, offering practical knowledge and broad intellectual training.
The speaker and their heart rest by a headstone, weary of life and fame. Once bold in love and writing, they now feel useless, tired of praise, yet reflect on past joys with Browning’s Elizabeth Barrett Browning lending their ache a somber rhythm.
A boy at eleven visits an artist friend who gives him a gun and $2.50 in coupon prizes. His father trusts his judgment to buy something useful. The boy returns home with a razor, shocking the family as a lesson in practical choices.
An ode describes how God created music from the voices of nature and humanity. It narrates the primeval harmony of stars, rivers, seas, winds, and birds, and credits human-made instruments and voices for elevating an undying paean. Rubie T. Weyburn.
In Vienna Maine the Free Baptist Church faced disruption when Perry Wood, a simple minded man, attempted to throw an apple at a sleeping deacon during a Sunday sermon. Elder Edgecomb, the longtime pastor, urged Perry to stop and warned against future interruptions as he continued his sermon.
A child named Helen learns nightly prayers and asks Auntie Benson to be remembered. After saying her blessings, she rises, then quickly kneels again and blurts out a final plea for Auntie Benson, revealing a playful family anecdote.
A Chicago Journal item recalls a witty exchange at a wedding party. A pretty girl reproves a conceited beau who speaks aloud during the ceremony claiming he was blessing his stars not to be the groom. The bride is implied to feel similarly.
A Capital region house party ends in chaos as a rakish hide and seek escalates. The party guests roam attic to cellar until the seeker finds the cook who, in a fit of temper, knocks him with a black eye. The incident leaves the Dash country house minus a cook.
The investigation into the meat packing industry faces general criticism yet no definite charges have been sustained. The Garfield report vindicates Western packers and highlights farmer benefits from the industry including expanded markets and by products that boost livestock value.
In a Boston Traveler note a North End teacher aims to define recuperate to a pupil. She asks Willie about his father’s day and fatigue, prompting the child to reflect on what father does after work.
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