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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
A collection of light jokes and wry observations touching war cholera love tobacco and matrimony. Puns about doctors farmers and office boys mix with remarks on fashion and gender ratios. A light editorial mood notes China’s push for progress and a Pennsylvania professor’s playful take on poets.
A legless porch climber has been arrested in New York. Law enforcement reports the suspect is in custody and facing possible charges as authorities assess the incident.
The remark notes that a baby's nighttime cry instantly rouses a man from sleep, explaining his swift awakening response. It highlights the primal instinct to react to infant needs and the social bond within households.
The claim that extravagance in women's dress has ceased to be fashionable appears contradicted by observed practice. Readers report continuing lavish attire and ornate styles in public life and social events, suggesting enduring interest in display despite shifts in commentary.
A Nebraska man undergoes his sixteenth surgical operation with doctors aiming to outdo previous efforts. The piece notes a cautious approach to health care and the hope for a successful outcome.
Reports note that self administration of nitrous oxide is now being considered by some, while many remain wary of potential profits and safety concerns surrounding the new finding.
Editorial quip on developing serums for social ills parodies medical breakthroughs. An amused street rail owner injured by a fender jokes about joyriding serum while noting modern amusements in a moving picture theater. The piece mocks changes in military and nautical terms replacing familiar phrases.
A Columbia professor calls for country wide teacher organization to form an immense union. He predicts that once organized, Young America will spend his evenings praying for a strike.
The city trims fronts of costly buildings that project into streets, setting a precedent that alarms property owners. The article notes a shift to smaller upper projections while residents, especially women, hold to their long range hats and fashion.
Reported discovery of an egg containing a half-karat ruby suggests an artful ploy to boost the sluggish summer egg market. The claim implies seller manipulation to spur demand among buyers and traders.
Two admirals conferred in Rome and engaged in a lively scrimmage that escalated to a land fight before bystanders separated them. The unprofessional conduct drew sharp attention from onlookers and military officials.
Practical tips for early gardening including which crops to plant first and how to plan rows. Advice covers equipment choices from wheel tools to horse cultivation, seed starting in window pots, transplant care, and soil fertilization.
The guide urges frequent mowing two to three times weekly to control thick areas and let thin patches emerge. It advises leaving lawn clippings as mulch and fertilizer, or returning equivalent fertilizer if removed. It suggests self sharpening mowers by tightening tension bolts to keep blades sharp.
Expert advice on garden care from Prof. John Willard Bolte covers soil, cultivation, and fertilizer. It stresses deep plowing, frequent hoeing, composting, and a liquid manure spray to boost growth. It also guides sweet pea planting from trenching to staking for persistent bloom through frost.
Sweet Peas stand out among flowers for their charm and hardiness. The legume family, including alfalfa and clovers, brings soil nitrogen and valuable hay, while Sweet Pea proves resilient under varied soils and conditions.
In extreme heat a garden needs daily care. Wake early for garden work to avoid exhaustion and keep soil moist without overwatering. Remove weeds promptly, irrigate at night to reduce evaporation, and cultivate the soil the next morning to hold moisture. A manure-rich soil holds water better.
Brood sows require bulky succulent foods. Grain seeds do not provide these elements. Give roots vegetables and forage in abundance to support their dietary needs.
Salt promotes digestion and assimilation aiding dairy herd health and is a major factor affecting butter output at churning time.
A prize Missouri hen that laid 281 eggs in last year’s contest recently sold for 800 dollars. The bird's high productivity drew buyers and attention at the auction.
A concise definition clarifies that ventilation refers to supplying fresh air to a space rather than a mere draft. It emphasizes that proper ventilation improves air quality and is distinct from incidental air movement.
A small note states that common coal serves as an excellent tonic for hogs enhancing their health and vigor. The item emphasizes practical farm feeding advice and livestock care.
The note emphasizes higher profits through more alfalfa and cheaper feed. It argues that well matched teams command larger prices and services, suggesting baseline efficiency and pricing strategies for teams or groups in a competitive market.
European and American settlers rush into Winnipeg at a rate of about 1000 daily, signaling a spring boom in Canada West. Germans and Scandinavians form large contingents as Britons increase departures, while Scots and Caledonians boast historic ties and prospects of thriving westward farms.
Executors of the Barrett Browning estate began selling relics of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Browning on May 1 underscoring the child of the union did not inherit notable genius. The article notes the son was an artist who achieved nothing extraordinary, questioning heredity of artistic talent despite ample evidence of gifted parents.
Gray County Probate Judge Philip Miller of Cimarron Kansas reports relief from five years of heart related symptoms after using Dodds Kidney Pills for about a year. He states no recurrence and credits the remedy with improved health and strength. The ad promotes 50 cent boxes from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo New York and offers free household hints music and recipes.
A countryman visiting the city mocks artists boasting of genius. He cites Bill Simpkins who can paint cork so exactly like marble that when dropped in water it sinks like a stone, illustrating humorous realism versus proclaimed mastery.
English engineers advance into the region between the Euphrates and Tigris to build a dam near Baghdad. Water will be carried across the land to make the ancient Garden fertile again. The soil here is rich and promising for reclamation projects.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children advertised as aiding teething gums reducing inflammation soothing pain and curing wind colic with a price of 25 cents per bottle.
A terse report notes a shift from drinking to structured guidance as men are steered away from alcohol toward constructive programs. Local officials emphasize support systems and counseling.
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