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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1912
Page
2
A string of humorous and curious observations on current affairs, fashion, labor, and society. Pieces reference turkey limb removal, Bohemia’s parliament, Canadian lobster exports, New York’s bustle, and a female messenger trend with playful jabs at officials and daily life.
A New York man reportedly borrowed $3 500 from his laundress. If she had the money it is likely the loan was made.
A fragment notes potential actions against a designer of unconventional men footwear, suggesting public scrutiny as a response to his creations. The passage hints at societal concern over his activities and calls for accountability.
The article notes that among all adjectives applied to the girls' costumes, the word modest is notably absent. It comments on current fashion descriptors and contrasts evolving standards with traditional terms.
An artist who painted ten dollar bills was arrested. The case notes painting currency, and authorities say the artwork failed to yield greater profit than other decorative work.
In Philadelphia the term girls is used for women under thirty sparking debate on city manners and gender language in local culture.
An English actor died due to injuries from tight lacing after wearing no corset. The manager reportedly refused him a substantial role, contributing to his decline.
A Kansas woman attempting to kiss a bulldog was bitten on the lip by the animal. The incident highlights reports of bull dogs with unpredictable temperaments and the risks of close contact with pets.
The article remarks that playing cards trace to 800 A D and suggests ancient police gatherings for graft mirrored in modern times, implying long standing connections between gambling culture and policing activities.
A Kansas City man woke to find $1700 gone from his trousers pocket after sleep. He has registered a vow not to be careless again and aims to accumulate another $1700.
A woman wearing a tight skirt was saved from drowning in the Chicago river. The incident underscores the risk of restrictive attire near swift waters and urges caution for those in such clothing.
U S telephone systems logged about fourteen billion calls in the past year. Busy lines were common as the volume of calls surged across the country, affecting both urban and rural subscribers.
A humorous take notes that sound proof floors in apartments are valuable but until a sound proof baby exists complaints will persist. It nods to ongoing noise issues and the search for better living quiet.
The report notes that the English beauty who intended to tour the United States in two days is identified as an actress. The item reflects a press agent’s prompt handling of the publicity.
The article tours St Petersburg’s gilded domes Neva river and grand palaces. highlights include the Kremlin Moscow lanterns and ice fairs on the Neva. It notes winter balls on ice theaters moonlit troikas island amusements and the baptism of the Neva with czar and clergy. It ends describing Nevsky Prospekt as the city’s Broadway.
In St Petersburg at the fortress church two eternal candles burn at the czar’s tomb head and foot, kept burning since 1881 and moved with each new emperor. A guard in uniform tends them with orders never to let one extinguish. Elsewhere in India a temple flame near Oodwada is said to burn twelve hundred years, drawing pilgrims. Tippo Sahib’s tomb at Seringapatam uses silver lamps kept lit.
A brief exchange notes an expensive advertising writer and the value in his work. The line implies high quality prose justifies the price, with a pragmatic remark on the writer’s worth. The dialogue reflects opinions on advertising value and cost.
A caller seeks Mrs Tracey and a hired girl tests her claims about selling labor saving kitchen devices. The girl recalls a previous visitor who touted electric wringers to society women and fired help, while this caller is welcomed as plain.
A police sergeant questions a man claiming to be a congressman. The patrolman says the man calls himself congressman at large. The sergeant declares he is not and orders the suspect locked up.
A public exchange between a Major and a General weighs balloons and airships as war assets. The Major questions usefulness while the General jokes they might aid deserters, reflecting wartime skepticism and strategic uncertainty.
Local comments praise the Pippins trolley system as a great blessing. Citizens note trolleys as the only vehicles that frighten automobiles, highlighting their respected presence in the area.
A caller seeks a solicitor position and remarks on staff vacancies while the company president jokingly comments the caller looks cadaverous. The brief exchange closes with a formal good morning.
In a playful quip Ginx declares vegetable oysters acceptable as a substitute for the real thing. He praises a vinegar fashioned from corncobs and pepper ground from coconut shells as a rustic alternative.
A noir exchange frames a murdered restaurant owner once prosperous in New York. He explains that after a recent murder, patrons fled whenever an automobile approached his door, destroying his business and leaving him a hobo.
Mrs. Dorkins cries out that a baby swallowed a silver quarter. Mr. Dorkins calms her and reveals the coin is counterfeit he has been trying to dispose of. The scene pairs sudden panic with a comic twist on bad money.
A friend praises a Senator Sorghum speech and asks if it will help. The reply says it will not change public affairs but should win him an engagement with a lecture bureau.
In a light exchange, Hiram notes summer boarders are content, while a critic points out a missing postcard of local sights. The jest highlights a small quarrel over overlooked topics like the henhouse and the pump.
In a humorous exchange Mr Growdher questions nature’s use of the country as a picnic ground. He argues against picnicking by noting nature would have produced sardines hard boiled eggs and lemonade as local products.
A reflective note laments the mass exodus of public servants from office amid ongoing unrest. It questions how many have left and how hard it is for those who remain to secure and hold on to positions in this tense environment.
Vera and Clara debate breaking an engagement as Vera cites rheumatism in both arms, questioning the value of a partner in a domestic scene. The exchange hints at personal strain and practical concerns within a troubled relationship.
A humorous dialogue notes a Japanese maiden writing to her lover with the sharpened point of a fingernail and a jokey response about being “nailed” in that manner. The exchange uses playful stereotype and light innuendo common to such columns.
In The Printer's Office a heated exchange centers on a document claimed to prove charges. One character quips about the devil having the damning copy, while another seeks its whereabouts as the mystery deepens.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine notes Mrs Napier questions Bridelums' happiness while Mrs Alters observes distance from Mrs Lovitt, the woman who introduced them, implying a social rift without detailing events or outcomes.
A brief excerpt shows a customer asking for a short haircut and inquiring about paying on Saturday. The dialog centers on the barber offering a cut and the customer indicating he is short on funds. The source reads like a casual street exchange with London Telegraph styling.
A city visitor earns a quirky reputation for fly swatting on a porch. He reportedly killed 400 flies yesterday afternoon as he relaxed, prompting neighbors to joke about his industrious habit.
A brief humorous exchange sets up a moral jab as a father questions his son’s lack of progress while the son recalls a past decision to spare his mother from giving him a traditional name Percy or Clarence.
In a small town a man who appeared to die suddenly revived after hearing news of a circus coming. He stood and recovered when the attraction arrived, creating a remarkable local tale of resilience amid a curious crowd.
A brief exchange notes a child predicting Henry will become a linguist after hearing him switch through five slang terms in under three minutes. The quip highlights rapid language talent in a humorous family moment.
A witty note compares human heart efficiency to machinery, claiming the heart can process about 4 622 gallons a day while humorously admitting unfamiliarity with measuring love by the gallon.
The text asks if bats can harm the head and explains that injuries may feel amplified the next morning. It presents a dialogue about bat-related risk and perceived impact on the skull.
A brief skit shows an editor questioning submissions and an editor asking about a black eye, revealing tensions around originality and sourcing in a satirical exchange.
A brief, offhand barter exchange shows a shopper asking for time to inspect new goods while an implied legacy of 3 000 marks promises funds soon in a Meggel Dorfer Blaetter feature.
A thoughtful father vows to protect his child from nude photography by ensuring the infant is never photographed in that state. The remark frames a pledge to preserve the child’s dignity for life.
Mrs G P Boutwell of Clear Water Minnesota credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength appetite and color after chronic debility and stomach distress. The ad promotes the pills as a general tonic for diseases from poor blood or weakened nerves and offers 50 cent boxes or a 2 50 set plus a free booklet Diseases of the Blood from the Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
A terse dialogue reveals a parent remarking on a son in college pursuing writing. The reply minimizes expectations, noting the boy does nothing else currently, implying modest ambitions or uncertain prospects.
Mrs. Thos. Walsh of Portland Oregon recounts two years of severe eczema on wrists and fingers. She credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with complete relief within a month after initial use. Sample of each offered with the 32 page Skin Book from Cuticura, Dept L, Boston.
A Kansas City Star item notes parents checking progress as children settle in. Dorothy and Frances Smith are described by a six year old as the two smartest and best dressed girls in the school during lunch on Harrison boulevard.
Bunkeed and Griggs discuss a land purchase on the cape while Briggs notes the tides affecting the property. The casual exchange hints at evolving concerns over coastal conditions and property value.
Dr J H Rindlaub of Fargo North Dakota specializes in eye ear nose and throat care. An old line jokes that inspiration found in bottles is usually tainted with regret, reflecting local wit about remedies.
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