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Newspaper
Gillett Times
Location
Gillett, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
7
The piece recalls Macaulay’s claim the House of Lords was dying and notes renewed calls for abolition as times change. It also recounts a Puritan elderly woman at a modern comedy remarking that a bold actress told a man where to get off. The tone mixes satire with social commentary on tradition and change.
A dialogue hints at looming coal shortages with a mention of dust and a cold winter. The exchange suggests anxiety about fuel supply and rising costs as winter approaches.
A vintage advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a standard household remedy for kidneys bladder and urinary issues. It claims long history original imported product with guaranteed relief and money back if not as represented.
Director General McAdoo orders removal of railroad presidents from active duty and appoints federal managers for each road to report to regional directors. Two operating districts are created with regional control and the board limited to advisory duties while major roads and leaders are listed.
The Calgary Herald notes rising demand for wheat land in Western Canada with prices up 10 to 15 dollars per acre and some wheat lands nearly doubling in value. Strong government support, higher crop prices and improved farming methods drive a rush of investment, promising long term gains as postwar prices remain uncertain.
Major Frederick Palmer in New York discusses the war press profession noting experience over youth. He contrasts seasoned reporters with green ones who collect many notable items of information including a humorous anecdote about a 19 year old beardless correspondent.
The text traces 18th to 19th century population estimates by Busching Fabri Stein Herschelman Dietrich and Kold. It notes figures from about 1,000 million in 1787 to 1,263 million in 1858 and 1,220 million in 1865, with largest estimates around 1,400 million inhabitants.
A brief exchange notes the theory of astral bodies and counters with a remark about having good astral lamps, reflecting a tone of casual speculative dialogue. The lines imply a playful contrast between metaphysical ideas and practical light sources.
A Fremont Ohio testimonial describes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for menopause symptoms including hot flashes nervousness irritability and the blues. The letter promises restoration to normal by the root and herb remedy and invites others to write for guidance with confidence.
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