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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
2
A collage of observations and wry notes on weather, finance, crime, and society. Anecdotes include a New York snowstorm cost, a swindler at a stock crowd, tipping abolition by hotel waiters, Turkey’s progress, a Colorado farmer with an ax, dueling dangers in France, New York foreigners, and amusing lines on hats, ages, and language prowess.
A dollar received recently by the Washington conscience fund is suspected to originate from a vague interlinked trust. Officials say the donation remains under review as investigators seek provenance and intent behind the contribution.
In New York a Turk in a court case insisted on swearing by the beard of the Prophet Mohammed. The accuracy of such testimony hung by a hair amid debate over oath validity and Muslim customs.
A brief item notes a wife accusing her ice cream dealer husband of neglecting hygiene by not bathing more than once a year, raising a moment of reflection on personal cleanliness.
A Kansas City judge calls criminals small, scrawny men a remark challenged by the idea that danger can come from any suspect. The quote implies a blunt stereotype about offenders.
New York society is shocked by the dancing of a Filippino girl who has captivated audiences. She will not need to seek engagements elsewhere as long as she can continue her performances.
Reported comet sighting in Germany sparks speculation about political tensions between the Kaiser and the crown prince, with observers wondering if the celestial event mirrors courtly strains or is merely a harmless astronomical coincidence.
The mayor of an Ohio city refuses an attempted salary increase, arguing the current pay suffices. Commentators describe the move as a notable hour of wonders signaling restraint in local government.
A Boston pastor aims to induce trustees to set up courting par lors in the church basement and to raise his own fees, sparking questions about motive and gospel duties.
A Pennsylvania psychologist says he has taught two chimpanzees to talk and to think. He suggests he should be hired to work with the sons of Pennsylvania’s wealthy men.
A Delaware young man complains that every woman he meets wants to kiss him. He jokes about options like growing a beard or eating onions to escape the problem.
New York waiters demand adequate wages replacing reliance on tips. Officials suggest raising pay to a level comparable with bank presidents to offset tip loss, with Palma expected to resist changes.
A Chicago woman prepares to host her son’s debut event with a formal outfit featuring a princess-cut dress coat, diagonal gores trousers, diamonds and pearls, and a bouquet of ildes of the valley and maidenhair ferns.
Miss Helen Taft eldest daughter of the U S president dominates White House social life entertaining at lunches teas dinners and receptions since her debut last December 1 Her schedule includes school friends and occasional rests at Bryn Mawr while rumors of an upcoming engagement swirl around the busy society figure in Washington.
A detailed portrait of Miss Taft's White House debut year outlines her heavy calendar of receptions dinners and dances. It notes weekly formal events beginning with December 14 and New Year celebrations, plus her role in The Dancing Class and society gatherings.
A traveling man recalls a humorous boarding house meal in Michigan where a barefoot waitress mixed up money and dishes. The table’s lone potatoes became his meal as she defined local slang change and dessert stacking to him.
An Italian prince staying at a New York hotel confronts a mail clerk in a tense exchange. He objects to letters addressed to unreadable names, insisting the practice must stop as he holds a letter in his hand and speaks with authority.
Colorado citizens campaign to gift a summer home for the president on Mount Falcon near Denver. John Brisben Walker leads a committee as ground is broken on a gray granite palace set 2000 feet above Bear Creek with Pike's Peak visible 75 miles away. Taft praised the site during a Denver visit, and donations pour in from bankers and business leaders across the state.
A Georgetown, S.C. woman at the Waldorf-Astoria deposited $900 in cash and jewelry valued at $6,000 in a wall box she mistook for a safe deposit. She woke to find the valuables missing, and hotel valet William Peterson later produced the money and gems found during his rounds at 2 a.m.
An official asks about capal and railway surveys and an expert replies that nature is a magnificent scenic artist but a poor civil engineer, highlighting contrasts between landscape and infrastructure.
Martin Conway, ex excavating contractor, inspecting river levee in Venice Illinois, suddenly became totally blind. Friends say his heavy smoking may have damaged the optic nerve and caused the sudden loss of vision while he looked over the dike.
A Companion editorial contrasts middle class women of the past with today, noting they lived within means, avoided unrealistic standards, and had simpler childrearing. They kept to basics, served meals at once, limited social events, and wore stable attire, with friends adapting similarly.
Dialogue captures a humorous moment as Little Nell misreads a church scene. The child recalls the preacher saying Let’s Play while everyone covers their faces, eliciting a playful misunderstanding and family reaction.
In a humorous exchange, Meandering Mike asks a lady for a cake of soap to frighten his partner who has hiccups. The scene captures lighthearted rural dialogue and a playful prompt for a simple prank.
An old cereal advertisement urges readers to eat Cream of Rye for health and energy at breakfast. It claims lower living costs and offers a free Silver Spoon in every package, urging shoppers to ask their grocer for a package.
A witty line asserts that every good husband believes he is married to one of the world’s twenty greatest women. The remark playful tones reflect social attitudes about marriage and celebrity status.
Stop the Pain promotes Cole’s Carboli salve for burns and cuts. It heals quickly and prevents scars, priced 25c and 50c at druggists or via a free sample from J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
The total fire loss for the year 1911 is expected to reach 200 million dollars across the United States and Canada, highlighting widespread damage and economic impact.
Sugar coated pellets claim to regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels. Described as tiny granules easy to take like candy.
Column notes that persistent optimism can obscure real risks and alternative outcomes. The piece urges balanced judgment and awareness of potential downsides while maintaining hopeful outlook.
Prominent Fargo North Dakota eye ear nose and throat specialist Dr J H Rindlaub offers expert care. A thoughtful adage notes that hidden light still shines, reflecting a cautious promotional tone.
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