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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
7
An editorial contrasts wealth thanks to industrial growth with true worth. It argues the world’s greatest benefactors are often poor in material wealth, praising scholars patriots statesmen artists scientists teachers and moral exemplars over money worship.
The passage argues parental disinterest in education drives children to leave school. It notes parents keep kids from attending to “help with the work,” leading to missed lessons, discouragement, and claims the real cause is parental apathy rather than the teacher.
California arrangements underway to bring many Japanese workers from Hawaiian plantations. Steamers Continental and Oriental chartered for first loads with sailings from Honolulu in March and April. Continental to run monthly trips.
Speculation abounds on how the Cullinan diamond might have met its end if found on the surface. Analysts debate whether passing through washing processes or rollers would have destroyed or split such a colossal gem. Wells, the finder, reportedly received a five figure reward.
F Wells, manager at the Premier mine, discovered a 3 032 karat diamond named Cullinan while on rounds. He noticed sun reflections on rock high on the mine face, climbed up, and dug out the gem with his pocket knife.
The article credits Sandwich Massachusetts carpenter with pressing glass into forms, boosting speed and shaping today’s industry. It notes Henry Fleckner of Pittsburgh introducing a Lehr annealing process cutting lehrs from days to hours, and Philip Argobast of Pittsburgh automating bottle and jar production, halving costs.
Col James Hamilton Lewis recalls visiting Sam H Piles near Seattle with a borrowed $1.25 for rail fare. A dance on Saturday and a revival the next day lead to an odd turn as Lewis offers his Prince Albert coat to his friend so they can attend church and worship together.
Oxford Mich man recounts three years of near total disability from rheumatism after 1901 exposure. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills, started in 1904 after a friend urged them. By weeks later he felt improvement and by completing treatment he was fully well.
A Times-Democrat reflection on prompt letter responses cites Tennessee Senator William B. Bate as a model. It argues public figures owe constituents replies, comparing failure to answer letters with rude face-to-face questions and insult.
A Philadelphia city schoolroom escaped tension after a stern rebuke from a young teacher. She ordered Maria to sit up and remove gum, with feet from the aisle. Laughter followed and the remainder of the term proved cheerful.
A thoughtless alligator captures a dog and releases it. the next day a feather dealer shoots the reptile, skins it, and makes purses and grips from its hide. He notes dog shortages drive imitation alligator leather, while a judge condemns cobbles before glass houses.
A Houston Chronicle excerpt portrays a tense exchange demanding universal fairness. The speaker insists on strict, no-exceptions standards covering all people and institutions, including the Standard Oil Company, implying public uproar over business conduct.
An eminent Texas doctor admits his bias against advertised foods, recounts trying Grape-Nuts in Corpus Christi, and reports improved strength, digestion, and comfort after weekly use. He credits the product and Postum Co. and promotes the booklet The Road to Wellville as a reason to look for the famous little book.
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