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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1905
Page
2
A collection of witticisms and social asides from The Acantha columnists. Items touch on Chefoo, perfume versus smoking, Russia police riots, mosquito talk, Washington beautification, a Berlin poker ruling, moon myths, Russia’s population rise, the Manchester duke and duchess entering poultry, copper debates, Pike Peak car contest, a Nashville hotel clerk’s decade-old good deed, and a suggested daily clipping for a hotel register.
A mild quake rocked San Francisco but was described as a small, gentle tremor. Observers noted a calm response and the impression of a light, soothing disturbance rather than danger. No injuries or major damage were reported.
The court rebukes the Missouri River for intruding on territory of a sovereign state and calls for restraint to avoid further conflicts.
The speaker suggests a mnemonic for the name M. Bunau-Varilla by swapping letters r and n to aid memory. The quip plays on difficulty with the surname and offers a playful pronunciation tip.
The Pinero play that shocked London has opened in New York with the controversial portion omitted. New York critics and audiences have reacted by largely avoiding the production, deeming the omitted material essential to the offense.
The Organ Grinders' Union of Philadelphia plans to establish censorship over street performances. The Whistlers' Union may consider similar action next, signaling growing regulation of public street music.
The article notes Foxhall Keene desires ending his marriage and marks his history of fractures in hunting and polo, including records and bones, indicating a dramatic personal and social tail spin around the sport world.
A New York preacher argues against condemning the wealthy for how they spend wealth and notes that when a rich man disposes of his money there is always rejoicing.
A quip about rabies skepticism and the claim that science proves its danger. It notes a man who won't let a dog allegedly infected bite his own dog, mocking belief and scientific confidence.
The column cites President Eliot of Harvard asserting that a gentleman must be quiet. The writer observes star performers at funerals, noting restraint and decorum in mourning rituals.
A Connecticut man adapts his car engine to power a churn and fodder-cutter this winter. The scene showcases practical Yankee inventiveness and self-reliant farming methods amid cold conditions.
The convicted man says trespassing on William Rockefeller costs only 18 cents and is worth the price. He notes it is more costly and less satisfying to trespass on John D. Rockefeller’s corpse.
A naturalist reports goldfinches mate for life rather than seasonally courting. The study suggests a possible link between feather gold coloration and lifelong pairing behavior observed in the wild.
A historical line notes a Russian soldier surviving after being struck by seventeen Japanese bullets. the text muses whether after ten or fifteen hits he would lose count.
Teddy Hardwick and Vanetia debate a future apart from suburbia as a country called Anywhere offers a choice between conventional life and a shared dream. She urges sacrifice for true happiness while he fears losing the promised pile and mentions marriage. The couple resolves to seek Anywhere together.
A light dialogue highlights unpredictable driving where one driver admits their car acts beyond expectations and the other admits similar defiance from their vehicle. The exchange underscores shared frustration with everyday motor woes in a witty back and forth.
Mrs. Bliss discovers a suburban police officer regularly in her kitchen while Norah claims he is a near relation. The cook defends the officer as a family link and ornament, leaving Mrs. Bliss to tolerate the unusual presence. The officer remains on duty, leaving the matter unresolved.
Dr Anita Newcomb McGee head of American nurses in Japan remains the only American woman with shoulder strap authority. She previously served as lieutenant during the Spanish-American War. Accompanied by nurses led by M A Gladwin of Boston the corps has since seen some personnel changes.
The article illustrates Nicholas I's mistrust of his own Russians. When troubled by back pain his doctor advised massage, but he could not find a Russian he trusted. He asked Prussia's Frederick William IV to send noncommissioned Prussian guardsmen as masseurs, who returned with gifts and key insight into his fear of subordinates.
A brief New Orleans Times-Democrat verse depicts a fisherman lounging at home. The scene centers on patient fishing, a drifting cork, and the narrator’s sighs as time passes in a simple, rural mood.
Dr. Koenig of Hoechst Germany reports to a Berlin congress that a simple process reproduces every shade of color in a photographed subject with perfect accuracy.
Two white marble monuments near Haines Alaska replace old wooden totems carved by Indians. One features a bear with a grotesque gold eyed head, the other a pure white shaft topped by a whale-killer fish.
An extraordinary nickname has been given to King Peter of Servia Peter Prvovjencani meaning Peter the first crowned This title was assumed in 1195 by Stephen Uros who was the first Servian king to be crowned indicating a royal precedent.
The Grain Per Cow argues daily grain depends on cow size and exercise. It cites studies showing eight pounds can be sufficient, reducing waste from earlier practices of 15 to 20 pounds per milker. Wasted undigested grain fertilizes land but yields little profit, urging farmers to adjust rations.
A practice in many cow stables keeps pails hanging on pegs for up to thirty minutes after milking, exposing milk to airborne germs and odors. Experts argue this increases souring risk, urging milk to be removed immediately to minimize contamination.
The article recommends using slaked lime mixed with carbolic acid for purifying dairy facilities. It suggests applying the mixture to cow drinking troughs and barn surroundings to keep vessels clean, floors swept, air purified, and the barn atmosphere wholesome. Fresh mixture is best. prepare by slaking lime and adding about two ounces of crude carbolic acid.
Spring pasture leads to chapped teats and udders from damp ground. The piece urges prevention with vaseline kept in the barn and regular rubbing to soften hardening or cracking, warning that once established the problem becomes long to cure.
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