Stevenson as an Engineer in Edinburgh Days
A reminiscence from Rev. Archibald Bisset about Robert Louis Stevenson as a youth. The elder Stevenson tested him with a bridge pressure problem during an Edinburgh period, but the son showed disinterest and preferred reading Goethe, prompting the father to urge him to go home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Archibald Bisset
Ratho
Mr. Bisset
Edinburgh
Goethe
Louis
Manchester Guardian
Sexton at forty years asks two questions about tips
A London Globe item recounts a church sexton inviting a party out of a porch. The elder, after forty years on duty, notes that guests always ask about the two questions. The second question asks if tips are allowed, and Samiwell confirms that tips are allowed, leading to a successful tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sexton
Samiwell
Samiwell Allus
London Globe
Versailles Era Fans and Royal Fancies
The piece recalls the peak of fans as royal fashion during Louis XVs reign and highlights Mme de Pompadours extravagantly crafted fan. It notes Pompadour’s nine year fan and describes a paper fan with fine cut face and microscopic medallion sticks as a pinnacle of luxe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XV
France
Versailles
du Barry
Mme. de Pompadour
Primary colors debate persists among authorities
The article surveys historical views on primary colors. It notes Sir David Brewster favoring red yellow and blue, and Thomas Young proposing red green and violet with Maxwell and Abney offering red green and blue or red green and violet. It explains complementary colors as pairs that make white or gray when combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Brewster
Thomas Young
J. Clerk Maxwell
William Abney
Stumping Him in Audience Challenge
An audience exchange ends in a humorous line as a man asks if anyone is barred from questioning a lecturer. The lecturer replies openly and jokes about fetching his four year old child to pose questions, highlighting a lively crowd at a Detruit Free Press event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detruit Free Press
Keeping Home Happy man and tramp exchange in ride
A tramp speaks with a horseman about a happy home. The tramp says he did not help keep it happy, implying personal responsibility and misfortune. The dialogue hints at a troubled past and a failed effort to maintain a stable home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenee
Matt Gazrite
Pa and Wille Whisper Across a Growing Lair
A fragmentary dialogue motif shows Pa noting a longer lair while Wille remarks his own louder lair overshadowing the other. The exchange hints at family irony and contrasting traits within a rural setting.
The Paternal Idea and Love Mixup Story
Miss Roxley confesses heartbreak to her father as she admits accepting Poorman. Mr Roxley questions the claim saying she has not lost her heart but her head in this comic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Roxley
Ay Poorman
Mr. Roxley
Philadelphia Ledger
Expert Testimony on Married Life Quip Echoed
The exchange notes there are two outcomes in marriage: divorce or reconciliation. The remark frames a brief, sharp view on domestic life with a touch of wit.
Is woman the weaker sex in old maxims
A fragment resembles a Pittsburgh Press quote debating gender strength and humorously cites a proverb about cunning and sense. The garbled text mentions a seven foot figure and a remark about women only being weaker when pampered, reflecting a press note on stereotypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Press
Cranberry Recipes From A Historic Household Guide
A nineteenth or earlier era kitchen guide describes methods for cranberry preparations. It covers holiday cranberries with water and sugar, two pie varieties Mock Cherry Pie and Cranberry Meringue Pie, and Candied Cranberries with detailed slow cooking steps, sugar syrup, piercing skins, and multiple boiling stages for preserved berries.
Sunday Night Suppers and Lobster Salad Recipes
A collection of period dishes including Obster Salad made with shredded lobster celery eggs parsley and a yolk rich dressing, Spiced Mutton on Casserole with stock and glaze, and Stuffed Smelts using Bologna and breadcrumbs.
An Ounce of Practice Is Worth Four Pounds of Preaching
A compact ad urging readers to advertise in the paper as practical guidance. The line emphasizes action over preaching and encourages taking the newspaper’s advice to promote oneself or business. Placeholder text suggests promotional context for literacy in the era.
Notice of Contest in Land Office Case at Great Falls
Department of the Interior notice to Sarah A Callaway of Butte Montana that Guy B Plummer of Power Montana filed November 14 1916 a contest to cancel her homestead serial No 040198 for S4% NEM and S% NW section 32 township 23N range 1W Montana Principal Meridian. Allegations claim lack of residence or improvement and abandonment for over six months before and after filing. Respond by twenty days after the fourth publication with oath and proof of service. add where notices should be sent. Date of first publication December 22 1916 and subsequent dates through January 12 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
Sarah A. Callaway
Butte
Guy B. Plummer
Power
Township
Range
R N. Sotherlin
Register
Show Cause Order to Sell Real Estate in Clare Estate Case
In Montana District Court Teton County the estate of Frank H. Clare seeks an order to sell real property. The executor James W. Freeman must show cause on January 31, 1917, why sale of decedent real estate should not be authorized. Publication required weekly for four weeks in Chateau Montanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
Montana
Withbin
County of
Teton
Frank H. Clare
James W. Freeman
Chateau
County of Teton
Power State Bank Stockholders Meeting Postponed
Notice declares the annual meeting of the Power State Bank stockholders postponed to Tuesday January 80 1917. Cashier L C Carver dated Power January 9 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Power State Bank
L C. Carver
Power
Notice of Publication for Proving Will in Montana Court
Notice is given that the Montana probate court has set January 27, 1917 at 2:00 PM in Chateau for proving the will of Mary Schermer, deceased, and for hearing John W. Schermer’s application for letters testamentary. Any interested party may appear and contest. Dated January 12, 1917. Paul Jacobson, Clerk. First pub. Jan. 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Judicial District
State of
Montana
County of Teton
Mary Schermer
Chateau
Shelby Town Awards New Light and Water System Job
Local officials announce the installation of a new light and water system for Shelby. The project will be carried out by skilled and honest workers selected by town representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Valerian
Notice to Creditors Estate of Robert Twiggs Deceased
Administrator John R. Gleason warns all creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be shown to the administrator at the attorney's office in Choteau Montana. First publication January 5 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Twiggs
Larson Block
Chateau
Montana
John R. Gleason
Foreclosure Alias summons in Chateau Montana case
The case files an action by L M. Lesieie to foreclose three mortgages on properties in Hazlett additions to Choteau. Defendants Edna Coleman C A Coleman Nels M Johnson Jennie M Johnson Auguste Reube Anna Schneider Wilhelm L Rietsch must respond within twenty days. First publication December 15, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
State of Montana
County of
Teton
L M. Lesiie
Edna Coleman
C.A. Coleman
Nels M. Johnson
Jennie M. Johnson
Auguste Reube
Anna Schneider
Wilhelm L. Rietsch
C. A. Coleman
Chateau
Teton County
Montana
Mortages
Hazlett
Choteau
C A. Coleman
Teton Co operative Canal Company Stockholders Meeting Notice
Notice to all stockholders announces the annual meeting at Burton School House on January 13 1917 at 10 am. Election of directors will be held and other business may be transacted. Secretary Treasurer H R Thompson signed dated December 8 1916. First published December 22 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Teton Co-operative Canal Company
Burton School House
H. R. Thompson
Teton Co-operative Canal Co
Notice of Hearing in Webb Estate Specific Performance
Notice is given by Teton County Montana that Citizens State Bank of Chateau assignee of A O Pond filed a petition for specific performance of a 1913 contract to convey lot 12 in block 4 Chateau Townsite. Hearing set January 31, 1917 at 9:00 am in Chateau court. Interested parties may appear and object. James Gibson Clerk. George Coffey Jr attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
Montana
County of
Teton
Jonathan E. Webb
Citizens State Bank of
Chateau
A.O. Pond
Johnathan E. Webb
M. M. Webb
A. O. Pond
Teton County
James Gibson
George Coffey, Jr
Order to Show Cause in Estate of Oline M Hanson
Court orders show cause why an order to sell real estate of Oline M Hanson deceased should not be granted. Administrator Carl Hanson must prove necessity at 10 a.m. Feb 2, 1917, in Choteau Montana. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in The Chateau Montanan. Judge J B Leslie. Attorneys Cole and Shannon. First pub Jan 5 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Eighth Judicial District
Montana
Teton
Oline M. Hanson
Carl Hanson
J B. Leslie
Choteau
Toton
Chateau Montanan
Teton County
J. B. Leslie
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Fans of
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H. Sterns
H. Stall
the Agawam Restaurant
P. Putz
Agawam, Montana
Foot & Foot
Hodgkiss
Choteau, Montana
Cole & Shannon
Admi Choteau, Montans
Pate
Chevalier Lodge
A. 0
Burbank
C. C
A. D. Warner
K. of
Beaupre Cafe
WM. Blair
Prop
Montanan Offee
the Pioneer Cafe
A. M. Walley
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