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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1919
Page
8
Mrs Adeline B Lynch of 100 Plain St Providence reports relief from nervousness backaches and headaches after trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound The ad urges women with similar symptoms to seek the remedy and write for advice to Lydia E Pinkham Med Co Lynn Mass.
A dialogue contrasts two paths for a young man asking his uncle about success. The uncle probes whether the goal is general life success or a direct route to wealth. The exchange frames a moral distinction.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds. It claims two hourly doses up to three total dissolve nasal congestion headache fever and sneezing with pleasant taste and no quinine.
Cholly Woggles calls himself a great catch while others deride him as the poor fish in a sharp exchange. The exchange centers on self praise versus public ridicule in a humorous vignette.
The Union of South Africa reports annual production of 19,500,000 pounds of butter and 4,266,000 pounds of cheese.
The Montana Supreme Court halted further argument in the case brought by Attorney General Ford to compel a new assessment of Montana Power. Writ of mandate proceedings were paused after one day of debate. Also noted were hail loss warrants totaling about 31000 and changes in athlete eligibility and districting records for internal revenue and school sports plans.
The state board of health announced a quarantine strategy for a possible influenza resurgence this winter. It favors isolating cases, establishing special hospitals if needed, and airing mass vaccination using Montana derived cultures. About 36 Montana physicians have volunteered to assist statewide as Red Cross nurses enlist to support the response.
The Billings vote approved a 475000 bond issue for a new storm sewer and park purchases. Bonds will be sold this fall with material ordered to start work early next spring. The park board considers several tracts for future beauty spots and over 3000 taxpayers qualified to vote under the registration rule.
A Livingston city statement signed by the mayor and council urges residents to connect to the municipal water system as it competes with a private supplier. About 055 establishments already use the city plant, which began operation at the start of the year and is expected to pay for itself in seven to eight years. The initiative has already lowered local fire insurance rates, and the Northern Pacific railroad, consuming about half a million gallons daily, has recently connected.
A tiny bottle of Freezone promises quick relief for hard or soft corns and calluses on feet. Apply a few drops to the affected area and the product allegedly stops pain, allowing the corn or callus to lift away root and all with no pain.
A brief quip from the San Francisco Chronicle features a wife lamenting hair loss and asking for prevention advice, followed by her spouse remarking that she should have considered it before marriage. The exchange highlights social humor of the era.
A vintage advertisement touts Green's August Flower as a trusted household remedy for constipation digestion and nervous issues. It claims long history and worldwide use with mild laxative effects and prompts readers to ask their druggist.
A newspaper excerpt notes that many people stored up anger toward the prohibition law. The text adds a wry line about finding a kick in the bottled stuff, reflecting humor amid tension over enforcement.
A witty courtroom exchange features a dentist claiming no pain and a judge replying with sarcasm about the patient’s pain. The brief exchange highlights humor in a legal setting and the contrast between professional confidence and courtroom banter.
Mary L. Winter administratrix sues John Oehmcke's estate in Chinook district court for 10000 damages over the death of her husband John D. Winter who was shot on his Blaine county ranch April 21. The coroner's verdict says Winter was shot then suicide. bodies found on opposite sides of a dividing fence between the ranches.
Frank Flanigan died in Lewistown at the local hospital from Brights disease after a yearlong illness. Born in Illinois in 1865, he moved to the county 26 years ago to farm and work with tractors. He weighed about 450 pounds and was a brother of William Flanigan of Gilt Edge. The funeral was held from the Catholic church.
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