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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
4
A collection of short notes on everyday life and modern tech. remarks cover aeroplanes and their growing power, social woes, oddities about horses and weather, warnings about change, and a claim about Kimberley diamonds alongside reflections on work and industry. The tone is wry, observational, and mildly humorous.
Frustrated men fearing women entering male roles find reassurance in reports of success by men who adapt by trimming bats, signaling progress in a traditionally male-dominated craft.
The article contrasts ancient sea voyages with today's aviation and maritime travel, noting that modern ships and air travel present new forms of peril and safety. Strong emphasis on advancing technology changing risk dynamics for travelers and crews.
Ten or fifteen deaths among the relatively small group of aviators in recent months thin the ranks and cast air flights as a dangerous pastime.
The new passenger tickets specify stop over privileges may be allowed when needed without the conductor's signature. This change aims to streamline boarding on airship lines and reduce delays for travelers requiring interim stops.
Health authorities warn that counterfeit buttermilk sold in eastern drug stores is very dangerous. Officials say consumers should avoid unverified products and verify labeling to prevent exposure to unsafe dairy substitutes.
Farmers report cows produce more milk when a phonograph runs in the barn during milking. They propose a wide program to move phonographs to all cow barns as a relief measure.
The Roc reached 31 knots in a test off the Delaware breakwater, exceeding its contract for 28 knots and being acknowledged as the fastest oil-burning torpedo boat destroyer in the United States. The shipbuilder is known for safety margins and exceeding contract limits.
The steam ship Thos. F. Colp discharged 10,962 tons of ore in four and one half hours, establishing a new world record for iron ore unloading with an average over forty tons per minute near Ashtabula Ohio.
London August 11 reports considerable anxiety for Captain Scott and the Terra Nova as the anti sotto expedition ship is eleven days overdue at Cape a after leaving Madeira on June 27. The vessel has not been sighted since.
The text notes traps catch mice and monkeys while rhinoceros and similar animals are not captured by hunters. Native rulers sometimes gift such beasts or trade them for brass trinkets. It says few tons are taken from the wild, as buying in captivity is cheaper, with polar, grizzly, and Russian bears mainly sold in captivity while other wild animals are captured in their lairs.
A Chicago or New York reader details a booming wild animal import business with firms like Bartels & Co expanding. The narrative then pivots to a London versus New York dining bill comparison, arguing London meals cost less in some cases, citing a reporter’s London luncheon bill and a costly New York contrast.
Bishop Heslin denounces leniency in faith during a Nantucket sermon. He cites a parable of a teacher asking a girl what to do before forgiveness and the girl replying that sin must come first, illustrating perceived moral relaxation.
A quirky local notice outlines an upcoming event featuring a sack race for women and a segment on professional attire. The phrasing hints at a humorous or social gathering with a focus on fashion and behavior.
A Richmond opinion notes experiments at a southern university where 875 students tested their belief in about 8,000 superstitions. Some 45 percent believed in at least some signs, from teeth picking with lightning-struck splinters to new moon haircuts and potato carry for rheumatism, reflecting enduring human credulity.
The article reviews the prominent role of Hawaiian women in governance from ancient noble lineages to regents and judges. It notes private influence and public activity in modern times and speculates on their stance toward equal suffrage, suggesting they would likely favor it.
A boarding house owner boasts a fire escape on every floor to reassure a prospective renter. The applicant asks about safety and the landlady quips that security depends on boarders being paid up.
A store owner bewailed his son’s reckless conduct in the shop. He claimed a two minute absence led to a total disaster, noting how his careful plans for profitable trade were destroyed in an instant. The scene depicts a family business facing ruin.
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