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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
7
A fragmented notice mentions Parotina Co in Sioux City, Iowa, hinting at a new product line. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear dates or details, but implies a corporate announcement or advertisement in a local paper.
A comic barnyard wedding unfolds with Mr. Bantam and Mrs. Bantam amid wedding guests. They depart by two ducks who carry them across a pond causing a mishap when Mr. Bantam falls overboard but is rescued. They choose to walk home rather than risk another crossing.
A vendor sold tiny monkeys at a Broadway cafe. The animals leapt from the vendor, caused a cascade of broken glass, and scattered a crowd of patrons. After the commotion, the monkeys regrouped at the corner and the patrons pledged never again.
The Portland Oregonian reports the largest weekly shipment from Tacoma to the Orient aboard the Gar One steamers Javary and Justin. Javary carried 162 million cigarettes and Justin 450 million, valued at 303 thousand 670 dollars.
William Thaw, the daring American air fighter, comes home for three weeks as his Verdun wound heals. He calls air combat the king of sports and says fighting Germans in the air is a sport he enjoys as a man from no man’s land.
The Kans City Times lauds Henry Sienkiewicz as a master storyteller who shaped world view of Poland through Quo Vadis and his trilogy. It notes his arrest, parole in Switzerland, and death, framing his work as a beacon of Polish nationality and humane realism.
Railroads urge demurrage reform to curb car hoarding. A two day unloading window is proposed with charges rising after. California’s past higher rates cut intrastate demurrage, while the Illinois public utility commission considers state rates. Experts estimate many cars could have moved with shorter holds. The Interstate Commerce Commission reviews new nationwide and state demurrage schemes for December implementation.
Hayet W. Collingwood editor calls for unified regional markets in New York Pennsylvania New Jersey to cut food prices. He advocates motor trucks delivering farm produce to cities and a single organization to coordinate transport and feeding.
A Wichita Beacon excerpt recalls a linked limousine tour through crowded East Side streets. Children watch from the vehicle as families live crowded in tenements, questioning how happiness exists amid cramped conditions.
A European Herald dispatch says the steamship Enel arrived at Volo with no Cavalla refugees aboard. The town was pummeled by two air raids. ten killed and many injured. German and Turkish forces demanded surrender, while inhabitants fled and looting began. Thousands fled to Thasos. refugees describe an intolerable situation.
A weary speaker laments age bias and unemployment arguing older men still have value if they stay capable and cheerful. He asserts youth is favored by employers and society but insists experience and steady effort can still make work possible despite age.
From the New York Tribune Mie Mary Uilonow aged 60 locked herself in her bedroom in Lodi and turned on a gas heater. Found dead with four cigarettes on the table beside her. Husband told police she suffered from excessive smoking and coffee drinking, reportedly smoking up to thirty packages daily and drinking several pounds of coffee weekly.
A fragment describes pouring burnt milk into cold water and washing the container. It advises removing the stench and taste after cooling, then proceeding with cooking. The text is unclear and partially garbled.
The United States Geological Survey announces new large scale state maps under an international accord. Florida’s map joins 37 states already produced, each covering about one inch to ten miles and measuring up to 44 by 61 inches. Copies sell at a nominal public price.
A weary Mr Hat guides the Rat family to a dusty empty hen house with a yard for their three young rats. They settle in enjoy safety and plenty until a man surveys the place and disturbs them. Fleeing, the Rats seek another home for their children.
King Gustaf opens Trollhall canal connecting Lake Weller pow to the Kattegat for Nordic trade. Beeden completes the seven year project amid wartime strain. Lake Weller pow, Europe’s third largest, lies 160 feet above sea level. canal length about 20 miles enabling direct Baltic to North Sea navigation. The route promises large traffic for timber, iron, and copper ships.
The World Outlook report highlights industrial unrest among Japanese women workers. It notes many girls as young as 12 labor long hours performing heavy printing tasks in government printing bureaus and factories. The piece questions why higher wages or better conditions are not provided, contrasting with Western views on labor and equity.
At Marl borough street hearings in London a debate arose over why women in uniform were admitted. An officer explained policewomen were present while one displayed authority from the chief commissioner. Another woman wore a hat band marked W P and spoke of The Woman's Police Service and training for women in policing.
The London Telegraph reports that 33 German and Austrian ships interned at the harbor have departed since March 3, with 15 sailing in September. Vessels slip out under darkness and hide in territorial waters to reach sea, while notes on the ships seem removed to avoid patrols.
In a reflective passage, Fthel C. Haregrove extols Sweden as the land of lakes and flowers. She highlights 199 species of flora in the Gulf Stream influenced south, vivid descriptions of lakes like Lake Vanern, and the expansive pine forests. The essay praises Sweden’s scenic variety and anticipates its enduring beauty.
A crowded street scene from Harper's Magazine shows a Cheval Blanc coach delaying for art. An artist, soldiers, and a driver contend with time as a starry tableau unfolds around a grand omnibus and onlookers.
William Mahl a 72 year old former Union Pacific and Southern Pacific official wed Miss Hannah Gooper in a private ceremony conducted by CK Clerk P J Scully. Mahl who left no comment cites decades in railroading and a dislike for publicity while noting the couple’s secrecy.
Readers recall Grace Cunard’s public search for a husband as she reveals she has received about 10 000 proposals from men worldwide. A wealthy Canadian offered 5 000 pounds with conditions, while Cunard notes many emails and letters may mix genuine interest with hoaxes.
The ad asserts uric acid stored in the body causes rheumatism and claims Dr. Pierce's Anuric, tested at the Invallids' Hotel and Surian Institute in Buffalo, eliminates uric acid to reduce pain and inflammation. It urges sufferers to obtain Anuric at drug stores or request a trial package by mail.
The couple Valmont and Reynon entertain at the Hippodrome under special permission from their home government. Reynon served in trenches for six months before coming to America. They puzzle spectators with language barriers and English songs.
A French patent describes sealing milk powder in metal boxes with a small top vent. Boxes placed in a chamber are air pumped out then nitrogen is allowed in as a pilot valve opens. The boxes are removed quickly before air reenters, preserving contents in an inert atmosphere.
Bold ad touts Cuticura soaps and ointment for clear skin and healthy hair. Claims cleansing and soothing effects with a free mail sample via postcard to Dept. L Boston. Available everywhere.
A Montreal performance of Leigan featuring Madame Bernhardt triggers a loud outburst from an angry ticket holder demanding a refund. The manager explains Bernhardt is acting and the critic insists she must take the blame, only to discover the critic misidentified the performer as a boy.
A fragmentary glimpse shows a father questioning a son about staying home on Sunday. Willie defends his choice, insisting he won’t be the only one to shirk work, while the dialogue hints at jealousy and vanity in a humorous, old-time voice.
Mrs Bed Coolidge of Des Moines testifies that Dr. Pierce s Favorite Prescription aided expectancy, noting her health appetite sleep and her baby s health. The ad claims physicians recommend the medicine for expectant mothers and offers tablet or liquid forms without alcohol or narcotics and a 10 cent trial package.
A heated Irishman in a London pub orders a pint and pays with copper coins. He quips that beer has gone down and, after draining the glass, leaves the counter with a joke about the price drop. The barmaid is left surveying the coins and currency.
An old advertisement touts Skinners Macaroni and Spaghetti as highly nutritious for children. It claims the product builds bone and muscle, calms nerves, and uses durum wheat. Readers are urged to write Siin ner Mfg. Co. in Omaha Nebraska for a free cook book.
The text argues the electoral college has completely lost its original importance and criticizes announcements as insufficient to help stave off an electorate collapse. The fragment references a broader debate on electoral power and payment implications.
The readable fragment shows a suburban dweller describing life with his wife and a move affecting street appeal. He notes the change suits him, while his wife laments the street’s altered look, suggesting local sentiment hinges on appearances and timing.
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