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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1912
Page
2
A column of cheeky aphorisms and social quips notes free speech at a baseball game, odd economic remarks, a revolver joke, gas and hay prices, postal costs, and whimsical headlines. It jokes about coffee causing divorce, elms at Harvard, chorus girls on strike, whale hides, and curiosity about diamond imports in New York World style.
A New Jersey society woman collapsed and died while playing bridge in her home. Witnesses say the game proved a shock to participants, but such a fatal outcome is uncommon in this pastime.
A Princeton student invents a pocket for a woman's silk stocking while neglecting studies. In Ohio a candidate is criminally liable for giving a voter a cigar, a practice the recipient often endorses. A Massachusetts heir to millions buys a farm to raise chickens and avoid poverty, and a Hagerstown library runs a book delivery car by telephone. An optimist hopes coal strikes settle soon to keep winter coal affordable.
Observers note that a Martian year spans 730 days and speculate that several women may have quietly adopted the Martian calendar without public acknowledgment.
The note claims eggs in China cost five cents per dozen but warns it is 8,000 miles away by the shortest route, highlighting the distance barrier for economical households.
The claim links ancient Egyptian knowledge of appendicitis to possible sources of wealth that funded pyramid construction. The statement blends medical history with a speculation about funding without concrete evidence or sources.
A scientist argues that older stars move faster than younger ones, linking stellar age with velocity. The remark arises amid broader astronomical discussions and observational evidence.
A college professor notes a woman scratches a match with an outward movement revealing how sheath gowns are linked to sex emancipation. The remark highlights changing gender norms reflected in attire and behavior.
The Mona Lisa is claimed to be in the United States and art detectives track the mysterious portrait by its unchanging smile, a subtle clue that survived the passage of time.
The Toledo Blade notes a girl described as lacking a perfect foot and questions whether she lost the other, hinting at a local curiosity or medical concern.
A preacher argues that no husband may lie to his wife even for a harmless reason while noting the clash with the idea that self-preservation is nature’s first law.
Disjointed quotation notes rising paper prices and a debate over whether the Frise will teach youths the old rule of writing. The fragment suggests concern that increased costs hinder instruction and the transmission of established standards.
A detailed survey explains syndicalism as direct action aiming to replace parliamentary methods with strikes and sabotage. It traces unions versus syndicates, cross-border solidarity, and how French, Italian, English, and American movements push to curb militarism while expanding workers control.
Exceedingly dainty breakfast sets feature linen damask napkins with English chintz borders in green red or pink. New table cloth designs include Belgian double damask Irish linen and hemstitched linens with monograms. Care tips advise testing samples for wear fade and color fastness using caustic potash and sunlight.
Boots for tramping should be scrubbed with English harness soap and given two coats of waterproofing oil to stay soft after soaking. Well-built shoes save dollars and keep wearers well shod. Summer demands loose shoes or discomfort, so buy ready made shoes slightly wider or half a size longer to save on stockings.
The article describes an in bed reading outfit featuring a knee length front closing blouse style gown with elbow sleeves and a wide lace collar. A silk cap with a satin band and a black velvet bow completes the set, with fabric choices including wool satin or messaline and decorative embroidery of birds and butterflies.
A tiny pocket with flap is sewn into the apron pocket to hold dimes and nickels. It buttons over the top so coins do not fall out when the apron is dumped. The design helps save trips to other rooms for change.
A black fringe row an inch and a half deep tops a white lace collar for a modish look. Attaching a deeper fringe along the bottom edge resting on the throat increases the appeal.
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