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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
7
An American showman sought the ugliest London woman to star opposite a beautiful girl. After eight hopefuls, a 32 year old male teacher won and chose a stage name. The event revealed that few people are truly ugly and that appeal varies by viewer, leaving townsfolk skeptical yet amused.
The pronghorn antelope, once the second most common plains animal after the buffalo, ranged from the Missouri river to the Pacific and from Alberta to Mexico. It thrived in dry plains east of the Rockies and was the fastest plains creature, capable of endurance and quick escapes. Its meat is stringy and tough, with a goat-like flavor, and today only scattered populations remain across the region.
A gamerous event shows a dog called to chuss up hobbies when a breeze moves objects on the floor. He follows at a respectful distance until a truthmen blow by, then draws closer and may touch his wase. His astonishment shines as the babble vanishes and soap splashes in his eye. The dog exhibits perplexity at curious sights, puckering his forehead in quixal stare at the unknown.
A satirical note on medical boasts and cures as the Journal of the American Medical Annexation questions infallible remedies for coughs, framing a critique of overconfident lay cures amid twenty fifth century optimism.
The readable passage describes a snake issue tied to a long inflated lung and glottis, noting loud vocalization when alarmed. It references fear responses, possible injuries, and risk to bystanders, with uncertain terms and fragmented wording throughout.
A collection of dated kitchen notes detailing Japanese Salad and Date and Nut Salad plus tomato and cabbage dishes. Includes methods for Maple Rolls Graham Griddle Cakes and Tagless Chocolate Cake, with steps for Orange and Water Cress Salad and Raisin Gruel.
United States Department of Agriculture reports from the Better Sires campaign show purebred sires correlate with higher purebred female ownership and reduced scrub stock across cattle swine sheep and poultry. At year end 1919 enrollment reached 8200 livestock owners and 549 poultry, with 63.5 percent of cattle, 64 percent of swine, and 63 percent of sheep having purebred females. scrub females ranged as low as 1.8 percent in poultry flocks headed by purebred sires, while poultry led in pure breeding figures overall. The department stops short of mandating purebred females, stressing adoption of good purebred sires to lift average stock quality while allowing farmers to decide on breeding stock mix.
Younger members of the home circle will find seed testing easy and interesting with very little expense. Practical tests require a balance for weighing seeds, separating impurities, and a germination check. A homemade balance from everyday items can determine purity by comparing weight of seeds to impurities, while a magnifying glass and white paper aid seed examination.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a Norwegian miner named Oleten reports nightly visits from a white robed figure at his door. The ghost allegedly seeks entry and is described as a youthful specter tied to a legend from eastern Pennsylvania. Local residents recount similar nocturnal door knocking and eerie cries.
A man named White leaped into icy water at the Sangus River and dived twice to rescue ten year old George Ghourillis after seeing him plunge from a hole. He revived the boy and carried him to shore as onlookers watched in relief. Police captain Wroad promised to report the daring incident to Carnegie Hern.
New York report states a moonshiner died from inhaling gas produced by his own still. Police say the man attempted to stove the vessel to escape, but the blast and ensuing fire fatally injured him as bystanders looked on.
A damaged report describes a furnace incident where a structure in Washington-Buvirwane was destroyed. An Aleaid Mew hire Ward Cringtemd from Lowlevitia witnessed the event and reported rubble, with Walter carrying remains. Further details are unclear.
An advertisement touts Danderine as a solution to hair loss promising rapid growth and improved appearance. The claim emphasizes direct effects on hair strength and vitality and urges quick purchase to gain fuller hair.
A fragmentic ad describes Danderine as a scalp cleanser that relieves feverish itch, makes the scalp soft, and reduces dandruff after several applications. It touts stronger hair, less shedding, and improved vigor and color, urging readers to buy at a drugstore counter.
A muddled report shows a patient recalling a dental pain and performing a self extraction after a mistranslated exchange. The dialogue hints at a misframed professional loss and a failed remedy, with a line about spending forty dollars on tooth treatment.
An altered ad touts Cascarets as painless, effective relief for biliousness and constipation, claiming they cleanse the liver and bowels while you sleep. It parodies a salary dispute quote, referencing a Lexington Loader, and ends with a note on a life saver.
A garbled OCR note touts Bayer as the true aspirin, claiming the Bayer Cross on each tablet protects users. It mentions tablets for headaches neuralgia toothache and rheumatism and lists cheap 12 tab tins and larger packages, with references to Bayer manufacture and a warning against counterfeits.
A damaged OCR fragment questions political expediency and leadership, asking how to respond to recent moves and what steps to take next. Names and places are unclear, but the tone hints at a public policy or opinion debate captured on the page.
Fragmentary OCR recipe describes adding borax Rum Haske Compound and glycerin to water before applying to hair. It suggests a trial wash for desired shade, with vague steps about rubbing and drying, using minimal application for gradual darkening. Contains many misspellings and unclear instructions.
Partial readable business notice mentions people and entities tied to a lease dispute. The fragment hints at a rental agreement or corporate arrangement involving a local company and a lender, with unclear dates or duties. Further content needed for precise detailing.
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