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Newspaper
Choteau Montanan
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1918
Page
20
Advocates excess stomach acid linked to numerous illnesses and promotes Eatonic as a guaranteed cure. Claims rapid relief from indigestion belching and heartburn and offers money-back guarantee with a 50 cent box from a Chicago company or via mail order.
Hamilton Holt notes Verdun's fortifications rebuilt 1882 to 1890 feature electric lighting and ample power supply. The fortress spans nearly five miles of gallery with bread mill and food stores for 10 000 people six months. It sits 17 meters below rock, shell proof, with a Meuse controlled pumping system for flood defense.
A domestic exchange shows a husband claiming skill to carve the bird and a wife doubting the feat saying she has seen him send it far off the table. The playful dialogue hints at daily kitchen humor and comfort in shared tasks.
Advert says women should learn war nursing and home nursing using the Common Sense Medical Adviser. It promotes Dr. Pierce remedies including Pleasant Pellets and the Favorite Prescription. Mail requests to Dr. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y, for trial pamphlets and guidance on women’s health issues.
The Kansas editor contends that many quit jobs too readily in an era of plenty. The piece urges workers to cultivate stick-to-it-iveness and pursue real careers rather than restless hopping. Employers suffer from aimlessness and lack of long term value.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for eczema rashes itchings irritations pimples dandruff sore hands and baby humors. It offers free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept X Boston and lists prices 25 for Soap and 25 or 50 for Ointment.
A London west end jeweller notes watch chains and cuff links falling out of favor due to the war. Wrist watches become essential for officers and civilians, prompting sales of old pieces to buy timepieces. The soft cuff and khaki shirt buttons at the wrist hasten the decline, leaving links stored away.
Cross Ball Blue, made in America, therefore the best, delights the housewife as every good grocer offers the product.
A soldier recalls a large black mongrel dog in an improvised trench amid bombardment and gas. The exhausted animal lay motionless as shelling and strafing shook it with each blast, and after an ensuing engagement the dog disappeared.
A reflective note argues imagination shapes reality, eclipsing appearances and directing collective belief. It suggests inner perception governs events more than surface truth, urging cautious evaluation of what seems evident.
Washington officials say they have received many conflicting accounts from Holland and Switzerland about a German reply to President Wilson. It is unclear whether the note will meet Wilson’s conditions for armistice talks as debates continue over submarine warfare and Belgium evacuation. Officials warn against drawing conclusions until the text is received.
Citizens urged to form war savings societies to support WWI efforts. Readers instructed to organize local clubs or lodges, pledge to buy stamps, and contact State Director Harry W Turner in Butte Montana for materials and guidance. Government branding and four grades of service buttons are noted.
The Czecho Slovak national council declared independence of the Czecho Slovak nation. Recognized by the United States and Entente as a belligerent de facto government, the Paris issued declaration renounces the Hapsburg dynasty and outlines the republic's principles. Masaryk signs as premier and finance minister alongside other provisional government officers.
Paris reports five German officers arrested at Roulers by French forces and kept for court martial on charges of ordering troops to plunder residents. Prisoners captured at Roulers had stolen goods and claimed they acted under orders, naming the officers as the issuers.
Helena officials report Lt. Col. Northington of the U S Army will visit to assess adapting Fort William Henry Harrison as a hospital for soldiers invalided home from France and cantonments. The War Resources Committee in Region 16 coordinates the visit. Charles Bray leads local arrangements.
A simple stain removal tip uses cold water to rinse the ink and then covers the area with soda for about an hour. The stain supposedly disappears and leaves no mark.
A letter cites a Boston Transcript quip about a gardener living across the street. The joke notes the query about a hen crossing a road posed without difficulty to the local man.
A returning officer recounts a close combat with a large German during a leave home. With ammunition gone he wrenched free and knocked the opponent senseless with the revolver butt. A nearby girl exclaims at the scene.
A girl at a newsstand cites bodies protesting chemical use in war. A hotel clerk recalls the protestors, saying they would not be satisfied and would try to gas and blow it out, reflecting hostile memory of the era.
A boy named Tommy quotes a teacher and a London slang line about not looking for gay. The exchange appears as a fragment from a local column or juvenile anecdote with informal dialogue.
A concise aphorism notes that deeper study of women often reveals fewer certainties, suggesting complexity beyond initial assumptions. It frames gender relations as nuanced and resistant to simple explanation.
A brief exchange shows Mr Cadby declining to recognize the speaker, who responds that she is not his equal. He is described as conceited and dismissive, prompting a sharp retort from the other speaker.
An American serviceman, upon landing in France, urges his father to sell his sailboat and vows never to see a boat again after returning home. The note reflects wartime aversion to seafaring craft.
The fragment hints at lingering summer and autumn mood. A poetic exchange references scarce coal and a tentative stance of fall. No concrete events or names are given, keeping tone reflective and period sentiment.
A controversial remark about intelligence sparks a living room dispute within the family, prompting heated discussion on respect and perception. The comment triggers reflections on values, roles, and how words affect kin.
Folk medicine ad touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy for back pain, fatigue, nervousness, and urinary issues, claiming kidney and bladder infection relief within 24 hours. It promises renewed health, ongoing daily use, and a money-back guarantee if no help is found.
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