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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
6
In Choteau Montana a mounted officer stops a mail wagon on Capitol Avenue Boulevard at night. The driver refuses to move, arguing he has a corner to make, risking arrest for interfering with United States mail collection as Collector Clem Abrams insists on clearing the route.
The Washington Herald notes four living presidents wives remain prominent after their husbands left office. Mrs. Garfield retires in Pasadena, Mrs. Harrison keeps a Indianapolis home, Mrs. McKinley stays in Canton near her husband’s legacy, and Mrs. Cleveland, popular in Washington, lives with her family in Princeton. Each widowed former first lady receives a government pension.
An I street merchant recalls strict discipline in the adjutant general office. He describes restricted telephone access requiring approval from the chief clerk and the adjutant general for external messages. Visitors and departures during office hours also require the adjutant general or chief clerk’s permission.
A humorous note highlights officials who fish during breaks from duties. Senators Foraker and Proctor are named as notable anglers. Ohio Congressman The Potomac bass hunt is cited as a frequent escape. A C Conrad, Maj. Sylvester, and other figures are described as avid big game fishermen with local reputations.
A retrospective on the 1900s battle to close the Colorado River break at the Imperial Valley. Engineers under Southern Pacific rebuilt a dam and channel work in weeks, diverting floodwaters, saving towns, rail lines, and a future agricultural region. The feat, praised as a landmark in American engineering, involved Harriman and President Roosevelt backing the effort to protect the valley.
The Statistical Abstract notes Greater London with 6.5 million residents in 1905 living in 928,008 houses. Births outpaced deaths in 1904, post offices numbered 1,028 and public telephones 2,485. Imports and exports reached 849.086 million and 462.29 million dollars respectively. Wealth shown in 1904 tax values include housing 219.264 million, trades 364.045 million, company profits 698.514 million, corporate salaries 115.044 million, and military salaries 108.674 million. In 1905 London had 2,993 cars and 1,852 motorcycles with 8,070 driving licenses issued for 36,800 dollars in fees.
A light column mixes domestic gags and a joke about matching ideal spouses with real partners. A wit contrasts Katharine seeking waxen beauty with choosing a real man, then a child’s dinner table riddle ties birth places to a humorous family observation.
The article discusses the shock of aging for women after forty, noting gradual changes and the social misstep of over-politeness. It cites a streetcar scene where young friends pamper an older woman, highlighting the awkward clash between respect and insensitivity.
A fashion note describes stripe trends across satin gauze crepe de chine silk mousseline and more. It highlights an example in tolle de soie with three inch white and light blue stripes, a plaited skirt that looks blue at the waist yet reveals broad white stripes, and a decollete bodice with openwork embroidery and lace accents. Short puffed sleeves feature double ruffles.
Wide tucks and bands emerge as distinguishing, flattering features for tall figures. Tucks will be in through the summer, pairing well with linens and light fabrics. Silk costumes yield to voiles and patterned silks, expanding fashion choices and color harmony.
Handwork embroidery remains in fashion and commands a premium. The vogue has produced unusual pairings of diverse stitches with creative blends of lace braiding and embroidery for striking effects.
A compact memo case design for hanging on a wall beside a writing table. It uses two cardboard panels covered in material with cord edging and a ribbon loop for suspension. Inside a top tab holds a pencil and papers are secured by tape loops for easy one by one removal. The front can feature the word memos in silk.
A practical sponge bag can be improved with washable outer coverings of linen or crash. Add the words Sponge Bag in black or old English with a scroll, using double outline or cross stitch. Use mercerized cotton, blue tones, and sew a long straight piece doubled with a deep hem and a cotton cord tassel.
A lighthearted note compares married life to a grand song where the husband serves as the steady accompaniment, implying harmony and partnership in the relationship.
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