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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
8
A speaker recalls a childhood moment when he claimed as a future president he would jail his father. The reaction turns to laughter as his father sits, shares memories of boyhood games, and the two share a tender moment that makes the speaker ashamed of his boast.
A century ago Jerome Bonaparte wed Elizabeth Patterson of Baltimore in a romance that stunned society. Despite family opposition and diplomatic efforts by Monroe and Livingston, Napoleon forbade alliance with his sister and Jerome sailed with Elizabeth toward Portugal as European powers hunted their ship.
The tale recounts the unauthorised Paris to Lisbon journey of Jerome Bonaparte and his American wife. After a voyage denied entry and months of suspicion she bore a son in 1805. Napoleon sought annulment and pensions while Jerome advanced in status. She endured repudiation, wit, exile, and public curiosity, living to age 94 with a controversial, storied life and enduring fame.
Mr. Augustine Birrell bought 19 fat volumes by Hannah More and found them a nuisance. Lacking an easy sale he buried the set in his back garden and declared he would not dig them up, leaving them in a cliff facing north toward a hungry ocean, as reported by the New York Tribune.
The robber crab, a large and gaudy land crab of Christmas Island, can reach two feet in length with seven inch carapace width. Its bright red ground color features yellow stripes and sometimes purplish blue tones, with moveable eye stalks and two pairs of antennae. A second red species digs burrows and harvests dead leaves, carrying them aloft before retreating into its soil network.
The article explains how spider crabs and sponge crabs disguise themselves by attaching seaweed or sponge to their backs. They prune and refresh the growth to blend with surroundings and deter predators. In captivity they sometimes frantically attempt further concealment, even donning improvised coverings like a small coat.
A Victorian tale recounts Lord Stanhope fending off a highway robber who steals his watch but accepts a £100 note in exchange for later repayment. Years later a London alderman discovers the note at a city dinner, crediting the loan as the start of his fortune and honor.
The piece argues that cheerful conduct creates cheerfulness in return. Act bravely and speak kindly even when not feeling so, and deliberate smiling and friendly questions can soften hostility. A single hearty laugh can unite enemies more than inward struggle.
The article discusses why humans wink the eye and notes no definitive reason. Some theories suggest the eyelid sweeps debris, others that blinking rests the eye briefly. Experimental physiologists use eye-winking records to measure visual fatigue.
A Philadelphia Record item captures a clipped exchange where a tired clerk confesses to overwork, describing fatigue from long hours as the narrator notes the clerk’s mule like labor and heavy load. The mood echoes early 20th century urban labor strains.
A light hearted tale recalls a birthday gift of violets sent by a gentleman who claimed to be away but returns to find the flowers loaned to another woman. The receiver regrets the prompt reply and the accidental double exposure leads to lighthearted commentary on unreliable men.
A Chicago Tribune reviewer recalls the Wheaton amateur golf championship of 1897 and the press syndicate handling of coverage. The Tribune rejected the syndicate, borrowed copy, and altered a play by Forgan and Douglas to read that Forgan rimmed the cup with Douglas for a hundred.
A vivid natural history piece contrasts spider webs in grass rocks and roots with hunts by ants. It notes spiders trapping ants then dueling as bites and stings meet in battles to the death. Some spiders trim silk to release captives and risk nest destruction. Some spiders know when they have enough.
Tickets to Buffalo and return via Pan-American route offered at 813.00 from Buffalo, 613.00 via Nickle Plate from Chicago. Through Chicago to Buffalo round trip 16.00, 15 day limit. Chicago to Buffalo return 21.00 with 30 day validity. Stopovers at Buffalo for ten days possible on through tickets east of Buffalo with1.00 fee. Write John Y. Calahan, Gen. Agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago for details and timetables.
Big Timber to Buffalo and return at 61.70 standard lines 350.20 via differential lines tickets on sale first and third Tuesday monthly June to October 1901 transit limit seven days each way good to return within 30 days from sale date Epworth League meeting in San Francisco July 18 to 24 rate Big Timber to San Francisco and return 850.00 tickets on sale July 7 to 14 final return by August 31 1901.
Three through trains daily with vestibuled sleeping cars and fine dining. Meals on the American Club Meals plan range from 35 cents to $1.00. Chicago depot Van Buren St Pacific Ave on the Elevated Loop 111 Adams St for full information and illustrated folder.
In a London case a shop burglar who stole a silk hat boots a fur trimmed overcoat a black broadcloth suit and silk underwear is described as a black hearted villain and scoundrel. The proprietor orders a full-page notice to newspapers detailing the crime and items stolen. The detective awaits to identify the crew.
A humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press features Willie and his father arguing about listening habits. The father reproaches his son for asking foolish questions while Willie slyly notes the words must exit the other ear, turning the saying into a playful paradox.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a lighthearted tale where a trolley line promoter plans to marry Mabel. The joke centers on his second proposal and a playful “perpetual option” on her heart, reflecting small town romance humor.
In a witty exchange at a bargain counter, Mr. Ferguson jokes about losing his pocketbook while Mrs. Ferguson retorts that women should keep their wits about them, while criticizing men for assuming otherwise. The Chicago Tribune quote captures playful domestic teasing.
An ad extols German Syrup by Dr A Boschee as a lasting treatment for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims years of proven success two million bottles sold yearly since 1868 and states three doses relieve a common cough. Sold by Budd Drug Co with a note to get Green's Prize Almanac.
Joseph Choate, ambassador to Great Britain, extols Lincoln from his early life to his presidency. The Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway publishes the address and offers it for six cents postage to F. A. Miller in Chicago Illinois.
Big Timber to St Paul Minnesota round trip fare 835.70 with sale June 7 and 60 day return. Big Timber to St Paul Minn round trip 335.70 with sale May 30 and 60 day return. Occasions include Modern Woodmen biennial head camp military surgeons U S American Academy of Medicine and American Medical Association annual meetings. Tickets available to any party. Springdale round trip one fare, train No 3 leaves Saturday morning and returns Sunday.
Katray an 8 year old gray gelding weighing about 1200 pounds with a brand and spur on left shoulder and vented mark on hip is offered for reward. Return to P M Waxaton Big Timber Montana and receive 85.
One gray gelding branded on the right thigh with figure. another gelding branded on the right shoulder with mute shoe. Both are U work horses with old shoes. A reward is offered for return. Contact O. B. Curtis, P O address Big Timber. Also promoting the Pioneer newspaper.
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