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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1918
Page
7
An advertisement extols a lemon based skin lotion mixing juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint preparation. It promises to whiten complexion, fade freckles and tan, soften skin, and can be prepared at home for a low cost.
A witty line notes a wife seeking divorce because a husband is too perfect, while the husband’s perfection denies her a chance to discover happiness. The joke turns on marital expectations and fulfillment in a humorous exchange.
An old advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup for coughs bronchitis and throat troubles claiming fifty one years of use across the United States. It promises a restful night reduced coughing easier morning expectoration and gradual recovery. The copy notes American manufacture and long sales history with assorted odd lines and promotions for free samples and druggists.
An argument for funding concrete road construction through bonds. Concrete roads lower maintenance costs, shorten hauls, and improve safety and efficiency for farmers and motorists. Bonds are repaid from road taxes, with long term profits to households and local commerce, enhancing market access and farm earnings.
In 1917 nearly 000 dollars were available for roads and trails within national forest boundaries from a ten percent fund. Previous years used funds from the forest service, communities, and local contributions. The article also notes road maintenance guidance about dragging after rain, avoiding damaged soil conditions.
Fragmentary note describes a concrete roads project and wine term with a summer meeting referenced by a US bureau of standards. It mentions Incruawin or ayes in moisture context and a committee or board meeting. Entities and specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Canon City Colorado James B Edwards long imprisoned for the Citizens National Bank robbery at Glenwood Springs has proven his innocence. He and John S Wilson were convicted and sentenced to 20 to 0 years but Edwards now shows evidence placing him in Salt Lake City on the robbery day. The case hinged on pawnbroker records and a Salt Lake City pawn ticket corroborating his alibi.
Cleveland story reports Waldo Hertley protests about conservatism after his wife saves by mending his pajamas with a sofa pillow cover. The old textile becomes a daily design on his back featuring embroidered flowers and forget me nots, creating a quirky domestic scene.
West Plains report says an eighteen-year-old son of Mike Stein chopped off his father's arm with an ax after the elder was caught in a corn shredder. Stein's hand and arm were crushed in the cogs, making extraction impossible until a physician arrived. The father is the parent of ten children.
In Columbus, a reduced wartime anecdote recalls Canadian fighters at an athletic club. A sergeant asks, bully beef or medal, prompting W. L. Kelly to reveal he chose food over a metal award, saying he had just returned from the trenches and was hungry, so he took the bully beef.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure non stimulant kidney liver and bladder medicine. It claims tested purity and strength with bottles in multiple sizes and offers a trial bottle by mail through Dr Elmer Co at Binghamton NY while urging readers to mention the paper.
A fragmentary note highlights Pratt and a county president in an award event. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text but imply recognition and local leadership involvement.
Fragments reference a dubious medicine with overstated claims and pricing for wartime use. Mentions Dr. Meres and Pleasant Pellets, hints at digestive and bowel effects, and promises broad health benefits. Text appears as a damaged OCR snippet with garbled words and inconsistent capitalization.
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