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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
3
The most venomous snake in India is described as Mehie carinata, about 18 inches long with gray color. It is common across the peninsula but less dangerous to man than the cobra due to its less aggressive nature. It will confront intruders, coils in a figure eight, and emits a rattling sound before striking, with a lethal reach of about 12 inches.
Department of the Interior announces Jolie Pedersen of Jackson Wyoming filed a notice of intention to complete a forest homestead claim. The applicant seeks final proof to establish ownership of the parcel in Section 4 Township North Range 116 West. Witnesses named are Allen Austin BE Wilson Lincoln L. Tineson and James G. Iineson all from Jackson Wyoming.
A Farm and Fireside idea urges letting the hired man’s family join weekly town trips worship and social events. It stresses planning and slight sacrifices by farmers to keep tenant homes inviting, with attention to painting, screening, and neat walks. The piece notes shared canning and laundry duties as practical gains from partnership.
Popular Science Monthly reports captive birds thrive on specially prepared foods to maximize nourishment with minimal digestive effort. A notable menu includes Japanese mosquitoes and ant eggs, imported for their protein content. Japanese methods of catching the insects in bulk are cited as a reason for import, a practice not yet known to Americans.
Stella jokes about stealing money in a lawful way while Bess questions the amount of money desired, in a Life magazine strip style exchange.
The man who admits that he can be scared, said Uncle Eben, generally puts up a better fight than the man who is always bragging about how heroic he is.
Louis Spencer Levy described a safe bichloride tablet with about 1 percent pungent oils to prevent confusion with headache remedies. He outlined a tablet shaped to resist swallowing, roughly 1% inches long, one fourth inch wide, one eighth inch thick, weighing about 1.6 grains, noting swallowing such a form would yield a sharp surprise.
A New York correspondent predicts the 1917 patrolman will be a physical prodigy with stim legs and a wasp waist, boyish looks, and a free bounding gait. Examinations begin next week as 4,000 aspirants undergo grueling medical and physical tests, replacing the old double-action cop.
The note advises giving Jaln's Cough Remedy at the first signs of croup when a child develops hoarseness. It suggests that early treatment may ward off a full attack and reduce danger and anxiety, though the source text is unclear on proper dosing or brand accuracy.
The article highlights a boxer and dancer noted for lily foot balance and keen set to his craft. It mentions his cautious approach, training under a renowned bluesmaker of the era, and praises his athletic grace. The piece also notes his broad talents and likens him to a celebrated Greek hero in prowess.
The article notes that daily candy expenditure in the country will reach about $87,000 this year and cites a total U.S. candy production value of around $20,000,000 for 1917 as reported by Popular Science Monthly.
A North Vernon child surprised local grocers by asking for a quarter's worth of hypocrites, later clarified as a request for 25 cents. The incident drew curiosity about the humorous mix up and the store responses.
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