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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1923
Page
6
Grandpa Possum recalls a moonlit night when he was chased by men and dogs and nearly roasted after being tossed into an oven. He escapes through a window and vows never to open an oven door again. His grandson listens with wide eyes and promises caution.
The piece extols cooperation as essential for progress in farming and society. It credits leaders who persuade others to follow reason over force, notes John Skinner’s early advocacy, and cites Wheeler Syndicate praise for brains and organization guiding future agriculture. It argues cooperation yields easier paths to success and lasting happiness.
The article traces Charra as a feminine name from Latin roots and links it to Saint Charus of Nantes, noting its history and cultural resonance. It discusses the gemstone carnelian as a talisman for singers and public speakers, offering courage, vocal protection, and a warning of misfortune when dreamt. It also mentions Clara as the familiar form and assigns Tuesday as her lucky day and seven as a fortunate number, plus a brief note on olives derived from Spaniards linked to California missions.
A 1923 McClure Syndicate piece explains telegram etiquette for social and business use. It notes telegraphs suit joyous announcements lean two to three words and avoid private messaging, while conveying condolences should not be by phone.
William Herschell of Indianapolis, author of Long Boy and The Kid Has Gone to the Colors, was feted by Indiana American Legion friends in Greensburg on his forty-ninth birthday. National Commander Alvin Owsley praised his war poetry's grasp of a fighter's heart.
Al C Lindberg secretary of the American Legion national athletic commission works toward the largest ex service athletic meeting at the forthcoming San Francisco convention. A World War I pilot and former Illinois multi sport athlete, he recently underwent rib binding surgery and is expected to recover.
Editors of South Dakota newspapers observed American Education Week December 4 to 9 with each paper having a Legion member write the editorial and supervise production for that day. Douglas Sheldon, state Legion adjutant, expects the effort to support Americanization aims and Legion plans for the year.
W C Wallace of 320 N Normandy Place Los Angeles says Tanlac stopped his four year acid stomach and indigestion ordeal. He describes severe pain weight loss and weakness before using Tanlac and credits it with restoring his health. He notes the medicine is sold by all good druggists with over 85 million bottles sold.
A House committee report favored adopting the metric system, noting two-thirds of a year saved in metric arithmetic and that the system can be learned in one-tenth the time required for English weights and measures. Bureau of Education estimates support these claims.
A quip contrasts bribery skepticism with praise for jazz writers who keep composing despite alleged pressure. The exchange highlights ongoing debate over ethics in music funding and creative independence.
Mrs Sarah Lamb of 1008 Pacific St East Bakersfield California praises Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as the best tonic and blood purifier for coughs colds and energy. She says it builds her up when run down and calls it essential family medicine. Trial package available for 10 cents from Dr. Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo New York.
A man teases a young college friend about bad handwriting saying he should write better. The reply admits the fault but notes that better writing would reveal his spelling errors, reflecting a witty exchange from London Answers.
A quip notes Marines' broad reach and constant presence, suggesting nothing remains to be explained to them as they "go everywhere and see everything" per the New York Sun.
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