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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
9
A string of varied mini news bits notes social quirks and incidents. Citizens and officials discuss joyriders, summer resorts, and public safety while light editorial quips reference Wu Ting-fang, overcoats, and outlaw chatter. A New York harbor weapons seizure ends the roundup.
In England the view that women cannot fight is fading, though some traditionalists still oppose female participation in combat based on outdated notions about gender roles.
Cuba reports the largest tobacco crop on record potentially reducing Wisconsin’s strain from producing much pure Havana tobacco. The note hints at shifts in supply affecting Wisconsin's tobacco industry and regional production dynamics.
A Chicago theater owner wed his cashier, noting only difference from other wives is she held the job before and after marriage.
A Nebraska farmer claims his hen laid 1,000 eggs in three years strengthening arguments for replacing the eagle with the hen as the national bird. The playful note suggests a shift in symbol by highlighting prolific laying prowess and perseverance.
The ex-emperor of China has received 640000 dollars as his initial quarterly pension. The process to qualify involves significant red tape and bureaucratic unwinding.
Burlesque managers warn the new slit skirt may not catch on amid fierce competition and fear of losing audiences. They argue the bold fashion could threaten their acts and stage appeal.
Fashion notes claim women's coats will be shorter this season while many male buyers face longer wear times for their coats as costs press.
Statistics show that surgery has made progress with only about one operation in 50 fatal. Yet expenses for patients remain as burdensome as before, keeping financial strain high despite medical advances.
A young Connecticut woman who proclaims she will not wed speaks about her voting rights and reveals how many proposals or suitors she has faced, speaking confidentially on her personal stance and civic participation.
An Austrian archduchess unveils a new wax candle. She lags current trends, but may finally join the modern procession after a customary delay.
Ten tons of storage warehouse eggs are at the center of a case carried to the supreme court. It is believed New Yorkers will have a chance to eat those eggs in April 1913.
A Philadelphia woman proposed, paid the car fare, bought the license, and gave the parson his due, offering encouragement for women in the community.
A Spokane preacher allegedly stood on his head as a stunt to find something solid to stand on, drawing curiosity from onlookers and local chatter about the unusual demonstration.
A Chicago judge decides the husband is financially capable of paying for his wife's gowns yet lacks competence to choose the gowns himself. The ruling clarifies limits on his decision making in the dress matter within the marriage.
A Yale professor argues no one can live on under $1000 a year yet several citizens reportedly survive on less than that amount.
In February, Mrs. Frederick O. Beach was assaulted outside her Aiken South Carolina winter home. A mysterious assailant struck with a fence paling and slashed her throat. investigators have found no motive or clear suspect. The Beach circle, linked to high society figures including William K. Vanderbilt, remains at the center of gossip as the case stays unsolved.
The Beach assault near the Mineola grounds appears to inflame local society in Aiken. Rumors swirl of motives many point to robbery though the victim recalls a stranger. New York financier C Oliver Iselin offers large rewards for the guilty and for slanderers, while Mayor Iselin vows a full inquiry.
William A Radford offers free expert advice on building topics to readers. He notes suburban lots typically cost 400 to 1500 dollars, with varying amenities and access via trolley or steam rail, and presents two example small cottages aimed at newly married readers seeking healthier, brighter, sunlit homes with gardens and opportunities for personal road and sidewalk construction.
Description of a compact two to three room cottage with a warm cellar and hot air heating. Includes layout notes for a cozy nook under a stair, ventilation, and potential bathroom addition. Compares a simpler 80 foot plan to a larger 26 by 30 foot design with a fireplace and two to four rooms. Mentions travel anecdote with Mr Greenly in Europe and a humorous platform exchange.
The United States Navy Department designs a 16-inch gun weighing 2,000 pounds with armour-piercing velocity to fire eleven to fifteen miles. The gun, 67 feet long, demands a new super-Dreadnought class, as no existing battleship could withstand its fire. Currently the largest ship gun is a 14-inch rifle firing a 1,400 pound shell to eleven miles.
In Thormanby’s reminiscence, a learned counsel faces a self-possessed young lady. He asks her to guess his age, and she replies that his looks imply sixty but his questions suggest sixteen. The anecdote highlights sharp legal satire.
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