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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
6
A collage of brief, humorous and editorial asides from The Acantha, including quips on wealth, theater, politics, fashion, and public figures. Snippets reference Sir Thomas Lipton, King Alfonso, Sir Henry Irving, Castro, the boll weevil, a dynamite death, and an English visitor’s remark on American politics.
The notice proclaims ball playing as a cure for insanity yet observers argue it often worsens spectators mental state.
A report notes an estimate of 400000 mules in the nation and hints this figure does not cover all native-born kickers. The piece frames the number as a rough figure in a broader social context.
A West Virginia editor declines a consular service post, illustrating that prudence may outshine ambition and prevent fame. The remark reflects a discerning stance amid offers.
A women's club in New Jersey plans a discussion on why many are poor, noting the lack of a bank account as a key reason. A Connecticut judge rules women cannot reliably judge if a man is drunk, warning against testing the idea on wives as the decision may be reversed.
The piece notes no clear sign from Philadelphia that prayers for the mayor's improvement have yielded results. It frames the public mood as cautious hope without confirmation of change.
The Savannah Press notes the Georgia political scene as promising enough in tone while highlighting the paradox of a politician who will not promise enough as an exceedingly rare trait.
Dr Hillis notes men crave a better life and urges practical steps to secure higher wages, tying moral sentiment to economic reform and labor goals.
A New York man sues two women claiming they lost wagers and implies behavior of women in betting. He argues the result shows their lack of earnestness except when winning.
An official report on desertions in the American navy shows that among an enlisted force of 30,066 men, 10.4 percent deserted. The use of the word only contrasts with the 10.7 percent rate, which some may view as high.
A German court ruled that poker should not be classified as a gambling game. The judge may have played a game with an American and felt the odds were unfavorable, suggesting poker fits a different category.
A college professor reports being robbed by two dashing female highwaymen. He notes the incident as novel and considers how much more satisfying it would have been to have resisted or held up at least one of the bandits.
Secretary Taft approves Gen Chaffee recommendation for a bayonet six inches longer than the old weapon. The longer blade will enable soldiers to reach and impale foes six inches sooner than before.
A lyrical poem excerpt from the New Orleans Times-Democrat describes Willow as lithe and changeling. The verse compares Willow to passion and evanescence, noting the fleeting nature of joy and a lingering, intimate presence.
In Redham Captain Holly devises a plan for Pegley to woo Nora Phipps during a sail to Crane Island. Mrs. Phipps joins the trip causing distractions as Pegley and Nora begin a secret boat venture. Tide drifts the boat toward town and wrecks the Captain’s matchmaking effort.
Captain Holly and Mrs Phipps are stranded on a rocky island after a ship evades pursuit. They wait three hours on the beach before a passing tug rescues them. Mr Pegley notes Nora's engagement to Dempsey derailed the plan. The captain laments his engagement to Mrs Phipps.
A New York traveler recalls Jamaican advice on eating seed oranges. Peel inside the white skin, split the segments and suck the peeled edge to enjoy juice and pulp while avoiding seeds and fiber. He prefers seed oranges over navels, calling them the king of fruits.
A poem from the Illinois State Journal portrays a man named Lazy Jim who shirks labor and laughs at neighbors' complaints. He lounges beneath a tree observing birds and bees as he muses that all sun and shade will fade and they should take it easy.
In a home welcoming a stork visit a six year old son eagerly admires the newborn. He exclaims the infant has no teeth or hair and, in despair, declares to his mother that somebody has brought an old baby.
Correspondent Willett writes of a thousand‑mile hunt across Texas and Mexico hosted by the Southern Pacific railroad. The party, drawn from twelve states, travels by train and camp on vast ranches like Trevino, hunting for food and health, with hospitality and railroad promotion praised.
The War department changes recruitment to reduce desertions by training fresh recruits for several weeks without uniforms or required oath. Young draftees learn the differences of regular service, and if they desert, they are not pursued, allowing new recruits to replace them.
Miss Helen A. Knowlton of Rockland Maine is the state's only woman lawyer. Admitted to the bar six years ago she has practiced capably. She is not a suffragist and asks if men can properly govern the country.
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