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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
5
A reflection on public courtesy in modern life notes that while Americans profess kindness and civility in public spaces, the rush to be first in transit and on streetcars erodes traditional deference to seniors and the frail. The piece questions whether initiative and equality justify undermining long standing social graces.
A discussion reveals that Jiggs used his influence to secure election to membership. He was confirmed as a member but has now been asked to resign following the dispute over influence.
In a Detroit Free Press piece a newlywed couple, Freshly Wedd and Abe, prepare an elaborate stew with seven frankfurters, fried oysters, herring, nuts, spices, chips, and chocolate. The husband arrives home to a strong aroma. a doctor later visits for an unspecified reason, prompting the question of the patient and motive.
An Utica Globe poem laments high middleman profits behind bread and fruit costs. It contrasts a farmer near the River Dee with a Tennessee boarder and New York orchardists, arguing food is shaped by thirty middlemen and urging restraint in prices.
Children’s recuperative powers are superior to those of older people. Proper rest and care ward off serious illnesses, but parents must monitor signs early. children may not seek help until illness worsens.
Boxwood, imported from Turkey for engravers, is described as the most expensive wood. Prices range from 4 to 10 cents per square inch for top grades, with ordinary pieces costing many thousands of dollars.
Weather slows World War I fighting on the French front with snow hindering large operations. British repulse German attacks near St Quentin Dezonvaux and Vanquers with notable losses. Italian artillery duels continue on Monte Tomba and Piave valley sectors while Allenby’s forces advance north of Jerusalem capturing Bireh after Turkish resistance.
The Department of Justice sets February week starting February 4 for registration of about half a million naturalized Germans in the continental United States. Police and postmasters will collect detailed data on business, relatives, habits, photos, and fingerprints. Registrants must carry a certificate and cannot move without approval. violations risk internment for the war period.
Statements before the Senate military affairs committee alleged a ring controls army uniform production. The government could lose about $1 250 000 as cast-off coats blankets and scraps are diverted.
The city faced record cold when temperatures hit 18 below zero, surpassing the previous low of six below. Widespread suffering followed a coal shortage with many treated for frostbite. seven deaths were reported due to the cold.
A Carnilal church in Padua housing frescoes by Man and Campagnola was wrecked in a vast blaze after incendiary bombs dropped during a Saturday night air raid. Widespread destruction and fatalities were reported from the surrounding area.
A blast at the Herenton Powder Company plant in Bacchus on Saturday afternoon killed three powder mill workers. Cause of the explosion was not immediately known.
A massive explosion destroyed the naval base at Kron Wiat near Metrograd according to reports from Putrograd. The blast damaged fortifications and raised questions about the security of the coastal defense position.
The text disputes claims of nine day officer life spans and German propaganda. It cites official figures showing British infantry officers suffered 18.3 percent casualties in the first year, with allied rates declining: French army 5.41 percent in 1914, 4 percent in 1915, 2.75 percent in 1916, totaling about 12 percent over 29 months.
A fragmented passage explains ear disease as inflammation of the mucous lining and Eustachian tube causing rumbling sounds and imperfect hearing. It mentions costs and a political party but unreadable details leave key facts unclear.
A writer notes that men are driven not by bread alone but by ideals. He cites Napoleon’s troops enduring Alpine hardships and being stirred by visions of Italy. The great leader did not coerce, but fired their souls and offered romance, lure, and purpose.
Green's August Flower is described as a universal remedy for stomach disorders and related ailments. It is said to ease nervous indigestion, sour stomach, and stomach gas, act as a gentle laxative, and regulate digestion while aiding bile production and blood purification. Sold widely in 80 and 90 cent bottles.
A government decision favors locust or eucalyptus for wooden building piles. The report notes tree mille or pilinised wood will be used in construction while a specific specter mail is referenced as a detail in the coverage.
Philadelphia municipal court reported six thousand four cases handled in the last fiscal year amid an ongoing review of caseloads and procedures.
James B. Deery, judge of the ecity court, quips about an apple causing trouble between a man and wife after an assault case ends with a warning about steady employment. The report also describes Bruges in a morte and Brugge Tirages with a somber portrait of the Belgian city amid wartime decay and beauty.
For many years druggists have watched with interest the remarkable record of Dr. Kilmer Swamp Root a kidney liver and bladder medicine. It is a physician prescription and a tonic for the kidneys liver and bladder. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. If you wish you may request a sample bottle by sending ten cents to Dr Elmer Co Binghamton NY and mention this paper.
A speaker questions what constitutes sufficient training for national defense as a discussion turns to physical fitness and firearm handling. An expert cited by the crowd emphasizes instruction before applying any force, prompting further debate about preparedness and appropriate preparation.
A fragment shows dialogue about amusing a baby and a child named Wille as someone departs. The text references a sewing electe and a group who deem heathen and their believers cows, and mentions the American Federation of Labor in 10M.
A purchasing agent lay bedridden and ill. A specialist claimed a cure and asked for a bid. The sick man retorted with a higher offer, saying he could secure a better bid from the undertaker.
Dialogue notes the sheriff pursues Maud with no apparent attachment. The line hints at motive and relationship without detailing events or outcomes.
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