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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

6

Choteau Acantha Publisher A. B. Guthrie

Historical paper masthead listing A. B. Guthrie as publisher based in Choteau Montana Teton County reflecting early 20th century regional press.

Montanans offer pithy aphorisms and diversions

A collection of short items from a Montana paper covers varied topics from new alphabets to long-range weather amusements. It notes a St. Louis girl seeking a divorce, a Connecticut woman finding a diamond in lamb, a California girl umpiring, and a Pekin edict cutting queues. Other quips joke about revolutions, tips, and trains while reflecting on modern life and quirks.

Whimsical Notes Mix Texas Talk and Local Quips

A playful jumble riffs on Texas abundance of jack rabbits with horns and a cheeky jab at transplanted Connecticut vibes. The piece quips about Vesuvius mud woes and comments on residents singling out Home Sweet Home as still a favored tune.

Texas

Warning to hotel guests about bell bag fire panic

A cautionary note warns guests not to rely on a single pair of trousers or alarm bells in hotels, as a fire cry could trap them in a predicament while they sleep.

Ptolemy

Eastern pundit says we are losing our sense of smell

A public intellectual claims a decline in sensory awareness while dismissing critics from a brisk, modern district as too provincial. The remark implies disdain for a place described as a boiled cabbage neighborhood and contrasts it with urbane tastes and opinions.

Concrete furniture and moving day whimsy

The item humorously notes that future household furniture may be concrete per Tom Edison though it would require a derrick and a freight train on moving day, illustrating a playful tech age speculation.

Tom Edison

Woman Wins $200 Damages Over Unfulfilled Proposals

A jury awarded a woman $200 after she sued a man for failing to marry her despite sixty proposals. The verdict assigns a fixed value to a single act of proposing.

Surgeon’s Simulated Appendicitis Held by Gallstone Cause

The famous surgeon was operated on for appendicitis but the cause proved gallstones. This twist of fate highlights the unexpected source of his abdominal trouble and its medical misdirection.

Shoes To Cost More Prompting Family Reactions

An announcement states higher shoe prices with a note that the family head may remain unmoved due to a history of such notices. The piece hints at a hardened outlook from repeated price updates.

Reindeer Meat Bound for Chicago Restaurants

Alaska to Chicago shipment of reindeer meat aims to lure diners with a novel cold weather dish. If prices beat steak, the plan could spark notable restaurant buzz in Chicago.

Alaska Chicago

Traffic toll in New York last year stands grim

Motor cars in New York last year killed 89 people and injured 855. The figures imply a higher risk for bystanders than for guides or football players, highlighting dangers faced by pedestrians and pedestrians in the city.

New York

Thieves in the Tombs Calamity Warned by Judge Mulqueen

Judge Mulqueen of New York warned that a thorough investigation was needed after reports that a Tombs prisoner had his trousers stolen. He added it would be a great calamity to find thieves in the Tombs, noting some might argue the jail is a thief’s stronghold.

Mulqueen New York

Solving the Riddle of the Universe by Amille Flammarion

The article discusses Amille Flammarion, famed astronomer and French scientist, pursuing a universal power behind physical forces. It covers his belief in a psychic force linking telepathy, spiritualism, and the unknown, and cites his books The Mysterious Psychic Force and The Unknown. It notes his experiments, the role of mediums, telepathy evidence, and the potential future scientific acceptance of psychic phenomena.

Marconi Odeon Allan Kardec Parisian Society For Spiritualistic Research St. Louis Victorien Sardou Jupiter Mozart Zoroaster Bernard Palissy Sardou Joan of Arc Planchette Mme. de Girardin

Dancing for an Empress as Der Ling Recalls Court Dance

Princess Der Ling recounts the Dowager Empress of China showing curiosity about European dance. She seeks to observe dancing with music after hearing of a gramophone, prompting the young empress and court ladies to request a demonstration.

Princess der Ling Dowager of China der Ling Forbidden City Europe Her Majesty

Alfonso XIII Enjoys Free Summer Life in San Sebastian

King Alfonso XIII is pictured strolling San Sebastian on vacation, mingling with locals and riding, walking, and driving without an escort. A traveler recalls a playful moment on the Corniche where the king jointly troubleshoots car trouble with his chauffeur, taxiing off with a smile.

San Sebastian Spain Alfonso XIII Royal Yacht Club Europe Miramar Corniche Alfonso

Salesmanship and the Art of Persuasion in Trading

A compact reflection on salesmanship defining a successful salesman as one who can persuade buyers to acquire goods they initially do not want. It examines influence, timing, and customer psychology as keys to closing deals and driving revenue.

Pool Ball In His Mouth Provokes Wager

Philadelphia youth Robert Wilson of 1330 North Eighth Street bet he could fit a pool ball in his mouth. The ivory ball caused severe injury and forced physicians at the Children's Homeopathic Hospital to remove it with forceps after two hours of effort. Five front teeth were sacrificed to save his life.

Philadelphia Robert Wilson North Eighth Street Children’s Homeopathic Hospital Willson

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Cheerful Health for Children

A 19th century style advertisement claims mild laxative action for upset children. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as an ideal remedy to regulate stomach liver and bowels with gentle nightly doses. Sample bottles offered by mail from Dr W S Caldwell of Moncell o Illinois at no cost.

W. 8 Caldwell Washington St Mon Cello Ill

Not Much of a Gentleman Exchange

A brief dialogue features Jones warning he may forget his courtesy if abuse continues, and Mrs. Jones retorts that there is little to forget. The exchange reflects a sharp domestic quarrel with a sly exchange of insults.

Cure claimed for eczema with Cuticura remedies

A letter from Miss Mattie J. Shaffer of Dancy Mississippi and Mrs. F. L. Marberger of Drehersville Pennsylvania recount long battles with eczema. Both praise Cuticura Soap and Ointment as curing their conditions after other remedies failed. A free sample offer and 32 page booklet are available from Cut cura Dept. L Boston.

Mattie J. Shaffer R. F.D Dancy Miss F. L. Marberger Drehersville

Not Militant Teafight Ends in Drawn Battle

Gossip in the social circle reports a light confrontation at Mrs. Come up's function the other afternoon. Observers recall a teafight rather than a quarrel, ending without a clear winner.

Stop the Pain with Cole's Carboli Salve

Advertises Cole's Carboli salve claiming it stops the hurt of burns and cuts, heals quickly, and prevents scars. Priced 25c and 60c with free sample offer from J. W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.

Cole J. W. Cole & Co Black River Falls Wis

Pretty Big Hat Discusses Size and Cost

A humorous exchange where Roseleaf notes a hat is large and the speaker remarks the bill makes it seem tiny in comparison. The joke centers on an oversized purchase and the surprising price.

Wizard Oil Endorsed by Physicians for Home Use

Hamlins Wizard Oil gains physician recommendations and is used in numerous hospitals. The ad urges readers to keep a bottle at home for immediate relief and notes caution for those compelled to toe the mark.

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