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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
A fragmented clipping notes President Wilson's fondness for detective stories and a quirky statistic about Pennsylvania adults in gainful occupations. It then shifts to a cartoonish exchange about a character named Badger, with a line about pride and digestion.
Eugene Smith shows off a living two headed turtle caught in the Pee Dee swamps. Each head eats independently as the Turtle is photographed for the New York World Dispatch. A judge questions a farmer in a wagonyard beating case with a tall gaunt defendant and a wife who had long suffered.
A satirical tale set at a Fifth Avenue luncheon mocks the idea of the industrial captain as the epitome of success. The punchline centers on desecrating a tombstone by appending the word friends to an epitaph praising the deceased as the best.
German and Austrian forces report bold coastal strikes including two German air raids on England s east coast and seizure of Montenegrin seaports while advancing from Arras to the Argonne. London Vienna and Berlin dispatch claim limited damage with no casualties reported.
Drastic restrictions would be added to the immigration bill to be reported to the house, aiming to shut out Asiatic laborers. The measure would bar virtually Hindus and Chinese and restrict Japanese immigration, curbing competition with American labor on the Pacific coast and reflecting strong anti Asiatic sentiment among committee members.
West-bound Great Northern Cascade Limited wreck near Corea on the Cascade mountains leaves six passengers dead and fifteen injured. Two cars were struck by an avalanche that sent them down the slope, catching the dining car and day coach. The dining car burned after the slide.
Water from the Colorado River flooded Plee to Hills area and Yuma valley reaching depths of one to four feet. Government levee breaks caused power and gas supply failures. Citizens’ committee maintained order as Mayor Charles Moore died of heart failure amid the frantic scene.
A Daily Mail account notes brothers of the late King Milan of Herbia, with one proclaimed king of Gerbils under Austrian German influence. Meanwhile in China rebels in Yuuuss province defeat government troops and advance northward, signaling upheaval.
A nostalgic ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle cure for childhood constipation with warnings to avoid counterfeits. The piece shifts to a Mobile Register anecdote about a suburban farmer whose wife announces a birth, joking about a Jersey heifer calf becoming a full-blooded Jersey heifer calf, highlighting local humor.
An ad warning that overeating and rich foods strain kidneys and cause backache and urinary symptoms. It promotes red Salts a lithia water beverage made from grape and lemon acids, claimed to neutralize urine irritation and improve kidney function with a daily dose before breakfast. The copy presents health claims for general wellness and does not cite medical evidence.
A terse remark compares a spoiled child to a steam roller damage, with a curt challenge to witness the effect, reflecting a tense exchange between mothers over child behavior. The dialogue highlights community tensions and harsh reputational language.
A concise notice describes a preparedness test related to a fertility system. It notes evaluation steps, system readiness, and potential improvements. No individuals or organizations are clearly identified due to fragmented wording.
Fragmentary note speaks of customer dealings and morning deliveries. Mentions berries and a grocer, with unclear names and times. Reader should interpret as an overheard item reflecting daily market chatter rather than a full report.
Advice on fattening hogs using corn and acorns, with four weeks of feeding to slaughter weight. Emphasizes clean pens, ample water, and avoiding crowding. Recommends woodlot acorn feeding, dry bedding, and proper fence setup. Warns against hog cholera and stray animals to prevent disease spread.
The article notes manure in box stalls as an old method, used while the animal remains on it, but leaving manure after removal causes nitrogen loss as ammonia and free nitrogen due to drying, uric acid breakdown, and bacterial action on organic nitrogen compounds.
A device designed to feed silage from a bank silo is described for use on a Nebraska farm. The system involves bases for feeding, arranged pairs, and posts supporting inner sides of the boxes that extend upward to hold a rack for feed carriers at their upper ends.
Warm dry space for hogs to sleep away from cold and damp. Advice warns against cramped, hard beds and urges soft bedding and shelter to keep pigs comfortable and healthy during bad weather.
Millions advocate an inside bath with real hot water and a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate each morning upon rising. Proponents claim it flushes the stomach liver kidneys and bowels of previous day waste preventing toxins and illness. The routine is said to cleanse the body and improve overall health with minimal cost.
An old-time exchange relays news that Jim Smith died by suicide in a barn beam, prompting Uncle Josh to ponder practical aid and share a wary, laconic reaction about corn and misfortune. The fragment captures rural humor and frontier bluntness in face of tragedy.
An advertisement touts Cascarete as a remedy to stomach and bowel misery. It urges readers to take Cascarete tonight and promises quick relief, noting the product is available at all stores.
A fragmented ad under the heading Recipe for Gray Hair warns readers that a product is prohibited by law. The unreadable text mentions mate law and a date around 2000, along with a reference to Bee Prohibitea and various garbled phrases.
A Tangled tale from Tit Bits recounts Sneoks bragging of lions sleeping in Africa and a hunter doubting him. A hospital visitor learns nurses address a soldier by his Christian name because his surname is Love, making the tag awkward to use.
A landlady at a famed boarding house shared a puzzle about visitors writing in her guest book. She noted Americans often smile at the entries, yet one guest baffled her by writing only the line, Quoth the raven.
The boys boast about their fathers wealth, trading lines like I bet my father is richer than yours and my father can hire a lawyer to avoid taxes, while one claims endless money to shield from bills.
Fragmentary interview reads like a gossip column about Gill in the Market. Reporters note two or three medical concerns raised by a spouse and lingering indecision over a relationship. The quoted line reveals marital strain and blame shifting.
A garbled OCR fragment shows disjointed phrases about theft, war talk, daily life, a possible divorce, and scattered names. The text is fragmentary with unclear dates, places, and subjects, providing no coherent event or subject yet suggesting personal strain amid unspecified era context.
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