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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
6
A fragmentary notice describes about 100 items or lines for river and sea use. It mentions a watch related to a fre ch renter and a plan to service two reefs for both sea and river use. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
The article describes landing nets for boat fishing with various styles. It notes a compact 12 by 15 inch oval frame, 10 inch net, bamboo handle or 40 inch extension, and a jointed ash option. A flat-pack design fits in a 20 inch cloth case. An optional short gaff hook adds versatility for larger fish.
The report details an American contingent of about forty five to compete abroad in London and Paris, led by Alvin Kraenzlein. It lists universities sending athletes, outlines event entries for 63 and 30 meter races, and notes Kraenzlein as a leading favorite. It also mentions Penn and Princeton sending the largest groups and highlights expectations for multiple track and field events.
The article notes Kinley Mack’s rival appeal with Coast Ranger and a Kentucky comment on barn prestige via coon skins. It highlights trainer Wimmer and his horse Ethelbert, with potential future matches against the Suburban winner of 1900. Famous Hal Pointer is described at Village Farm, calm in pastures but wary of automobiles.
The article discusses high yearling prices like John E. Madden paying 20000 for a yearling, and Thom Thomas at 41000, emphasizing bloodlines from Hamburg, Domino, and Correction. It notes European demand for trotters, Italian breeding moves, and Royal Baron 210% as a new sire. Also includes dampened gear talk about reel care for fishing equipment and reels.
The American Hare exchange held a sensational yearling sale at Sheepshead Bay paddocks on June 15. 101 head brought $143,385 total, averaging $1,419.65, with top bids on Hanover stock including $20,000 for a colt from Correction and $14,100 for an apparent Hanover foal from Hollay. John E. Madden and FP. R. Hitchcock led fierce bidding among prominent turfmen as Hamburg brought $41,000 to Madden.
A seasoned breeder advises a young stallion owner to mate only with high quality mares to build a strong reputation. He warns that inferior matings yield poor offspring and high costs, urging stern standards to protect the stallion’s future value.
Tiathan believes he can afford a 100 yard rubber and nickel reel with steel pivots and a back plate click. Such a reel, suitable for trolling and live or artificial bait, may be had for about 3 dollars upward. It promises good service and durability for fishing needs.
A long list of names appears as a weekly letter list from Butte for the week ending June 21 1900. The roster includes numerous individuals with varied spellings and potential titles such as Mrs Mrs John and Miss. The document functions as a community notice of residents or correspondents with names like Doherty Dwyer Eaton Johnson Murphy O'Brien and many others.
A garbled OCR list presents numerous names and titles including Chas MC Y Wahson Nels Sumner Mus Shoup Lated Do Here Mra Lotte Benaintaner J dpaulding John W Balte taylor hamson John B D ppett George Wood Mra Clara Wagner Charles Wellmer Abbie M Wagnen Mrs Wilson George Ward H S Walsh James Wood John H Summers Charles B Swannon Axel Sheldon Arthur Sullivan Daniel P Sullivan Mrs Eva Thomas Mrs Kyor Tennis Mrs Clara Tyrel Charlie Thombs Ren F Temple Belle Vaughn Frank Nisu Woodring Louis Woods Monte Wells Mar Williams Walters Mrasanto Winters Wadsworth Chas Zoniger Joseph Sorge W Irvin Postmaster.
A discussion on sub editors correcting errors that slip into types. It notes humorous misreadings from telegrams and the need for sharp eye and blue pencil to avoid ridiculous phrases in print.
A humorous exchange about medical woes features a doctor noting a patient is suffering from a complication of doctors, followed by a quip about the number of doctors seen. The line underscores a satirical jab at medical advice and overdiagnosis.
Dialogue centers on a would be star daughter deemed untalented in music yet praised for stage presence. Manager dismisses musical ability while predicting success in topical songs. A joke about a millinery opening with sorghum and watermelons adds comic tone. Maude reveals mother’s remarriage and personal relief at her comfort after a troubling period.
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