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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
Vine growers in France market fresh outdoor grapes all winter by a curious method. Ripe grapes are cut with a vine point five to six inches attached and placed into bottles filled with water in a cellar. Grapes hang outside while stems reach the bottle mouth. Water feeds daily to replace evaporation. The cool cellar preserves the fruit.
The article recalls long historic workdays with twelve to fourteen hours and describes Lyons in 1571 where printers labored from two in the morning to eight or nine in the evening. It notes living patterns: workers often shared streets, while maitre-artisans owned single houses with shop and living spaces across floors, including bed rooms and garrets for storage.
A Buffalo man bribed a New York newsboy to guide him to a national bank but the boy led him to a building where he was attacked and robbed. The boy claimed the payment was earned easily and noted bank directors are paid high in Neo-Yank.
Advice for healing chapped hands insists on thorough drying after washing to prevent moisture loss. Nightly care with ointment or vaseline and alternatives like glycerin or mutton fat are suggested for those with limited funds.
The passage details a folkloric method in which a Neapolitan uses a symbolic heart object like a lemon pierced with nails or pins and fastened with twine. After incantations the heart is roasted slowly and placed near the intended victim when possible.
A simple gingerbread batter combines maple syrup flour salt soda sour cream and egg. Dissolve soda in cream let it foam then whisk in the egg add maple syrup salt and ginger then fold in flour and bake in a hot oven.
Handwork and drawn work provide many options for women skilled in embroidery. Both Irish and German styles are popular. Most embroidery described is blind work with simple, not overly elaborate designs.
Doctor Emil Reich cites a London lecture blaming heavy wines from Portugal for gout among upper class English families. He argues the climate makes these potent wines unsuitable and contribute to health issues.
Guidance on glove repair advises using fine cotton and the best available needle. Long embroidery needles help, but compact sewing needles suited for gloves also perform well.
Daily practice of long deep breaths strengthens weak lungs. Sit or stand with shoulders back and fill the lungs with air, then slowly exhale.
Decor trends show hair pieces featuring large birds of paradise motifs, tall aigrets, and oversized butterflies enhancing fashion statements. Designers emphasize dramatic, statement headwear and ornate styling choices for formal events.
A new spring coat features an invisible gray and white check with white trimming. The described garment emphasizes a light, fresh look suitable for season wear.
A new French law prohibits life insurance policies on individuals under 12 years old. The measure aims to curb speculative and insecure financial practices involving minors and protects children from financial risk.
The Indiana senator accepted an invitation to address the American colony banquet in Paris on July 4, speaking on The Present Foreign Policy of the United States. The House foreign affairs committee approved a bill amendment barring pay to any ambassador or minister with another government salary. Navy’s construction bureau aims to build the 20,000 ton Leviathan battleship in 48 months at an estimated $10 million.
A near one minute quake moved north to south through Elk Horn Valley with no reported damage in towns. In Astoria Illinois a theater collapse at Fulton county high school track meet injured two badly and fifteen others suffered serious bruises and broken limbs.
A nitroglycerine loaded infernal machine was found under the window of Governor Folk’s office by a lawn mower and examined by Attorney General Armond. The report lists other violent incidents including the Seattle shooting of Frank Creffield by George Mitchell over family disputes, a Iowa man’s suicide, Mormon bishop Jolley’s arrest for polygamy, and a New York double homicide by a mother.
The Columbia Savings and Trust company of Pittsburg closed its doors on orders from the state commissioner of banking. The report lists related bank actions and the broader financial climate affecting local institutions.
A brief fragment notes discussions around consolidating authority with leadership figure Witte. The text hints at moves toward dictatorial prem power, without detailing plans or timeline.
Public opinion in St. Petersburg runs high as the lower house debates the throne speech and a constitutional path. The address passed with radical amendments, while the empire council works into the night on a more conservative amnesty plan excluding political offenders and violent crimes.
A Russian police officer Zhanoff linked to the torture of Maria Spiridonova was shot dead in Takeoff. Earlier, Abramoff, a Cossack officer involved in her prison abuse, was killed in Borissoghebsk by unknown avengers.
In St. Petersburg on May 19 the Slavo printed a claimed statement by Ambassador Meyer criticizing parliament and the winter palace ceremony. Meyer authorized the Associated Press to deny emphatically any such criticism calling the statement a fabrication.
President nominates Charles C. Houpt for district attorney in Minnesota. Nomination sent to the Senate from Washington on May 19.
Four teen men hurt in a scaffold collapse at National Tube company works in Benwood near Wheeling. Three men were fatally injured when the twenty five foot high scaffold gave way late yesterday afternoon.
The New Jersey court of pardons commuted Anna Valentine's death sentence to life imprisonment for the murder of Rosa Galva, announced in Trenton on May 19.
Washington reports the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis denounced patent and proprietary nostrums. Doctors Adams Billings and Irwin led the charge saying many cures are inert or contain cocaine opium hashish and whisky and urged public education to curb the nostrum threat.
In Montana two boys are involved in fatal and near fatal shooting incidents. Four year old Frank Litz died at home near Malta when a loaded shotgun discharged in the hands of playmate Walter Hyatt. A second boy, a Beckwith youth, was wounded by a 22 caliber rifle, the bullet entering his intestines with little hope of recovery.
Helena Mont May 19 Coroner s inquest returns verdict that the shot that killed saloon keeper William C Fade was fired with murderous intent Justice of the Peace Taylor is held without bail in Great Falls Jail Friends say Taylor acted in self defense and expect acquittal despite the verdict
In Dillon Montana workmen digging water mains uncovered nearly a complete prehistoric skeleton. The humerus measures four feet in length and twelve inches in diameter a thigh bone and several ribs survived in good condition. State normal school students take interest and plan further digs for fossils for the college museum.
In Sioux Falls South Dakota on May 19 a boy six years old Leonard Lynch son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Lynch placed three or four pounds of gun powder in a stove to see the result. The blast seriously injured the boy and destroyed the Lynch residence while a baby brother seated nearby escaped death by a miraculous margin.
In Des Moines on May 19 the River Brethren held a national conference to consider abolishing the long standing prohibition on church members being photographed. A committee was appointed to report on eliminating the rule citing vanity concerns.
Woman is found about 11:30 am with a gash in the throat and a case knife beside her. Police believe the injuries may be self inflicted. She is wife of Peter Peterson and mother of three.
In La Crosse on May 19 a jury awarded the parents of Joseph Hays, who died at Sparta on January 2, 1905, a $3,500 verdict against the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad where he was employed at the time.
Beloit Wisconsin May 19 Professor Guy A Tawney who has held the chair of mental science and philosophy at Beloit college for several years has resigned and will go to Columbia University New York to teach.
In San Francisco on May 19 a raid on the United States sub treasury at Commercial and Kearny streets was stopped by Company G Eleventh Infantry guards. Fire exchanged with four assailants in upper floors. three guards on one side and a fourth on the other engaged the looters. Police and guards conducted searches later, detaining and questioning passersby who offered clean alibis.
Willard Riordan a Stillwater mail carrier was found justified in shooting a dog in city limits after the animal attacked his chickens. The court noted the dog lacked standing since its owner had not paid the city license on the animal.
Maude Jenkinson twenty died in Rockwell Iowa after a gasoline fire. She was cleaning cloth when a match ignited the vapors causing her clothing to burn and she perished within hours in severe agony.
In Black River Falls Wisconsin on May 19 careful checks of blueberry bushes show no frost damage. Indians report prospects of an immense blueberry crop and cranberry raisers forecast an extremely good outlook for the season.
The 118th meeting of the Presbyterian general assembly opened in Des Moines with over 2,000 delegates present. James D. Moffett former moderator and president of Washington University delivered the opening sermon.
John J. Mc Graw manager of the New York National League baseball team was arrested here last night charged by Edward Brady with assault on Brady's thirteen year old son Neill Brady.
Washington May 19 General Bell chief of staff issues order fixing the medium height of commissioned officers entering the army from civilian life at five feet five inches.
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