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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
2
The Acantha lists satirical remarks from C E Trescott and associates. It notes Japan has spent 576 million yen and 9 000 men, pokes fun at war as nuisance, jokes about Darius Green, and quips on a drink crime, a New York woman, Jefferson Davis kinship marriage, peace, a Guatemalan ant boll weevil, and cussing.
Reader notes express surprise at the existence of sociology journals in Japan and imply that the people there have not progressed as much as expected. The remark critiques perceived cultural or intellectual development in the country.
The report notes a boxing clash where O'Brien attempts a knockout against Fitzsimmons in a high tension bout. It highlights the invincible mouth of the opponent and the daring but risky tactic.
The article notes Col. Young may craft a compelling book if he reaches Lhassa and safely exits Tibet, implying a challenging trek and potential literary achievement.
A piece notes that a fly can be heard via microphone, while in its absence detection relies on a bald head as the telltale sign. The witty remark contrasts sound detection with visible cues in quiet conditions.
Col Younghusband’s column describes an icy pass encountered in Tibet during the recent trek. The pass emerges as the sole feasible route under the harsh conditions faced by the expedition.
Published figures show beer consumption in Germany dropped nearly forty percent in the last twenty two years. The decline is reported as not attributable to fault with the figures. Further context or explanation is not provided.
Annual reports record hailstones as large as hens eggs from multiple sections of the country. No reports yet of hailstones as small as roasts of beef.
A California surgeon operated on a patient while the house caught fire. The team moved the patient to safety, continuing the procedure despite the blaze, illustrating the perilous balance between urgent care and infrastructure danger.
Local society girls who have taken up leapfrog on the beach will be surprised to see their photographs printed in the papers. The public exposure may cause embarrassment among residents and observers.
Hetty Green moved again to challenge a $2 monthly rent increase, a bold effort to enter the Russell Sage social circle. Her persistence despite critics underscores her reputation as a determined figure in society and finance.
Inventor Holland claims a future where men can buy a set of wings for $10 and reach speeds of 100 miles per hour. He urges readers to place orders early to avoid delays.
King Edward says he takes no physical exercise, reflecting a view that a throne can be occupied without work or strenuous activity.
A fragment urges violent disposal of carp to improve fish stocks and reduce numbers. The odd instruction, framed as humorous advice, references chloroform and killing carp to help respectable fishes, provoking debate over ethics and wildlife treatment.
A critic predicts the Panama Canal excavation cannot be completed before 1950. The prophecy’s value lies in its potential to be proven false after six or seven years.
Crosby French is drawn into a duel with Claudius Gregg after Gregg attacks him at a Rodunda ball and derides Mary L’Estrange. A doctor treats French, and Tom D’Arcy offers to fight in his stead, pledging to protect Mary if French falls and to marry her if he survives.
In a late night club scene Tom D Arcy accepts a challenge to a pistol duel with Claudius Gregg. Gregg is wounded by a shot from Gregg after D Arcy and Crosby French exchange fire. Crosby French is wounded but recovers, and he marries Mary L Estrange with the viceroy attending.
Abe Gruber hosts a young friend from the state and, after dinner, ponders Burgundy versus California claret. He questions whether the youth would discern wine quality, while the guest replies that he has a thirst for knowledge.
In this verse by Hattie Preston Rider, Nora dominates on the tennis court with swift serves while Morris blunders. The speaker notes Nora’s charm and Morris’s growing longing, predicting a future “double” as their romance deepens despite his missteps.
S. S. Brown owner of Broomstick the horse that beat Irish Lad in the Brighton Handicap received congratulations from a friend after the race. The friend asked why the horse was named Broomstick and Brown said it was named after his cook noting it isn’t the first time a broomstick beat an Irish Lad.
The real name of Gabriele D Annunzio is given as Gaetano Rapagnetto in London. The dramatist described as musician and playwright is said to be the son of Duchesa Maria Gallese de Roma and has a son noted as a celebrity mandolinist.
The piece argues Siberian butter could challenge global butter markets due to vast production, cheap labor, and government transport support. It notes fivefold dairy-farm growth in five years, but warns current crude methods yield low quality. If Russia emulates Canada’s dairy-drive, Siberian butter could become a strong world competitor in English markets.
A Chicago milk inspector targets shippers of milk for using rusted cans both inside and out. The article argues many cans are poorly made, rust quickly, and low quality cans hurt farmers. It proposes farmer cooperatives and large milk buyers bying and reselling better cans to improve standards.
The article notes molasses a by product of sugar mills is fed to dairy cows in tropical regions where dairying is limited. It is mixed with absorbents like sphagnum moss and ground corn stalks and fed in small amounts up to one to two pounds daily. The practice mirrors its use for horses and could expand if dairying grows in cane areas.
It is cheaper to grow good shade trees from seed in a nursery under proper conditions than to hunt and pull them in the woods.
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