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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
2
A collage of trivial items mentions a San Francisco girl marrying a Hawaiian prince, a 140 mile swallow tale, debate over flogging in Russia’s army, microbe myths in Philadelphia, Empress with carts of silver, Havana’s yellow fever screening, a Canton man who smokes through his left ear, Captain Hobson's congress rumor, and Kipling’s praise of Sir Thomas Lipton with Shamrock III.
A large stock of gold sits in the British treasury uncalled for and largely ignored by the war department, with no overt appeal for its use or release. The note hints at idle reserves awaiting decision or instruction from authorities.
A real princess living in Paris tends to her own housework and hopes her example will spark a new trend that catches on.
A Michigan scientist posits the soul resides in the spine, a finding that challenges traditional beliefs about consciousness and the body. The joke suggests the harmed person lacks backbone, playing on words about firmness and character.
A Detroit Free Press quote warns Mr Chamberlain that even in a stained glass house the occupant should beware of throwing stones, implying tempered conduct in political critique.
A discreet observer notes a man on the corner courting attention as he edges toward the presidential nomination race. The metaphorical woods of cities hint at growing scrutiny and public interest surrounding his candidacy.
The American Shoe company is providing footwear to half the people of England to encourage them to continue resisting American competition.
Edward Everett Hale advises young men to converse with superior minds. He notes the guidance does not apply to those just leaving college and adds caveats for adapting advice to different life stages.
Chicago fiction author Miss Metcalf asserts all her plots and inspirations arrive while she sleeps and come by the wince pie route.
A Parisian bacteriologist states the bacillus causing hair to turn white has been discovered. The claim suggests any person could become such a bacteriologist by worrying hard enough.
The text references a Columbia University professor and a summons in a pie incident, noting relatives pursuing a dignified precedent. It mentions death serving multiple sums in the pie context, signaling a legal or satirical scenario.
A German ship now under construction is poised to break the Atlantic crossing record. Officials warn that forecasts may not match the advertised performance.
Yord Alfred Douglas resents a snub from the Metropolitan club of Washington and replies with a sonnet on America. The writer hopes for eventual recovery from the slight and calls it cruel revenge.
Mrs Patrick Campbell declares American women are the happiest in the world. She hints at company she keeps and home life in a light remark reflecting social circles of the time.
The new postmaster general endorses greatly extending the rural free mail delivery system. He states that while cities deserve strong service, rural areas must not be neglected, marking a major expansion in progress.
The Prussian government considers purchasing a coal mine to counter the coal trust. If trusts dig their own graves they cannot enact laws forcing occupation of mines.
A Welsh headmaster set a seven foot barometer in a window for a practical lesson. A curious student broke the instrument during lunch. The boy then told the master the barometer had fallen seven feet. The headmaster commends the boy’s attempt to rise again and notes such acts recur in men seeking to make a monkey of themselves.
A social spotlight centers on a well-known man whose public image intrigues matinee audiences. Gossip about his gentle amiable nature and refined demeanor fuels curiosity among theatergoers, who note his sweetly sad portraits. A witty remark from a six footer reveals unexpected convent breeding.
A man nurses an injured finger and makes violent remarks while a woman with an investigative mind ponders the origins of swearing. He wonders about the date of hammers and their invention, as quoted from the Chicago Post.
Adam asks what is wrong with the green leaf dress Eve wore last August. Eve counters that November leaves are brilliant and the dress is no longer suitable.
A town considers imposing a tax on bachelors. A young woman argues against it, noting men would likely divert the funds from sweets and theater outings to pay the levy. The dialogue captures humorous social satire and local sentiment.
A nursemaid reports Little Billy Billions cries over jealousy of Tommy Trillions next door. Billy believes Tommy’s railroad bonds in his stocking will beat the corporation stock Santa left, sparking holiday envy at the doorway.
A fragment announces a dance scene with a question about preferred figures in a German dance. It notes an exchange between a person and another asking which figure was liked best during the performance.
A teacher asks who Ananias was and a student replies in dialect that he was the fellow who swallowed a whale. The exchange captures a humorous误种 moment in a classroom as the teacher pursues the biblical figure.
A fragment recalls youthful romance with imagined meetings and missed promises. The speaker vents longing and jealousy as a beloved fails to appear and a dress is worn in anticipation of affection. The tone is nostalgic and rueful.
A domestic squabble centers on a woman returning gifts. the crux is that the expressage charged exceeded the value of the gifts. The exchange frames a financial grievance over shipment costs versus item worth.
In a wry exchange May Woodby-oo laments a black coat after her uncle dies. Sue Giddy-Goodness mocks the plight, then May mutters a wish for a lighter coat to wear mourning bands on her sleeve.
Two speakers joke about seeing meteor showers with playful banter and casual dialogue about going skating. The fragment hints at a nighttime scene and light exchanges between Jester and Jinson. No formal news event or identifiable figures are present.
Bigby notes hunting trips cost too much as Bagby agrees a man must buy all game he brings home. Bigby adds he must buy about two dozen extra ducks or turkeys for his wife to give away.
A brief Philadelphia Bulletin joke notes a woman's stage debut confusion while mentioning she has been divorced twice. The line highlights a sharp punchline about personal life affecting public performance.
A Tid Bits item quotes Miss Trill who loves hearing birds sing and Jack Downright responding they stay within their ability. The brief exchange highlights lighthearted, conversational humor from a society column.
A dialogue fragment shows a speaker asking if remarriage matters after death and another noting indifference toward fellow men. The tone hints at social propriety and personal probability within intimate conversation.
A New York man claims a dream delivered a revelation to a typewriter that inspires a new religion. The remark about his wife’s knowledge hints at personal scrutiny surrounding the odd claim.
A humorous exchange features Ar Esplanation asking Johnson Why not buy a new suit of clothes and Dedbroke claiming he is too ticklish to be measured.
The Indianapolis News quotes a tense exchange where a head of family questions whether all grocery items were acquired last month, with the lady help affirming in dialect that she did.
A dialogue presented in Life asks if love will endure as long as an engagement ring. He wonders about lasting devotion and she counters that he could propose anew if he grows tired, framing uncertainty in a light exchange.
A montage of mock quotes from newspapers shows a pessimist and optimist debating winter misfortune, a Detroit Free Press line about a lion cage nerve, a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip on marriage, and a Satan aside on endless party games in a society side room.
A young lady gently rebuffs a kiss claiming her mother is away at the sewing society. The man falters, grows pale, and she lowers her gaze, maintaining decorum in a delicate exchange.
In a dialogue scene Alice notes Maud’s fiancé admires her marked independence of judgment. Trene comments she was the only girl in her set who would accept him.
In a humorous courtroom passage, Grace says Charley proposed and she almost cried while Maud-Well questions why she didn’t. Grace attributes to uncertainty about complexion being waterproof as the judge presides over the exchange.
An orangutan jokes that humans descended from a monkey and a chimpanzee replies that man’s descent has been very.
An embezzler admits most of his shortage is charged to running expenses as he explains the claim to an investigating committee. He says the funds were used for his automobile. The Baltimore American reports the exchange.
A Philadelphia Press excerpt captures Casey and Cassidy in a rustic dialogue about meat stock and frost, with Cassidy blaming work at a butcher for staying late. The exchange features strong regional dialect and a sense of humor about keeping meat fresh with ice.
Tess recalls her mother rummaging the attic and finding a baby cradle the speaker would not let be discarded. Jess notes antique furniture is in fashion, reflecting on the item’s value.
A concise aphorism notes that a strong mind does not yield to insults nor endure disrespect, reflecting resilience and resolve in the face of affronts.
E Burt of Marshall County Illinois shares practical notes on fruit and tree crops. Strawberries stay resilient with straw or weed cover. early cherries like Early Richmond fare better against pests. apples remain the surest fruit with favored late varieties incl Ben Davis Baldwin Willowtwig. pears such as Old Berkshire and Kiefer are reliable. plums suffer from insects. raspberries and blackberries harmed by dry weather and spring freezes.
The article urges careful bean planting with one to one and three fourth inch covering depth and four inch row spacing, while mulching shows doubtful value. It describes pruning practices for frost-damaged trees and notes how different pruning levels affect regrowth and fruiting. It also summarizes an Iowa State Horticultural Society inquiry listing apples suited to Iowa, highlighting six summer apples and the challenges of achieving long keeping varieties.
The Farmers Review discusses differing views on pasturing winter wheat. Some praise pasture as harmless or beneficial, others fear damage from close grazing. The article suggests neither man may be clearly mistaken given varying outcomes.
Franklin County expert B S Miles warns against pasturing wheat at the wrong time. Grasshoppers and livestock can injure young wheat unless grazing occurs after strong growth and before jointing, with careful removal before joints form.
William West of Peoria County Illinois explains how he revived a depleted Illinois farm by seeding grass, feeding crops to sheep cattle and hogs, applying manure and purchased grain, and using mixed farming with tillage rotation and stock raising to raise crop yields by about fifty percent in six years.
W T McIntire of Jackson County Missouri promotes Angora goats noting high prolificacy year round, ease of fencing and hardiness in dry cold weather. He cites Mohair demand and offers carload lots of does and bucks at set prices with inspection.
C D Smith of the Michigan Experiment Station advises on marsh land drainage and crop rotation. He recommends drainage where the marsh is clayey and well decayed, first crops like clover and timothy, oats avoidable, rape thriving, and cabbage after a few years. He suggests infrequent plowing on deep marsh and a rotation from grasses to corn then cabbage and rape.
The article argues that enforcing game protection laws boosts game supplies and forest value. It cites the Adirondack mountains where deer hunting yielded about 6,000 deer during the open season ending around November 15, illustrating how protected game populations grow, especially among game birds.
A Kansas man advertises his farm for sale noting its advantageous location fifty miles from a lawyer's office. The compact notice highlights accessibility to legal services and emphasizes favorable distance as a selling point.
The United States reports growth in agricultural colleges and experiment stations with 57 stations, $1 170 857 income in 1900, 693 staff, and 886 reports. Internationally about 800 stations exist. Alaska, Hawaii, and Porto Rico see new stations and crops such as taro and citrus planned.
In 1894 New York lawmakers urged Cornell to aid farmers via experiments, lectures, and publications. The station found many farmers could not grasp advanced teaching, so bulletins were made simpler, well printed, illustrated, edited, and timely. The aim is to help farmers, not scientists.
Experiments in Canada and parts of the country test optimal corn spacing. While fodder corn tolerates closer rows, grain production often uses wider spacing. Trials show 21 inch rows yielding high stalks, with Ottawa results indicating 30 tons and 86 pounds per acre in early milk, suitable for silo or cattle fodder.
In Paris a municipal tree hospital and nursery rehabilitates decayed boulevard trees. When a tree shows wear it is removed to richer soil and treated until recovery. In spring and fall the process is visible as trees travel to and from the facility, symbolizing innovative urban care.
The 1898 99 appropriation was 3 5 million dollars. For 1901 02 the appropriation stood at 1 million. For 1903 the requested amount is 5 5 million.
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