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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
7
Colonel Scotchem aims for a brief rest but is shaken by a gunshot from a tiny mouse in his tent. His servant Mac assures him no enemy is near, explaining he shot the mouse to spare the general from waking.
The dialogue mocks stage life with two tragedians recalling a dream of an actor offered 30 shillings a week to play Hamlet. The scene features a signable contract, a fountain pen, and a waking interruption, all styled as a Punch magazine sketch.
West Philadelphia man and wife separate amid unspecified cause. A curious friend asks the husband for the reason and he recounts a simple disagreement over a $20 hat, saying he gave his opinion and that ended it.
The dialogue follows a beautiful girl asking if the writer works for love. A sad poet responds that he writes for passion now but hopes to earn at least fifteen cents per line one day.
Experienced building expert William A. Radford explains two successful methods to finish concrete surfaces. One uses fresh granite facing in molds for an ashlar look, with hydrated lime for waterproofing. The second method applies face-up or face-down block machines to achieve a durable, aesthetically pleasing exterior.
A brief note reports a pair of rocks building a nest in a tree within a gentleman's grounds. The owner expresses delight at the prospect of hosting the avian pair and their future offspring.
The article outlines dry lift of grit or feldspar on wet cement, rolling to fuse, and acid washing to remove stains, followed by water rinse. It contrasts mono lithic wall facing plastering and a carborundum polishing method yielding a smooth ashlar like finish, with molds built from boards and a two step set and polish process. It also narrates a separate anecdote about a farmer and a neighbor disputing a rookery near a field.
A Kerry farmer seeks a richer Limerick farm but disputes rent with the landlord who boasts of lush grass. The Kerry man retorts aligning his county’s harsh lands. Four strangers boast of states while a gaunt man proclaims Skowhegan Maine as the garden spot of America.
The article notes rising reciprocal trade interest between the United States and Canada. It highlights a growing American immigrant farming surge into Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with trainloads from Kansas City Omaha Chicago Detroit St Paul. It reports good spring prospects, increasing land values yet still below earning capacity, and invites readers to obtain the Dominion government immigration pamphlet from Ottawa or agents.
An ambassador to Russia formerly a leather merchant learned secret leather processes during his stay. He observed factories and, by smell, registered impressions that helped him reconstruct the formulas after returning home. Atlantic Magazine provides this curious anecdote on scent-based discovery.
The piece touts Saskatoon’s growth from 113 to over 16 000 in seven years, praising the English speaking farming community and land plenty. It urges families to stay together and seek opportunities, directing readers to contact Commissioner Board of True in Saskatoon for more details.
A farmer boasts mortgage freedom while lamenting lack of borrowing demand. Neighbors also paid off homes, leaving money idle as lenders find few borrowers. The dialogue highlights rural credit scarcity and nervous financial sentiment among farmers.
Advises mothers to inspect each Castoria bottle for the signature of the 3% in use for over 30 years. Notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria and promotes its safety for infants and children.
A quip from London Opinion recalls a suffragette misplacing a hatpin in a policeman after asking where she left it. The playful exchange highlights early 20th century tensions and humor around women's rights demonstrations.
The Spohn’s remedy advertised as the greatest treatment for distemper pink eye heaves and similar horse ailments. Sold by druggists and harness makers or mailed from Spohn Medical Co Goshen Indiana for 50 cents or one dollar per bottle. Agents wanted and a free book offered.
A quip attributes wisdom to the owl. the judge jokes that it stays out all night and does not reveal what it sees or does.
A humorous spoof on marriage and society catalogs a playful map of Matrimony USA. It jokes about population, nightlife, and home life, attributing a satirical climate and odd borders to a paradise found by Adam and Eve while seeking a Northwest passage.
The excerpt notes Biggins’ poor luck in bargains and his difficulty changing his own mind without ending up with the worst deal. It highlights his struggles in negotiation and decision making.
Eye salve in sterilized tubes claims to prevent infection and ease treatment. Druggists offer new tube size at 25e with each package including a valuable eye book as a bonus.
A collage of household remedies touts Dr Pierce and Garfield Tea for stomach, liver, and bowel vigor. Claims include sugar coated granules for easy intake and promises to ease constipation and improve health. Also mentions Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and general moral aphorisms about self-worth.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a powerful laxative for all ages including the elderly. It claims relief from constipation, headaches, biliousness, and digestive discomfort, and offers a free sample by mail from Dr W Caldwell of Monticello Illinois.
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