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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
8
A comparison notes the cost gap between an alum baking powder and premium cream of tartar powder would not cover a year's family supply. Dr Price's is cited as the standard cream of tartar baking powder and claims to improve food quality.
Washington Letter notes President Roosevelt’s frank stance on a possible Republican nomination and his push for Cuban reciprocity. It highlights House Republicans aiming to secure enough votes to pass the measure, with possible Democratic support but without making Democratic votes essential. The piece also covers Secretary Hay’s adherence to international law in a passport dispute over Hiram W. Thomas and wife, and quotes Rep. Hitt on historical parallels. It ends with Eliery Comstock’s return from an Orient tour offering a business perspective.
In Washington this week the speaker cited energy and perseverance as key to American triumph in Eastern commerce. With U S headquarters in Manila and nearby coaling stations for warships, he argued dominance of Eastern trade is achievable if the United States proceeds boldly as the door remains open.
A humorous exchange recalls a wife meeting her husband after a bargain sale. She boasts of discounts on soap toothbrush safety pins and clothing while the husband teases about missing plume torn dress and broken heel, all framed as a light Brooklyn Citizen joke.
Ida recalls a tin keepsake from a Pan American incident, a tribute to a robbery described as a great event. The artifact is connected to a train hold up and a pie costing 50 cents that rested on the tin, per Chicago News.
A father questions if his son can sustain his daughter's lifestyle as finances strain the family. The protagonist answers with youthful confidence, while the father admits he cannot afford the arrangement any longer. The exchange appears in the Indianapolis Press.
A terse exchange unfolds with a stern employer venting about a blunder and a clerk replying that the error lies within three feet, illustrating sharp wit and workplace friction.
A mother disciplines her son Charles with a stern lesson about truth as he sobs. She recalls her own childhood and declares she never told a falsehood, prompting Charles to ask how old she was when she began.
In a clipped item from Chicago News, a humorous exchange notes that a peach nickname has shifted into an ironic take on marriage as a failure, offering a light social barb rather than a hard news report.
A newspaper quip contrasts Mrs Savers remarking on a man who has underlined a pattern of six marriages with Mr Savers noting men will ruin themselves with enough rope. The World offers the pithy exchange as a humor item.
Early today a new servant accidentally released gas from the stove, causing a blowout on the kitchen side wall. Neighbors reported a loud bang but no injuries were mentioned.
Ko Leek and Newitt discuss a recommended fishing locale noting it yields good bass. Fisher confirms its splendor and that few bass leave the stream. Dusty Philadelphia Press and Indianapolis News chatter frame the casual exchange with regional dialect snippets.
The Philadelphia Ledger describes a black taffeta gown with a plaited skirt on a yoke, trimmed with braid and three flounces. The full bodice features a draped white mousseline de soie yoke, a narrow taffeta collar, and a silk belt edged in braid. Sleeves are shirred and end in a deep elbow flounce.
In hot weather stiff collars must go and New Yorkers offer a lace and insertion lace pattern as a light substitute. Cut a 15 inch strip of embroidery with lace on both sides, shape to the neck with center Plait, sew narrow featherbone beneath, hem edges, add hooks and eyes and decorate with fine valencieres.
White hats dominated by flowers such as white poppies red geraniums pansies roses and leaf motifs. hats favor single materials per hat with straw bats mousseline de sole and tulle shapes trimmed only by velvet knots or rhinestone clasps. Race day outfits feature hand painted underskirts with water color florals and transparent muslin overdresses.
Paris Herald notes a cream white muslin dress with a printed pattern. The corsage and skirt feature narrow black velvet trim and tiny insertions with a black ribbon waistband and long ends.
Fashion writers suggest varied millinery for the season. Chiffon, tulle, lace, ribbons and ostrich feathers figure in headwear, with bold, unusual shapes and textures encouraged for the new year.
The Toronto Mail and Empire notes that British annulment rules affect Canadians who sought U S divorces after brief residence. It cites the Lords decision in Earl Russell's case, limiting validity of marriages under British law and prompting a potential wave of migration to the United States for quicker divorce.
Ferguson Haines of Biddeford Maine reports two quaint rare books. One tiny 2 by 4 inch pocket almanack dated 1776 is decorated with bright colored towers and notes it was fitted to Pennsylvania and neighboring provinces by Rr Saunders Phil printed by Franklin and Hall. The second book labeled Pensylvania 1746 is larger and also noted.
Advert says thousands from the east can travel to the northwest at cheap March and April rates. Send names of potential travelers to H. B. Secur, General Agent, Burlington Route, Billings Montana. representatives will contact, supply advertising, book berths, and ensure a quick comfortable trip.
Notice states J W Dany cancels F H Bakers lease on the Daly blacksmith shop and will personally run the business. He invites old patrons and new customers seeking first class work.
Joseph Choate delivers an address on Abraham Lincoln detailing his early life and struggles, his mature character, and his presidency. The publication was issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, available for six cents postage to F. A. Miller in Chicago.
During March and April the Milwaukee line will run tourist sleeping cars between the Twin Cities and Chicago twice weekly in each direction. Cars depart Twin Cities on the Pioneer Limited each Wednesday and Saturday evening, reaching Chicago at 9 30 the next morning. Double berth rate is 1.00. Westbound cars depart Chicago on Tuesdays and Fridays.
United States Land Office Bozeman Montana March 18 1902 notices Orrin A Fairburn filing final proof for homestead Entre No 3838 in Sec 30 T? R? E? Absarokee Montana. Proof to be made before H C Jewett U S Commissioner at Kern's Ranch May 3 1902. Witnesses Peter Larson R M Hatch W A Bell Arthur C Anderson all of Absarokee Montana. First Publication March 20 1902.
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