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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
3
In a humorous exchange a bridegroom-to-be jokes about his sister’s wedding and a brother quips that it will free him from their father's slippers. A visitor presents a manuscript and is told he will remain a struggling author if he does not leave.
A comic pair of snippets features a horse trade with Deacon Smith and a burglar scare in a basement. In the second tale a weary husband mocks the burglar’s failed theft and directs him to reset the furnace damper. A club joke follows about mourning cigarettes made for a relative’s death.
Downtown business owner recounts an after hours problem when a factory door could not be bolted from the outside. He secured a brass padlock through the police station sergeant who lent aid and a key return promise. The tale raises questions about trust and policing in handling ordinary citizens.
A short exchange centers on meals and timing as characters tease about reaching the pie after dinner. The dialogue hints at humor around appetite and punctuality during a family meal.
A historical column notes the Great Wall's completion and a Chinese builder’s wary optimism. He says it may not last forever but until it falls, reliance on boxers and boycotts will keep foreign devils out and he orders chop suey, trusting Mr. Wu to complicate American dealings.
A dialogue features an intellectual young woman scolding a businessman Mr Comrox who defends literature and laments many capable people wasting time writing books and magazine articles rather than pursuing business.
In a humorous exchange a proprietor scolds a new bookkeeper for profanity while the clerk insists he was merely taking the oath of office. The scene highlights the clash between office decorum and the duties of starting a bookkeeping role.
Mrs Ascum and Mrs Phamsey discuss a mother who manages many children by allowing them to blow soap bubbles before dinner, using the bubbles as a playful way for the children to wash themselves.
In a chat between Peckham and Crittick they discuss D Anber's portrait of a wife. Peckham asserts the likeness is lifelike while Crittick notes it is not a true speaking likeness.
Homagan recalls telling Holmes last year that a European journey would benefit him. Holmes confirms he is still abroad, with Homagan noting the dialogue ended around the moment of their last sighting.
A playful exchange unfolds between George and a woman as she tests his fiancé prospects. She warns of a jealous streak and jokes about sending her dog away if they wed, highlighting a humorous domestic tangle.
Senator Sorghum remarks that he believes he has persuaded himself to share the views of most constituents. The exchange questions whose thinking is actually guiding policy as rhetoric frames the dispute.
A brief quote from the Boston Transcript features tipsy banter about knowing when to stop drinking. It presents a humorous exchange between a tippler and Boozleigh about inebriation and awareness.
A witty exchange unfolds about a man named George who jokes he is bankrupt in love. He is turned over to his father for examination in supplementary proceedings, a playful legal pun amid romantic banter.
A brief, fragmentary dialogue suggests a tension over naming a child after a notable man. The exchange notes a parent’s promise and eventual resemblance to a revered figure, implying a pivotal moment in character dynamics.
The Chicago American quotes a lighthearted diaristic exchange about babies and family, noting Araminta as a cherub and Spoonall quipping that an eighteen-year-old sister can seem smaller. The snippet conveys domestic humor without further context.
The exchange notes a shift toward an amateur farce for the Hasty Pudding club. One speaker suggests this is a notable improvement over prior amateur productions which tended toward tragedy.
Mrs Buggins and Mr Buggins discuss going to Europe and realize talk is cheap. The exchange contrasts desire with finances and ends on a joke about cost.
Public opinion favored them as they hunted for homes with confidence. They admired the Park mansions and asked the landlord if children were a problem. He answered that there are already sixty seven children in the house. Yet they still looked elsewhere.
In a local exchange TJ notes Ridley Skinner as a widely liked figure. A responder confirms Skinner received numerous marks of esteem from townspeople, humorously noting the rewards as dollar marks.
A reader recalls a department office moment when a man submitted an application with his photograph, possibly aiming to be seen at face value. The anecdote highlights a lighthearted take on employment procedures and a candid attempt at making a personal impression.
Alison Reformer notes a speaker's claim that grafters are sent to jail while critiquing wardens for poor accommodations. Meandering Mike and Plodding Pete express mixed views on reforms and patronage affecting prison conditions.
A brief opinion notes a knicker women claim says Becker excuses her son with boys will be boys yet blocks her husband from similar behavior. The writer contrasts perceived double standards in gender roles.
A brief exchange hints at living arrangements at a boarding house with a sharp remark from Jewett. Hewitt questions the setup while Jewett counters with a wry suggestion about flattery.
A jesting exchange shows Popley scolding a boy of T years for keeping a cigar stump in his mouth. The youth protests that he believed the cigar was discarded, prompting a sharp response from the older speaker.
In a brief exchange Miss Wise notes the term sterling appears obscure while Mr Short remarks the word money is equally faded from common usage. The dialogue highlights language shifts in financial vocabulary.
A remark attributed to Life notes Perkins separated from his wife and moved to bachelor apartments. He reportedly said he could not live without some comforts of home. The quote frames the reason as a search for personal peace within simple home comforts.
A dialogue recalls fathers described as mossbacks who believed the 19th century stage piece the Black Crook was indecent. This snapshot contrasts past attitudes with modern views.
A Chicago American editorial cartoon parody features a microbe lamenting the stalled zeal for reform. It mocks efforts to curb railroads costs, hazing, lynching, and graft while noting the public’s focus on petty issues and late libraries.
A reader contesting hazing hazards quotes a New York Press editorial and condemns cruel rites. The passage ridicules brutal initiation rites and rejects providing any such “recipes.” It calls out inhuman treatment and appeals to stop harassment in seminary settings.
Edwin Wildman writes in the Chautauquan about Hongkong where every Chinese person over seven supports the empire. He notes a vast labor chain carrying brick, firewood, and goods to build cliffside houses and transport via restricted cable to 2000 feet above sea level. He praises the city’s European touches, cleanliness, and English influence shaping habits to fight disease.
A young city inventor sold a railroad appliance for 1000 dollars to a large corporation and then improved his design. He explained the update will render the initial sale worth only about thirty cents by comparison, as he works out the new plans.
A Chicago Tribune tribute recalls a man of quiet help and lasting friendship. He planned acts to please others and stayed up for sick friends, never amounting to fame but earning heartfelt devotion. The piece highlights his universal kindness.
A new probate code revises laws on how estates descend. It changes intestate descent for unmarried individuals and allows equal shares to father and mother if both survive. The old provision for relief to other children by representation is omitted. A Minnesota case illustrated the prior rule and its correction.
W A Masters former village recorder of Chisholm faces a graft accusation as state and county officials detail testimony. D D Crowley of Crowley Electric says he was solicited for 100 by Masters for a contract signature. Masters testifies denying the bribe claim and cites contract violations as the issue.
A fire completely destroyed the Minnesota and International station at Finkley. Nothing was saved except a small amount of freight. The cause is not definite but is believed to be a defective stovepipe. No loss estimate has been provided.
Fire completely destroyed a dwelling house occupied by farmer George Bauer near Jefferson. When discovered the upper portion was engulfed in flames and firefighters could not control the blaze.
Evangelistic meetings go on at the Sauk Center opera house with strong interest. Saloons voluntarily close from 7 to 9 pm and all other businesses shut early to observe the gatherings.
Erin Dunlap a Minnesota pioneer died in Duluth at age sixty six He served through the Civil War and spent most of his life at Sauk Center where his remains will be taken His death occurred on the fortieth anniversary of his wedding
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