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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement extols Freezone for corns with simple steps to drop solution on the corn and lift it away without pain. It touts a tiny bottle priced cheaply and claims it works on hard and soft corns between toes. The note also offers a wartime patching tip urging even, symmetrical patches for war workers.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy with sworn testimonials and claims it fulfills many wishes. Readers can get a sample bottle by Parcel Post from Kilmer Co at Binghamton NY for ten cents and mail in the paper. Large and medium bottles sold at drug stores.
The London Express notes that in France mourning rules persist with no flowers on table and couples not arm in arm as long as the country remains under invader control. The custom of deuil du pays continues to govern social conduct during occupation.
An old health ad accuses mothers to check Castoria for Cy signature and use. A quirky domestic vignette follows about a husband pressured by his wife for money and a seaside vacation, ending with her staying instead of leaving.
Public note extols a comeback figure after overwork and poor sleep describes health tips and a remedy from a druggist. It asserts eye strain, poor appetite, and fatigue can be relieved by a health tonic marketed as reliable. The piece praises Holland and old remedies with a money-back offer.
A fragment shows a wartime banter exchange with a Britisher saying On to Ayrlin and a Yank replying Awewnn about long captivity. The lines hint at a shared history and humor amid conflict.
The fourteen Wilson peace terms from the January 8 address and the four points from the July 4 Mt Vernon speech outline open covenants, free seas, removal of trade barriers, armament limits, colonial fairness, and Russian evacuation. They call for Belgian restoration, French territory freedom, an independent Poland, Turkish sovereignty with autonomy for others, and Balkan and Italian frontiers redrawn along nationality lines.
The daylight saving policy would stay in force until Congress rescinds it under a bill the Senate passed on Thursday. The measure was endorsed by War Industries Board Chairman Baruch.
Washington report states the War Labor Board announced a ruling that no worker shall draw overtime or extra pay. The note mentions a worker who works forty eight hours a week amid three labor controversies.
The note transmitted from the United States on October 8 asks if the imperial German government accepts the terms in President Wilson’s January address and whether talks aim only at practical details. It states the armistice proposal hinges on the central powers withdrawing their forces from invaded territories and questions who exactly speaks for the empire.
The text advocates erecting an independent Polish state with access to the sea and guaranteed independence within an international covenant. It calls for a general association of nations under covenants to guarantee political independence and territorial integrity, and for a peace organization to check invasions and provide a tribunal for international disputes.
The War Industries Board announced additional curtailments in producing non essential articles to conserve material, labor, fuel, transportation and capital as part of the wartime program.
Treasurer W. A. Watt announced Australia will implement an import license system. The cabinet approved the principle, and details are being drafted.
Paris reports Spain will seize German ships in its ports to the extent of 15 500 tons in indemnification of Spanish shipping according to advices received by the Temps from the Span Tah frontier.
Stockholme reports the Finnish government asked Germany to withdraw troops from Finland. The request was formally delivered to General von der Golde, the German high commander in the region.
The article notes guinea pigs weighing about 250 grains (nine ounces) are needed for medical research and serums testing, with prices rising to $1-$1.50 due to stock scarcity. It discusses profitable raising, care, housing, diet, and notes Peruvians dress and prepare them for cooking. It cites Farmers' Bulletin 2h from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a detailed guide.
The article explains guinea pigs reach breeding age early but notes reproduction is often overestimated. A typical litter is one to two, with later litters usually larger but rarely more than six. A breeding female may produce 12 to 15 young per year.
An agricultural note explains using livestock to harvest crops and manage surplus hay during slow seasons. Livestock provide winter employment for farmers and workers, reduce labor needs during peak times, and help pasture hay crops while boosting fertility and cash returns. It covers fencing, water, salt, and crop intercropping to improve feed value and efficiency.
Article argues proper housing is crucial for successful hog raising, noting neglect harms productivity. It stresses sturdy, well ventilated, weatherproof structures to protect pigs from cold and mud, reducing disease and improving efficiency.
The article notes Mandalay was founded in 1856 by King Mindon and became a capital in Indepen dent Burma. It describes Mandalay’s tableland setting near the Shan hills and a military district footprint. In winter the city is a semiparadise as temperatures hover around 50 degrees while British troops enjoy the hill reliefs and Irrawaddy views.
The article recalls how fire alarms rang via bells in town towers during Civil War days, with districts indicated by bell sounds. It cites an 1805 inventory from the Marton street bell tower listing a single 11,000 pound bell and basic tools, noting the City hall bell weighed 23,000 pounds and could be heard townwide unless wind silenced it.
A shaky report describes a prank where a small pellet, upon sight, appears as a snake. The effect results from mercury sulphocyanide reacting to heat, causing the mercury vapor to distort the pellet into a snake-like form.
Fragmentary text portrays women submitting to a social system, facing harsh conditions, cold drafts, high costs, and weariness. It hints at debate over social roles, with references to danger and fire if changes occur, and a claim that women persist for their color or stance.
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