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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
2
A roundup of humorous, odd, and provocative items ranging from fashion to science and law. Notes include a New York violoncellist story, a Russian beetle cure joke, a judge in Missouri on spousal discipline, a Paris vs Cincinnati split, and a Western university chair for psychic studies.
A Brooklyn woman who sued a man for kissing her won six cents in damages. The outcome highlights a nominal award in a case centered on unwanted intimate contact.
Another aviator has come to an untimely end, yet twenty young men will step forward to fill the gap. The era of aviation, despite its fatalities, is here to stay and attract eager recruits in bold pursuit of progress.
Berlin women embrace a novel fashion of having their portraits painted while asleep. The rare opportunity captures the aristocracy in repose, offering a unique glimpse into high society as they rest.
The report notes that many antique books at the Iloe sale may not be genuine but asserts they will still serve as engaging reading for buyers, comparable in appeal to the originals.
A western figure described as a nature wizard grafted alfalfa roots onto strawberry plants. The result shifts blame for early imported strawberry varieties to this act, reframing the controversy around the root grafting.
A woman’s stocking rips and she loses $2,000 worth of diamonds. The piece notes sensational ads in popular magazines and contrasts it with an incident where a Philadelphia cook discharged from work allegedly tried to poison a family. It ends with social musings on love and daring men and baby carriage couples.
A Philadelphia woman wrapped a veil over a marble Cupid and threatened to prosecute the owner. The incident suggests the woman warned the owner with veiled threats, though her modesty remains noted.
The passage lists three supposed discoveries dated April 26 1911. It claims cure of rheumatism by tonsil removal, prevention of hydrophobia by eating a beetle, and restoration of speech and hearing by being struck by an automobile. All are described as practical.
The quarry next to a farmyard near Tar Rytown erupts repeatedly, causing ducks to cover their ears with webbed feet to protect hearing. Amid the commotion the mule is singled out as the most pronounced imitator of the blasts.
A Cincinnati veteran plans to spend about $260 accumulated since Lincoln died to entertain members of his old regiment on the 50th anniversary of their enlistment. The event marks one of the unusual celebrations of the Civil War’s semi centennial.
The U S infantry kit is reduced from 56 to 46 pounds with gear reorganized for ease in field work. A lighter shelter system, new intrenching tools, and modular packs aid rapid marching and combat. Officials credit the United States Infantry Association for the reform push led by Lieut General Bates and Brigadier General Edwards.
New York City's horse theft problem is vast and highly organized. Detectives report daily losses of five horses and wagons and annual property losses estimated at 1 to 1.5 million dollars. Thieves disguise horses and wagons within hours, transforming mane, tail, color, and wagons to evade identification and sale profits.
A Chicago Coliseum exhibit from the committee on homes of the child welfare presents a play shop teaching parents to choose do-with toys. Miss Caroline Pratt leads the display arguing many parents misbuy toys that make children passive and urges simple toys to foster imagination and invention.
In Dorchester near Cedar Grove cemetery a hollow elm revealed an owl sleeping in the tree and a mother and father chipmunk with twenty five young. The owl and its commotion of noises for 25 years answered the urban legend of spirits haunting the area.
In Kansas a plan to supply paper towels in public schools aims to replace common roller towels by next school year. State officials note nearly eliminated drinking cups due to health rules and discuss costs, usage, and disposal of towels as experiments proceed.
In a playful scene Daisy and Percy comment on dizziness after a lively waltz. Sydney, under her mother’s eye, trims a hat with a long red ostrich plume that hangs over her baby face and she insists on keeping the feather visible to herself.
A young man hugged a stranger at a ball game and was arrested. In court he claimed any man might react similarly, and expert testimony supported his defense. The next day the crowd swelled with 5,000 girls at the game.
A reader recalls a professor’s absurd opening remark about sleep as the key to accuracy. The joke unfolds as a listener admits missing much of the talk and being dismissed to bed. The exchange captures a light moment from campus life.
A Wisconsin creamery manager reports quitting coffee and switching to Postum improved digestion mental clarity and heart palpitations. He credits his wife for guiding the switch and says Postum has restored his health and office performance. The letter is presented as a testimonial from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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