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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
2
A collection of brief, humorous notes on aviation, fashion, people and places. Mentions include Seattle skyline plans, New York hoboes, a hay fever cure, a duel with a fatal hatpin, Liberty statue gown, a new comet, and a moral about feeding a husband who drinks.
Los Angeles proposes a unit of police on roller skates designed to be entertaining though effectiveness remains uncertain. The idea envisions officers patrolling on wheels as a novelty approach in city policing.
Despite the invention of an aeroplane gun, sportsmen show no rush to call an open season for aircraft. This curious remark reflects a cautious stance from athletic circles regarding new military tech and its impact on sport.
A Texas man reportedly died after a severe sneezing episode, highlighting a rare fatal reaction to hay fever. Medical authorities caution against ignoring intense allergic symptoms and urge prompt care.
An unspecified number of American heiresses question King George’s intention to grant many new English peerages. The discussion focuses on royal policy, social status, and potential implications for the British aristocracy.
A woman in New York used a rolling pin to strike a burglar after placing a copy of the Congressional Record as a distraction. The incident highlights women's quick action in home defense.
A Chicago man reports cows respond to music while milking, suggesting a new field of harmless occupations for vaudeville singers.
A Chicago health expert argues that nature and providence never intended children to live in flats, and suggests landlords share responsibility for housing conditions.
A 70 year old Boston resident states his health improves from eating mainly oatmeal and crackers. He notably omits any reference to the sacred bean in his regimen.
A Massachusetts post office was saved from burglary by ducks. The tale contrasts this with the famous Roman legend of geese saving Rome, implying the ducks received less public credit.
A stark line highlights the peril of crowded urban living as a maidless housekeeper struggles upstairs with a baby in one arm and a bucket of coal in the other, a symbol of harsh domestic labor.
A San Francisco millionaire’s wife seeks divorce claiming she is limited to $20 a month. The line about a wife living on that stipend highlights the grim social irony of wealth and constraint in a high profile marriage.
Fall styles in men's hats show woolen toppers for bald heads, giving the illusion of hair where it should grow. The fashion notes celebrate creative headwear during the season.
A wry note questions forecast accuracy as the Katydid’s frost prophecy is rebuked and humbler voices point to errors by the esteemed weather department.
The czar approves a large addition of Finland to Russia, signaling a shift in policy toward the Finnish people and their future. The action marks a bold step in imperial expansion and raises questions about governance and regional response.
Reports from western Canadian wheat regions show record yields with wheat 35 to 40 bushels and oats 60 to 100 bushels per acre. Barley and flax are strong. Many Americans with Manitoba Saskatchewan or Alberta ties are advised to consider farming and cattle operations there with rail and land company sales signaling growth. Canadian government agents in the U S offer guidance and success stories of western farming opportunities.
A traveler recounts fleeing mosquitos by sheltering in an old discarded safe. The insects followed, biting through the iron until the traveler pinned them with a hammer and the swarm finally killed itself, allowing escape.
A reader from Alleghany Pennsylvania extols Grape-Nuts and milk as the finest night-cap claiming rapid health recovery after acute indigestion. He reports weight gain, better sleep, and return to work after adopting the cereal with occasional Postum, and credits testimonials from Postum Co. for public discussion.
A Chicago interview with Mrs Misua Yamasaki wife of Japanese consul K Yamasaki describes arranged marriages in Japan, family control over courtship, and female roles. She contrasts education and home focus with American ideas urging independence and careers.
The Up per Iowa Methodist conference reports 57 ministers have withdrawn from the ministry to pursue other occupations. Most are young or recently ordained. Salaries and rising living costs left clergymen unable to educate their children or maintain a decent standard of living, prompting the mass reconsideration of vocation.
Harner's Weekly notes Japan faced milk shortage and developed an artificial soy bean milk. Soaked and boiled beans yield a white fluid thick as molasses, combined with sugar and phosphate of potash, then diluted to resemble ordinary condensed milk.
A modest trader questions Mr Dustin Stax about creating new stock. Stax replies he aims to pass stock around and involve the public in the enterprise. He argues that every stockholder receiving a dividend believes their trust is among the good ones.
Mrs Mary I Remington of Eigleberry Gilroy California suffered severe kidney pain frequent secretions and scalded passages during a critical period for women. After trying other remedies she used Doan's Kidney Pills and was completely cured, a change she emphasizes as miraculous for her health. For sale by druggists and general stores at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A mother counsels her child to answer softly. Soon after, Mary angered by her brother responds with a sharp outburst. The Watchward notes the moment as a small lesson in temperament and restraint.
A public health guidance urging mothers to inspect every Castoria bottle for the correct signature and to note that the product has been used for over 30 years as a safe remedy for infants and children, warning against unsafe imitations.
An elderly woman compares her dwelling to summer hotel rooms calling them roomier. The remark frames a playful, whimsical reflection on space and season.
Eve meditates on Adam’s tale and declares the story may be a lie, suggesting doubt about the whole account and prompting reflection on truth within the narrative.
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