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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
10
An OCR fragment shows a dialogue with garbled lines about gratitude to charity and Liberty bonds, interspersed with disjointed names and captions. It references institutions and places in a disordered montage, including Kansas City, Youngstown, and various names, with no clear narrative or complete facts.
A Honolulu firm exposed a scam by a U S steel concern that offered translation in any language. A Hawaiian employee translated a mischief letter, revealing the ruse and prompting doubt about translations. The episode ends with a humorous exchange from Harper’s and private jokes.
The article outlines a Sunday School lesson by Rev P B Witzwater from Moody Bible Institute, focusing on Mark 12 and prophetic end times. It describes two main topics: the destruction of Jerusalem and the return of Christ, with sections on the age’s signs, universal evangelism, persecution of believers, and proper conduct in anticipation of the Lord’s coming. It cites related scriptures and emphasizes watchfulness, prayer, and fidelity amid tribulation.
War era rail shortages push crews to increase cargo weight, but improper spacing and bracing of mixed fruits and vegetables lead to rapid decay and mass repacking. Proper loading, ventilation, and open air spaces are essential to prevent waste, extend refrigeration effectiveness, and maximize car capacity.
The article notes scarce freight car space and urges proper packing to prevent food and shipping losses. It highlights Indiana farm women and youth replacing men drafted for war, with dairy labor shifting from hired men to women and young workers as army enlistments grow and wages rise in other industries.
The piece likens a productive beehive to a well maintained machine driven by a skilled mechanic. It contrasts a poorly housed or poorly manipulated colony as wasteful, with energy spent but little productive output. It cautions against overreliance on the metaphor.
The text discusses weed control, soil moisture, and legume value with Ted clover and alfalfa as key crops. It advises careful spreading of manure, mixed fodder for beef, and warns against straw burning aiding the Kaiser. It covers rabbit farming viability, disease resistance, and cautions that fur alone is not profitable.
A fierce Bay of Biscay storm on convoy duty tests sailor courage as chief quartermaster E H Robertson is washed overboard and clings to a makeshift raft. Cook Joseph Marelo leaps into 36 degree seas to swim to him, both men hauled aboard after a perilous rescue. Robertson survives unconscious. Marelo earns promotion and praise for life saving.
A historic ad touts Gold Medal oil as a kidney cleansing remedy. It claims oils aid kidney and bladder health, preventing fatigue, sleeplessness, backache, and various pains tied to urinary issues, urging use to guard against systemic toxin buildup.
Senator Knute Nelson relays a thrift stamp anecdote about appearances and labor for stamps. The column cites Japanese Red Cross effort, medicines, and a Russian land reform discussion, noting untold U.S. household remedies and a quip about divorce and health as light relief.
An advertisement from Columbus promotes Petersons Ointment as a cure for itching piles and skin diseases, claiming dramatic relief after one or two applications and offering a trial box for 3 cents with a money back guarantee. The ad features testimonials and contrasts with other remedies.
Kramer promotes BATONIC and EATONIC as a safe quick acting relief for stomach upset. The ad claims immediate acid control after meals and easy digestion, promising full money refund if not effective. Box price listed as 60 cents with mail order from Entente Remedy Co. Chicago USA.
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