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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
2
A short poem traces three phases of love from dawn to noon to evening. The speaker recalls a discreet early affection, then a passing flourishing love, and finally a quiet sunset memory while Hall sleeps, leaving a fragrance of the past.
On the bark Semiramis Tom Blodgett nears death as shipmates orchestrate a last will and testament dictating a legacy of twenty shillings and two pounds for the boy Billy. Hodges Brent and the crew plan for spirits, canvassing Christian duty and final arrangements aboard the ship.
The crew discusses trust and misfortune as Hodges and Brent lament a lost remedy dubbed good medicine. Two days later Tom raises topsails while heirs demand the will and burn it, deepening gloom aboard.
Col. Henry Cochrane recalls Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee once delaying a launch after his promotion from commander to captain. The paymaster chided the young officer for waiting ten minutes, and Sigsbee replied he had waited years for the privilege. The anecdote appears in the New York Times.
A study of Hungarian migration notes a long history of emigration with a modern surge. It cites 380000 Hungarians leaving from 1881 to 1900, and 270000 in Austria by 1900, including 100000 in Vienna. In 1841 Hungarians founded Harasztyfalu in Wisconsin, later Sauk City, then fading Magyar identity. Emigration to America grew notably after 1877 with destinations Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey.
Fragmentary verse from the New York Sun reflecting on agony and loss. It laments the mother dying and a child’s death, depicting pain as a universal burden and linking suffering to moral questions about sacrifice and law.
Denver reporter Henry Weber who built wealth from mining ventures has sold his Nevada mine stake for 500000 cash. He still holds other properties and eighteen promoted companies, four of which are thriving and valued for future growth.
William F. King of the Merchants' association recounts the boy named Jack who moves from one job to another with swift timing. A friend asks if his new post with John Smith & Co. is permanent. Jack says he is only there on memorandum, awaiting development.
A Southern Workman writer praises Indian day schools as centers of cleanliness, industry, and thrift teaching homegrown skills. The programs strengthen family ties, help teachers study Indian homes, provide medical guidance, and quietly support assimilation while keeping families at home. An anecdote shows bread baking lessons highlighting practical education.
A 19th century forecast notes rainproof cloth treatment extending beyond coats to suits and full dress wear. It highlights waterproofing without color loss, mentions a twenty five cent per yard cost, and notes a moth proofing addition by some firms. The New York Tribune comment urges vanishing moth balls.
A speaker laments not naming a beloved’s features while admitting the eyes and laughter define her. He reflects on her beauty as divine and incomparable, vowing to learn each charm but moves toward her in a surge of instinctive longing.
A Harvard professor recalls James Bryce visiting the country. The description notes Bryce as a small 65 year old man with a large backward-slanting head, bald top, white-yellowing hair and beard, bushy eyebrows, round shoulders, stylish dress, a distinct Irish accent, and a high nasal voice. He is described as a capable speaker, quiet and unemotional.
William A. Gonser of Montcalm, under care of officers en route to Traverse City asylum, headbutted a car window and shutters in an escape bid. The conductor noted the damage and the deputy confirmed the prisoner’s name as William Gonser.
A Chicago Journal note describes a progressive bachelor tax in Argentina where men remain single past age milestones face fines: $6 monthly until 25, $12 monthly from 35 for fifteen years, then diminishing fines until 80 when exempt. The article frames it as a social penalty for remaining unmarried.
A man boarding a Madison Avenue car at Fifty-ninth Street tried to pay with a Columbian half-dollar. The conductor declared the coin bad and let the rider go free. Several onlookers argued but the conductor stood firm saying no old guy can shove a queer pocket piece.
Florisant Missouri reports show Dodd's Kidney Pills curing early kidney disease and other forms. Mrs Peter Barteau says back and knee pains vanished after use. Local residents recount similar recoveries, crediting the remedy with saving years of suffering.
An advertisement notes a powerful toned upright iron grand piano removed from a lady in difficulties. The line appears in Glasgow Evening News via London Punch, signaling a delicate sale or disposal context.
A letter from Mas. Thos Robbine of Maple Street Norwich New York dated February 17 1900 credits Piso cure for consumption with saving life three years earlier in a testimonial typical of patent medicine promotions of the era.
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