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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
2
In a compact montage from Choteau, the column surveys bold claims and oddities: a France duel injures one, Chicago as world gem oversimplified, Japan and Cuba amicable, a woman ends her life by cistern, a hen lays 4000 eggs, a Florida bride aged 78, and a Punch contributor dies with $6 million fortune. It rails against coinage, vaudeville luck, and infant industries while noting endless urban curiosities and grim fire losses over 34 years.
The piece describes Trxutsk, capital of Siberia, as the wickedest city in the world and notes renewed efforts from New York Chicago and Pittsburg. Aviator Pauthan claims F200 000 earned from flying and hints at retirement. The text then mocks a practitioner who cures by inducing fevers rather than addressing paralysis.
A sharp quip notes the irony that a deaf mute faces a slander suit, suggesting the absurdity of expecting coherent defense from someone unable to hear or speak. The remark hints at social attitudes toward disability and defamation.
Wellesley policy links graduation eligibility to spelling mastery. The move, praised as an innovation, raises concern that the requirement could harm the school's famed fudge quality and local reputation.
An army officer unveils a multiplex telephone claimed to allow ten persons to speak on one line amid existing four party wire concerns. The statement highlights innovation but invites scrutiny of practicality and cost.
Mount Etna quiets with smoke. bystanders see no lava danger. Paris proclaims war on rats not a battle but a crackdown on current ladies hair fashions. The hobble skirt era remains, promising striking trends in Paris fashion.
The decree enforces uniform rules for the New Jersey National Guard preventing patent leather pumps at drills while no restrictions exist on chewing gum or the use of powder puffs.
A Cleveland resident sues for damages claiming he endured unwanted telemarketing calls and time wasted waiting for correct numbers. The suit seeks compensation for emotional distress and lost time, highlighting ongoing annoyance and sympathy from the public.
An article by William A Radford promotes country and suburban house design over town buildings. It argues for broad, low profiles, sunlight in living spaces, and planning tailored to site and local materials. A gambrel roof house shown costs about $3,500 and features a large central hall, 15 by 28 foot living room with fireplace, dining room, and four bedrooms on the second floor.
A local woman named Mrs Green is arrested on charges of attempting to smuggle a large quantity of lace ashore hidden in her hat. The incident prompts debate on responsibility as the case unfolds in court.
An innovation marks a startling departure in a musical comedy as the principal male character is depicted as being in love with his wife. The note hints at a bold romantic angle within the lively production.
National concern rises as raids on opium smugglers spark a Washington crusade to curb the habit. Taft urges action while Congress considers the Cullom-Foster bill taxing opium heavily and restricting smoking opium. Officials note 400,000 pounds imported yearly with most turned into morphine.
Arizona's Maricopa county contracted with a Phoenix firm to bury paupers for one mill per body. Bids ranged from one cent to $4.25 with the lowest bid deemed responsible. The setup covers removal, coffin, funeral, and interment, raising concerns about profit and timing of burials.
Walter Laidlaw of the New York Federation of Christian Organizations argues that New York City may near its growth limit and lose supremacy as the world’s leading commercial center within thirty years. He cites declining foreign share, rivals along the Pacific coast and eastern ports, and new routes like intercoastal canals and Panama as factors offsetting past gains.
In OY MAHA Nebraska Judge Sears rules that an attorney may sing or read songs to argue a case. H C Murphy represented the plaintiff in a $5000 damages suit about saloon liquor. After presenting testimony he sang Drunkard's Lament and excerpts from Ten Nights in a Bar Room prompting a settlement and judgment in favor of the plaintiff. The defense argued this violated the record but the Supreme court upheld Murphy's performance as proper advocacy.
The Rawleigh Company of Freeport seeks energetic men aged 21 to 60 for sales territory in the area. No experience needed. team and wagon provided. expected earnings range from 100 to 300 dollars monthly after expenses. Apply by writing The Rawleigh Company 70 80 Lib St Freeport TI for details.
A dealer offered a horse to the late Senator Daniel of Virginia claiming it was a reproduction of the horse Washington rode at Trenton. The dealer spoke of the pedigree and likeness while Daniel expressed belief it might be the same horse.
A historical ad style item touts SASTORIA as a safe remedy for infants and children with a 30 year use claim and a signature of a proprietor. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets as sugar coated stomach and bowel regulators. It ends with literary quotes from Hopkins and Phillips Brooks.
A fragment notes Nature's laxative claim as herb based and harmless but contrasts public skepticism toward preaching versus action. The terse text questions why practice lags despite healthful messaging.
Drug advertisement claims a remedy cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. It promotes Garfield Tea to prevent sick headache indigestion and nervous attacks. All druggists carry the products.
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