Stockbug on the Street Speculating on Length of Stay
The dialogue reveals Stockbug remains on the street and is speculating about how much longer he will be without a fixed shelter or position.
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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
6
The dialogue reveals Stockbug remains on the street and is speculating about how much longer he will be without a fixed shelter or position.
New York delegates of druggists charged doctors with fueling morphine use as they protested a city ordinance restricting retail morphine and related preparations. Caswell Mayo cited surveys from sanitariums showing 90 percent of addicts formed habits via prescribed drugs, versus 8 percent from proprietary medicines. The item also notes public health officials supporting the ordinance.
A reflective line notes that people underestimate the cost of passing up opportunities to give or receive pleasure, suggesting lingering regret over missed chances.
Kansas City area report shows Missouri with one divorce for every eight marriages and the national rate at one per 12. Dr. Charles A. Elwood notes 80 percent of divorces are initiated by women and cites religion decline, individualism, and the New Woman as contributing factors.
A Chicago man describes a lucrative street deception scheme where a “capper” boosts toy sales by drawing a crowd, buying items, and selling back at high markups. He changes outfits to avoid detection, works with partners, and pockets 50 to 100 dollars weekly.
William J. Flynn deputy police commissioner and head of the detective bureau that targeted the Italian kidnaping ring and counterfeiters has received death threats from Black Hand factions. Despite warnings and skulls crossbones and death symbols on letters his position remains unchanged as he continues his duties amid growing animosity from criminals.
The Brown Swiss breed originated in Switzerland with about 150 cows imported to the United States since 1870 and over 7 000 registered in the herd book. They are efficient milk producers with steady temperament, strong constitution, and notable size and longevity, suited to crossbreeding without loss of characteristic conformation.
A Geneva New York to Yonkers lumber shipment note dated April 29 1838 was found in Yonkers after seventy two years. The letter from Whitney to Dr Paddock mentioned a $2000 payment on receipt of the consignment. The sender and addressee are both deceased. The stamps show Geneva and Syracuse transit marks.
After harvests teams should haul manure at reasonable prices to enrich soils. Spreading manure soon is common, but many gardeners pile it until spring when the ground dries. Manure serves as mulch and delays plowing.
A Missouri woman recounts seven years of monthly suffering with cramps backache and nerves. After refusing surgery she credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health allowing her to work garden entertain guests and walk without pain. The advertisement claims wide success in treating female complaints and urges others to try the remedy.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis researches how TB affects churches and ministers. It will publish statistics on last year’s church TB deaths and distribute educational material and pamphlets for Tuberculosis Day on April 30.
In a rural chat, a farmer explains mortgage payoff leaves him with idle money while neighbors do the same. He asks why others complain of hard times when everyone has settled their debts and no one wants to borrow.
A reader from Battle Creek, Michigan describes four years of Postum use replacing coffee, noting relief from indigestion and steadier nerves. She credits the beverage with improved family health, calls Postum nourishing and refreshing, and invites others to try it alongside the slogan There’s a Reason.
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