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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
4
A montage of jests and quips from a 1910s era column covers topics from flying machines to sky full of laughter. It touches on theft of church roofs, English golf balls, anti-kiss buttons, pickpockets, crown lands, and Paris moral uplift, ending with notes on smoking rates and poison sales.
Maine sees 100000 to 150000 apple trees set out this year per President Twitchell of the Maine State homological society. The state may shift from Pine Tree to Apple Tree as orchards expand across the region.
The state considers prohibiting a women’s bridge event while pondering broader sports reform. Officials cite concerns over propriety and public interest as lawmakers weigh potential restrictions and new guidelines.
The article describes practical summer auto attire including pongee or linen coat dresses, washable brilliantine options, Madagascar cloth bonnets with light wire frames, and dainty gloves. It notes fashion trends toward simple lines, lace, draping, and the influence of Empress Josephine silhouettes, with emphasis on comfort, protection from dust, and versatile draperies. Julia Bottomley.
Pattern description for a young girl coat featuring a panel front and pleated lower sides connected by a waistband with a pointed right end. Velvet or satin facing for the collar and cuffs, trimmed with velvet or roses. Requires 3 yards 48 inch fabric 4% dozen buttons and % yard silk or velvet.
Instructions describe threading a twine through a soiled corset cover to remove ribbon. After laundering the cover, the string stays in place so the ribbon can be easily rethreaded by tying the end again and pulling it through.
Many of the smartest new frocks feature overskirts of varying lengths from a short apron to a long drapery. This suggests designers emphasize layered silhouettes and adaptable outer skirts in current fashion.
A coat or jacket should be kept on a hanger when not worn. If a regular hanger is unavailable, roll wrapping paper or newspapers tightly and tie a string around the center to hang it. Paper rolls hold shape well. Hanging is better than folding for most waists and travels. For travel, compact extension hangers are handy and can be stored in a small bag.
A fashion note describes trimming a white frock with a silk flower spray along the upper edge of a flounce. Pink satin tendrils tuck into the join of chiffon or tulle to the skirt, with tiny pink ribbon rosebuds on green leaves. Wandering pink sprays extend from the tendrils, and the sleeve and shoulder line receive matching handmade decoration.
A chamois cushion cover is lined with rich brown satin or velvet and edged with brown silk cord. A second chamois cushion top carries a delicately burned design, created with a pyrographic needle due to the leather’s fragility.
A Wisconsin Agriculturist article advocates dipping tanks for sheep and swine to eradicate ticks and lice during warm months. It describes a detailed, durable design with cedar posts, galvanized sheets, and a long submerged tank, plus chutes and drip canals to conserve dip solution and prevent reinfestation.
March 1 narrator counts abandoned mowers and a leaky shed reaper during a county trip. A Jersey heifer proves flea ridden and a farmer plans to move to Canada, citing high land costs. The home farm shows neglect and inefficiency, underscoring waste in larger operations.
Pastures may be topdressed and should not be grazed too early in spring nor too heavily. Where pastures can be plowed it is advisable to plow and reseed occasionally. The raising of clover corn and forage crops furnishes a larger amount of protein for cattle and less feed will need to be purchased.
Watering at night promotes fungal diseases and damping off. Avoid watering in heavy cloudy weather. Consider shade, heat, and light as they affect water needs. Bright sun increases evaporation so sunlit plants require more water. Midday watering can burn foliage. shading during heat helps retain moisture.
On Lord Rosebery's Dalment estate in Scotland an acre yielded more than 2000 measured bushels of potatoes. The unusual result prompted a Washington department of cericulture expert to visit Scotland to study the method and obtain guidance for American growers.
The device shown in the illustration provides a new way to feed mangers cabbage and similar items to poultry. As the lower portion is eaten, tops drop to allow chicks and fowls a share. The rod rests on grooves in posts on the ground, preventing soil contact and saving costs.
Frequent surface cultivation makes the plant’s natural food more available and prevents moisture escape. It also helps hold water in store for summer use.
A study finds foreign district signs are crude yet effective in drawing customers. Many longtime foreigners and assimilated residents alike use bold, attention grabbing phrases that reflect practical business needs rather than aesthetic taste.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a shopfront scene with a line about another sign nearly as good on the shop’s front, hinting at competing displays or promotions in an urban market setting.
A reader notes a pattern of misprinted signs with jumbled letters as observers react to the odd lettering. The commentary suggests careless wording distracts from the business at hand and draws attention to local signage quality.
An old sign advertising a house wants shows crude spelling yet a neat uniform artistic sign. The writer notes foreigners would be attracted less by bright color and precise artwork, fearing too much prosperity or Americanism.
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