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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
6
A collection of wry observations and local asides touches on umpiring reels, fashion, elopements, dancing, and journalism. A Rhode Island lawmaker seeks restraints on elopements while love counters with humor. Also notes a Philadelphia officer’s $250,000 retirement and a Massachusetts woman’s $100,000 bequest to a horse.
A Chicago physician warns street car straps carry every germ known to science and urges boiling hands after strap hanging. A Massachusetts man showcases two cats with corkscrew tails, explaining the quirky origin of the term katzenjammer.
The University of Wisconsin asserts that very few of its co-eds become old maids. There will now be a rush to the higher education.
Washington circles buzz over the new Jol ly wobble as the city’s latest fashion in dance with the next likely hit called the pickle prance. The playful trend captures social rooms and street corners alike.
A Chicago professor hints at strong demand for overshoes during the upcoming convention, linking anger and demand as the catalyst for a footwear spike in the city.
A California man received a fine after assaulting his mother in law. Some supporters argue he deserves a Carnegie Medal for bravery or public service.
A statistician notes April records more divorces than any other month. The remark is paired with a common domestic refrain about house cleaning and moving activities.
A woman makes a didactic crossing as a passenger on an aeroplane over the English Channel. The feat is celebrated with a public notice to readers that perseverance cannot be suppressed.
A new apparatus cooks 700 steaks in six minutes to demonstrate theory meets practice. The invention highlights rapid, large scale grilling capability and potential commercial use.
Report notes Captain Scott plans another year in the polar region while acknowledging the controversy over men returning home and the stance of the women involved. The brief reflects mixed opinions on exploration and homeward choices.
A young westerner crashed his motor car into another vehicle and married the injured occupant. The incident underscores the danger of motoring as a sport.
In Strassburg Germany a cobbler after fifteen years finishes a clock made entirely of straw. The piece is described as a curiosity and compared to a straw vote highlighting its trivial importance.
One Turkish soldier died during bombardment of forts on the Dar danelles by Italian warships. The report is likened to a preliminary in an obscure boxing show.
Women's clubs in Cincinnati push a curfew law requiring all men to be at home by nine. A swift masculine protest arises alleging feminization of the law and signaling a quick counter move.
The Austro Hungarian ambassador to the United States successfully protested against the extortion of a New York automobile driver, asserting a stance of freedom from tyranny in the land.
A brain fragment from an infant has been grafted into an adult's skull. If the transplanted tissue retains infantile instincts, the man may experience surprising and embarrassing moments in adulthood.
The article reviews Mme Marguerite Steinheil’s memoirs, recounts the 1908 triple murder in Paris, the ensuing investigations, and her role in the Steinheil case. It discusses Faure’s presidency, public opinion, and alleged ties between Steinheil, magistrates, and elite circles, with focus on her childhood and marriage.
Jenkins argues against superstitious cures while Mrs. Jenkins shows cautious curiosity. The tale recalls a torn trousers incident and a hare's foot charm kept for rheumatism, highlighting stubborn credulity in a twentieth century setting.
A small boy in a tramcar rocks back and forth to keep a new watch running after buying it from Tucker for one shilling sixpence. An old gentleman asks why he moves, and the boy explains the watch would stop if he stops.
Mrs Henpeck comments that there will be no marriage in heaven and Mr Henpeck sighs deeply. He notes uncertainty about conditions in the afterlife. The dialogue plays on earthly and spiritual assurances with humorous dialogue.
The theater manager questions whether clacque use is art and compares it to a congressman's self congratulatory phrasing with laughs and applause in speeches. The remark hints at satire of public performances and political rhetoric.
In a clipped dialogue, Ruggles blurts that women cause heart trouble, prompting the wounded humor of the reply that “anybody ought to know that women.” The exchange satirizes gendered stereotypes in a playful street conversation.
A wry remark on a woman whose charm fooled the speaker until he learned she believed she could sing. The line hints at vanity and misjudgment in a compact pastiche.
A short dialogue scene shows a father admitting to his son that he welcomed a man he previously called an old rascal because he led to him, implying a hidden motive behind politeness. The exchange contrasts family suspicion with unspoken moral compromises.
The dialogue hints at celebrity intrigue as Gladys Piffleton, described as a beautiful actress, is reportedly free. A concerned observer questions whether she faced murder charges or a divorce suit, reflecting sensational entertainment chatter.
A humorous quip contrasts the notion of supreme quality with a wedding bridegroom as a playful example. The line suggests wit about events surpassing perfection.
A cryptic line prompts readers to define the term the underworld as the people seen beneath balking automobiles, inviting interpretation of hidden social or urban conceits through concise dialogue.
A near sighted stranger praises a sunset seen by a boy on a bridge. The boy reveals the glow is from a village school burning, provoking a shocked but smiling reaction from the onlooker. The exchange ends with a punchline about poetry and flames.
Dialogue shows Cholly denying proof while stuttering about growing a mustache. Daisy mentions his sister discussing the matter. The scene centers on miscommunication and a personal grooming topic.
A witty portrait notes a woman who values fashion over sports, her advancing views and righteous rage not luring her away from couture coverage while the sporting page waits unread.
Two lawyers argued before a probate judge and one irate participant shouted an insult. The judge interrupted, reminding the courtroom that he is presiding in the room.
A humorous exchange shows Promoter's Daughter claiming they have prospected the area and babies have sprung up on all sides as they move to a new street. Mamma questions how this happened, and the judge is referenced in the dialogue.
A witness testifies that a man’s automobile ran over an elderly man and provides the plate number 41 144 N J before the vehicle fled. The scene includes a telephone operator confirming her role, while the prisoner is discharged.
A humorous exchange from Tit-Bits centers on a quarrel about memory and delicacy as Mrs Fitz Bile accuses her partner of forgetting her birthday. The retort emphasizes social teasing and wit in a delicate domestic skit.
A humorous exchange notes George and his wife sharing tastes as they head downtown this morning. She shops for tub suits while he attends a wash sale, highlighting domestic routines and light city life.
A speaker reflects on a poker night loss after betting on queens while an opponent held kings, concluding that trusting women cost him money and emphasizing a cautionary mindset.
The robin, valued for its cheerful song by some, is contrasted with the neglect of hens and their eggs. This reflection notes people’s admiration versus practical poultry worth, highlighting a playful tension between beauty and utility.
At the banquet Gabby spoke for about three hours sharing life observations and reflections. Attendees noted the long address covered personal experiences and broader perspectives.
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