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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
7
The article notes the ink plant of New Granada can be used as ink without preparation with red ink turning black after hours. It also cites remedies like Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for nervousness and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. It ends with satirical quips on manners and appearances.
A humorous reminiscence recalls a 13th of May marriage and a reunion in New Mexico with John Gray and Bess Moore. The narrator counts thirteen visitors including twins, revealing playful misfortune around the number thirteen and a Punch-like aside.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt from Stray Stories in the Fourth Grade features a cautious girl warning two boys on a hammock. Tommy Tucker is quizzed by the teacher for a familiar bird proverb and suggests The early bird gathers no moss.
First guest accuses a man of killing a chicken being cruel and disrespectful to life. Second guest counters that the man showed little respect for the elderly.
Chicago readers are asked about Wagner's works in a musically inclined remark. The item notes the author has not seen Wagner's pieces and compares sentiment to Pullman related material in the Chicago News context.
A clipped dialogue vignette features a sharp exchange where one character claims not to be two-faced and another retorts that one face like his is enough. The brief comic interaction captures a moment of humor and sting.
General Manager Underwood of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad announces July 1 changes. Harvey Middleton becomes mechanical superintendent in charge of shops and locomotive and car construction and repair. David Lee becomes superintendent maintenance of way trans Ohio division. D. A. Williams becomes superintendent of stores. The piece also notes reviews on trusts by George E. Robarts and W. T. Stead on peace prospects and the Hague conference outcomes.
A collection of humorous and satirical snippets discusses imperial control over seasons in China, contrasting with France and noting public behavior, fashion, and social quirks. It includes assorted jokes about medicine, crime, travel, marriage, and literary extracts from Collier's Weekly and The New York Post.
Effective June 1 the Rio Grande Western railway began operating its new dining cars serving all meals on through trains No 2 from Ogden to Salt Lake City and No 4 in the same corridor with west bound trains also carrying diners. Meals include coffee and rolls for breakfast and a four item menu reflecting Utah markets. A humorously clipped insert follows about Dr Fourthly and a wife. the rest remains unrelated.
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