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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
2
Early spring headwear features small hats built on novel shirring wire frames. Frames are covered first with mull then Wehr silk fibro braid, sewn from the crown top, with crowns and brims covered separately. The piece notes ease for home milliners and suggests finishes with ribbon, velvet, plumes, or lace, by Julia Bottomley.
A description of a spring dress ensemble featuring a slightly full waist skirt with silk trim scallops and a silk covered button in each scallop. A Magyar blouse style bolero matches the skirt, with an underslip of crepe de chine and ostrich feather trim. Materials listed include 5 yards of 46 inch fabric and 2 yards of 22 inch silk.
Parisians now declare that the conservative woman is the truly well dressed, while those chasing the latest eccentricities of hat coat or skirt are not smart. They have coined a contemptuous term to express disapproval, though the word itself sounds objectionable in English.
When sewing on the machine, if the thread breaks easily soak a pool and all in water for about two minutes. This rule applies to any quality of thread.
New lingerie styles emphasize minimal undergarments with fine embroidery and durable materials. Brides favor seamless muslins, embroidery over lace, and practical corset covers with peplums. Empire nightgowns rise in popularity, while plain en garde anglaise and economical options appeal to practical buyers. The French import trade remains favored by moneyed shoppers.
Guests at a luncheon initially puzzled by a dainty relish discovered the crisp brown tile tubes were celery. Large stalks were cut, dipped in egg and cracker crumbs, fried in deep fat or sauteed in butter, and served with a brown sauce. It pairs with fowl fish oysters and creamed dishes.
Influx of new waists from sheer cotton fabric features veiled blouses with simple lines and lighter air. Embroidered batiste or linen accents replace lace, with a yoke and cuffs and front and back insertions for a springlike look. Bordered chiffon marquisettes and crepes also suit blouse service with excellent results.
A fragment from a period piece recounts a girl afflicted with la grippe and severe coughing. Her mother pleads for silence during fits as the child endures repeated paroxysms and restless sleep amid nauseous medicines.
An American and an Irishman discuss vocal power with a joke about being showered with bouquets the first time the American sang and a house built brick by brick for the Irishman in an open air concert.
Isaac's sale offer from Samuel Levinski is described as five thousand dollars, but Abram dismisses Levinski's ability to pay. The exchange shows the tension over a tempting bid and the buyer's apparent means.
Imminent danger frames a reformer who plans to abolish sinecures but confesses a worry to a loyal ally. He fears a paradox will leave him with one sinecure after complete reform. The exchange highlights the tension between ideal reform and personal gain.
A trainer explains his system on training while recalling a long marriage. He cites Dash as an example of obedience and happiness after eighteen years of married life. Dash responds to the question of how to take married life, saying, According to directions.
An exchange features an indignant artist insisting painting an ugly woman's portrait for money is not a crime while a friend responds it would likely be a hanging matter.
A witty exchange centers on a talkative man described as a fixture in town and likened to a gas fixture, highlighting local humor about his loquacity and brevity.
A wary voice mocks wishful thinking, arguing the craft of portrait photography hinges on skill rather than luck or glamour. The passage laments vanity while praising practical talent in shaping images.
A shabby ancient umbrella becomes the subject of quiet amusement as it endures rain and sun. Its worn condition and stubborn charm keep would be thieves at bay and invite curious glances from passersby.
A brief, somber note expresses sympathy for a family struck by a sudden misfortune as readers are reminded of a seating arrangement at La Gemina and a center event tonight.
Readers consider the saying money talks as a thin silver collar ring shapes a disk record. The passage invites testing on a phonograph to hear what it might reveal about value and sound.
The dialogue reveals a pattern where one partner accuses the other of seeking excuses to end the engagement while the other cites constant scrutiny of personal finances as a motive. The exchange hints at deep trust issues and possiblefinancial control dynamics.
A quip game between two men. One boasts becoming his own boss in a sly line about self-employment or separation. The other questions whether that means business success or a personal split.
An exchange shows a humanist figure in Stralta approaching a beggar asking to help recover a lost child. The beggar confirms the child is not present and describes the mother as worn and distressed.
A poem denounces a tyrant weather man who mocked public relief and blamed the Weather Bureau for heat and storms. It recalls two men who argued public rights and urges the public to seek relief from a harsh climate. The piece parodies official forecasts and portrays the weather service as ineffectual.
A lone shipwreck survivor spent two months on a desert island subsisting on clams and biscuits. Rescuers lift her to safety as the ship's doctor promises swift restoration, but she declines nourishment aims and asks only for a tonic to regain strength. Life.
The Lady Clare laments two punctures that push her to swear as she hears a man call her hoodoo. He asks why after she wished him luck as he proposed to Miss Custique, who rejected him, prompting the confrontation.
A parishioner confesses he rarely goes out due to insomnia. Rev. K Mowatt Laightly announces a sermon on the topic next Sunday morning promising relief to attendees.
A witty remark notes the office lacks perks as a husky janitor ejects such folks, hinting at a strict workplace culture. The exchange highlights a no-nonsense environment and a blunt dismissal of comforts.
A brief exchange in Boston features a sharp quip about liking classical music. One person asks for an honest opinion while hinting at a potential invitation to a symphony.
A playful exchange ends with a couple acknowledging mutual affection. He declares his silliness for her and she reveals she had heard the same about him before they met, confirming initial misunderstandings gave way to romance.
Hix reports Sha married last week and took in a silent partner, signaling a change at the millinery shop across the way.
Mrs Joskins and Mr Trimmins trade lines about an unsettled mutiny attempt with awkward humor as they hint at late hours and a rough last leg of the voyage. The exchange reads like a light maritime dialogue from a period column.
Mrs. H. Albrecht of West Point Nebraska reports that after weeks of itching and disfiguring eczema on her three year old son Gilbert, Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared his skin in four weeks. She credits the remedies and recommends them to all.
A church school instructor pressed pupils to quote Enoch’s death as in the Bible. The class reply misshaped the phrase into Enock was not what God took him for, highlighting how mishearing sacred text can yield humorous results.
Hiram warned Marlar at the door that a steel trap would hold a skunk when he next showed the device. Fifteen minutes later he reappeared and called Marlar to loosen him from the trap, then lashed out when she laughed.
Stella notes the Gat reference with a sharp line about a nickname or label. The exchange hints at social or linguistic play involving identity and perception in a concise vignette.
A comely German woman deposits a check at a Walnut Street savings fund bank. She had written Gretchen Schmidt but signed Gretchen Smith. The receiving teller instructs her to correct the endorsement and include her age. She blushes and adds Age 23.
Light comic exchange about filling a program with jokes and snacks. Miz Mandy admits her program needs "an a san'wich an' two olives" to be complete while Mr Lumley asks for assurance. The piece plays on language and everyday theater routines.
A vintage style advertisement urges readers with chronic constipation to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It touts a free sample by mail from Dr W B Caldwell at Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois and claims permanent relief and natural bowel function without salts or cathartics. It cites testimonials from users including J J Petty of Unionville Missouri and George W Zimmerman of Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
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