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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1911
Page
2
A string of quirky anecdotes and musings from politics fashion aviation and daily life. Vignettes include Har vard coaching rumor a New York hobble skirted woman kicking a dog a corn eating hack driver and a philatelist joke.
The item notes 1912 automobiles entering the market as a contrast to those without homes. Boston reports a strange unidentified sea creature arriving to be scientifically named. A sidewheel steamer for 6000 passengers is under construction for the Studson river, likely crowded on peak days unless controls improve.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal quips that carrying an onion in your pocket wards off fits as readers eye the foggy Moroccan question and potential European war. The remark reflects wartime mood and public speculation about international tensions.
Billie Burke reaches New York to discover her trunks were forwarded on the wrong steamer after her ward robe was soaked in the Carlton fire. Some women have wonderful luck in advertising.
A New York milliner, who chose to go broke rather than demand payment from customers, made a fatal error by allowing his business address to be published leading to his downfall.
A Connecticut farmer killed 180 feet of Blacksnakes in seven minutes claiming the sea serpent menace is over. The dramatic scene ended the legendary creature sighting with the farmer asserting victory.
Attendees in ancient Rome attended bouts without field glasses to view events across the Colosseum. The remark notes that modern progress has improved viewing capabilities for distant arenas.
The New York directory notes about 5,000,000 inhabitants, suggesting many live beyond the 400. The remark emphasizes the broad reach of the city’s population beyond a fixed boundary.
Boston reacts to a well known young man wedding his nurse in a surprising union. The couple's vows mark a notable social moment reflecting local media focus on personal life events.
The editorial argues the population center is a shaky measure and Unionville Indiana should welcome losing it. It praises towns with vibrant internal populations rather than those around a central point, suggesting the true value lies in active local communities.
Texas aims to ban dove shooting to protect birds seen as helpers against pests. Audubon Society promotes the birds’ value in weed and insect control, urging public support and signaling likely similar laws in other states.
The finding of an unpublished Bryant poem by a Pasadena woman sparks broad notice. Poets denied publication often react similarly to rare discoveries of dead poets’ work, amid widespread excitement.
After years in the ministry a Massachusetts man shifts to coal sales and mining. The move is framed as a new field offering missionary opportunities, with emphasis on service and community impact in the industry.
The interview with Andrew D White in Ithaca outlines rising American murder rates and lax law enforcement, urging strong road building and agricultural reform. He contrasts the U S with Canada and Britain, champions farming as national backbone, and praises modern college students and the fraternity house as social reform.
Karl H. Kitchen in Sunday New York World urges a nationwide reform of criminal laws and administration. He cites London and New York as examples where murder trials are delayed and appeals abused. He argues the rise in murders and punishment delays threaten the nation’s manhood.
A social sketch contrasts courteous behavior in hospitality with a physician’s tactful kindness. The host hides an awkward moment by mirroring a guest’s gesture, illustrating chivalry and self control as core morals. Also notes Laurier’s sharp political wit in Parliament.
American builder William A. Radford offers free expert Q and A on construction. He cites a city block trench error that caused a center wall to settle and crack plaster, prompting a costly lawsuit and stressing common sense from trench bottoms to roof peaks.
The passage discusses hiring an independent inspector to verify construction as work progresses, warns of dishonest tradesmen, and stresses owner oversight. It describes a 35 by 45 foot house design with bright rooms, southern or eastern exposure, and a useful attic, estimating total cost around 2300 to 2500 dollars ready to live in.
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