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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
7
A married couple in Attica notes the lack of attics in newer houses, arguing the attic once linked to family history and pride. The essay cites the Indianapolis News view that an attic preserves portraits, skeletons, and lineage, likening heirlooms to anchors of family identity.
A covert cockfight at Vicente's Stables 417 Tauson Sampaloe ended in Florentino de la Cruz dying from a severed artery after a fighting knife pierced his left thigh. Witnesses say he and Pedro Santos planned the bout while roosters fought in their hands. he died en route to the Philippine General Hospital.
W L George argues the home is a private fortress protecting privacy and power within a small sphere. It embodies domestic virtue and tyranny, shuns public amusements, and allies with the pulpit and crafts, with a dog as a symbolic companion varying by nation.
The small Cossack horse Flo characterizes itself as a capable companion in the Russian advance. Despite a lack of warmth in stables, Flo thrives on scarce forage, braves snow to access grass, and remains so docile that he forms a protective breastwork for his rider while firing over it.
A laborer Mrs Wise hired to weed the garden shows interest in flowers and asks about a big spirea bush. He is told it is poison, recalls a prior encounter with a spirea that sent him to the dentist, and he accepts the warning.
French vineyard owners employ a breechloading gun on a tripod with a funnel smokestack to channel smoke into clouds. Aimed at dark storm clouds this device is said to scatter them and save grape crops from hail damage.
In New York and other cities, Jewish mothers whispered the Ruth tale to daughters, tying the Shabaoth feast to broom bribes and candles. Each girl rehearsed Ruth and Lyomi es, while mothers gave cakes and prayers to sweep away spirits between Passover and Shabuoth.
The article explains the secret consistory where the pope nominates new cardinals and asks the cardinals for their assent by bowing after laying down their red caps. It notes England’s cardinals historically tied to cathedrals and mentions St Paul’s as holding senior and junior cardinal titles. It references the author of the Jackdaw of Rheims as a past holder.
An excerpt cites a New York Times reflection on American self view. It argues Americans belittle wealth and power while overestimating boastfulness. It notes distrust of judgment in a nation rich in daring and optimism but poor in confidence, suggesting youth may lack such confidence.
County clerk BE. C. Garrett announces closing of registration books for the general election in Teton County Montana at 2 p.m. October 7 1916 Electors may register in person at the county clerk or with a deputy registrar Those who did not vote in 1914 and have not re registered must re register Those who moved precincts must apply for transfer Not registered cannot vote First publication September 6 last publication October 11
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Great Falls Montana July 26 1916 Notice is hereby given that Cora C Bateman of Chateau Montana who on June 13 1911 made desert land entry serial No 022287 for SH% NEW EK S14 section 35 township 23 north range 6 west Montana meridian has filed notice of intention to make final proof by purchase under the 3rd paragraph of section 5 act of March 4 1915 to establish claim to the land above described before A C Warner U S Commissioner at his office at Chateau Montana on the 19th day of September 1916 Claimant names as witnesses A J Cowell Jasper Murray J Ingram Cain H W Timothy all of Chateau Montana R N Sutherlin Register First pub Aug 16 last Sept 15.
The case involves Howard W. Bateman suing James Edward Morse and others over the east half of the southeast quarter of section 28 in township 24 north range 5 west Montana. The plaintiff seeks a decree declaring sole ownership and barring all other claims with a default judgment if not answered within twenty days. First pub August 9 1916 last September 13.
The speaker notes it is a blessing that the conks do not travel to mountains or seashore during the summer season.
Governor S V Stewart proclaims filing of petitions to submit a 1916 measure establishing a state athletic commission and boxing regulation to Montana voters at the November 7 election. Secretary of State A M Alderson attests. Published September 6 and 27.
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