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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
6
The Cleveland Leader reports a panhandler begged for a postage stamp from a man near the opera house box office. The manager seized the letter, directed stamps to be mailed, and the panhandler hurried off, muttering the man’s wife had nothing to do with it.
In the Colonial lobby two men discuss fish ages and weights with no names or photos captured. One recalls a fish lowering the lake four inches, while the other jokes about shooting ducks and gathering four quarts of toes.
A newspaper invited readers to write what they deem the most beautiful thing. First prize went to a sender whose answer praised his mother's eyes. A second prize went to a reader who said the impossible dream is beautiful. A humorous entry claimed beauty lies in carrying a mother-in-law safely across a river without dropping her.
A newspaper remark notes a woman hiring a nurse to tend her poodle and claiming she will personally care for her baby, a stunt greeted with mixed alarm as a potential fad. The exchange rings with social commentary on domestic fashions and spectacle.
A pastor testifies that adopting Grape-Nuts and Postum improved digestion headaches and morning energy, aiding sermon preparation and work. He notes others benefited and promotes the Postum Company product with the slogan There’s a reason.
A review of three hat models by Julia Bottomley highlights black and white ribbon and straw shapes with bold trims. Fig 1 features a white chip hat with a double Alsatian bow and brown garden roses. Fig 2 presents bronze braid with bronze velvet and wild flower spray. Fig 3 shows a leg horn color straw with rose bouquets and a black velvet crown band.
A smart home wear dress described in mulberry cashmere. The under skirt uses lining with attached deep kitting. The tunic wraps over at the left side and is stitched and trimmed with passementerie. Bodice material is tucked.
Heavy gray linen is popular as background for embroideries used as house decorations. Bedrooms and living rooms in country houses are furnished with gray linen hangings and coverings. Ambitious needleworkers create elaborate multi color designs including wood fairies and fuchsias in violet green pale yellow and red for bed and window hangings.
This sketch instructs travelers on making a hatbag from stout brown paper. Fold into a large envelope, slit sides and form ends, trim edges, and cut away inner turned portions. Add cord handles on each side and tuck the finished bag into a suitcase corner.
Still hates whites still rules Rosebud Sioux Indians with an iron hand. Two Strike, head chief since 1880, gained power after Spotted Tail’s death. He is about 90, lives at Rosebud S D, and is feared for harsh governance though frail in old age. He fought in wars including Fort Phil Kearney and Wounded Knee.
Article explains several methods to manufacture artificial silk from cellulose. Most processes yield safe fabrics, but one uses nitrocellulose which, if not denitrated, remains dangerous as gun cotton woven into fabric.
A Harper's Bazar note discusses belt placement on young girls frocks. Opinions differ on sash height from normal to hobble skirt levels, with some belts near the hem hindering movement and others creating a long waist look.
In morningwear a Russian blouse suit of natural linen with a patent belt suits a small boy. Brown boots and stockings complete the dress. low shoes and socks are fashionable for all children. Leather leggings outdoor wear until warm weather. avoid forcing knickerbockers as boys grow tall.
Albany reports a state agriculture bonfire in Winchester county will burn 3,000 four year old white pine trees imported from Germany. The blister rust infestation threatens U S white pine groves. commissioner Raymond A. Pearson warns it could devastate American pine forests if unchecked. The Westchester trees are owned by a private nursery man.
A Cleveland man tested a theory by telling a joke about Mark Twain and a British guest. The English guest asked to hear the famous line about Twain’s death being greatly exaggerated and eagerly anticipated the joke.
A reflective ad copy urges readers to keep their homes and lives clean and to seek sun and air as healing. It promotes Hamlins Wizard Oil taken at night to prevent a morning cold, attributed to Colonel Hunter and framed as practical advice for daily wellbeing.
Preview lists Marine Eye Salve in new 25c aseptic tubes to prevent infection and Marine Eye Liquid at 60c per bottle. Includes eye care books in each package and a quoted medieval saying from Thomas a Kempis.
Ground has been broken at Harriman Gymnasium in Hempstead for St. George Episcopal church parish house memory of the late E. H. Harriman. Mrs. E. H. Harriman and family will fund the project.
The question of how to cure constipation is addressed by Dr Caldwell a stomach and bowels expert with forty years of practice. He promotes Syrup Pepsin which trains the stomach and bowels to work naturally and strengthens nerves for lasting relief. Supporters include John Graveline Dekratt Michigan J A Vernon Oklahoma City and thousands of others. Available from druggists at fifty cents to one dollar a bottle with free samples by writing Dr Caldwell 201 Caldwell Building Moncell o I
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