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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
A Washington Post feature describes the hoodoo desk legend in several departments. Misfortunes including deaths dismissals and resignations are tied to desks avoided by clerks and officials, with cases across doors keepers posts and private secretaries amid staff turnover and superstition.
England awards William Bryce a $50,000 yearly salary as ambassador in Washington, the highest for a British envoy. The move signals renewed Anglo American ties while Bryce, a noted author and statesman, strengthens bonds with the United States as he heads the British embassy.
Billy Kimsey, a stubborn son from Moreyville, leaves home at 12 to attend a new industrial school led by Mr. McDowell. He builds a coal trade with bags, Loosh the dog, and Lucy helps. after two winters of effort they prepare to return for carpenter training, vowing no dare.
A Northwest Washington woman known for unique child names plans to name twin girls Pickle and Ninny forming Pickaninny as the prefix. Her prior children include Ambrosia Cymbalite and Prince Edward. The anecdote centers on her naming penchant and conversation with a friend.
The Hon. John G. Carlisle, living intermittently in Washington with relatives, faces questions about a possible marriage to Mrs. Logan of Virginia. He dodges direct confirmation, replying with careful noncommittal remarks while the chatter about Jamestown expo influence lingers.
Secretary Taft is expected to leave Washington for the Philippines around September and may stop in Alaska on a Seattle to Manila voyage. Major Willis P. Richardson of the quartermaster corps is pushing for the Alaska visit, with Taft eager to go. After Alaska, Taft will have visited all U.S. dependencies except Samoa.
Sixteen players competed in a pool championship test at Cooperstown. Walter Lewis emerged as the winner securing the title.
Katharine compares the young man to a pack of cards and says she will deal him if he holds the long steen. If not she will cut him, Eva and Icva listen as Katharine weighs the option.
A dialog shows a man praising horses as a man's best friend while Mrs. Torkins warns that a race track horse may become troublesome, hinting at challenges with spirited animals and their behavior on course and in competition.
The bearded vulture is described as the largest bird of prey, with wings spanning up to nine or ten feet from tip to tip.
A terse dialogue notes landlords and tenants planning moves to the country. The speakers discuss future city layouts and the idea that cities would be built in rural settings, reflecting a speculative or satirical tone about urban planning. The exchange references a scientific paper and assigns roles to Smith and Jones.
A humorous exchange notes a parrot swearing only after the husband acquired an automobile. The cartoonish conversation frames a light domestic joke about language and novelty pets.
In Future Washington, a man is seen at Senator Steele's desk. Steele's secretary explains the scene while noting Steele is occupied with franchise proposals at home.
Soulweary Samuel explains their world collapsed as the old safe harbor crumbles. The Kind Old Gent questions the meaning of losing one’s livelihood in the shifting era.
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