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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
2
A fragmentary meditation by Walter Blackburn Harte contrasts idleness with busy life and questions the perceived divinity of women. It critiques the Cynic Optimist view and notes that feminine divinity, in common perception, is mere gauzy clothing.
A humorous piece contrasts James defending his evolving style with a critic’s attack. It shifts to spring garden planning and clever tips from backyard literature, urging readers to refresh borders and note new how to guides. It also debates spelling reformers led by Carnegie and Matthews against linguistic purity.
A fragmentary critique notes a phantom linked image and a Nimrod Roosevelt statuette by Paul Nocquet rejected by the Society of American Artists. Roosevelt reportedly said it amused the family, raising questions about art's purpose beyond amusement.
A collection of provocative magazine headlines critiquing horticulture by Luther Burbank and his plum apricot hybrid, the preservation plea for the equator as a natural wonder, artistry and greed in society, and debates on sun spots and Greenwich meridian accuracy. It notes impresario Conried and a lumber camp cook rising to society.
A letter mailed in New Orleans on May 11, 1882 and sent to Vera Cruz arrived at the Mexican post office in 1905 and was opened in Washington. The letter sought a marriage proposal, a reminder of the slow pace of history and the fate of unclaimed mail. The post office notes thousands in cash and checks handled yearly in dead letter operations.
A 1906 feature argues most unskilled boarding house keepers fail without market knowledge and training. It promotes domestic science study and personal supervision, detailing outcomes of learning to buy right, manage credits, and market goods. It also advises on letters of application and obtaining strong testimonials.
Last year William Jennings Bryan visited Cornell University and told a self mocking story at a dinner with a prominent legal fraternity. He recounted challenging a real estate tax on a goat and a tax rule about property that runs and abuts on the highway.
A magazine from a renowned English public school stated the editor would be pleased to hear of the death of any old boy, signaling a mortality notice style and soliciting reader updates.
The piece reflects on truth telling as essential to character and social order. It cites Sir Walter Scott on education in honesty, praises truth as knowledge’s foundation, and contrasts Western reverence for truth with perceptions of Eastern deceit, noting trust underpins Western commerce and virtue.
From 80000 to 100000 residents live on Vesuvius slopes plus Naples half a million. Fertile soil attracts settlers despite occasional danger. Volcanic ash yields alumina silica magnesia lime potash iron, creating rich land. Some of Italy’s best vines grow on Vesuvius skirts. If the volcano vanished, many farmers could not subsist in the area.
After the Algeciras signing, delegates surged to collect mementos. Scraps of blotter, inkstands, pens, and other office items vanished as tables were cleared bare.
A fragment describes Mrs Newpop and Mrs Strlager clashing over opinions at a social event. One woman calls another a base hypocrite while admitting she finds her own child not as bright as others. The exchange highlights tensions and public persona in a tightly drawn scene.
Springtime painting advice urges property owners to inspect and repaint before the paint dies. Fresh oily paint revives old coats, saving money by preventing coating failure. Buy from reputable makers, beware cheap offers, and insist on a known manufacturer with a solid record and proper instructions.
A Chicago Tribune piece notes actresses maintain youthful looks despite night rides on trains poor hotels and long rehearsals. It highlights Sarah Bernhardt Amelia Somemerville Lillian Russell and Lily Langtry as examples of beauty preserved by discipline and belief, with mental culture and Christian Science aiding resilience.
A remark notes that most women will accept a story once it carries a scandal. The observation highlights how intrigue alters belief and sways judgment in social conversations.
Tony Buckmeier of Jamestown North Dakota reports he followed advertisements to Fargo for a business college, attended two weeks then enrolled at Aaker's Business College, Fargo. He says he was satisfied with the attention received and that switching was worth the loss of prior tuition, requesting a free catalogue.
A covert coat gains acceptance through quality material and skilled tailoring. The traditional fitted back and straight fly front endure, while mass produced versions risk looking artful with odd strappings. The best tailors urge strict simplicity in cut and finish to deliver the needed cachet.
A lingerie hat in blue linen features scalloped white embroidery, Valenciennes lace Insets around the brim, and crown trim with a row of green leaves and white gardenias, detailing an ornate headpiece.
After bathing, apply a small amount of lemon to the neck and wipe with a cloth. If the lemon fails to clear the stain, use a dab of alcohol as a follow up.
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