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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
5
A garbled report describes a remedy for stomach issues praised by a board or group, mentioning digestion, benevolent relief, and concern for weaker patients. Several named individuals and phrases appear while details are unclear. The text implies positive reception and public interest but lacks concrete actions or outcomes.
A literary digest notes that even the so called miracle German women are not immune to flattery and flirtation. Frankfurter Zeitung reports female residents near POW camps tried to contact captured officers and throw them items. Authorities vow strict penalties and public exposure for all involved regardless of status.
Washington General March reported on June 22 that American troops in France exceed 900,000 with more en route. He said the U S is five months ahead of schedule and outlined battle positions in France and Italy while noting continued strong Allied stance on fronts.
A rear-end collision five miles west of Gary Indiana between an empty troop train and a Wallace-Hagenbach circus train killed 62 and injured 178. The impact tore apart three circus coaches, damaged a fourth, and caused a fire from the gas lighting system as rescuers reached the flaming wreckage.
In Washington the draft age expansion is described as part of the work or fight program, not an immediate military increase. Congress will act only on Secretary Baker’s specific request, per Senator Chamberlain, head of the senate committee handling hearings.
Washington acts to lift the price floor for wheat above the 2204 bushel minimum set last February 21, with Food Administration Hoover’s approval, under a presidential order published June 23. Also notes questionnaire dispatch to draft executives, wounded soldiers returning from the front, and coal price controls affecting dealers and distributors nationwide.
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the notice urges owners to train dogs to prevent killing sheep. It notes dogs are valued as companions yet some cause great harm by killing and hiding evidence, harming the wool and mutton industries.
A dated editorial argues sheep killing by dogs harms the breed and urges a tax on dogs to reduce numbers kept by careless owners. It contends daytime proof cannot guarantee safety at night and calls for measures to limit the animals to improve reputations of the noble dog.
The U S Department of Agriculture calls for at least a 15 percent rise in hog numbers during 1918 to boost pork production alongside wheat as a leading war food. A 6 to 50 percent bump in eight states is seen as desirable, with recommendations including breeding for two litters per year, better pig raising, pasture and forage crops, use of wastes, self feeders, alfalfa, hogging down grain sorghins and corn, and disease prevention to keep hogs healthy.
Prepared by the United States Department details urgings to grow balanced rations amid high grain prices. Recommends planting Canada peat, date pod soybeans in corn for silage, or separate hay crops. Prefers Roe-stemmed beans for hay and notes beans can substitute for cottonseed meal due to higher protein. advises pregrinding with sun-dried grain if feed beans are used.
A Boston property owner shares a stern rent demand from a city collector. The January letter laments frozen cellar pipes and jokes about offering a ton of coat to heat the subterranean space, while the tenants dispute the tale, yet the rent remains due.
Thousands of women endure kidney and bladder trouble and seek relief through Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root. The ad claims back pain, headaches, and nerve strain come from kidney issues and urges readers to buy or test a bottle by sending ten cents for a sample. It specifies purchasing at drug stores and mentions Binghamton NY as the physician’s location.
In a rural classroom a teacher tested students on adjective degrees. A child misused words, prompting the teacher to explain the proper forms with a brief, humorous exchange. The anecdote reflects schoolroom language and playful miscommunication.
An OCR fragment promotes Castoria as a trusted infant remedy, noting it bears a signature and has been in use for children over many years. The garbled text hints at a medical product advertisement urging care and parental recall of the brand.
A humorous exchange shows a clerk pleading for a short break while the employer notes the worker has been away with influenza and injured, implying recurring misfortunes. The dialogue parodies common workplace woes and the clerk’s planned marriage adds to the bustle of the week.
A garden note expresses a wish to cultivate Gou black soil someday, reflecting a simple personal aspiration toward richer earth and better harvests.
British military authorities install grease traps to conserve fat from table refuse and dishwater for the soldiers mess. The average fat yield exceeds one ounce per man daily, skimmed from a crust as water cools. Bee keeping in New Zealand, 4391 apiaries and 50 523 colonies. one beekeeper shipped 20 tons of honey at varying prices, showing prosperity. Women sometimes feel unworthy of their husbands in novels.
Wallace Odell Prater, a machinist from Stafford Kansas, bravely dove into bloodstained tropical waters to rescue a wounded sailor attacked by sharks. His daring act saved the man and earned Prater a gold Lifesaving Medal from the secretary of the treasury. The piece blends oddly with an advertisement for Cuticura products, noting usage steps and free samples.
Searchlights play a vital role in current warfare. German forces on the Italian front heights were blinded by bright beams while Italian engineers built bridges below in darkness, illustrating how illumination can shape battlefield operations.
Teeland will adopt a new departure by promoting extensive potato planting. Government representatives issue propaganda to boost national potato farming, aiming to install milling machinery and reduce reliance on outsiders for food. Shipping shortages tighten wheat supplies and affect imports.
A fragmentary exchange features the alvat speaker dismissing others as nobodies while suggesting that if enough nobody joins, they can still have a pretty good time. The quirky phrasing hints at a casual, humorous tone.
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