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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
2
The note surveys in a playful tone jokes about high finance, Kipling parodies, and a New Year ode. It mentions the Philadelphia mint striking 1094 dated coins and contemplates etiquette, revolutions, and Lipton's funds being sent from London to Chicago.
A California woman carried off the first prize in the New York beauty show. The announcer notes California produces fine girls, but suggests others exist.
A newspaper note mocks a new trend as Parsifal is played on street pianos, while a New Hampshire governor allegedly holds four positions with four salaries, joking that the state saves desk space.
The Kalamazoo flying machine is described as cigar shaped and the remark hints a long wait before a cigar is spoken of as a flying machine. The speculation reflects early aviation novelty in Kalamazoo.
A reported incident in New York described six women entering men’s attire to witness a prize fight. The six individuals were actually females, not men dressed as women, clarifying the erroneous gender claim in the original report.
The reader jokes about substituting kerosene and molasses for Vermont maple syrup, wondering when producers will realize this is not an acceptable imitation.
A medical professional is named the official family physician for the wanderer known as Wan dering Willie, following declarations about Dan Ger lying in the bath. The appointment formalizes care and oversight.
A woman in Illinois admitted stealing a lead pencil from a store two decades ago and had since repaid the item. The case draws attention to lingering guilt and moral reckoning.
The Medicine Hat News notes a first brigade in town challenging the view that the city is dominated by ice houses, signaling a shift in local identity and economy.
A Paris scientist reports a method to reveal the heart's action through photography, hinting that people prefer to speak for themselves rather than be described.
A stage ritual of lighting matches and cigars draws wary attention as audiences recall the Chicago disaster. The spotlight on flame triggers memories of catastrophe and prompts cautious viewers to watch every spark.
General Weyler notes that beyond military and logistical concerns another major factor prevented invasion. He asserts the United States would not permit such action, framing U S opposition as a decisive constraint on any attempt.
A perplexing case involves a man who vanished with several thousand dollars, reappeared claiming amnesia and a blank mind, prompting scrutiny of the mystery and potential motives behind the disorderly conduct.
A lighthearted note from the Indianapolis Sentinel celebrates a girl’s frolics and laughter as the purest music, while acknowledging playful teasing from observers. The piece blends affection with humor as it portrays everyday childhood joy.
The new ocean steamer will be 755 feet long, 30 feet longer than the largest existing steamship. A walk from end to end and back before breakfast is proposed as a vigorous start to the day.
Eva Werner recounts a lurid rumor about Will Wilkins involving a mulatto woman who supposedly controlled his fortune through conjuring spells. The tale alleges inherited money followed by repeated investment failures and a mysterious look behind him. Eva fears exposure from Mrs. Rhodes, who swears secrecy until Will confronts Eva about proving the tale.
Mrs. Rhodes repeats a tale and Eva admits fabricating it to test belief in stories about Mr. Wilkins. Eva notes no harm if friends accept fiction and seeks publishers, then apologizes to Mr. Wilkins for involving him in the gossip experiment.
In Jefferson Market a tiny Western Union telegraph office claims to be the smallest in New York. A florid man jokes about its size as a comely operator handles messages through a tiny window while a dairy clerk slides in a chair, and staff dodge joists in the snug corner bureau.
A spectacled Boston girl takes charge of a country school. She explains initial strict methods and her switch to a tangible instrumentality, a hickory switch, to keep pupils in line. The trustee asks a puzzled question as she speaks with steady humor.
A New York Times anecdote recalls Clyde Fitch advising a hopeful actress about securing work. The playwright notes he lived on hope for ten years, and adds a wry punchline about his landlady sharing the same fate.
The excerpt presents a devotional verse urging Hope Faith and Love as guiding virtues. It speaks of inspiring hearts with eternal light and placing trust in God as ruler of heaven and earth. It also emphasizes universal love and charity toward all humankind.
Roadwarmer, a famed California race horse, killed a bear during an encounter while being led by Ralph Vernon to Covelo for the winter. The bear was fatally mauled as the horse used its hooves in a brief clash. Vernon then withdrew the horse, leaving the bear as an unrecognizable mass and the horse unharmed.
A detailed reminiscence recalls the Velasco fortress at Brazos mouth, held by 175 Mexican regulars under Col. Ugartachai. Col. John Austin leads under cover of dawn and fortifications fall after eight hours of fierce combat with Texans sustaining seven casualties.
John W Gates recounts a Chicago to St Louis trip on the Wa bash and a rotten train. He shared his critique with a conductor, who asked to see his pass and noted Gates rode on a dead head ticket.
A clergy man recounts an exchange with a bright eight year old at recess. He told Julia that calling someone a fool is close to hell, she replied she wanted to be two inches closer. The incident highlights precocious speech in schoolyard humor.
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