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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1919
Page
4
In a town tale Coonrod and Gap Johnson discuss a farmer who killed thirty dogs in five days with an odd number killed each day. The tale ends with a cryptic answer, reflecting a folk puzzle recounted in the Kansas City Star.
A newspaper ad touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims scientific herbal compounding non stimulant and free of habit forming drugs with a sworn purity statement with every bottle and offers a sample by mail for ten cents.
A Kansas City husband's remark about an unusually fine dinner hints at a social visit. He explains leftovers were enlarged to feed a laundress and three club girls, revealing social norms and domestic humor of the era.
Ad copy touts Red Cross Ball Blue laundry use to make baby dresses dazzle. Claims it works in the wash. available at grocers for five cents.
A dramatic scene unfolds as a man begs to wed the woman he loves. She resists politely but finally yields to his earnest appeal, lamenting that her hopes of becoming his wife are dashed. The couple's tension culminates in an acceptance that surprises onlookers.
A proverb notes the successful man stays busy whether he feels it or not. It contrasts with those who only work when motivation strikes, suggesting consistent effort defines success.
Berlin officials report a wave of bitter remonstrances across municipalities parties and clubs condemning the peace terms as unjust and coercive. The public mood unites various parties against the treaty while Marshal Foch is rumored to head back to the front and six German delegates depart Versailles for Berlin amid talks with the government.
Amsterdam reports mixed reactions to the peace treaty with strong editorials. The Wandels bind denounces the agreement as a crime against humanity while Nieuw Rotterdamsch Courant argues the treaty fails to end the war and prolongs it. The Telegraph says Germany was treated severely but did not deserve a better fate.
Copenhagen reports rising excitement over a peace treaty clause for a plebiscite in southern Schleswig. Danish newspapers say the district is German in composition and would threaten future racial conflict if allowed to remain, as the Rigsdags political committee presses for enforcing nationality.
Geneva May 12 The Romanian advance toward Budapest has been halted by orders from allied powers. The American and English governments through their Vienna missions stopped the Romanian armies, citing political reasons.
Minneapolis May 12 More than 3500 wounded and disabled soldiers sailors and marines from Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota and Montana are under investigation by the district office of the federal board for vocational education for retraining at government expense. Harry W Jones district director announces the number exceeds prior estimates and more cases are to be listed.
Paris May 10 The peace terms to be presented to Austria are rapidly taking form The drafting committee has begun work on the document as a whole The naval terms propose wiping out the entire Austrian navy with all ships surrendering The allied governments will decide later what to do with the vessels The German peace delegation at Versailles digests Clemenceau’s terms amid Berlin unease over the severity of the proposal and possible refusal to sign the treaty.
Washington reports that the Paris treaty outlines a prompt withdrawal of the American army of occupation from Germany. Secretary Baker said the forces in France would be home by August, while Germany's occupation withdrawal depends on an agreement at Paris. plans do not expect any troops in Europe beyond September.
Ruth Garrison, 18, was found not guilty by reason of mental irresponsibility in the March 18 poisoning of Mrs. Grace G. Storrs. The jury affirmed insanity at the crime but ruled ongoing insanity at trial, and she will be transferred to a state hospital for feeble-minded inmates in Medical Lake after awaiting penitentiary transfer.
Postmaster General Burleson raises Montana business rates from 4 to 5 dollars and 35 to 6 dollars while residence rates move to 2.50 and 3.80, with overall increases up to 60 percent in places like Butte. Utilities commission delays action pending Supreme Court decisions on intrastate rate authority.
Washington reports the marine brigade of the Second division in Germany will be withdrawn from France during the coming fall. Major General Barnett, commandant, called for volunteers in the marine corps division to replace the brigade as it is withdrawn.
Fragmentary text mentions Provina 7 and a role as a footing or eeity position. No clear dates names or places are readable to establish a full event or notice. Further readable context is needed to produce a coherent summary with identifiable entities.
Officials debate whether a poker room should be considered an ante room or a drawing room, reflecting ambiguity in its designation. The discussion centers on definitions used by local zoning and business codes and how they affect licensing and permissible activities.
A sharp remark condemns a pretty girl’s smile directed at another man, framed as a biting observation on social behavior.
An old health ad urges buyers to insist on Bayer genuine tablets with the Bayer Cross on both box and tablets. It warns of counterfeit talcum powder tablets and notes Bayer Tablets of Aspirin are American made, with limited box sizes and clear dosing for multiple pains.
In a talk before the central philanthropic council Miss Helen R Stewart of the board of health cited a boy who cried after a nurse called him names. The boy showed his exam card reading Poor nut, which the teacher explained as Poor nutrition.
The Tribune de Geneve reports Grand Admiral von Tirpitz staying in Wildegg Switzerland as a guest of Lieut Colonel Wille. Tirpitz has lost his fortune and his son and daughter work in Zurich and a Zurich family. He avoided paying the 1913 German war tax by investing in Italian securities.
The Petunia tavern landlord Dorsey Dudgeon boasts of knowing where a conflagration is as soon as the fire bell rings. He claims quick removal of clothing and shouting directions to passersby. A guest counters that his knowledge is often wrong. Kansas City Star.
In a Birmingham Age Herald anecdote a father explains euphemism to his son by citing a society report about a widow repeatedly married who is said to be led to the altar by a wealthy bachelor. The exchange reframes a blunt fact into milder phrasing.
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