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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
5
A Washington Star correspondent recalls Chinese soldiers at a field review using bamboo rods as weapons in a prehistoric form of assault to trip, spray water, and decapitate the foe. The account notes a Chinese general describing the ritual as a long practiced technique.
A quirky tale tells of a subscription collector meeting a mean farmer who finally pledges a large sum. The farmer, called Hardfist, greets the idea with gruff humor, claiming his hens protect crops while the band practices. The piece ends with reflections on widows and bachelors.
The British delegation led by Lord Balfo ur arrived in Washington to confer with President Wilson before joining the international war council. In a prepared statement Balfo ur stressed cooperation, neutral relief efforts, and the aim to make the world safe for democracy, praising American generosity to prisoners and the sick.
A state conference perfected a plan to mobilize resources in East Lake City for maximum food production and conservation. Representatives from counties, agricultural experts, educators, and state officials met to coordinate efforts amid shortages and rising demand.
A New York audience at a minds meeting heard a call from Herbert Hoover, chairing the national commission on food supply, urging citizens to mobilize food aid to the world. He warned America would sustain feeding the world for the next two or three years even if the war ends this year, and urged continued assistance.
F B Mumford notes in a Missouri study that stunted steers fed poorly gained 841 pounds in the second year from a 200 pound twelve month start, while well fed steers gained 600 pounds with higher feeding costs. the text argues growth capacity remains despite prior stunting.
The South Dakota experiment station reported record gains in lamb feeding testing alfalfa versus prairie hay with a grain mix of oats, corn, and linseed meal. Lambs started at one pound daily and rose to 2.1 pounds per head. the alfalfa hay group averaged 0.51 pounds per head daily, while the prairie hay group averaged 0.85 pounds daily.
Daily exercise guidance for stock horses and ponies stresses regular activity and shoe removal if idle. It recommends a week of running in the open near stables, using stout woven wire fences and a combined board and armor fence, while warning against barbed wire for safety.
A terse dispatch from Olirie reports Norway adheres to a traditional policy of strict neutrality. The confidential briefing reiterates Norway's stance amid shifting European tensions and calls for caution in any potential conflict involvement.
The text urges ensuring maximum sunlight exposure in shelters to provide warmth during winter and to reduce illness by allowing sunlight to enter buildings. It stresses wide openings where possible and notes sunlight helps destroy germs.
The Turkish government announced that diplomatic relations with the United States have been broken off, according to a Buell LL report, signaling a major shift in foreign policy and prompting concerns over ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Patient letters tout Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure and substitute for surgical operations. Descriptions claim health restoration and avoidance of surgery after doctors warned of a needed operation, with testimonials from Mrs. Buancue Jerrereon and Mrs. O Johnston. The ad invites letters for confidential medical guidance from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
The article notes Japanese embroidery as an ancient art centered in Kyoto, with masters passing skills father to son. It contrasts costly Kyoto work with cheaper exports elsewhere, cites male workers earning 40 to 60 cents daily and women earning higher, and mentions Whistler in context of decorative art and a long history of craft.
A historic ad urges readers to care for their bodies like machinery and touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets made from juice of leaves and julep root as a preventive laxative. The copy emphasizes avoiding illness through regular use and mentions a Dr. Pierce stamp as a mark of authenticity.
A fragment from a dated letter in Salt Lake City features neighbors touting Dr. Pierce’s medicines. It claims blood cleansing and skin improvement from Golden Medical Discovery and mentions Favorite Prescription for daughters, noting availability without alcohol and tablet forms through dealers or by mail order.
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