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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1910
Page
2
A miscellany of witty, oddball items from the Choteau Acantha notes playful quips on summer life earthquakes in San Francisco royalty and weather jokes. It mentions a prince and a mule incident plus a death of a math author and stray remarks on air power and milk.
A scientist declares grasshoppers useless following an observation of turkey feeding. He notes that grasshoppers fail to meet practical needs, unlike turkeys used for fattening in farming contexts.
A Connecticut man risked himself to save two people and then found he had lost $18 in the process. The rescued individuals are urged to honor his bravery by contributing to a fund.
A wireless system proves highly effective at catching criminals with lightning fast and telling agility. It promises no escape for the boldest and shrewdest perpetrators.
Scientists announce isolation of the germ causing leprosy and express hope for a cure. The second claim notes the public office race lacks any hopeful outlook for the candidates.
A Princeton professor argues the prevailing notion of heaven is incorrect. He calls for a clear definition of what most people mean by heaven to settle the matter once and for all.
The piece criticizes the hobble skirt as a symbol amid rising hazards of cars and airships in a liberty seeking era. It reads as a social commentary on fashion signaling broader fears about rapid technological change.
The Chicago special park commission acknowledges the tussock moth larva as beautiful but states it should not be treated as a pet. The note cautions the public against keeping larvae in urban areas.
The article notes crop failures in parts of the Dominion while other areas report ample moisture and expected good yields. It cautions readers to weigh calamity claims and market speculation on both sides of the border.
The official figures show 1909 spending on building operations around a billion dollars, exceeding 1906 by ten percent. The rise indicates recovery from the 1907 panic and suggests renewed prosperity, though occasional reverses may occur.
An English physician believes chickens spread tuberculosis to cows. Yet many people who cannot cause trouble in other ways will continue to keep chickens.
A New Jersey church ends its evening service due to mosquitoes. Authorities note the insects were not imported for the purpose, and the congregation refuses to be bored by the skeeters despite the sermon’s effect.
A girl declares independence from her father and seeks self support yet fears domination by employers. Her mother replies with blunt practicality and suggests marriage as a path to independence, highlighting social expectations and constraints of the era.
A learned savant tells a struggling student to burn midnight oil to rise, claiming he now earns $10 000 a year. The student laments that his own nights burn with mosquitoes and he earns nothing.
The Carlists led by Don Jaime vow revolt as Spain's government and Vatican tensions rise over the 1861 Concordat revision. Premier Canalejas seeks to enforce the 1851 religious order laws, facing church opposition and Carlist support from clergy, peasants, and nobility. King Alfonso allied with Canalejas amid republican threats.
A French Canadian couple from Montreal settles on a 320 acre Alberta farm paying 20 dollars an acre. They praise farming independence, strong soil, and new life, noting crop success, a neat homestead, and mutual support with the wife as they adapt to western lands.
An American observer notes high spirits among Western Canada farmers despite droughts across the northern plains. Saskatchewan yields average around 15 144 bushels per acre with strong wheat results. Letters from Maidstone and Tofield praise the land, wages, government, and climate as solid reasons to relocate. Sir Wilfrid Laurier addresses American settlers in Craig Saskatchewan, urging unity and shared liberty while valuing roots and future prosperity.
A veteran politician, now married to a wealthy woman, is noted for the strain of work he endures to support his lifestyle. A policeman quips the couple’s niche demands and the politician responds by saying the wife is frugal and forces more effort.
In a sheltering palm shelter the audience enjoys a roof garden musical comedy. A poetical maid asks George if he will love her till the stars grow old, and George quips that the stars are already old as he watches stars on the stage.
An alleged head of the house says a man learns things when married while the opposing voice quips that coed schooling teaches more. The dialogue highlights domestic tensions and gendered humor in a sketch setting.
A visitor asks for proof as Colonel Stillwell notes his refrigerator runs near freezing. The scene centers on a curious, thirsty caller and the colonel's tentative response about evidence or proofs in a casual house setting.
A humorous quip notes men pleased with new clothes yet questions who buys potatoes as a tongue is coated, implying a playful contrast between fashion and daily needs. The line ends with a tongue in cheek puzzle about shopping priorities.
A quip from a newly elected mayor about sharing one’s last dollar with a resident draws a round of laughter at the inauguration. The exchange contrasts a promise with the reality of ongoing duties and budgets.
A compact witty remark notes that a man’s only fault is his habit of claiming he has no bad habits. The line underscores irony about self perception and virtue.
Damocles sees a sword suspended by a halt. He cries that his buttons have hung that way for months. The passage implies he was married.
A costume committee member approaches a prominent citizen, asking him to address unemployed workers at the town hall tomorrow night. The citizen agrees and asks what kind of speech is desired. The committee replies that an after-dinner talk would suit the evening best.
The president of Keepsafe Trust extols a fortified vault to a billionaire depositor candidate. He boasts armor plate steel six feet two inches thick and claims fireproof waterproof and burglar proof but the financier dismisses it seeking a cashier proof vault.
Yonkerz Statesman reports Crimsonbeak confirms brother receives needed rest after his wife travels abroad four days ago. The brief notes family circumstances and travel context with no further details.
A wife quips about missing her recreant husband when he’s away and dispenses a rolling pin strike when he stays. The brief scene centers on a domestic quarrel ending in a bang as the instrument lands.
The poem fragment shows a teacher asking for a memorable Roman date and a pupil answering Antony and Cleopatra. The dialogue reflects classroom humor about history and timing in a playful scene.
A cryptic piece contrasts a woman’s worth and power without wings as she keeps money moving. The dialogue notes cynicism and a celebrated rivalry, with a heroine declaring hate to the hero in chapter fourteen and an anticipated marriage.
A quirky courtroom exchange questions a bold attempt to sell a gold brick to a potential juror. The juror has already been chosen for service on three prior panels, days later the plan remains unclear.
Tom asks if you enjoyed the reception while Jack recalls a young man who tried to be funny.
Local talk centers on Burke and his famous Speech on Conciliation while readers note Walter’s quip about Burke’s Bottled Stout and the Columbia Jester. The exchange blends literary allusion with playful pub chatter.
A diner tale unfolds as a waiter demands the chicken be transformed into a turtle amid a humorous menu altercation. The scene centers on a chaotic exchange over a meal turned mystery.
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