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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
After twelve years Anna Held announces retirement from the stage to focus on domestic life. Her French origins and eye allure propelled her rise under Ziegfeld with lavish productions like Mile. Napoleon, amid rival stars and court action where her famous Held eyes consistently swayed judges and juries.
The article recounts Anna’s swift rise as a coon song singer and her breakout hit I Just Can't Make My Eyes Behold, a national sensation. Her stage charm centered on her eyes which could convey every emotion, captivating crowds and even drawing the attention of Florence Ziegfeld who became a prominent suitor.
The case centers on Miss Isabelle Evesson suing for thirteen weeks' salary after being discharged from Papa's Wife. Anna Held denies jealousy but court battles over beauty and stage presence conclude with Held winning. Evesson receives no extra pay though the dispute highlights the power of star glamour.
A Washington housewife declines hosting during inauguration week citing constant guest influx caused by her husband D A Rings. A tea encounter reveals she learned strangers stayed with them unannounced. A Kansas editor jokes about presidential portraits on currency and a citizen’s chance to glimpse Lincoln and Cleveland while avoiding Grant.
A man recalls a morning on Pennsylvania Avenue when a young boy asked for a light. President Grant shared his black cigar end, lighting the boy's cigarette and tipping his hat with a polite farewell.
The article recounts Potomac river legends including the Three Sisters rocks born from a romantic tragedy as three sisters drown themselves to join their lovers and phantom figures appear on anniversaries. It also recalls old fishermen speaking of a spectral army at Braddock's Rock reenacting Gen Braddock's march.
The Rev. J. Enraght and the Ranworth Norfolk church choir climbed the church tower to offer prayers and sing hymns asking for blessings on the crops. Despite the height and breeze the words carried to the church yard and road below.
A short dialogue features a Sunday school teacher and young Clarence. Clarence answers yes the word amen means ring off, highlighting a child’s simple interpretation in a church setting.
A Judge notes Abou Ben Adhem refuses tariff protection for his region and thus his name leads the directory. The fragment implies a moral about merit and prominence under an angelic or literary framing.
Boggs wants his face on every ten dollar bill while Coggs prefers control of the currency. The exchange mirrors a larger clash over prominence and money in public life.
Reported by black cleaners in the national capitol's House wing, a longtime worker died at his post in the early hours. Now they say his ghost appears at regular times with spectral water splashes and phantom pail scrapes on the marble floor.
In this humorous anecdote from Everybody's Magazine Mr Brown and his family stand before a lion's cage. Mrs Brown asks John whom he would save first if the animals escaped. John answers without hesitation I would save myself, highlighting bravado and wit.
Examine every bottle of Castoria for the SSC signature of Cyvee Glau. Used for over 30 years the kind you have always bought. A brief quoted exchange follows about opportunities and spring fever with a humorous rural tone.
A brief humorous exchange notes a misstep by Jenks and confirms he was on the wrong tack as the speaker nails the issue. The line reveals a sharp, dry tone in a concise verbal duel.
A testimonial from Mrs. W. J. Walker of Camden, N J praises Allen's Foot-Ease for curing burning itching feet and coins misprint. ad urges ask your druggist. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents.
A Creston ad copy touts Wamlins Wizard Oil as banishing sprains bruises and burns year round. The dialogue includes light humor about ice cream and cold hearts, framing the product as a universal remedy amid everyday injuries.
A line places Dr J H Rindlaub as a specialists in Fargo North Dakota offering eye ear nose and throat care with a remark about barber shop bravado.
A quirky collection of dialogue and product mentions including a bun comporium remark about sour milk a sugar joke and questions about chicory. It references a massive global butter and cheese consumption figure and advertises Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething while noting the ancient watch dog as part of the old guard.
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