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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
3
The text warns that the hardest problem is preventing a slow decline of personal standards. It stresses that neglect in small duties can lower the whole life to a lesser level, urging consistent effort to maintain high standards and avoid insult to one’s conduct.
A humorous yet factual note explains how a blow to the elbow irritates the ulnar nerve. The nerve lies near the skin at the inner elbow, making it highly sensitive to impact. A smart tap confirms the nerve as the principal sensory supply to the forearm and hand.
An emotional woman on the shore asks what the wild waves say. A hoarse man answers that they merely make noise, likening them to people who stir loud talk yet say little, in a London Tit-Bits tone.
Collins Way Leonard Bailey has been supplying ice for Ben Feist and himself as spring nears. A serious accident befell Bailey when an ax struck his mouth while cutting timber for an ice house. Locals report Walker residence nearing completion and praise its effect, while social club meetings feature debates on political freedom and moral perfection.
The Servian death mask stamps honor King Peter the coronation in 1904 after King Alexander and Queen Draga were assassinated. The central design shows two heads, Peter in full view and his rival in profile, with an inverted image that some say resembles the murdered king.
Aurelien Scholl recalls a staged duel between two journalists costing twenty pounds from his own purse. After brief fencing the principals hugged, leaving no wounds. Scholl was the only participant struck.
A humorous exchange shows Briggs reporting a will leaving the author to the hospital and an acknowledgment from authorities. Lofty asks if they were pleased and Briggs notes they wrote that every little helps.
A brief dialog shows Mrs Flimgill and Mrs Somer-Storey defending kindness while discussing gossip behind backs. The Washington Star conveys a light, social tone highlighting polite restraint and neighborly conduct.
A Friday evening dance at the Blackleaf school house drew many attendees from Blackleaf and neighboring areas. The article lists numerous local residents including Mesdames Halladay McNeal Knowlton Aman Daily Cole and others plus Messrs Knowlton Cole Baker Helms McNeal Dagget Dagget Collins McKee Strickland and Woods. Additional notes mention a wind storm incident injuring a herder George Ruff and minor cattle losses, travel notes about families and farm activity, and staff changes at the Suiste school.
The board of trustees of school district No 20 Teton county Montana will sell coupon bonds worth 1000 dollars each dated February 10 1912 at 2 pm at the school house. Bonds bear 6 percent interest payable annually are redeemable in five and ten years. Bids must be sealed addressed to Jas W Webber clerk Chateau Montana by 2 pm February 10 1912. Minimum bid is par with a 100 dollar certified check. The board may reject bids or sell privately if in best interest. First pub January 18 1912. Dirk Hooyenga Chairman James W Webber Clerk.
A London Mail note explains Turkish beliefs in the serpent king Chah Miran. Turks, from sultan to child, invoke the dead deity when serpents appear, hoping the exorcism will drive them away. They claim snakes remain under his influence, fearing human destruction if they learn otherwise.
An ancient ruler seeks balance between joy and sorrow. The wise man counsels repeating the refrain And even this shall pass away to temper emotion during highs and lows.
Miss Henderson travels with a dream of marrying a nobleman and gains a title after a romance with Prince Baronetti. On the voyage a British nobleman Viscount Cheasley courts her, gifting a cane loaded with diamonds from the smuggler Billy Mudge. The cane is found to reveal Cheasley as the thief and her fiancée.
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