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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
7
Mrs. Egbert Sheldon's account from Woodville Connecticut describes a year and a half old child suffering extensive facial and body sores. After using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for about two months the sores cleared and the child recovered, with no recurrences since. The testimonial notes one cake of Soap and three boxes of Ointment used.
A school girl, Lacey, returns home crying as she fears her teacher will make an example of her by spelling errors on the board. She worries classmates will mock her if she is singled out.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed Eustachian tubes and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for any case of deafness caused by catarrh that cannot be cured and promotes Hat's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with a note to buy Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A recently elected club member is insulted when a committee member hears of a $1000 offer to resign. He seeks advice and is told to wait a few days for a better offer, highlighting the tainted, transactional nature of post-election clashes.
The text argues that street crowds form not from idleness but from a preference to avoid work. It suggests people seek distraction or curiosity rather than engage in labor, reflecting on social behavior and idle time.
Suc cess Magazine reports millions of Chinese smokers and a demoralized population. Opium dens persist in foreign concessions despite official prohibitions, driven by revenue concerns. Officials estimate 100 to 150 million opium users, shaping a crisis affecting China and provoking global scrutiny.
A New York paper reports a physician issued a gentle at home recipe for rheumatism. Fluid Extract Dandelion half ounce compound Karyon one ounce compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces shaken in a bottle and taken after meals and at night. The mix is claimed to ease pain and swelling with regular use and not harm the stomach.
The banter among the hosts centers on seating Jenkins between two chatty box seats. The hostess explains Jenkins longs for tongue sandwiches, prompting humorous back and forth about table etiquette and appetite.
The advertisement states the Gold Seal is the sole mark of quality for overshoes and oil clothing. If a dealer lacks goods with this brand, contact Goodyear Rubber Co in St. Paul Minnesota for authentic items.
Citizens faced a new rule closing saloons at midnight. One resident quips about needing a latchkey, reflecting the tightened hours and social adjustments in town.
A brief quirky note describes sap used on hot cakes and an invitation to ask the man at the grocery store for details. The tone hints at a marketing or odd snack feature with local shop flavor.
Dialogic snippet shows Jack and Madge in a tense farewell. Madge warns Jack not to send poker stories to Men of the weekly remittance, signaling a domestic quarrel over letters or magazines before his departure. The exchange hints at underlying tensions and a request about communication.
A reflective line mocks efforts to guide others toward virtue when the speaker themselves strays. It hints at hypocrisy and misplaced leadership, suggesting actions matter more than words in moral guidance.
The Southern Pacific Company repaired the Lower Mexican Heading break on the Colorado River after a rapid, forceful effort led by Mr. Harriman. In fifteen days 77000 cubic yards of rock gravel and clay sealed the break while trains moved and engines aided the effort. A planned dam will use 140000 cubic yards of material to stand against future floods. The wall will rise sixty five feet with ten feet above water.
A hotel office overheard discussion recalls extreme heat in Africa where the hot season melts beach sand into shining glass after months inland. The tale contrasts with hotter California and southern beaches where sand blistered feet.
A dialogue features Bacon and Egbert as they discuss a wife who writes for samples. She saw in the paper that Uncle Sam prints over 3 million dollars in paper money daily and has written to Washington requesting a sample.
Husband tells his wife he cannot take her out again after she has spent the day in court and heard a death sentence. He notes that is enough distraction for one day.
Fragmentary remarks discuss a poet who was ahead of his era and attempted to convert his house into a museum before his death. The text reflects an idle exchange about his ambitions and fate.
A kindly grandmother and a young girl share a meal when the girl discovers a hair in her halibut. She asks what kind of fish it is and cheerful replies mermaid become the child’s humorous imagined answer.
Crescent Creamery Co of St Paul Minnesota urges customers to ship cream for immediate handling. The notice announces tags and price lists are being sent to suppliers and partners for upcoming shipments and rates.
A society gentleman, strolling near his stables, meets his coachman’s son playing with toys. The boy correctly answers that the man is the one who rides in his father’s carriage, confirming the noble’s identity.
An advertisement notes OLD COUNTRY CEYLON TEA priced at 50 cents per pound, a bargain from William McMurray of St Paul Minnesota who invites readers to write for a free sample.
An ex army man speaks to a soldierly citizen asking for help. The beggar insists he did not discharge but quit the service, signaling a voluntary departure rather than dismissal. The exchange reflects a humorous miscommunication over military status.
The notice states Gold Seal overshoes do not freeze stiff on the feet and advises readers to apply to their dealer if unavailable. It preserves the era tone and highlights a practical footwear solution.
Evelyn laments Maud’s new bathing suit being drenched by an unexpected shower. Myrtle expresses disbelief as Maud avoids entering the water, while a sudden rain event soaks the wearer.
A dialogue about a rescue dash to the pole and a demand not to rush to the lecture platform. The dasher retorts that the critic is out of touch with exploration.
A brief medical listing notes Dr J H Rindlaub, a specialist in eye, ear and throat care, located in Fargo North Dakota. The phrase wise men cultivate the art of taking things easy appears as a quoted motto.
A Milton Dairy Co. notice from St Paul Minnesota urges readers to write for particulars and tags about higher cream prices. The message frames the inquiry as a business opportunity.
Auctioneered plea urges consignments of hides pelts and wool to the N W Hide and Fur Co of Minneapolis Minnesota. Short salesman style copy promotes quick value and reliable service for shipments.
Get a business education with shorthand bookkeeping and telegraphy at Capitol City Commercial College in St Paul.
A brief aphorism argues that true life is self-sustaining and does not require external display or excess. It emphasizes inner abundance over outward gush.
A crushed tragedian jokes about a foul conspiracy as he dodges an onslaught of antique eggs. The line blends melodrama with physical comedy as he reacts to a surprising, messy mood of the crowd or scene.
Thousands of literary and art club members lack basic writing skills. The piece argues that most would benefit from night school to learn to compose clear letters.
An Observer of Events and Things quipped that when a manufacturer harnesses a stream the sportsman stops whipping it. The remark captures a wry take on industry and sport in a period-tinged voice.
Tit-Bits notes painter Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema favors the number 17. His wife was seventeen at their meeting, they married at house 17, his current house is doubled 34, and renovation began August 17, 1886. They moved in November 17.
An American physician faces a Spanish examination in Peru before a board to gain admission. The $500 gold fee matches the amount paid by medical students in national colleges. Licenses permit practice in Scuadom Bolivia and Spain.
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