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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
6
A collection of short notes ranging from golf injuries and college pay to a talking dog and a steamship crewed by red headed girls. The column riffs on society quirks and public issues with light humor and local curiosity.
A New Brunswick bear has been trained to mind a baby, according to an exchange. The report notes the bear’s role and the unusual caregiving scenario, emphasizing the animal’s involvement and the setting in New Brunswick.
A New York man killed himself while his pocket held a ticket to Newark. The note hints he chose what he saw as the lesser evil.
A woman doctor asserts that women wore restrictive corsets and hobble skirts five thousand years ago and have not significantly improved since then.
Paris authorities consider imposing higher taxes on foreigners living in the city for more than three months. The move signals a tougher stance on long term visitors and exiles.
A Pennsylvania poultry expert forecasts eggs reaching dollar level as production costs rise. He notes canvasback duck meat could become cheaper than omelets at current trends.
A German scientist says humanity is losing memory yet some politicians want to forget and cannot. The remark contrasts broader concerns with leaders who resist recalling past events or facts.
A glazier named Mr Glass injures his foot after stepping on a piece of broken glass, highlighting how some people fail to learn from experience.
An unnamed aviator readies for a solo Atlantic crossing set within the next day. The tone suggests caution about safety and the absence of any undertaker arrangements, underscoring the risks of the pioneering attempt.
A Massachusetts association for matching eligible young men with lonely spinsters bans widows from membership citing concerns about suitability and fear of repercussions.
Chicago detectives nabbed a thief using the scent of the perfume he wore. The report notes whether the feat marks detective skill or a warning to petty thieves about scent clues.
A San Francisco man dumped a car into the bay after spending about 2000 dollars on repairs. Police investigations focus on whether the incident involved an act of demonstration or malice amid questions of ownership and liability.
The finding that a hobble skirt was used in Crete 5,000 years ago feeds a debate over ancient fashion and enduring relics of barbarism.
A man famed for breaking the bank at Monte Carlo has been imprisoned in Paris on fraud charges. The case centers on unlawful financial dealings conducted in the French capital.
A four story hotel for horses in Germany attracts attention as a cable dispatch notes the animal’s value rising since it may be used as food. The report highlights novelty and potential economic impact amid unique lodging for equines.
A Raleigh clerk recalls a stylish guest in room 723 who feared the number seven. Virginia hotelman William Gunnell notes room preferences shift with fears of high or low rooms, bath availability rising in demand, and the rarity of private baths in European hotels.
Plutarch pondered when Romans first met camels. A terra cotta Arabian camel head from the second century BC was found in Rome’s Palatine palace as part of a cache of ink-pots stoves and lanterns unearthed during excavations near cisterns and granaries.
Four year old Johnny accompanies his father to a bakery and, after receiving horehound candy for his cold, asks to buy more for his younger brother who also suffers a bad cold. The moment shows a compassionate request.
A reader questions how Peruna testimonials are gathered while defending the remedy’s claimed catarrh benefits. The letter argues for unaffiliated verification and criticizes a partisan medical board proposal, offering to submit claims to unbiased review.
A witty exchange notes a painter who fell from a roof and had his hospital costs covered. The remark praises his character and jokes that, as he descended, he touched up hard to reach spots.
The rose played a key role in ancient medicine with Pliny citing 32 remedies from rose leaves and petals. People used rose pillows for nervous relief and rose wine for a pick me up. Roses garnished tables and flavored dishes, though Western use declined while Chinese cuisine still uses rose fritters.
Mayor Gaynor speaks on New York city government urging uniform reform laws for all. He compares gambling and intoxication across social classes and criticizes reformers who judge sobriety by street and status.
A South Dakota reader touts Grape-Nuts as a reliable breakfast, claiming digestion improves and nerves strengthen after using the product. The letter, attributed to Postum Co., promotes the claim that experience is the best teacher and invites readers to try the cereal.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss of Indiana once mocked his wife's plain hat. They visited a millinery shop together and he picked a joyful bonnet for forty dollars. After paying, he allowed his wife to buy her hats without complaint.
Naturally I understand Maud's marriage shocked friends. He confirms she wed an electrical engineer.
Some spinsters express discontent over living without a husband to mind them. The remark highlights social expectations for women to marry and the personal frustration of singled life.
A wry saying notes many young men rise at dawn while teasingly keeping the lark awake all night, implying restless nights and early mornings as a common habit among spirited youth.
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