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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1912
Page
2
A collage of satirical lines touching on women equality, art theft, Philippine civility, coffee markets, and the absurdities of modern life. The column riffs on American habits, fashion, religion, and economics with tongue in cheek commentary and pointed asides.
A health expert declares candy helps beauty and also assists young men who notice beauty. The remark links confectionery to attractiveness and social interest in peers.
Tailors aim to adopt a steady pay system similar to the routines used by butchers and bakers, though the idea of custom-made bread remains nonexistent.
An exaggerated claim cites 8,000,000 Russians near starvation while joking that the czar loses his appetite over the crisis, reflecting satirical or editorial tone on leadership and hardship.
In Minneapolis a church building has been repurposed as a laundromat, underscoring the old saying that cleanliness is next to godliness. The transformation reflects urban adaptation of religious spaces.
A quip suggests wearing concrete jewelry and carrying concrete money would deter robbers. A scientist claims a method to extract gold from baser metals, but the note warns there is nothing new in the goldbrick game.
An Indiana citizen received an eight year sentence for stealing chickens. The remark notes that stealing fresh eggs might have led to a harsher penalty but was not the case.
An exchange notes many Japanese women work as pearl divers. It suggests the Japanese dairy lunch foundries favor employing women in these roles.
A historian notes Sappho's respected status yet recalls scandalous chatter about her in Greek sowing circles, hinting at contested reputations amid artistic circles.
In a breach of promise case from New York a jury ruled for the defendant. The plaintiff alleged a marriage pledge after a romantic encounter but the court found no legal obligation to marry despite the promise.
A London highbrow notes that a sudden shock can change eye color. The color outcome—black blue or green—depends on the force of the blow.
In Los Angeles a girls’ high school offers a matrimony course but experts fear scientific methods will be set aside at the critical moment and courtship will follow traditional paths.
A Boston man writes to a New York paper criticizing a routine football game, arguing the country should not tolerate such dull and stupid play. He suggests his croquet enthusiasm makes football seem unexciting by comparison.
The article notes flatfootedness will in the future disqualify candidates for Gotham public schools though coming flat footed has long been viewed as part of educational training.
An article discusses two-layer thinking in normal minds, conscious and subconscious, with examples of dreams guiding actions. It cites Dr. Hammond, Sir Arthur Mitchell, Cicero, Plato, Carl du Prel, and Mozart to illustrate how dreaming and waking thought intertwine and fuel creativity.
William B. Atwater wed Mrs. Thomas C. Platt, widow of the famed U S senator, in a notable match that pairs a youthful aviator with the Washington society figure. The couple, who met in Central Valley New York where Atwater’s mother’s bungalow stands, plan to spend the winter on the Pacific coast as he advances his aviation studies.
The article reviews Havelock Ellis and other experts on dreaming, arguing that dreams reveal a separate inner activity beyond waking consciousness. It notes dream imagery influences art and science, the difference between day and night dream processes, and the role of memory, attention, and latent creativity in sleep.
A Scientific American note recounts a patent office mix up where an examiner misinterpreted the term cop as a policeman. The applicant meant conical thread roll on a spindle, but the examiner demanded limitations.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak asks what trade she could pursue. Mr. Crimsonbeak suggests carpentry given her hammer skills.
London reminds readers that ancient Syracuse quarry scenes held 9 000 Athenian prisoners who died of hunger and thirst after a brutal siege in 413 B C. The article notes massive slave work, ruined fleets, and remains a stark warning on war’s cruelty.
An advertisement offers a $3.50 kidney remedy recipe free by mail from Dr. A. B. Robinson of Detroit Michigan. It claims quick relief from urinary symptoms and related pains and urges readers to request the copy via a letter. The text pledges nonprescription remedies and a rapid healing outcome.
A humorous anecdote features Mr Henpeck pressing a dentist about painless teeth extraction. The dentist answers yes, prompting the comical twist that the mother-in-law needs seven extractions, so the scene ends with a plan to go elsewhere.
Chronic constipation in the elderly is common due to inactivity and poor digestion. Doctors warn against harsh purgatives and recommend Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative with stomach and liver benefits. It suits both seniors and children and is sold nationwide. Send name and address to Dr W B Caldwell for a sample bottle.
Pat OShaughnessy, told he might live only hours, requests one last wish. The village band plays Say Au Revoir But Not Good-by as he nears death. His wife asks if he can die peacefully. he replies that hell has nothing worse than dying easy.
Mothers urged to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the proper signature. The remedy has been in use for over 30 years and remains a trusted option for infants and children as Fletcher's Castoria continues to be sought by families nationwide.
A brief item notes a man was guarded by police due to fear that others would seize his money. The report implies the protection was to secure his funds amid potential threats.
An advertisement touts Cream of Rye for health and energy with claims of reduced living costs and a free silver spoon in every package. It urges readers to ask grocers for a package and includes a quip about a silly man believing he knows more than Solomon.
A damaged OCR fragment references a faded quotation by Beecher about a golden hour and loss. It mentions pills or granules and vague “Pierce’s Fini Salleh frat” and “Transach” with unclear context and no identifiable event. The text lacks coherent facts or dates suitable for a full news item.
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