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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1906
Page
3
A humorous mix of old anecdotes and social chatter. Washington and his shade debate the cherry tree tale while a countess pursues divorce, prompting lawyers to revise filings. Edison is joked about endorsing brain food with a test done by consuming angel food.
A comic panel shows a player anxious about his move while his partner, Lady Partner, reassures him that his choice was the best possible under pressure. The scene captures a moment of genteel nerves at the bridge table.
Lovatt quips that love stories end with marriage, while Henpeck counters that marriage marks the real beginning of life together, suggesting the tale continues beyond the titular romance. The exchange frames a playful debate on endings versus new beginnings in love.
A child explains a barter with Wise Papa and He-Do about seasons and rewards. She reveals that a sealskin coat next winter depends on giving up seaside trips, while seaside visits next summer depend on foregoing the coat, making her perpetually hopeful.
The leading man vents at a soubrette that Shakespeare is wrong and that the fault lies in themselves as underlings while the star steps out to take a call for the chief actors, revealing backstage tensions and a monopoly at the footlights.
A vendor jokes about a stubborn customer named Groucher who demanded ten pounds of nails in person and refused delivery. The clerk admits secretly adding extra nails to the pack, predicting Groucher will suffer for the stubborn demand.
A Domestic Note, Tete de Veau shows Smith’s personal notice about a wife’s departure, but L’Oignon clarifies the ad refers to his cook. The exchange hinges on mistaken identity and domestic intrigue.
A Milwaukee Sentinel excerpt quotes a defendant asking the judge to consider the louder voice of the opposing lawyer as a humorous reason for leniency. The remark reflects courtroom tension and a wry perspective on legal advocacy.
In a dialogue about a mutual friend's death, Morrell notes a man can only die once while Wiseman counters that the youngest drummer boy who joined the union forces has died again, suggesting a second death or reappearance in papers.
A sad-faced man comments on a newlywed couple, noting two souls with one thought while the bachelor retorts that they often seem to share even less. The exchange resembles a wry, intimate moment from a diary-like scene.
Fragmentary reminiscence notes that tax was levied on men with mustaches in Queen Elizabeth I era and suggests a similar tax on some men today.
The speaker recalls being in a heightened state when accused of striking a woman. The motive cited is that the family Bible, containing the speaker’s age, was found, triggering the confrontation.
In Effect recalls a friend’s mock confession as he smokes a large cigar. He had sworn off smoking on New Year’s Day for five years, but laughs that it feels like ten years have passed since the vow.
A humorous exchange describes a dream where a burglar enters a room and steals a watch only for the dreamer to wake and find the watch not taken in reality. The punchline suggests the watch was still moving in the dream.
Dialogue notes John's height and concern over growth. One speaker jokes that John may not grow taller, fearing he is already tall enough to outgrow his father's old pants. The exchange underscores size and humor.
A brief, sharp exchange hints at hidden tensions between Hicks and Wicks over the idea of “taking in” boarders. The dialogue suggests social or domestic friction without stating specifics.
A Houston Post snippet recalls a child crying after slipping on ice and being laughed at by a father. The child explains the hurt stems from the spanking received, not the fall itself, highlighting shared family humor and discipline.
Rimer and Crittick discuss verse advertisements for Phissick's Pink Panacea. The aim is to create catchy poetic copy to boost sales, with Rimer approving the sickly effect as deliberate. The exchange centers on promoting a medicinal panacea through versified notices.
The Kansas City Times quips about a poet abandoning poetry for gas meter work. The joke notes he chose the artificial gas business to “make his fortune” by scanning meters.
A young man confesses poverty yet asks for bread and cheese and kisses. The maid agrees with conditions, and the man offers to handle the rest. The dialogue hints at wit and social bargaining in a fairy tale tone.
A city fair visitor accuses farmers of dishonesty. The host challenges the claim and cites an instance where a hired man allegedly watered cows before milking, prompting debate over the reliability of both sides.
Jack proposed to Miss Straight lace but she insisted on his giving up drinking smoking and driving on Sundays. Jack then abandoned the marriage plan.
In a dialogue the moralizer questions money's value while the demoralizer answers it lets a wealthy man avoid troublesome people he could not avoid otherwise. The exchange highlights money as social leverage and retreat.
Uncle Jerry Peebles surveys reformers amended spellings and declares no strange words, insisting he has always spelled them that way. He expresses approval with a hearty exclamation.
A fragment from a conversation about a book titled Gems of Thought. Maude notes Belle favors thoughts of gems, while another speaker wonders how the book would suit her birthday. The excerpt centers on gift ideas and personality fits.
A new arrival asks St. Peter where to find four old halos to attempt building an automobile. The attendant angel replies with a quip about the unusual request.
A fragmentary dialogue scene shows Mabel arguing with a mother about a life choice and an older fiancé, revealing family tension over marriage and independence.
The article describes sleeve trimming with centered folds and lace bands, velvet and lace cuffs, and lace frills as a favored finish. Long undersleeves remain popular as short sleeves fade. Taf feta silk gowns, green taffeta dresses, and simple pale blue kid slippers with ribbon bows are highlighted.
Lace shawls of white Spanish and Chantilly designs renew old fashion favorites in sandalwood boxes. Less costly stoles in white and pastel shades use mousseline foundations edged by marabou. An all marabou scarf features triangular flounces with tiny ostrich frill edges. Lace mitts return as demand rises for long kid gloves, with suede armsets vying for style.
The article notes a flood of dress novelties with many new ties and items for women. Windows display girldes long lace stocks and neck ruffles, with net garments and cloaks making a prominent showing among elegant wrap and gown options.
White and lighter brocade dominate evening gowns shaping popular style. Fur edgings decorate skirts with Greek key designs and high trim positions on white chiffon and silk muslin. A Siberian hare fur trim offers snowy white, affordable elegance with narrow lace tops for fur patterns.
Narrow braids and silk strappings replace heavy embroidery in child fashion for practicality. Delicate embroideries remain stylish but reduce comfort for young wearers, and today freedom for children undercuts the idea of sacrificing comfort for fashion.
Salt thrown on smoking fat removes odor and smoke. Do not use a galvanized iron squeezer. Lemon juice forms a poisonous salt with contact. A sieve and wire-gauze skimmer are essential alongside ordinary utensils. Parffi n coats corks to render them acid-proof. Crisp potato chips in the oven before serving.
The article outlines a cream dotted painted chiffon gown with panels of rose pompadour ribbon in lettuce green and rose shadow designs. It notes narrow ribbon plaits, lace braid yoke outlines, fringed ribbon ends, and black and colored velvet trims for collars and cuffs. It mentions Frances Folsom as a reference for the trend.
A black and white plaid mohair gown suited for house wear features a panel front in white mohair trimmed with narrow black and white silk braid. The stock bib girdle and lace accents complete the ensemble in a refined informal style.
Foulards and voile fabrics regain favor with Fraisette a new Parisian shade. Gaiters match spring suits over black shoes. Pastel broadcloth cloaks trim with white silk braid appear in elegant light tones. Eyelet tear drop patterns provide long rounded shapes.
Black velvet trimming makes a strong showing in first spring frocks with coats featuring velvet collars and cuffs. Designers reuse velvet on white tailored dresses for southern wear, adding bands and folds on skirts across materials like Panama serge mohair cloth and linen.
A simple soup method using onions and potatoes simmered in water, then finished with milk, butter, pepper, and salt. Cook until potatoes are tender, adjust water and seasoning, and serve hot.
A fashion note says oversized colored ribbon bows seen last summer are over. The trend will shift to narrow wash ribbon bands tied simply at the front, avoiding repeated bows on shoulders or back.
Tailored taffeta suits are touted for summer wear with three piece models featuring a delicate lingerie blouse. The fate of the taffeta suit remains undecided while shirtwaist styles offer a safer investment for now.
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