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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
3
A wife pleads for a final message from her husband as he nears death. He confesses he dies happy and will miss housecleaning this year. The conversation then shifts to a Fusillade and a tale from the stone age about a rejected swain’s letters being tossed back.
In a cyclone season storm, Mrs. Hall wakes her family and they rush to the cellar. The 13-year old daughter, anxious about attire, asks Aunt Nellie if she would wear her hobble skirt in such a moment, reflecting youth’s concern with fashion.
A visitor encounters a resident with a face wrapped in a woolen rag. The man laments a jumpin toothache and reveals the only dentist in town is his worst enemy, placing him in the all-firedest fix. The scene unfolds as a local dilemma with comic tension.
A caller asks a London footman about Mrs Beefenam’s at home days but learns there are none at present as she is in tail. The scene presents a characteristic residence and formal service with period dialogue.
In a brisk back and forth two men joke about seeking work. Meander ing Mike taunts Plodding Pete who replies that in spring he heads north to claim he is a pineapple picker and in fall travels south to say he is a skate sharp ener.
A suburban buyer laments in humorous exchange about paying 500 dollars for a country place and spending 2000 dollars on improvements, only to see it valued at twice the original cost. The quip highlights volatile property values and investment misgivings.
A playful verse column notes Dan Cupid missing a date as modern life delays romance. It muses that even Cupid may be halted by rising gasoline costs and the need for transport, hinting at economic strain on courtship.
A junior partner questions possible damages as a jury verdict looms. The senior partner studies the female witness and quietly advises against taking the case, deeming the girl not a good look.
A conversation shows Bella, after six weeks of stenography practice, typing at 150 words per minute with ease. She plans to seek work once she can read her notes confidently and is ready to take on assignments.
The narrator recalls discarding a sign that urged trying a piano piece at home. The manager instead suggests placing the sign on a furniture polish counter, reflecting a humorous workaround in a retail setting.
Jones questions wives dropping suffragette aims while Smith ponders hats priced at 80 cents, reflecting domestic discussion of women voting.
A snob once up for a prominent club prom night where men debated politics and billiards. He was not elected and wrote an angry letter demanding the name of the member who blackballed him. The secretary replied simply that his name is Legion.
In a lively exchange Mr De Wealth and Mrs De Wealth Mercy debate speed and cost. Marie challenges the need for a fast drive while John defends speed to avoid chatter about a modest two thousand dollar auto.
A fragment hints at a playful lyric about a hammock girl aided by Cupid. The lines suggest a light romantic motif with a theme of knowing the ropes in matters of affection.
A woman learns her husband was struck by a new Whiffers limousine and is told he is seriously injured at the People's hospital. The exchange notes relief that the car was a luxury model, not a smaller runabout.
Neil and Belle spar over vanity at the looking glass with witty exchanges about time spent and truth in front of the mirror. Belle teases that facing truth requires reflection and restraint.
The medic advises an enlargement of the patient’s daily round to gain a broader activity arc. The patient, agreeing, likens himself to a bareback rider in a one ring circus.
A brief fish tale recalls a lie told on the water. The narrator describes catching a fish that later reveals the truth when opened and found to have swallowed a previous lie.
The show drew standing room only crowds in Squedunk as the sheriff removed and later reattached all seats in the opera house. The comedian and tragedian delivered a lively pair of acts.
A fragile marriage tale unfolds as Reno explains a rocky union. The couple battles misunderstandings and emotional turmoil as they navigate distance and disagreement.
Miss Prim demands plain speech while Miss Pert insists nature provided aid. The exchange unfolds as a playful dialogue highlighting fashion and wit in a society column.
Natty blue cashmere forms a Magyar style bodice and skirt cut together at the back. A lace yoke fills the square neck, with a left side seam representation and inner buttoned braid, simple embroidery on the front, lace under sleeves, and a stitched fabric band at the gathered waist. Materials list includes 2% yards of 46 inch fabric, 54 yards of 18 inch lace, and 1 dozen buttons.
Glass buttons appear in red, black, crystal, blue, green and amber shades in two sizes. Some resemble bone or clouded amber beads and suit both gowns and dressy wear. Mother of pearl options are popular. large flat square buttons sell for 25 cents each.
Serges remain top picks for tailored suits and Poiret showcases feature these mod ish fabrics. Whipcards in two tone colors come in varied qualities. Leading shades include tans grays and dull blues with growing interest in white cream and fancy woven serges as the season advances.
The article notes that finer twisted linen items are favored with minimal trimming. Lace collars cuffs and simple trims suffice. Bias cuts and varied shapes offer distinction. Coat and skirt outfits or coat and dress looks are both stylish and economical, with color limited to sapphire or coral accents.
Hats trimmed with wired feathers and flowers are sold at about four fifty for a deluxe feather tower and near one dollar for others. Aigrettes remain in white and black, and buyers are advised to check dye quality by running a finger along the quill to ensure even color in outdoor light.
For summer resorts where nights stay cool a light negligee may be impractical. Albastrose negligees with a deep dotted Swiss collar and Valeciennes edging offer warmth. Sleeves feature a deep cuff of dotted Swiss and lace in pastel colors.
A household guide lists simple entrees and hors d oeuvres for the problem of what to have next. It details beef and calf brains dishes, liver in bacon, and savory canapes such as bouillettes and sardine bouchees with riched seasonings. It also covers haddock canapes and Indian croutons with chutney and cheese, plus asparagus and cauliflower salad ideas.
A traditional tart method uses a rich pastry lined with peaches or peach jam, mixed with preserved ginger. The batter combines two eggs with sugar, butter, and flour plus baking powder, baked to a brown, then finished with a butter wash or egg gloss.
Dice warm boiled potatoes and dress with oil and flavored vinegar plus anchovy essence and cayenne. Chill, then arrange a compact endive head with a row of chopped beet between. Sprinkle finely chopped onion parsley and thyme over potatoes.
A historic recipe describes preparing calf s brains by boiling in vinegar and water then slicing and steeping in oil vinegar pepper and salt before frying in batter. Serve with piquant or Provencale sauce.
Pineapple helps indigestion as its juice contains a digestive fluid similar to pepsin. The fruit is touted for soothing stomach discomfort and supporting digestion.
The traditional salt cod dish uses a whole cod slow cooked in water until tender. Serve on a hot platter with fried pork scraps, red boiled beef edges, and carrot strands, accompanied by a rich egg sauce made from butter flour milk and chopped eggs.
A simple dish using fresh or smoked ham with spinach prepared a day ahead. Boil the ham knuckle end until covered by water then add spinach an hour before serving. Spinach may be left unchopped for fuller texture and cayenne or black pepper seasons the greens.
Boil the ham eighteen minutes per pound after soaking overnight in cold water. Remove skin, save fat for dripping, and skim surface. Brush with beaten egg, cover with a cracker paste mixed with milk butter pepper salt and egg, then brown in a moderate oven. Garnish knuckle with frilled paper and cress.
Five pounds rendered fat and one can of lye with three pints cold water are combined. Add borax, ammonia, glycerin, and carbolic acid then melt fat and acid. Stir to creamy consistency, add glycerin and perfume, pour into granite pans, mark while soft and allow to harden. Follow directions carefully.
A simple potato based sauce combines a small baked potato with mustard salt sugar vinegar and olive oil. Mash the potato smooth then mix in seasonings and strain the mixture before gradually blending in oil and remaining vinegar. Melted butter can replace oil if preferred.
A recipe instructs making a stiff batter from flour baking powder and salt with cold butter and milk. Fill custard cups with batter layer grated apple between batter portions, steam over boiling water for about forty five minutes, and serve hot with a creamy sauce. Substitution with other fruits is suggested.
Instructions describe edge finishing by placing lace ¼ inch from edge and stitching closely then rolling the fabric to form a neat hem. The technique works especially well on bias and circular edges, suited for delicate trimming and frill work.
National Magazine advises washing cherry stains in camber before putting in water to remove spots from fabric.
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