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Choteau Acantha

Location

Choteau, Montana, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1911

Page

2

Weather and transport aims mix with satirical notes

The Choteau Acantha reflects on aero mail experiments and postage shifts while lampooning baseball economics and a theater fire scare. It cites beef price concerns and a New York hatpin death tied to concealed liquids, ending with a Newark fan’s odd dream about sliding home.

New York

French Scientist Warns on Rest After Fast Work

A French scientist says the body recovers faster after fasting periods yet adds this is no excuse for a joy rider. The remark links fatigue to risky behavior, urging caution for drivers and pedestrians alike.

Kentucky minister Tells Heaven Is 792000 Stories High

A Kentucky minister claims heaven rises 792000 stories, prompting a call to hope it has adequate elevator service to reach the afterlife. The remark satirically comments on crowded or perilous entryways for infants and the dangers of unsafe window screens.

Kentucky Heaven

Science solves Sphynx mystery while boiled egg remains

The article notes science claims to have solved the Sphynx riddle yet many still struggle with the simple task of boiling an egg. It contrasts grand mysteries with everyday kitchen challenges.

Fires, birds and laundrymen race through 1912 notes

A Chicago pastor urges patience before writing and calls the fire department. Bobolinks travel toward Louisiana rice fields signaling possible early fall or hunger. Laundrymen favor Pittsburg as the 1912 convention site, with reasons for affection toward Pittsburg.

Louisiana Pittsburg

Chicken Question Heads to Port Chester Court

A judge in Port Chester New York must decide if a chicken is an animal amid a dispute over a half dollar table d hôte chicken suspected of being a mineral or related misclassification.

Port Chester N. Y

Angry farmers guard cornfields against fires from plane

In due time angry farmers watch with shotguns to keep trans continental fires from alighting in their cornfields with his aeroplane.

Rochester Girl Refuses Suitor For Smoking Habit

A Rochester girl refused a young man twelve times because he smoked cigarettes, a rare reaction in the sample where only one in twelve would refuse a man for that reason.

Rochester

Air race remark on visibility during flight

A light observation notes that aeroplane race visibility allows spectators to glimpse racers even when a tall person or an overweight attendee blocks the view temporarily.

Frenchman Captures Thought Photographically, Aiding Truth

The Frenchman who has succeeded in photographing thought may have shown a method to extract truth from witnesses who tend to forget.

Vacations Labeled Dangerous By College Professor

A professor warns that vacations are dangerous and predicts crowds of enraged travelers would become even more volatile if confronted. The remark frames holiday travel as a risk, linking mass enthusiasm to potential unrest.

Atlantic City Man Advertises Loss Amid Moral Decline

An Atlantic City man publicly declares he has lost and suggests others share the plight, reflecting a view among some ministers that a majority of locals are in a similar moral state.

Atlantic City

Wisconsin man reels in 22-pound muskellunge

A Wisconsin diver hauled a 22-pound muskelunge from the water in a notable catch. In Texas a separate note mentions mountain lion killings with jack knives, followed by a call for frost.

Wisconsin Texas

Aviators Drop Through Roof in Atlantic City Visit

A report notes a daring entrance as an aviator drops into a building via the roof in Atlantic City. The stunt is cited as a potential fashion for visitors who drop in unannounced.

Atlantic City

Ice Cream Bacteria Count Left Unchallenged

A draft note states that ice cream may contain between 1.75 million and 1 billion bacteria per cubic centimeter, but the figures are not verified due to lack of time.

Boston Girl Marries a China Man at Seventeen

A Boston nineteen year old girl marries a Chinese man as a social note reflecting the era. The piece hints at family duties and hopes she will avoid domestic laundry labor.

Boston Wold Hher

Uncertain Ecuador Revolution Sparks Debate on Motives

Reading on the Ecuador upheaval highlights questions about whether the revolt was essential to seize power or a practice exercise by revolutionists seeking experience. The source reflects mixed views on necessity versus opportunism in the movement.

Eye hazard from sharp pins threatens public safety

Reports describe multiple cases of eye injury from overly sharp pins and urge women to trim pin length to prevent a continuing and serious nuisance. Authorities warn that without action, further steps may be needed to protect the public.

Unlucky Astor Uncle Henry Lives Quiet West Copake Life

Henry Astor eighty of West Copake New York head of Colonel Astor's generation chose exile from New York society to marry Malvina Dinehart a farmer's daughter. He amassed real estate and millions yet shuns luxury owning no car yacht or racehorse and lives simply with the Dinehart clan and their farms.

Henry West Copake New York John Jacob Astor Madeleine Talmadge Astor Henry Astor N. Y Colonel Astor William B. Astor John Jacob William Astor Columbia County Naghtank Range William Astor House Long Acre Square Malvina Dinehart John Dinehart Red Hook America Col Ava Willing Malvina Margaret Astor Ward Samuel Ward John Winthrop Chanler Chanler Boys Sheriff Bob la Cavaleri Lewis Stuyvesant New York City Dinehart Astor-Dinehart Astor- Dinehart Union Copake Iron Works Harlem New York Central Astors Astor Mansion Dineharts Coleman Drayton Uncle Henry Old Henry Astor

Jokes and Sayings From Famous Men

A humorous compilation of quips from historical figures and legendary characters. Entries include Darius Green and the Montgolfiers on hot air, Rockefeller on fuel origins, David on wings, Lochinvar on passengers, Noah on travel, Hannibal on elephants, and Burns on Pegasus versus airships.

Darius Green Montgolfiers Mr. Rockefeller David Young Lochinvar Noah Hannibal Alps Robert Burns Creation

Typhoon Mystery Tests Family Beliefs

Albert Smythe inherits a legacy and, after changing his name, buys a telephone. His mother bans new tech citing Hindu deaths. A twist reveals the so called telephone was a typhoon. The mother remains stern as Albert exposes the ruse.

Smith Smythe Albert Japan

Nightmare Yacht Dream Turns to Rain Soaked Bed

A man recalls a nightmare where a private yacht becomes a tub that leaks as he sails around the world. He wakes to find his bed rain soaked after pulling down the window.

The Preacher Ponders Help From Moving Pictures

A clergyman laments poor church attendance and struggles to engage locals. A critic retorts that sermons fail and suggests replacing them with singing and moving pictures to attract worshipers.

Life excerpt shows stranger and child in court context

A kindly stranger pats Molfie and jokes about paternity while the court decision is still pending. The exchange notes Mol fie as a “pet” of a fidelity company, reflecting a satirical or humorous tone from Life magazine.

Molfie

Wonderin' Man Ailing Husband Recovers Quickly

A Irish exchange shows concern for Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. O'Toole as they note the husband’s illness improving rapidly. The tone reflects small town chatter about health and recovery after sickness.

Cause for Surprise in a Fool and His Money

A wry aphorism notes that a fool and his money are soon parted yet asks how often the two are seen together in schemes and purchases. The quip reflects on gullibility and the lure of easy gains in everyday life.

Fortifying Experience in a Senatorial Letter

An exchange about letter writing reveals Senator Sorghum noting that the stenographer’s manner and facial expression often signal how seriously a letter will be read. The remark underscores the impact of clerical attention on political communication.

Senator Sorghum

Fashion Offer Sparks Praise for Mrs Flutter

In the fashion notes a reader comments Mrs Flutter is sensational in everything she does. The piece notes her dramatic display of grief and remarks on the moving picture quality of her presentation.

Flutter

The Sofa Burden Strains a Quiet Diner Table

A brief comic exchange in New York Weekly features Mr Nicefello asking why the woman is distant while she explains the sofa is too heavy to move to his chair. The scene balances humor with everyday domestic tension.

Mr. Nicefello Sweet Girl New York Weekly

Paradoxical Pleasure of Outing to See Innings

A quirky exchange notes the paradox of baseball outings: people attend games not just for sport but to witness each inning unfold. The remark highlights the twist of enjoying the ritual and rhythm of innings as part of the outing itself.

Was Jimson Angry or Collected Under Debt Pressure

The text contrasts Jimson's emotional state with his debt status. It notes he was not collected in manner while his creditors pressed him to pay. The debt, however, was collected.

Jimson

Often the Way Irrigation Deal Ends in Downfall

A remark recalls an investor who joined an irrigation project on the ground floor and faced ruin when the venture collapsed. The exchange hints at early confidence and later loss without naming individuals or places.

Little Willie Asks About Humidity in Rolling Atmosphere

The fragment suggests a playful exchange about humidity and rolled atmosphere with a parent and child dialogue. It lacks concrete events, dates, or identifiable organizations to anchor a fuller news item.

Willie

He'd Had Him

Dialogue excerpt shows Dobbins and Bronson debating fate and a wife returning from the country, hinting at tension and impending change in a domestic scene.

Dobbins Bronson

Stork Encounters Friendly Fellow in Quiet Plea

A whimsical note hints at a stork helping a poor companion, reflecting a lighthearted moment in a small community. The lines imply solidarity and a subtle moral about sharing and kindness without asking questions.

What He Wanted Most

A visitor asks for a bathtub large enough for a bath rather than sightseeing. The reception committee offers an automobile and park tour but the guest prioritizes finding a six by four by three foot tub, suggesting hotels may have such a bath. The exchange ends with the guest directing to a bath.

Widow's engagement sparks cautious banter

A Harper's Weekly cartoon caption shows a widow announcing engagement to a man she has known for only two weeks. Her friend questions the rushed union, and the widow replies she will learn more after marriage, illustrating lighthearted social wit.

Maria Harper’s Weekly

Father recalls daughter's marriage in tough times

The Christian Interpreter notes a father reflecting on hope as his daughter wed a suitor when surrender seemed near. He says the match came as they were beginning to lose hope, marking a turning point for the family.

Christian Inteligencer

Jones earns nickname for quick returns on loans

Quote driven snippet shows Jones praised for speed while a creditor jokes that a $10 loan six months ago has kept him elusive. The exchange highlights a lighthearted assessment of Jones as fast in repayment.

Senior Partners Question Why Gayboy Was Not Fired

Dialogue recounts a senior partner asking why Mr. Gayboy remained employed after being intoxicated during the partner’s absence. The junior partner replies he did not know he was loaded.

Angler Finds Contentment Without a Catch

A troubled fisherman despite empty hooks finds peace in the days beside the water. He believes time afield holds value beyond any prize, cherishing simple routine and quiet effort over success.

Mixed Botany Exchange on Chrysanthemums and Daisies

A brief exchange compares chrysanthemums and daisies, with one speaker affirming shared enthusiasm for the flowers and noting a playful equivalence between the two blooms.

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