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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1922
Page
6
In a note on progress the messenger boy for the blue special delivery stamp will now ride a motorcycle replacing his familiar bicycle. He has served faithfully year after year, with many readers cheering the change for speed and efficiency.
A reader asks a lawyer about fees in a divorce case. The exchange shows a woman seeking upfront disclosure of attorney charges before proceeding with a divorce filing in Boston.
The Montreal Family Herald notes the provisional government renamed Dublin to Baile Ath Cliath via wartime correspondence. It explains Dublin as an older Celtic reference and details Ballaclee meaning town of the hurdle ford, tied to Liffey crossing on the Wicklow to Tara route.
An English inventor unveils a table with a zigzag top cut that folds into either a square layout or a narrow rectangle. The adjustable design allows rapid reconfiguration for different room setups and seating needs.
A brief remark notes that telling a boy a food is healthful can fuel rejection of that food. The idea implies how dietary guidance may shape children’s tastes and aversions, underscoring caution in health messaging.
Montana news items report the Gilman to Augusta railroad completion expected by December 1, a trout production estimate with 280000 by girls in Butte, disbarment action against N S L Maury ordered dismissed, and fires costing the forestry service at Missoula. Other notes cover mine development near Roundup, grain buyers’ unity in Conrad, Roundup corn show dates, Montana teachers urged to attend a state meeting, church conference in Helena, and road work completion in Carbon county with low wildfire costs.
A humorous old story follows a henpecked man who dies after years of nagging. In the afterlife he settles into peace until an angel pages him loudly, asking for his presence on the Oulja boari.
The Kansas City Star quotes a gaunt Missourian who notes that sometimes a woman shouts at her husband asking why he did something when he clearly was compelled by circumstances he could not avoid. The remark reflects a philosophical moment about blame and obligation.
A diner recalls a waiter’s advice to try the fish while noting the steak was unavailable. The scene centers on a restaurant moment of menu uncertainty and a suggested alternative.
A Sheepshead Bay resident attaches cowbells to grape arbors to deter nightly depredations by local boys. The tinkling bell scares intruders away, and neighbors have begun installing the device. The piece also recaps a humorous anecdote about Augustus Thomas and a wedding breakfast in New York.
In a late night poker game Cactus Joe explains winning all the pot changes nothing as funds must be divided or the party breaks up. The exchange reveals tension over winnings and domestic dispute.
A short reflection on the value of independent thought coupled with the ability to afford it, suggesting self reliance enhances personal liberty and decision power. The idea ties autonomous thinking to practical means and budget considerations.
A retired soldier asked a country post office clerk to draft a letter questioning slow pension processing. The clerk mistakenly signed the postmaster’s name, then faced the postmaster’s sharp rebuke asking, “Taw come?” The anecdote appears as a humorous exchange.
A British commission reports alcohol outperforms gasoline in several respects as a motor fuel and is testing mixtures of alcohol with gasoline and dentol to evaluate performance and suitability for engines.
Community members express disdain for neighbors perceived to squander funds. The discourse centers on financial choices and local frugality, reflecting tensions over household budgeting and public sentiment.
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