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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1912
Page
2
A column of wry observations from the Choteau Acanthe includes reflections on aeroplane racers, fireproof buildings, Bible value, a hobo convention, shifting ice costs, and a Boston minister's voting advice. It closes with Labouchere's fortune and notes on a bee’s 48000 mile journey.
A wry quote contrasts a sage remark that a woman's age is unknowable after twenty five with friends who openly share and tease about her age. The line plays on social pressures about aging and honesty.
Manila mourns as troops depart for China and the city’s best baseball team joins them.
One of Alaska's best known canoes erupts violently, attracting attention as it aims to temper surrounding atmosphere. The incident increases its appeal among Alaskans and draws public interest.
A five year old in New York saw his annual income increase from 3000 to 15000 dollars enabling him to support his guardians in the lifestyle they alleged they had grown accustomed to.
The government requests 4.4 million dollars for military aircraft. Critics who believed air navies would cut peace costs may need to reassess that expectation.
Paris authorities order Raymond Duncan to cover up in public as he appears convinced the world is a bathing beach. local officials cite decency laws and city ordinances guiding public attire.
A California youth marries a 63 year old woman and jokes about suspected theft of jam. Washington bans silk stockings amid a women led streetcar step crusade. Chicago stenographers oppose gender norms and Iowa doctors treat a comical laugh. The piece mocks social pretenses and joke trends.
A Harvard professor urges adding aviation studies to every university curriculum to curb student restlessness. A Buffalo woman says she cannot live with her bald husband citing his hair loss and small ears as unaddressed issues.
The czar ordered the banishment of Bishop Hennogeres who traveled to Zhirovitzky monastery in a private car rather than exile to Siberia or walking.
The piece promotes William A. Radford as a free expert and gives a house plan description. It highlights a neat five room model with a large 14 by 18 foot living room, a vestibule, wire screen door, and a central staircase to optimize space.
The article describes a 29 by 35 foot cottage with a front porch, integrated kitchen and pantry concept, and a hot air furnace system. It discusses ventilation, moisture in outside air, and the need for a connected ventilating system in new homes. Estimated cost around $2,000.
The government experiments to breed army horses used mare owners near Front Royal Virginia under a plan offering mares free use of first class stallions in exchange for options on foals at a fair price. August Belmont donated stallions Henry of Navarre and Octagon and about 50 mares were bred with $150 price for three year foals. The project drew strong farmer interest with 50 more mares offered for 1912 and more stallions could be used. Circular 178 explains the breeding plan and is available from the secretary of agriculture.
A terse line reads We froze him out followed by questions about his reaction and a note that he got hot. The quotes suggest an unresolved dispute or confrontation centered on exclusion and reaction. Context remains unclear but conveys tension and potential disciplinary or social pressure.
Statistics show the average eggs laid per hen nationwide about five dozen while poultry farm reports suggest ten dozen. Poor gathering and hidden nests lower counts, but with better breeding the annual average may rise toward 150 eggs. Some individuals near 300 are recorded, though unlikely due to the 365 day year.
A four year old Jersey bull in Pennsylvania reportedly paces a mile in harness faster than 2 40 and can be ridden in the saddle even better. Weighing about 1100 pounds and described as docile the animal is said to enjoy high speed whether ridden or driven.
A United States Department of Agriculture report states Kansas produced a 1911 winter wheat crop 35 percent higher than any other state. The finding marks Kansas as the leading winter wheat producer in the nation for that year.
The article argues feeding range lambs profits by using home grown forage and by products with minimal concentrated feeds. It notes England's long practice, grain prices raising, and soil fertility returns from man ure, urging farmers to diversify forage crops and winter stock feeding for profit.
The article notes low initial capital for launching a hog raising venture and asserts cautious effort can yield fair profits in the first year. It emphasizes energetic effort and prudent planning as keys to success.
A mother learns health relies on regular bowel action. If constipation appears, give a teaspoonful of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin at bedtime and repeat next night if needed. The remedy softens without griping, builds up stomach liver and bowels, available in 50c and 1.00 bottles. sample offered from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
A thirteen year old girl stands before a New York Episcopal rector during confirmation catechism. When asked to recite the fifth commandment she replies honoring mother and father. The rector notes the era of suffragist days while the girl asserts her father once came first.
A savage chief brandishes a glittering spear near a captive missionary. The captive, asked for humor, replies it goes against his stomach. He shows calm resolve, yet remains in a locale with no market for wit and the end comes soon.
A Washington clergyman offers consolation to a grieving woman asking which Bible passage helped her most. Her bravely whispered reply is Grin and bear, prompting the pastor to praise her resilience and faith.
Maude confesses she is engaged to Jack, and Ethel responds with little surprise noting Jack’s inability to say no. The exchange hints at underlying romantic tensions and potential complications for the trio.
A testimonial from a worker named David describes severe coffee addiction bringing nervousness insomnia and exhaustion. He credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with restoring health appetite digestion eyesight and sleep after a winter of heavy use, and endorses the products as a reason for improved well being.
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