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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
3
Purifying blood after grip strengthens the debilitated system and wards off pneumonia and bronchitis. Dr Williams Pink Pills restore color and vitality, with a testimonial from Mrs F R Boyd of Minneapolis. Sold by druggists or by mail at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, Schenectady NY. Free booklet on request.
A light political squabble prompts Representative Mann to recall a comic tale of Mr Jinks on a crowded trolley. A woman scolds him for not offering his seat, sparking a chorus of quips. A lawyer asks why a couple seeks divorce over a pun about molding.
A family thanks Uncle Erastus with a mule after his faithful service. He jokes that the mule is a kicker and plans a clever method to manage it in the cart. He vows to turn the cart and harness the mule from behind to get the cart up the hill.
A wife presses her husband on what he would do if she died asking burial or cremation. He replies that he cannot bear the idea and quips that being dead disables any wishes, highlighting a playful but sharp exchange on feelings.
The judge quips about artistic temperament and commonality. A man defends his ordinary life while noting his eleven year marriage without divorce. The exchange contrasts self perception with alleged extraordinary deeds.
A dialogue snippet shows Mrs Clubbman accusing Clubbman Shay of pouring something into her. The exchange expresses waltz like confusion and a charged tension between the two characters.
Observers warn future paper production could stall as wood supplies dwindle and mills struggle to maintain output. The playful verse reflects the industry’s precarious supply chain and potential impact on everyday paper goods.
A witty quip notes New York girls trend toward carrying photos of their gentlemen friends on their fingernails. The speaker argues this reflects a common habit: liking a young man means wanting him near always.
Joe asks about illness and the exchange hints at a cold and discomfort. Arthur mentions visiting Henery, the dog causing a draft, and a lingering cold, all in a brisk, humorous tone from Tit-Bits.
Maud denies hearing Alice claim she resented Jack's kiss while noting Alice kept Jack's kiss on her cheek for a long moment. The exchange reveals tensions over propriety and sincerity between the two.
A witty exchange notes that a man’s status is evident by his listening. The speaker says Mr. Jones was never asked about his wife yet clearly married. The joke hinges on the idea that a good listener reflects attention and commitment.
Serious Part Begins. Jack Well says she has accepted me and tamed the day. Married Friend notes the burden lifts as the pair discuss the outcome and next steps.
A bronze age man chuckles and muses that if he were steel he would dissolve. He rejoices at not living too late, a brief reflective moment on strength and time.
A tearful new office boy pleads with the manager after claiming the cashier kicked him following an envelope spill. The manager reacts with irritation and questions whether he must handle every detail of business.
A whimsical exchange features a seven year old Willie asking if a man ever shot the Niagara Rapids and his father replying with a pun about half shot if only half way through.
A fragmentary poetic invocation shows an aviator praying for air over earth, voicing a longing to escape ground hunger and seeking wind more than land. The speaker pleads to heaven for air, elevating flight as life’s central demand.
A speaker talks of retiring in about five years and living on investment interest. The reply expresses disbelief about investments and asks what they are. The answer reveals no investments yet but mentions three very beautiful daughters growing up.
A burglar rummages a house while the householder questions him from bed. The intruder calmly explains he seeks the lost pleiad praised by a poet, turning an ordinary raid into a literary pursuit.
In a terse neighborhood exchange, Timson’s whereabouts are questioned after a late night inquiry. A local character laments future lending, vowing never to borrow from Timson again, amid mounting speculation.
A boastful young aeronaut claimed a perfect flying machine and method but failed to soar fifty feet, ending in a dramatic setback that drew quizzical reactions from onlookers.
A mother tows a distressed child named Elsie while carrying a muddy Fido through difficult terrain. The scene captures a moment of parent and pet enduring hardship together on a rainy day.
The ad explains how kidney weakness worsens housework for healthy women and how Doan's Kidney Pills ease backache fatigue and other kidney related symptoms. It promises no stomach upset and notes safety for children with a testimonial of a woman driven almost crazy by symptoms seeking relief.
Mrs H W Heagy of Bakersfield California recounts years of kidney trouble with numbness dizziness and sharp pain. After eight boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills she says pain eased kidney secretions returned to normal and her health improved fully.
A newsroom squabble centers on the phrase the jury acted as a body with editors arguing the cliché should be avoided and reporters defending its clarity in the copy. The exchange highlights writing style debates in the newsroom.
In a heated exchange Brother Bogus insists on being known as the town’s only extinguished citizen. He recounts riding the president’s special train, claiming he was present when a porter tossed a fine cigarette from the window, which nearly caught him alight.
A guide titled That Every Farmer Should Know Formulas offers practical methods for killing and curing pork and beef tanning fur and leather at home and making various sausages. It includes plans and views on curing hides for market with a price list and is attributed to W I Keller in Kearney Nebraska.
A humorous exchange between Tommy Cod and his father Pa Cod in which the boy asks what a pessimist is and the elder delivers a pun about a fish fearing a hook in every worm. The excerpt showcases nautical wordplay and family dialogue characteristic of Puck.
A quotation credits a woman with leading the world since its start and taking the lead in the first drama Man and the Ser pent, invoking Shakespearean imagery that all the world is a stage with both men and women as players.
A 1920s trend report notes interest in aviation declines as spectacle costs deter the public. Enthusiasts like Rube lose appeal as airshows and flying stunts grow less profitable for promoters.
The fiance explains the delay and explains taking the plum cake to a jeweler to have a monogram engraved. The couple discusses the surprising turn in plans as trouble begins.
A dialogue contrasts manners with sincerity as characters note most politeness is fiction in social discourse. The exchange emphasizes civility masking underlying truth and hints at social tension underlying everyday interactions.
A humorous exchange asks where to find cat tails with a provocative mispronunciation. The reply directs to a bawdy euphemism, reflecting risqué local humor and slang.
An Edinburgh bailie hears a case over a ferret left in a neighbor's care. The neighbor opened the cage and the ferret escaped. The bailie verdict: both parties were to blame for the incident and the owner should have clipped the animal's wings.
At midday the wealthy brewer calls in poor neighbors to share food, clothing, or money. The brewery gratings hold no occupants as fumes deter residents and a resident notes he will not accept help from someone smelling of alcohol.
Marine Eye Remedy promotes relief for red weak or watery eyes and granulated eyelids. Each package includes an illustrated book. The product emphasizes minerals and notes it is not a patent medicine yet used in physicians practice. Sold by druggists in bottles priced 2c and larger 25c and 50c tubes.
Thirsty Thingumbob-Me questions if a woman’s reaction to Tatterdon Torn-Did she marry you or reject you. The quirky note plays on heartbreak and social pressure with a playful tone.
Advertising copy claims Cole's Carboli salve relieves burning itching and skin diseases instantly stops burn pain and cures without scars. Available as 2c or 60c price from druggists with free sample offer by J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wisconsin.
A leap year girl with money easily finds a young man willing to fund a romantic match.
Faure franchise offers refunds if Pazu ointment fails to cure itching bleeding protruding piles in six to fourteen days. A rugged style note adds a line about a tough man’s idea of good dress with a loud necktie.
A child Eustace asks how grandparents could be his if they died before he was born. An adult explains that they remained his grandparents despite the timing, prompting the boy to question the logic about parentage and birth. The exchange highlights the nature of familial ties across generations.
Advertisement urges eating Rye for health and energy at breakfast and claims lower living costs. Promotes free silver spoon in every package and prompts readers to ask grocers for a package. Bradley quote about thoughts shaping character appears.
An advertisement presents Dr J H Rindlaub of Fargo North Dakota as a specialist in eye ear nose and throat care. It quotes a gray quote about minds and mirrors and includes a Mia Winslow teething syrup claim and a remark about men preferring to credit wives over money.
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