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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1906
Page
7
Poem reflecting on seasonal cycles and enduring joy despite winter. The speaker notes breezes, Greece imagery, apples of Hesperides, and the thrush and bees as symbols of nature's persistence. Attributed to Edward O Jackson, the piece blends classical allusions with personal reverie.
A 1906 portrait of Mary a towering girl who faced ridicule in childhood for her height. As she grows she seeks romance yet resists traditional courtship, ultimately marrying Joe Murphy the blacksmith despite social pressures and a turbulent relationship.
A fragment describes Mary consoling herself with the hope that a man is "big enough" to cause harm yet acknowledges her own philosophical stance. The passage frames women's endurance and the enduring sense of humanity in a concise, reflective tone.
Nat Wills recalls a German cellist's frantic attempt to save his fiddle from a blazing theater. The instrument's neck broke as rescuers pulled the owner from danger, leaving the violin in pieces but the man alive and joking about saving a man's fiddle.
Poem fragment from Thomas Moore urges the beloved to remember the speaker in fame and homecoming. It contrasts public praise with private memory and asks for enduring remembrance during seasons of parting and sorrow.
Opinion argues birds are crucial allies against insect pests and that science strengthens the anti slaughter stance. It cites a Boston Globe article noting that tenfold insect pest growth could threaten human existence, with birds as essential defenders.
Lou Beauchamp and companions visited a Roanoke restaurant after a lecture. He asked for apple pie but received a triangular crust with unknown filling. The waiter examined the under crust and confirmed it was apple pie, resolving the humorous misunderstanding.
A Virginia anecdote recalls Fitzhugh Lee countering a remark that only the name Smith is dull. Lee listed many notable Smiths but an inebriated listener quipped that old man Smith killed Pocahontas, highlighting a western humor about famous names.
A dialogue on stage and campus life unfolds across mixed humor and social commentary. The piece comments on ambition with a Melancholy Dane reference and contrasts light on problems with satirical quips about scholarship. It includes a sharp class joke about popularity and appearance.
In a humorous exchange, Charles questions how Blank earns from the tobacconist trade while constantly smoking premium cigars. Fred explains the method: Puffing his goods serves as advertising.
A servant reports a young man followed her on an errand, noting he kept glancing back to see if she was approaching. The mistress acknowledges the claim in a brief exchange sourced to the New York Telegram.
The poet criticizes his poem for rhyme while the editor declines the manuscript. He explains the piece is blank verse but the editor calls it stronger language and keeps the title as blank verse to spare feelings.
A brief vignette from Lippincott’s Magazine recounts Dorothy, a two and a half year old girl, gazing intently at a caller’s cane and responding to her mother with a puzzled remark about an umbrella without clothes on, highlighting a child’s innocent misinterpretation.
The passage notes Dr Lubig’s passing and patients moving to Dr Pond. A girl tells a neighbor they now have a new baby at home, explaining they formerly took from Lubig and now take from Pond. The town’s medical care changes with the physician switch.
A humorous courtroom vignette ends with a red faced man blaming his lawyer after losing a case. The judge jests about dancing and fiddlers while the florid defendant complains about paying high legal bills, highlighting a comic legal dispute.
Comic exchange from the Kansas City Telegram jokes about a horse named Coal Pill formerly Bill. A wag notes the animal is jet black and weighs 600 pounds under a ton, playing on coins and scales for humor.
A customer requests a porterhouse and the butcher, mishearing as round, reverses it and serves a turned steak. The exchange unfolds with calm humor as the butcher corrects the order.
A ponderous speaker notes that actions speak louder than words. Henpeck jokes that if actions outspoke his wife, he would rather forget. The exchange plays on humor about speaking and listening in daily life.
A dialogue between a sage and a youth in Sagevilles contends that money is not life’s end but merely a tool. The elder warns money should not define existence while the young man counters wealth serves as a means to greater ends.
Mrs Gaddie questions Mrs Meanley’s decision to send her boy to school despite a whooping cough outbreak. Mrs Newitt claims her husband prompted the move and alleges the local doctor received a commission for each case that arose.
A dialogue contrasts longing for untamed nature with the intrusion of advertising signs hidden among autumn rocks, highlighting the jarring presence of modern signboards in scenic wilderness. The exchange humorously notes a reader’s wish to remain illiterate to avoid signs.
Dialogue features Miss Passay and Miss Snappe debating marriage, with Miss Passay remarking on the first suitor and Miss Snappe criticizing the barrage of unnecessary questions. The exchange hints at social norms and pressures surrounding courtship.
A Sunday School pupil answers who is all knowing by saying his big brother is. He adds the brother is a sophomore, showing playful curiosity about wisdom.
Dialogue reveals a stern father pressuring his daughter to drive away a persistent suitor. He suggests a drastic tactic if he returns, proposing she sing to him as a deterrent while she laments limited control over the situation.
An aspiring writer says a Chinese publishing house offered three and a half million yen for Chinese rights. A friend asks for the equivalent in U S dollars and learns it is about seventy dollars. The exchange highlights the gamble and promise in a new novel.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat quote jokes about mosque attendance and male faithfulness while a Boston Transcript quip questions holy marriage. Both items reflect humorous letters about clergy and marriage from 19th century papers.
A convict warns the weight of the task ahead as guards bind his ball and chain. The keeper replies that the burden will merely weigh on the step he is about to take, implying an impending or dramatic consequence.
A dialogue fragment shows a stockbroker and a future son-in-law exchanging sharp barbs. The broker comments on inquiries about the man, while the other retorts with a suggestion to shift topics.
In a brisk exchange from the Wayside and Tattered Tommy, the Weekly Lookin Glass notes cutaway coats are the prevailing trend on Fifth Avenue with shoppers embracing the new style as others acknowledge the shift.
A school trustees agreement pays a new teacher fifty dollars monthly to “find himself.” The joke notes the educator is so absent minded that if he had to locate himself he might end up in a home for lost children.
A young man asks the feminine speaker for her idea of ample wealth. She replies that she would feel wealthy if she earned so much money that a bargain sale advertisement would no longer tempt her.
A joke ponders the lack of opportunity after turning 40 as a man gains no real sense until then. The punchline notes that businesses stop hiring him once his age crosses that milestone.
A domestic scene shows a child pleading with a mother after Georgia upsets the tea table and breaks a dolly and dishes. The sister expresses sorrow while the brother fears punishment and urges quiet remorse.
Dialogue snippet shows two speakers confirming a marriage between the narrator and Grace. The exchange emphasizes private happiness and mutual commitment without additional context or events.
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