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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
2
The page catalogues humorous tidbits and oddities from varied places and times. It notes a rooster trained to ride a bicycle, a Swiss doctor on drinkers, hoboes unionizing, Montenegro’s kingdom status, and moving pictures history, with light social quips on meat prices and Newport rag-time offerings.
A Starvard professor proclaims Yankee blood dying out, likely due to isolation from a big city. A New York man loses a six month jail sentence for election trouble and cannot pay the debt to avoid jail. A cleaned counterfeit banknote passes as genuine, highlighting public exposure to filthy lucre.
A Long Island judge ruled that $8,000 yearly suffices for a sixteen year old’s education, a decision critics say reflects a crude masculine view undervaluing other costs and potential.
A Chicago woman cites her husband’s stenographer as evidence of marital strain claiming she looked at him longing ly, lovingly, sweetly and invitingly. The remark sparks questions of discretion and propriety in the case.
A Mississippi man who carried a stick of dynamite in his pocket and then fell suffered injuries but is expected to recover. The incident is described as a case of pure dumb luck and noted as an odd local tale.
The aggregate of $50,000,000 in loans negotiated abroad signals strong American credit and indicates funds will be directed to promote U S enterprises. It also shows money markets are not as hard as once believed.
California reports a population of 2,377,549 with a 60.1 percent gain since 1900, marking the largest increase among states with final census returns. The article cites the state's climate and attractions as attracting settlers comparable to the 1849 gold rush era.
A reader notes that shoveling coal and handling ashes is good exercise but many men grow dangerously fatigued when required to write checks to coal suppliers.
An Indiana man reportedly lived ninety years without ever cutting his hair or shaving his face, a tale that strains belief and prompts speculation that his mother may have handled his grooming in childhood.
Julia Bottomley notes how opera patrons embrace bold color and luxe fabrics without excess. Emerald satin gowns large scarves and gold embroidery dominate, with a standout look featuring a raven haired wearer and striking eyes.
Ben Blanchard, a bold promoter in Kansas City, sold $8,000 worth of Arizona copper mine stock during a church fundraiser. He claimed Providence blessed him with the mine, letting him fund missions and a profitable balance for himself. Fifty investors had sunk $600,000 into the Arizona venture on his assurances.
Smilax offers an attractive dinner table decoration that is inexpensive and reusable. By submerging in cold water between uses and then drying, it can be reused three to four times, making it a practical choice for elegant multiset setups.
A Frenchwoman’s softening hand recipe uses two or three floury potatoes boiled in skins peeled mashed and mixed with rosewater and milk then applied at bedtime. For headaches hot water sponges on the forehead provide relief and resting with eyes closed amid the day helps ward off pain.
The latest trend in decorative lighting features lamp shades crafted from shirred cretonne or flowered silk. Heavy wire frames form a round shape, with fabric shirred tightly and edges hidden by a narrow gimp border. Tapestry versions appear especially ornate and the method also suits candle shades.
Big city and national holiday spending soar with $1 billion spent in New York to fill 5 million stockings and a nationwide $10 billion season. Consumers favor practical gifts, reducing luxury items like autos and jewelry while toys and candy rise. Christmas trees hit a record with over 600 000 imported to meet demand as families keep the tree tradition.
Winfield, known as the Athens of southern Kansas for its colleges, claims the state’s best fresh air attributes with many bath tubs, sleeping porches, and living tents. The town’s waterworks provide six room homes with bath and sewer for under a dollar monthly, while residents embrace outdoor living and porch expansions. M W Friedenburg plans a large sleeping porch around his residence.
A Chicago romance story featuring Count de Beaufort lands in local theaters. The plot shows the Count pursuing the Kilgallen heiress, facing Pa Kilgallen, creditors, and a dramatic fountain pen gag, ending with the Count rolling in wealth as laborers guard him from a flood of gold.
A nineteenth century French duel tale centers on Marquis Merle de Sainte-Marie and Pierrot d Isaac the Sparrow and Blackbird. Their duel begins as a joke with pistols in trees and ends with a sword fight that wounds Sainte-Marie while sparrow avenges itself.
A patent office suggestion envisions a self burning love letter as a defense in breach of promise or divorce cases. Officials kept it secret before a leak. the device uses a flat match attached to a sheet as a contrivance. Love letters are famed in history for passion yet often read as stilted if not directed to the intended recipient.
A reflective piece notes how premature obituaries have circulated for figures like Emir Pasha and Lord Brougham. It cites cases involving Stanley, S Barny-Gould, and Justin McCarthy to illustrate media fascination with death notices before actual fatalities occurred.
In a village fable the Grasshopper pleads at the Ant’s door as cold weather begins. The Ant chides the Grasshopper for no preparation, while the visitor touts social ascent and offers dance lessons in exchange for shelter. The scene ends with the Grasshopper sending for his trunk.
A political exchange questions whether a secret ballot ensures honesty in elections. The pragmatic politician argues secrecy tempts payments to influence voters, undermining sworn words. The remark highlights tension between ballot secrecy and political corruption.
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