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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
7
A business man in his office fends off a blackmailer who demands 25 dollars with a bag of dynamite. The would‑be bomber realizes the risk of his own exposure as the man jokes about the coming home scene with his wife. The assailant exits quietly, leaving the business man unharmed.
A New York jeweler notes life’s uncertainties with wedding rings many clients returning rings after the ceremony to add the date. He says most inscriptions were completed at purchase but the date was left off to ensure correctness until after the knot was tied.
A testimonial recounts coffee’s harming effects on nerves and heart and documents a full recovery after switching to Postum. The speaker credits better sleep strength and balance, notes reading The Road to Wellville, and urges others to give up coffee for health and well being.
Mrs Crossway recalls a census caller asking routine questions but being rude about neighbors the Merdle family. She refused to reveal ages and others intervene as the man cuts her off, insisting she mind her own affairs.
A foolish tale shows Pat the Irishman who buys a pistol and meets a traveler. They exchange money for the pistol and threaten each other. Pat claims no powder remains, testing the traveler’s nerve in a brisk, humorous nonce.
Silent exchange leads to a question of departure and a final moment between two figures, one pressing for a kiss before the journey ends. An unnamed male partner hesitates while the woman seeks certainty about his plans and future.
A satirical sketch contrasts poet egotism with meaningful storytelling. An urban angler seeks wisdom from a weathered native who explains trout stay underwater because they fear getting wet, ending with a request to pass the tobacco.
Attles and Callerson discuss a new barber on the corner. They brag about his sharp razor work and compare the shave to a guillotine, implying a frightening precision. The dialogue showcases local humor and character exchange.
A caller boasts her husband is a born diplomat. The hostess agrees and the speaker explains he pretends her way is his whenever he cannot have his own. The exchange highlights clever wordplay in a lighthearted domestic scene.
A playful notice recaps how a young man named Uppson defies parental opposition by marrying a stage beauty. The story portrays him climbing social barriers and aligning with a celebrated partner, effectively hitching his wagon to a star.
Official warning follows historic first heat where the 100-to-1 Tortoise won by a pull. Bookmakers unsettled as entries line up for heat two and the starter warns the Hare about jokes on drugging.
A humorous exchange notes that while God keeps track of hairs and years, the "ottermobiles" are also numbered and registered, though grease and mud obscure the records for the recording angel. The dialogue blends whimsy with reflections on counting and modern items.
Philomena remarks reveal an elderly lineage while Virginia Ohl confirms the impression. The exchange hints at social stature and family history within a bygone era.
Grace-Ethel has wed a man who neither drinks nor gambles, prompting wonder from Phoebe about how she met him. The exchange hints at social expectations and surprising matches within their circle.
A brief notice notes fatigue with old songs as voices echo the sentiment that singing classics dominates the scene. The speakers remark the same tunes appear from other groups, leaving little variety in performances.
A sick man pleads to stay on the old bed rather than be moved to a new hospital cot. The doctor sternly warns he must be kept on a soft diet and confined, emphasizing the patient’s need to recover. The exchange captures humor and reluctance in a medical setting.
In a breezy exchange Percy vows to propose to Miss Smythe tonight while Jack mocks him noting she has many suitors. Percy remains unsure if she will accept, acknowledging him as the unlucky thirteenth.
A fragment notes a chorus girl returning to the city and a striking smile, with playful comments on appearance when seen from afar. The text reads as a light, period-style line of verse or theatre chatter.
A gifted cornet soloist halted mid performance exclaiming that someone in the audience is sucking a lemon. He claimed the suspect was present though unseen, his face contorting with the remark as the crowd reacted to the sudden interruption.
A great detective notes a Boston girl at the third table by observing she is chewing her ice cream. His friend confirms she is from Boston, illustrating a sharp, playful deduction in a hotel dining room.
A witty exchange on the cost of war and cinema toys contrasts expensive moving pictures with actors and costumes. The jokey line suggests funding a revolution might undercut film expenses.
A fragment from a 19th century page shows two speakers remarking on a woman’s loquacious habit, with one asking if the trait is catching, capturing a moment of local humor and social chatter.
Advertisements promote Doan’s Kidney Pills claiming kidney health aids general wellbeing with a testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Gross of Morriston Ark. Also announced are plans to print 100 million Red Cross Christmas Seals with a Waterbury Conn designer prize. The note ends with a quotation about gratitude and adversity.
An advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case by Iall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as the maker and Wal dingKinnand Marvin as endorsers, claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes, and cites testimonials and a 75 cent price.
An admission reveals Fred I's proposal to Miss Dingley last night. Joe expresses disbelief and asks about her, and Fred notes she refused him.
Important to Mothers ad urges careful inspection of every Castoria bottle for the Z signature and ear markings, touting a safe remedy used for over 80 years and the kind you have always bought.
A Punch cartoon caption shows a tramp asking a lonely spinster to ask her husband for trousers. The spinster refuses, stating he never wears such items, highlighting social snubs and domestic modesty.
Druggists offer Murine Eye Remedy in liquid bottles 25 and 50 cents and one dollar for stronger sizes. Murine Eye Salve sold in aseptic tubes for one dollar. Eye Books and Eye Advice free by mail from Murine Eye Remedy Co Chicago.
A playful comic item features a character with a faint heart seeking romance and advice to seek help. Biting humor contrasts the old proverb with modern concerns about health and courage in love.
When rubbers pinch, use Allen's Toot-Ease antiseptic foot powder. It cures tired aching feet and relieves corns and bunions. Ideal for new shoes and dancing events. Sold everywhere 25 cents. Sample mailed free. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Noy New York
The University of Santo Tomas in Manila is described as the oldest educational institution established under American rule in the Philippines, highlighting its long history since the colonial era.
Dr J H Rindlaub, specialist in eye ear nose and throat care, based in Fargo North Dakota. The brief notice identifies his medical specialty and location without additional details.
A stream of testimonial letters extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. Women describe tumors, fibroid issues, neuralgia, backache, and general weakness improved after using the remedy, urging others to try it despite medical advice.
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