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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
6
A lyrical tribute depicts the old oak as lord of the wood with roots in earth and sky. It speaks of a towering ruler whose branches withstand storms but drops ripe acorns that sprout guardians of the grove. In time the giant falls leaving an empty clearing.
An Nebraska prospector Barden and a young couple Walt and Laura plan a diamond drill purchase as a symbol of marriage. The prospector saves coins for the drill while the lovers economize, uncovering a hidden deed to a ten acre plot and gifting it to the newlyweds at Christmas Eve. The Platteville News later notes their wedding.
A prospector narrates hopeful plans as winter lingers in Platteville. He dreams of rich coal unseen, clinging to belief that the Valley will repay past losses. Illness, misfortune, and a grim weathering of faith follow as the frost holds the ground.
The phonograph is described as a mechanical aid in elections, letting candidates project views without appearing in person. It records audience reactions and could feed back to the candidate, aiding organizers and potentially favoring unpopular contenders. Frederick John Dorniman, MP for Lmouth and Penrhyn, is noted as the lone English MP using it.
A Chambers Journal excerpt discusses pickled onions as savory accompaniments for cold meats or fish and notes cooking reduces odor and value. It highlights fried onions for rich color in cravies, attributing browning to caramelin formed from carbon in onion and sugar, similar to black jack gravy coloring.
A lively neighbor recalls taking ailing Grandpa to a game to get air and exercise. He argued with officials, boasted of knowing town halls, and threatened a bet as he challenged players and umpire rules, revealing a feisty former lake captain and deacon with sharp tongue.
A legal exchange shows Constance E asking if her husband can be acquitted and a lawyer replying fearfully that this is unlikely while noting that public opinion already knows the husband.
In the Washington Star piece a six child father jokes about the chaos of a lively home. He recalls a neighbor’s harsh remark about a crying baby and a mild reaction from the baby’s father as the scene unfolds.
A dialogue shows a customer asking for a copy of a prescription just filled. The druggist explains he cannot read the original handwritten note, delaying providing a copy. The exchange highlights common issues with illegible prescriptions and record access.
A newly married Kansas City couple caused a stir in the county courthouse as they rode the elevator to the fourth floor. The bride exclaimed she was not ready, while the groom asked how much the ride cost before they walked back down.
In the Par Nrth. a bright Eskimo girl joins the merry throng in the ballroom. The mother denounces social dancing, arguing it keeps youth up late and then idle in bed for long stretches. The speaker notes the mood but stays restrained.
A quip from the Philadelphia Press portrays a clock asking why a man winds it, and a calendar answering that the man and his companions struck time. The calendar notes it feels refreshed only when the man takes a month off.
The Inquisitive asks Senator Sorghum about success. He credits work but admits not much time is spent on it, saying he has hired a tremendous amount of it done. Washington Star style humor highlights a boast about delegation.
Exchange shows a landlord and a summer boarder clashing over high charges and advertised popular prices. The boarder accuses the landlord of price gouging as the house remains full.
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