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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
6
Colville residents are urged to use Joans Kidney Pills to prevent kidney failure and backache. Mrs Bruch of Pine St Riteville Washington reports permanent relief after three boxes, claiming no further kidney issues for three years.
A Colville woman testifies about relief from sour stomach and bloating after trying buckthorn bake glycerine with Adler-ika. The ad claims Adler-sku relieves gas or constipation, cleanses the bowel, and prevents appendicitis with instant action.
The piece outlines a Europe-wide hunger map showing famine looming in Belgium, northern France, Serbia, Ukraine, Poland, the Baltic regions, and much of Russia. It urges immediate U S relief, predicting 20 million tons minimum export to avert unrest and potential peace threats.
Public notices report estrays taken up near Colville and Addy with dates in December 1918, owners urged to appear by late December to claim cattle. Followed by summons for divorce, notices of land filings, hearing on sale of county property, and sheriff sale notices detailing property in Stevens County Washington with dates in 1918 and 1919.
Entomologists note ivy blossoms and other flowers attract insects in a bacchanalian frenzy. Night surveys with lanterns show intoxicated moths and bees around blossoms, as wines and beers fuel erratic behavior. the cellar fly feeds only on wine or beer, while bees on gaillardia show repeated, drunken antics.
An old page fragment lists food items with fixed prices including flour, sugar, cereals, oils, milk, salmon, cheese, and rice. It also includes ad copy for a mild laxative and a cattle ranch for sale in Oregon, described as 1896 acres with water, fences, and potential subdivision, offered by Wm. Master at the Portland National Bank building.
The city of Colville Washington calls sewer bonds numbered 41 to 50 for payment December 30 1918 and interest ceases. Stevens County issues notice of sale for delinquent tax property Lots 11-12 Block 9 Springdale Colville to be sold December 28 1918 at the courthouse front door for cash. Notices urge claims against Stevens County to be filed by December 27 1918.
A study of 88 stomachs from house wrens found 98 percent insect content and 2 percent vegetable matter, mainly grass, suggesting wrens are beneficial garden tenants. The birds raise 12 to 16 young seasonally, who mature quickly to forage for themselves.
J F Signer reports an estray on December 30 near Colville Washington a three year old iron gray horse with no brands and a one year old black colt with a white face and hind feet kept together on the property. The notice invites the owner to claim the animals by a specified time.
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