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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
9
A clipped Upland style column parades assorted quips and snippets from cold drinks to radium prices. It wryly notes hot weather, census nonsense, the aeronauts, and a Seattle stomach-fast tale while poking fun at telegraphs and fashion.
A newspaper note says another total lunar eclipse will occur on November 16 with viewings expected. It attributes the event to celestial alignments and invites readers to observe the phenomenon.
Reports from Tiflis indicate Russia doubles its area sown to cotton this year versus 1909. One district allocates 400 acres to the crop. While modest nationally, high prices push cotton cultivation in the United States and abroad, potentially boosting foreign output.
A government report interpreted by a New York produce exchange statistician shows a total wheat harvest of 702,404,000 bushels, up from 652,351,000 last year. If this year matches the excess, a record output is likely, though 1909 actual was 737,159,000 bushels.
The report on the ram Katahdin suggests big projectiles may fail to penetrate armor as expected, as missiles drop sharply and only strike at glancing angles. If true, combat could shift to closer ranges favoring smaller caliber guns over large 13 inch rifles.
A warning from Lake Michigan afloat tragedy notes four youths in a near exhausted gasoline launch show a powerless boat is helpless. Sailing yachts offer safety in rough weather, while motor boats need seamanship to rig a sea anchor and ride out danger awaiting rescue.
A newly found ice cold geyser in Yellowstone challenges ideas about periodic springs and promises economic value for visitors. Tourists could not only fish and swing their catch into hot-water basins for cooking but now may also capture fish to store cold for later use.
The article details quebracho trees of the Chaco region as sources for railway sleepers and tanning extract. It explains red and white quebracho varieties, their locations in Brazil Paraguay and Argentina, and the shift to modern mills. It notes vast output, forestry laws, and rising export volumes including 1907 US intake.
Special Assistant District Attorney James H. Wilkerson of Chicago was summoned to Washington by Attorney General Wickersham to finalize President Taft's railroad rate and interstate commerce bill. He refined the conference bill, aiding its passage after multiple amendments. Wilkerson has handled major government prosecutions and is linked to the beef trust grand jury inquiry with AAG Kenyon.
An order filed in the county clerk’s office directs the sale of Clara Morris’s Yonkers home under foreclosure. The blind actress, near death, has no notice of the proceeding and may not survive long, with the sale to occur after publication.
An Indiana town reports the Rushville owl back for the season haunting North Main Street. The bird reportedly attacks people and knocks hats off, frightening women and men who prepare to battle the unseen foe as many attempts to kill it have failed.
A light exchange notes a husband is home for breakfast almost every morning, highlighting his punctual routine and dependable presence.
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