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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
11
In Denver, Ed Edwards declares Tanlac transformed his health after severe illness from a long rain soaked trip. He gained twenty one pounds, regained appetite, sleep, and strength after four bottles, and would not trade the tonic for a thousand dollars. He notes many friends are trying Tanlac on his recommendation.
The essay outlines a daily focused mindset urging full effort each day. Perkins advises chasing excellence in a single strong skill, self reliance on advancement, and prioritizing work over wages or leisure, noting theater as a lesser priority. He stresses using intellect and hands, extra work, and not fearing overtime.
A teacher assigns London essay and reads a joke about the city’s population being dense. The student explains the line came from textbooks noting the population is dense, prompting surprise and humor rather than a factual claim.
Washington reports the adjutant general Henry P. McCain faces an unprecedented flood of war correspondence. On one Monday 44 000 pieces arrived with daily averages around 25 000, not counting inquiries to other departments or direct letters to officers.
Washington society sees war talk everywhere as men fill elevators and dining rooms with munitions talk while women like Mrs. Guernsey Miss Wilson and Mrs. McAdoo participate in wartime affairs. Ida Tarbell also visits, aiding George Creel amid censor duties.
A full blooded Native American in Washington examines wig displays and a wax bust in a store, then buys a long black hair switch. Two women discuss his actions, debating civilization and identity, as he pockets the item and leaves.
A wartime crowd floods a Washington district on Pennsylvania avenue drawing soldiers sailors and civilians into a lively but shadowed area near Hancock statue. Families seek fleeting contact with soldiers before France. street life unfolds to clattering streetcars and improvised amusements.
A humorous exchange recalls Uncle Joe sharing a tall story about green corn at the Willard hotel. Representative Cannon flags the tale as thirty years old but admits he fell for it as a new congressman. The anecdote centers on corn cob humor and a quip about boarding costs versus a livery stable.
Trial free samples of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Book by mail are promoted for relief of eczema itch and irritation after a ten minute bath routine. The ad notes universal toilet use and includes an offer from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Also mentions Red Cross bag blue for whites and a joke about dental care and patriotism.
A farmer testifies in a case about a freight train hitting his mule. The defense attorney questions if the mule was on the track when struck, prompting a wry reply about the mule’s quickness and hiding behind a tree in the woods.
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