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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
6
A collection of satirical observations on charity, honesty, fashion, and social trends. The piece notes spontaneous charity, moral pretenses, and odd incidents from Chicago and New York. It mentions a back comb explosion, a Servian cabinet brief existence, and crime against chorus girls. It ends with a Kentucky man who paid debts before suicide.
A remark on the high price of fame notes a lock of Thackeray’s hair selling for 16.50 and suggests that borrowing 1,250,000 on a name would flatter a possible Andrew Carnegie figure. The quip contrasts personal keepsakes with immense public wealth and influence.
Mr. Lawson hopes no NYYC members were caught in the stock market this week. The Bidwells pursue a $5,000,000 operation tied to the Bank of England and hold the record by a small margin.
King Peter of Servia declares support for arbitration, a position likely widely welcomed given the prevailing interest in peaceful settlement of disputes. The statement signals a push toward diplomatic resolution under international mediation.
A cautionary note urges victims of kleptomania to maintain a strong social standing to avoid being mistaken for shoplifters and facing improper treatment. The statement highlights social bias and misjudgment in public spaces.
A humorous remark contemplates the plight of a bald man desiring hair growth. It suggests any new crop of hair would tempt others to joke that the man is wearing a wis, a playful pun on “wis” as a wig.
A satirical note suggests Thomas W. Lawson and Col. Greene could recover their losses if they built a personal fence and charged admission. The remark implies a private enclosure as a humorous remedy.
A corps of motorists is planned for the German army. Judging from the record already established by motorists, they ought to be invincible in warfare.
A witty quip notes that when a rich American girl resolves to acquire guineas from society, an earl duke or marquis inevitably appears in the scene.
The St Louis Globe Democrat notes women are easier to wake than men yet harder to silence their suspicions, a tongue in cheek remark reflecting social gender dynamics.
A quip marks the vast congressional library collection of 1,179,713 printed works. The remark notes the monumental size and implies it would take multiple lifetimes to read through.
Young men note that spring flowers lose charm for girls who now seek the roses cultivated in the hothouse. The contrast suggests changing tastes or social trends in courtship rituals.
In London a new Ambidextrious society aims to encourage equal use of both hands. The organization invites all pickpockets to join and practice balanced dexterity.
Professor Alexander Graham Bell asserts a solution to aerial navigation, though skepticism remains about the practicality and reliability of the achievement.
Dispatch notes no revolutions are taking place in South America currently. It is midsummer there and residents likely focus on staying cool.
The writer quips that the puzzle of how women sway men spans ages from biblical Adam to modern times, noting the persistence of such influence in money matters and beyond. The tone is reflective and lightly humorous about gender dynamics.
A vivid snapshot depicts a swan with its cygnets along a silver, reed-bordered shoreline. Dim trees, a bright summer sky, and a lingering haze frame a single moment of serene wildlife migration, unlikely to recur.
In a Wyoming courtroom a jury of eleven struggles to convict Scotty Burrows for cattle rustling. Sam Calloway, cheerful amid gloom, resists the foreman Phil McMasters, prompting a brawl that ends with Calloway overpowering the supervisor and worsening doubts about the case.
In a tense jury room the panel keeps its deliberations secret while tabling a vote. The court finally returns a not guilty verdict for Scotty Burrows as his wife reacts with relief.
Regular army officers find volunteers lacking in military etiquette Major General Corbin recounts a tale at Manassas where a militia lieutenant failed to salute Gen Grant and staff. The lieutenant claimed lack of introduction after only a few days in camp.
A speaker recalls a long game of flirtation and repeated refusals by a woman who finally says Not in a hundred years. The narrator confesses his gullibility and the social ploys around love and consent. The piece frames a dated view of romance and persistence.
The ablest English writers revive the Whitman controversy praising his intellect, versality, and philanthropy. The author recalls knowing Whitman for twelve years, serving as pallbearer at his grave, and notes Hawthorne Holmes Lowell and Arnold as warmer peers. Some skeptics doubt whether verse surpasses prose.
A man vanished two and a half years ago near Pont Sara leaving a horse and cart with a boy in charge. A nationwide search found no trace. On November 25 he reappeared claiming sixty dollars owed as wages after having traveled to America.
The U S Department of Agriculture explains model dairies produce clean wholesome milk with strict sanitation. Cows are healthy examined by veterinarians and kept in clean lighted facilities. Milk is cooled promptly and protected from contamination. Public demand and price influence adoption of these practices.
The article discusses the contested ideal stable temperature for dairy cows in winter, noting English researchers favor 55 to 60 degrees. It highlights breed differences, with beef admixture reducing heat loss and dairy cows shivering at barn doors. It concludes that each farmer must determine the right temperature for their stock.
The main feeding of plant roots occurs near the surface though deep roots extend to four feet. Deep roots feed little compared with surface roots. Most roots for crimson clover stay within eight inches, with only about eight percent in the next four inches.
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