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Newspaper
Encampment Record
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
7
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s remedies for kidney and uric acid problems including Anuric. It argues weak kidneys cause backache and rheumatism and urges sending water samples to Buffalo for free analysis. A 50 cent packet of the remedy is offered.
An old advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless laxative that “cleanses inside” to cure constipation in children and suggests checking for counterfeit versions. It advises a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages and even adults and warns against borrowing from friends.
In a terse dialogue a child asks if the mother makes preserves. The reply confirms the mother makes them while the father handles the canning chores.
Fragmentary instructions describe mixing substances like glycerine and Barbo Coenen to color hair to a desired shade. The text mentions mixtures that darken gray hair, reduce dandruff, and help with falling hair, claiming the preparation is greasy but does not rub off.
Illustrator Howard Chandler Christy was walking when a dog began snapping at his heels. The dog’s mistress failed to call it off, prompting Christy to kick the animal admonishingly. The woman protested, calling the dog a pet, while Christy explained he did not wish to be bitten.
Mr Riverside declares cost cuts for the year to begin with surrendering their opera box. His wife objects arguing the lack of goods may force more frugal charm than luxurious entertainment.
Readable lines hint a witty exchange about an alimony club and prudent budgeting. The remark suggests the group must be economical and carefully husband its means in support of its members.
Yuma Arizona suffers historic flood as Colorado River breaches kill the mayor Charles Moore and flood streets. More than 100 buildings damaged or swept away with 150000 to 175000 second feet of water passing the point. Recovery and loss estimates exceed 1 million dollars as waters recede.
One person died and another was dying with six injured after two automobile accidents on Sunday in Colorado. Near Berthoud Roy Holloway a Johnstown farmer was instantly killed while Violet Bein of Berthoud was fatally endangered and three others were slightly hurt. At the Littleton courthouse, Charles Housley of Denver and farmers Fred Foote and William Grebb were injured in a separate crash.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a Berlin-based Turkish ministry statement confirming a Turkish submarine sank the steamer Persia off Crete on December 30. The disaster killed 119 passengers and 21 crew, including American Consul McNeely.
Teodoro Prieto claiming to be a Villa army major appeared at the border and said Villa had nothing to do with the Santa Ysabel massacre of eighteen foreigners on January 10. Prieto said Villa would execute the responsible men, even if they were his own. The bandit chief was near Pearson, Chihuahua when Prieto departed.
The Snake River valley in Idaho was buried by vast lava flows forming sheets that filled the basin. Islands and capes rise within the petrified lava as streams cut through. the field covers about 20 000 square miles, with the Columbia field the only larger North American lava region. In Snake River Canyon below Shoshone Falls nearly 700 feet of lava sheets are exposed.
The exchange frames a quarrel between two mothers over a child. First Mother accuses the Second of spoiling the child, while the Second retorts by inviting scrutiny of the steam roller incident as proof.
The text questions the meaning of Gatarrh and states it relates to an acute illness. It appears as an inquiry or dictionary-like entry without additional context or dates.
A scrambled OCR slice mentions China cotton imports rising by 8750000 dollars and random witticisms about British generals age limits art and morals. It also references a marine product with cold exposure and a proverb about slips between cup and lip.
An old fashioned health ad claims Kilmer's Swamp Root will improve kidney and bladder troubles and related symptoms. It touts widespread benefits for tired or run down people and urges readers to try the remedy in this prominent promotion.
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