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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1918
Page
7
Fragmented mock dialogue and stray captions describe a weary war veteran with bandaged eye and a chorus of characters. Interleaved are ads for soothing balm, household remedies, and a cigarette-breaker anecdote from Indianapolis News style prose, plus a sergeantly bread conservation joke and a farmer’s breakfast scene.
A fragment discusses experiments on paper bullets and metal filaments, noting that per bullet pressure and timing affect results. It mentions a comparison of paper and metal projectiles, with observations on cutting, turning, and pressure changes, and ends with a line on hostilities and public sentiment toward force.
Practical garden hints on saving sweet peas and geranium cuttings, Virginia creeper growth, gladiolus care, and liquid manure setup. Advice emphasizes soil prep, frame coverings, watering, pruning, staking, and wintering tricks for robust growth and extended bloom. Includes tips on potting, repotting, and hedge maintenance.
Old fashioned flowers prove the adage survival of the fittest beautiful and easy to grow. Glaxiniis begonias bloom well in summer. plant April or May and sprout on warm damp carpet before potting one plant per six inch pot. Begonias need light staking. many color varieties offered. Gloxinia ranges white crimson purple some with color borders or spots. Also notes a self filling tobacco pipe and a tape handy for repairs plus a claim of a new finer linen yarn from a Moscow engineer.
A short home repair guide explains replacing a worn washer to fix a leaking faucet in bathrooms or kitchens. It notes washers cost five cents a piece and instructs turning off water, swapping the washer under the sink or in the basement, then turning water back on to finish the job without a repair bill. It ends with a quip about a “little behindhand” being a handicap.
Lesson notes focus on Mark 1 with Jesus beginning public ministry after John the Baptist. Four helpers—Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John—are called to be fishers of men. Emphasizes teaching from familiar work to reveal spiritual truths and the threefold discipleship: learning, fellowship, and service. Paragraphs discuss harmonizing gospel calls, training in the synagogue, and Jesus’ method of ministry.
A commemorative medal by the American Numismatic Society marks the entry of the United States into World War I and its European alliances. Designed by Eli Harvey, the silver 500 and bronze 50 pieces bear the bald eagle and the date 1917. The program notes the eagle symbol favored over the heraldic version. The piece is tied to President Wilson's declaration of war and issued to 500 copies.
An old advertisement touts GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER as a universal cure for disordered stomach and inactive liver. It claims to ease head aches constipation sour stomach and indigestion while acting as a gentle laxative and blood purifier. Sold globally in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
The quotation highlights a craftsman admired for honesty and generosity. A whole souled man is described as generally well heeled, earning praise for character and integrity beyond wealth or status.
A veterinary surgeon visits a customer’s place this morning asking about a car issue. Greene notes the car’s problem while recalling a horse he once had cured of balking, hoping the vet can fix the wisp of trouble in the vehicle.
A witty line notes artists judge success by their ability to draw a cork. It frames creative pride as tied to practical craft, suggesting many creators fear drought when tools fail. The quip implies art thrives on confident execution and resourcefulness.
A traveling man notes Crimson Gulch is quiet with many boys away at training machine guns. Broncho Bob agrees life with six shooters loses meaning when enlistments rise. A scholar is mocked for silent letters while a Pitts burgh soldier jokes about distance from home and a stogie.
A jumble of notes mentions pineapple cultivation in Hawaii, a quip about a hall light, a hospital-bound chauffeur, a gossiping street sprinkler inventor, and a proposal by J. L. Patton urging Pennsylvania to rent tractors for spring plowing in 1918.
An old advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a standard remedy for kidney and bladder trouble and related ailments. It claims long history, natural healing oil, and promises renewed vigor with continued use, urging delays and offering refunds if not as represented.
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