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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
5
A brief homely excerpt shows Louise misbehaving through the day as Margaret's conduct remains mild. At night the mother praises Louise's day, while Margaret, seeking consolation, prays for Louise to be as good as she can be.
Fragmented clipping recalls mothers using castor oil calomel and cathartics for children, noting revolts and urging gentler options. It promotes a 0 cent bottle of California Grapes of Figs for babies and all ages with directions. Contained are stray quotes and a brief back-and-forth about a marriage question.
Washington reports indicate Germany may seek discussion with the United States to avert war over the submarine campaign. Officials refuse details citing delicacy, but the move is seen as a possible effort to protect American lives and prevent a diplomatic breach from escalating into hostilities.
British forces maintain night trench system north of Gesumont Hemel as attacks push forward against German lines. In the east German forces briefly seize Russian trenches near Sten falas in Galicia, but are later repelled, with meaningful fighting and notable casualties reported along the front.
Henry P Ple tcher leaves for Mexico to present his credentials as American ambassador. Accompanied by Captain Freak R. McCoy he will travel via Laredo to Querétaro on the National railway. The report also notes mentions of self-guiding torpedo and other world events, including a murder confession and military matters in various regions.
Readable segments describe winter vegetables kept in cellar and refreshed in cold water, plus recipes for Eastern Style Turnips Curried Vegetables Molded Potatoes and fillings for patty shells. Also outlines for brown sauce, custard dessert from stale cake, and a layered pudding with cheese and crackers. The tone resembles a vintage household instruction column with practical steps and measurements.
Washington reports shipowners delaying voyages due to difficulty securing guns for defense. Officials hint the government will not arm merchant ships yet may provide weapons to owners choosing to defend against illegal attacks, as anxiety over idle merchant fleet grows amid German submarine actions.
London report says Greece replied to the United States offer of a united front against Germany. The Greek reply expresses sympathy for efforts to speed peace and to protect freedom of world shipping, and notes Greece has warned Germany about the submarine blockade. It adds Greece cannot join in concerted action to defend its national shipping at present.
Admiral Lacaze, French minister of marine, predicts Germany will launch combined land, sea, and air assaults in a renewed spring offensive. He notes Germany’s vow to continue unrestricted warfare and suggests the fleet may reemerge after claiming a Jutland victory.
An old advertisement extols Knowlton's Dandarine as a remedy for dandruff and hair loss. It claims rapid improvements including shinier, fuller hair after first use and new hair growth within weeks, urging readers to buy a 26 cent bottle.
An impassioned suitor pleads to reverse time as a clerk striking twelve. The beauteous maid jokes that turning back her father at noon is impossible, hinting at an upcoming parental involvement. Set in a Birmingham Age-Herald style dramatic exchange.
A reader recipe advises breaking a quarter package of Skinners Macaroni into boiling water for ten to twelve minutes, draining, blanching, layering with cold chicken and tomato, and baking with buttered crumbs until brown. An aside poses a teacher’s question about Gods acre and a student answers one hundred sixty square rods.
An actress shares a hair dye method claiming half a bottle per mix yields salon results. The ad promises easy home use with low cost and a non greasy finish, urging readers to try Barbones in each box for best color and scalp care.
London dispatch reports Emperor William has summoned a conference at the imperial headquarters to discuss the submarine question. Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and senior military leaders are expected to attend. The talk may cover neutrals negotiations to modify terms of the German memorandum.
They had just become engaged when he kissed her and she cried out that he had ceased to love her. He quips he stopped to get his breath, revealing the playful, witty exchange about love and breath.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment to kill dandruff and soothe itching, followed by a Cuticura Soap shampoo. It advises applying by gender timing and claims hair grows when dandruff leaves, offering a free sample and booklet via mail from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
The duke of Norfolk, a leading English Catholic and high noble, died Sunday in London. The first line of his death appeared in the Saturday annou ncement. Alleged Robber Acquitted in Chattanooga case concerns Pred K. Cornellson charged with stealing $40,900 from Southern Express. He was driver of a wagon on November 2. He was acquitted in court Saturday.
The Detroit Journal recounts W. G. Morgan of Sherwin Williams narrating a curious episode. He describes leaving a county committee gathering after election returns and, while walking a rough street, colliding with a restaurant plate glass. Inside he glimpses a menu stating prices for pork and apple pie and ham and eggs, prompting him to shout a cheer for ham and ogee before resuming his walk.
Washington moves to strike a provision raising postal rates for newspapers and periodicals and reducing drop letter rates to one cent. The move, tied to the powers bill, was sent to the Senate for action, with implications for mail costs on rural routes and towns.
A fragmentary exchange features Miss Cayenne and Hypratium discussing hypnotic power and the ability of a person to induce sleep by mere conversation. The dialogue hints at a magical or psychological influence and a claim of extended slumber set at a distant Taraehe.
A quirky report notes a rift between a botanist and a forte expert over a debated topic. The exchange centers on who best understands the pele people and who bears responsibility for their payment.
The text portrays Yexd as a progressive modern Persian city with foreign flavor, set in a barren plain where irrigation and kanats supply water. Despite scarce streams, Yead thrives as a producing trade center driven by native enterprise.
A theatre quip notes a hostess praising a new cook who is a stayer but not a cook. The line, from the Boston Trias script, highlights a humorous misunderstanding about talent and role in a domestic scene.
A sharp exchange in the Stanford Chaparral features a shrew with contempt asking what a bachelor would have been without her money and a retort from Shrewd. The campus satire highlights gendered power and social status among students.
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