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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
14
An advertisement promotes a back and bladder pain remedy from a local drugstore. It claims long standing success over years and offers bottles in small medium and large sizes for testing with a sample prior to purchase. The ad encourages mentioning the newspaper.
A Chicago Daily News item recounts a divorce suit where a judge questions the minister who supposedly officiated. The parson explains he did not marry them, and tells how a man offered six bits to perform a ceremony, so he instead read the Christian Endeavor pledge and released the couple.
Cuticura stops itching with Soap to cleanse and Ointment to soothe and heal skin and scalp ailments. Ideal for toilet use. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap and Ointment 25 and 50 cents.
A flirtatious young woman imagines a broken heart case as a traveling man recalls a past European journey. He explains he never spoke to the American woman who entered his compartment and left him reflecting on a lost romance from years before the war, as reported by Deyton News.
Jimmie climbs stairs to a dark bedroom and asks his mother to stay with a light burning because the darkness prevents him from sleeping. His frightened call prompts her to go upstairs and comfort him in the eerie room.
Short quip from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a dream of dwelling in marble halls and a sleepy moment described as Mell asleep in the union depot. The item captures a whimsical, literary aside in a brief newspaper line.
A collage of Wyoming developments runs through August to early September. Projects include Torrington hotel, Glenrock hospital, Lovell glass factory, and a new Boyer ranch electric works. Mining, oil and drilling updates cover Lance Creek, Thermopolis, Emigrant Gap, Glenrock, and Niobrara county with multiple wells and pipelines. Casualties and legal notices appear from Basin to Cheyenne, with farm and livestock notes, wool yields, and a jail/aid background.
The American Red Cross launches a campaign to enlist trained nurses for the war effort. It urges enrollment now with rewards of self-respect and patriotism, detailing eligibility, requirements, service options at home or abroad, and travel expense coverage for those serving under war and navy orders.
Elegant robes replacing nightgowns, negligees have become an established fashion, followed by trousers and ornate jackets. Designers draw inspiration from Japan, China, Persia, and Turkey, with georgette, satin, and crepe as vivid colors frame floral prints and gold embroidery.
A fashion page urges wearing white shoes for patriotic style with silk and calico substitutes for wool. White buckskin, canvas, duck, and washable kid shoes suit evening wear. white footwear completes organdie outfits. A smart hexagonal mesh black veil with silver coin spot borders is described as a graceful millinery accent.
A white silk poplin blouse features a tiny scarlet collar and cuffs with flare platted ruffles in white. An extra piece at the front creates a batten effect with a touch of blue embroidery for decorative detail.
Miss Terchance proclaims found love with a man she praises as truly loving her, while Miss Krennt questions the depth of his affection. A witty exchange centers on a cross-eyed joke, with a past insult fueling resolve to prove worth despite doubters.
A historical public notice warns about infant mortality and criticizes narcotic preparations sold for children. It promotes Castoria as safe, noting it bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher and contains no opiates.
Advertising copy urges readers to take Eatonic after meals to absorb harmful gases and liquids, prevent indigestion and heartburn in heat waves, and maintain a cool stomach. It promotes one or two tablets before meals and claims a big package costs 60 cents with a refund if unsatisfied.
The page mixes a streetcar anecdote about a conductor and fares with a proposal for London firemen to gain 15 shillings weekly until the war ends. It also includes a light exchange about rain and an umbrella, highlighting a generous stranger.
A quotation notes that a man with fetching manners is seen as well trained and capable, remarking that his past as a walter informs his present demeanor and behavior. The line highlights social perception tied to prior roles.
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