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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
6
A fashion piece urges women with limited income to favor corsets and well chosen underwear to achieve slender lines. It describes mounted skirts high on the bust, tailored gowns, and the newest two piece garments with detailed construction. It also notes eye care through nightly bathing to prevent irritation from dust.
The article showcases new millinery trends with velvet and silk collars matching plumage hats. Trimging simplifies for daily wear, while ostrich flounces and kangaroo fringe crown pieces dominate. A dark blue gendarme velvet hat features a garland of deep green orange foliage and two velvet oranges for a bold, natural color contrast.
Orange juice with cracked ice aids patients unable to retain food and is sometimes prescribed for typhoid fever. A mitten crochet washcloth from white darning cotton provides easy bath use. Fashion favors flat lines with slim hips, but extreme flat backs clash with sensible dress guidance.
A simple wooden watch stand for writing desks with a back support and cloth hinge. It holds a watch on a dress hook and uses elastic straps to store unused half sheets of note paper. A pencil is attached by a silk cord for convenient use.
A guest at supper jokes about a red lobster island proving the admiral’s exaggeration. The tale centers on a volcanic island with boiling springs making lobsters appear red. A separate exchange features Mrs. Talkative gossiping and Mrs. Eager questioning.
A playful exchange centers on Miss Mabel and Mr Heavyweight with a wry invitation to join a crowd. The dialogue hints at social flirtation and comic undertone characteristic of a stage scene.
Brokers idle for an hour on the morning ride from New Jersey resorts to Wall Street discuss stock trends, cravat shades, bluefish speed, bridge whist, liner engines, and Mr. Lawson's advertising efforts while questioning a Boston man's motives.
The article recalls Goethe's 1821 visit to Marienbad during his cure era and his mineral collecting fame. It notes the town's rapid growth, famed patrons, and the presence of a royal court orchestra. It also highlights Richard Wagner as Marienbad's later renowned guest and his unfinished works drafted there.
Diana a Japanese spaniel owned by Mrs Florence Baldwin of Stratford Conn died of pneumonia after years of pampered care. She weighed two and a quarter pounds and was born in the Waldorf Astoria NY. Her burial occurred in Hartsdale NY in a metal coffin with a plate glass top and white satin lining costing $200.
A historical note explains that ships far from land are rarely damaged by lightning because steel wire rigging and hulls conduct current to sea. earlier wooden hulls with hemp rigging suffered more. It cites the 1802 Britannia and Bombay Castle strikes near Algoa Bay and the 1896 P and O Victoria deviation after a storm, noting modern conductors reduce such risks.
Paris vendors cry aloud selling chickweed in a bustling market scene. The Bulletin des Halles notes about 100000 canaries in the city and a daily chickweed intake of roughly 400 pounds, leaving a penny per bird. Much land between Suresnes and Courbevoie is reportedly devoted to growing the weed.
Sam and Susan quarrel over a nighttime visitor. Susan admits the insult aimed at Mr. Jackson, a friend of Sam, after a remark about Chloe. The dialogue shows tension at night with questions about the visitor’s identity.
Attorney at law Hon R S Tharin testifies from Washington DC to Peruna as a remedy for catarrhal disorders and a useful tonic. T Barnett of Ontario reports recovery from la grippe and pneumonia after Peruna, noting it helped a tailor return to work. Peruna tablets offered as a solid form of the medicine for those preferring pills.
Eben W. Sears of Lynn returns from Lewiston Maine with a tale of liquor served from gas jets in a bare room. The proprietor reportedly filled beer from a jet and produced ale whisky and a Martini from other jets before alarms and a scurry of deputies. Sears suspects hidden tanks in the walls.
Report from Lothrop and Johnson patent lawyers lists patents granted to several Northwestern inventors. Names include W. Baker of Aberdeen South Dakota for steam valve. A. J. Bluntach of Winona Minnesota for self playing instrument. J. M. Eby of Williston North Dakota for carpet-stretcher. G. Fink of Northfield Minnesota for carrier. P. Holmberg of Parkston South Dakota for grappling tongs. J. P. Johnson of Kensal North Dakota for wrench. A. H. Lageson of Mabel Minnesota for package tile.
White ants continue to damage government buildings in the Philippines. Officers in charge state removal is difficult and most woods used for foundations must be specially treated to resist infestation. Fungus appears negligible beside the ant’s industrious destruction.
A casual two person exchange contrasts routines and interruptions. One speaker notes suburban life and fishing habits while the other mentions illnesses and trains as recurring themes. The fragment suggests everyday small talk rather than a formal report.
A brief note describes the H Test and the h test for sobriety focusing on hearing and honoring an alibi. It references the hali but as a playful or cryptic element within the discussion of sobriety testing methods.
Stella confirms accepting Jack while also endorsing Tom. The exchange reveals political maneuvering as Belle notes the dual endorsement.
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