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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
2
The piece collects humorous vignettes and quips on education, opera, industry, and daily life. It notes trends in Chicago culture, Russian markets for American goods, and light commentary on American industry and fashion, ending with a playful jab at Chicago as a burglar’s paradise yet an agreeable place to live if not particular.
Opinion notes Europe has embraced the notion that Tolstoi was insane while suggesting a dose of such madness might benefit Europe, presenting a sharp cultural critique.
The remark notes that if slim trousers and padless coats become common, many men who appear strong will lose their imposing appearance.
A reader muses on the phrase detectives have been assigned to the case in disappearance stories. A Chicago woman claims nightly streetcar rides cured her headache, offering an excuse for late hours.
A New York woman says she lost respect for her husband after catching him with five aces in his hand. She argues a man who lets himself be caught that way deserves no respect.
A Buffalo man who refused to surrender a counterfeit bill to a government agent could face the maximum sentence of one hundred dollars in fines and twelve months of imprisonment if convicted of the crime.
The piece cites a German economist predicting forced farm labor for American women. It then mocks women pursuing careers over marriage and recounts a Missouri case where a post-mortem found 1,446 hardware items in the deceased woman’s stomach, adding fringe remarks about theosophy and past lives.
A reflection on how most who discuss household budgeting and family raising do not face practical limits and thus theorize abstractly about saving $1 006 per year.
A New Jersey florist cultivates a hen garden that yields eggs of delicate flavor and a range of tints including violet, rose, and carnation. The decorative coop could complement a club house for Ananias members and nature enthusiasts.
William A Radford offers free building advice to readers, inviting inquiries with a two cent reply stamp. The article stresses rising interest in house planning and architecture, praising architects and craftsmen and urging demand for beautiful, healthy homes nationwide.
The article argues that a builder should prioritize sound construction over lavish design, suggesting a $1500 five room cottage built with solid materials and practical plans as a model. It warns against chasing picturesque details and urges consulting an architect to balance affordability, utility, and aesthetics.
An architect is hired to design a stylish house with bays and overhangs yet not exceeding two thousand dollars in cost though four thousand in value is contemplated. Emphasis is placed on practical layout with a large combined living and dining area, a well separated kitchen, two bedrooms, and a convenient bathroom. Attic storage and good ventilation add comfort, while clapboard siding and open timber cornice give an attractive economical finish for a small family.
Buddhist groups expand across Europe with hundreds of members in Great Britain and Ireland and branches in Liverpool and Edinburgh. Notable figures include Prof. Rhys Davids as president and the Earl of Mexborough as vice president.
The fragment notes a figure boasting iron will and suggests this trait enables him to chain people's attention. It conveys a stylized claim without clear context or identity.
A young man warns the maiden that if another man courted her he would kill him. She questions his sincerity noting he would not actually know about any threat, revealing a humorous misunderstanding about belief and action.
The reviewer rejects the heroine lover and ballroom scene. The atmosphere is unconvincing and the plot trite with pale characters. Despite the author’s effort the work fails to engage, and the reader finds little promise beyond a nap from the best seller’s glow.
The exchange centers on Bings confidence and self regard. One speaker argues his optimistic view stems from his belief in himself. The other asks for justification, noting the self favorable stance as evidence of optimism.
A brief dialogue notes a wedding moment where Mabel asks who the best man was and Jim replies he does not know, adding that there was no fight. The exchange captures social interest and confirms a peaceful event.
A maid reports alarming fears after a poodle pest disruption at a residence. A failed flight or drop in a related event drew concern. The situation sparked interest in the local sausage crop and its potential impact.
A woman refuses a 15 year old suitor named George, noting she is older but will remain an elder sister. The boy protests that she is not much older, while she insists that even a year is a lifetime to a woman.
In a humorous office exchange, one man boasts of faultless memory while another teases Jinks about his poor play and predicts his luck will “come eleven.” The joke hinges on memory and a pun about cards or games.
A Father Time figure explains a nick in his scythe to the Foolish Questioner. He says it is the nick of time, turning a simple moment into a witty wordplay about timing and fate.
A speaker laments the funds spent to educate his son while others praise his classical scholarship. He questions the value as his son fails to gain recognition on the football team or secure a college placement.
A playful exchange features the editor being asked for favorite poets and replying that those with the writers' cramp, implying tough deadlines and prolific output. The quip hints at newsroom pressures and humor.
In a tense exchange a proprietor says the horse is worn out and should be cast while Murphy objects noting the horse’s waning legs slight cataract and staggers. A bystander quips the horse would suit funeral rides if not for its color.
A wry dialogue frames a young surgeon and a telephone operator as engaged, revealing a joke about each practicing their own form of cutting, with the operator cutting people off and the surgeon cutting them up.
Dialogue shows Mrs. Jones objecting to bread being served as cake. Mr. Jones responds with sarcasm and a mock apology. The exchange highlights domestic tone and humor.
Dialogue from Yonkers Statesman jokes about lighting a match on a bald head versus the shoe sole. Bill questions the idea while Jim jokes about scratching a match on his own bald head.
A witty exchange about a wife attending a white sale portrays humor over social color norms and shopping culture. The item notes a playful contrast between race and domestic life in a lighthearted cartoon gag.
A light hearted exchange reveals a wife sold her parrot after it began insisting on having the last word, surprising her husband who notes the bird’s stubborn habit. The humorous tale highlights domestic tensions and the quick escalation over a pet.
A homeowner laments a plumber delaying service after burst water pipes until full payment of last winter's bid is made, hindering urgent repairs. The piece portrays frustration with unpaid or postponed bills delaying essential plumbing work.
Mrs Getathim scolds her husband over authorities deeming a home as where one sleeps. He concedes. She urges him to register using the church as his home, delivering a sharp witticism aimed at a guilty, cowering spouse.
An eastern man was charged with stealing a Christmas kiss without consent and asked to testify. The judge allowed it. The defendant claimed the kiss wasn’t worth it. The plaintiff fainted and the judge sentenced him to ten days.
The London Punch jokes about Miss Smith asking Madge which to be. Madge replies she would rather be pretty, noting it can easily be good whenever she chooses.
A brief Western Christian Advocate scene shows a woman placing a magazine aside, sighing that the day of great men is gone, while a man counters that the day of beautiful women remains. The exchange ends with a blush and a clarifying smile.
Mrs. Wombat comments on a friend who gave paneteras to a husband for Christmas. She notes the impropriety of mentioning sleeping garments in public. The exchange highlights small town social boundaries and humor.
A fragment shows Adam Zawfox-Pard asking about subtle brain softness affecting a man. Job Starky reassures him not to worry, saying he will never get it.
A testimonial endorses Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Medicine after a patient reports cure of kidney and stomach ailments following eight bottles. The letter urges readers to request a sample and mentions a booklet. price is fifty cents to one dollar. The ad notes publication in a newspaper and the signer is Charles E Harris with sworn confirmation.
A well-brought-up girl at the breakfast table suggests skipping church and sending cards instead. The polite remark shows a gentle plea for an alternative to Sunday services.
A preserved quotation from President Schurman extols a life of virtue and service. It defines success as living well laughing often loving much and leaving the world better through art kindness and rescue. The passage frames an ideal of inspiration and benediction.
A new Unitarian cook faces guidance from her mistress on making oatmeal. The mistress warns against watery porridge while avoiding hard dry texture. The cook reassures with confidence, claiming prior experience in Unitarian households.
A Kansas City mother cites Postum as a coffee substitute that improves her milk supply and eases her health issues. She notes her baby’s sour stomach resolved, and both husband and child adopt Postum as the hot beverage of choice. The letter promotes Postum Co. products and a booklet.
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