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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
2
In Washington a noted saloon keeper known as Sir Dennis entertained newspaper men with witty repartee and stories. A patron teased a lunch menu change. Sir Dennis proposed Scotch herrings as brain food, sparking a quip about a hungry turnpike tourist who should eat a whale if fish are brain food.
The United States civil service commission seeks ten expert cooks to serve Indians and soldiers at western posts. Twenty five Philadelphia women applied, all meeting health and eyesight standards. Cooks must be under age 25, with pay from 480 to 540 dollars yearly plus board, for posts at Rapid City and other sites.
A west donna remarks at a reception distrusts reports about members of Congress. She fears for her daughter to walk streets alone, joking that many daughters go out by themselves, and questions if there are many congressmen at large.
The young commoners of Malmesbury Wiltshire receive allotments of the common land once granted by King Athelstan for ancestor service against the Danes. Each man dug a hole and a steward placed a shilling, striking him thrice and saying I give this to thee as freely as King Athelstan gave it to me, hoping a loving brother thou wilt.
Queen Marjorie of Servia becomes a hopeful symbol of a dynastic match as Servia politics and King Edward's finances complicate a potential union. The article notes widespread disapproval of Peter's rule, Servian instability, and pressure from British royals to control a royal match with Prince Arthur of Connaught.
An Iowa farmer shares a durable barn design emphasizing practical placement and cement construction. The 86 by 60 foot building houses 20 cows in stalls with box stalls at the ends, and uses a truck-fed system from silo to reduce dust and waste. Ventilation, curved edges, and open drive-through features aim for cleanliness and efficiency while keeping odors away from the house.
A 1905 report notes twelve months to June 20 show fourteen deaths and forty injuries from British steam plant accidents and 383 deaths with 685 injuries in the United States. It compares boiler counts and concludes U S accident rates exceed England’s by about tenfold.
The quote cautions that true rectitude with God requires settling debts to others. It emphasizes moral responsibility through practical repayment and fair dealing as a path to spiritual peace.
The article argues for careful breeding selection to boost egg yields. It cites Ontario averages under 80 eggs yearly and Maine flock gains to 184 eggs per hen via trap nests, noting labor drawbacks and the need for robust constitution and early maturing birds, with emphasis on male and female traits.
A school workshop program promises high returns by teaching boys to repair farm items locally. Install a bench with a vise and basic tools, acquire a small blacksmith outfit for a few dollars, and let the boys practice to build interest and skills.
A timeless warning that careless methods in sheep raising bring no pleasure or profit. diligence and proper practices are essential for success in the trade.
Breeding mares and colts feed on hay picked over by sheep to prevent waste. The practice avoids discarding usable forage and maximizes productivity for the stable herd.
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