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Newspaper
Jacksons Hole Courier
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
2
Story fromThe Yorkshire Post recalls Bismarck and a wounded dragoon at Koeniggratz where a single cigar brings a grateful smile. Amid blunt leadership, the tale highlights humanity and a shared moment of relief during battle. Also notes a quip about people who pride themselves on symptoms.
The article profiles Caroline Sucre-Herachel an astronomer and daughter of a Hanover musician. She studied music before turning to astronomy with Sir William Herschel and published a Catalogue of Stars in 1708. Later she worked independently, focusing on comets and claiming priority for at least one discovery.
A couple talks over a wishbone while dining. he suggests they both make wishes and pull to grant the larger share. She doubts what to wish for, he offers to wish for her, and she agrees with a hopeful smile. The moment centers on their playful exchange.
A garbled OCR fragment notes a big-mouthed man and his failed attempt to improve appearance by eating green persimmons, hinting at a proverb or satirical line without clear context.
A student answers an exam question on man hours with a witty line. The paper states the gist: the 'seed' already reaped by 20 men cannot be reaped again by 10, making the second reap impossible. The examiner records the humorous interpretation and its clever twist.
Synopsis of 1917 events notes Senator Warren announcing non reelection, Utah dry law push, large patriotic parades in Idaho and Pueblo, law actions against German agents, war resolution passage, naval and industry shifts, and international tensions from Britain, Germany, and Austria Hungary as the U S nears entry into World War I.
A nostalgic note promotes the fruit laxative California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective remedy for children and adults, with 60-cent bottles advertised for full dosing directions. An added item quotes a newly attributed Jesus saying found in Egyptian sands.
Clears away pimples by gentle use of Cuticura Ointment and five minute wash with Cuticura Soap. Keeps skin clear with daily Cuticura use for nursery and billets. Free book offer by mail from Boston. Contains stray humorous lines about sanitariums and autos.
An ad claims dandruff weakens hair and promotes shedding. It touts Knowlton's Danderine as a cure, promising hair regrowth, shine, and fullness after mild use, with suggestive testimonials and a humorous aside about Smith.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a plan or explanation about releasing from a bal eon with a parachute. The text mentions safety and a sequence of actions, with unclear origins and characters. No clear event or outcome is established in readable lines.
A fragmentary item shows a puzzled remark about a reserved girl and a lingering question who the statement refers to. The brief hints at social inquiry or rumor within a local context.
Washington officials in a conference signaled an immediate United States loan of at least 2 billion dollars to the Entente, with no profit to the U S. Bond issues of up to 5 billion dollars may follow within thirty days as Congress acts. Additional aid in money munitions and food is promised.
Cuba declares war on Germany after President Menocal signs the measure on April 7. Havana port authorities report a German ship Bayeris attempting to damage its engines to ram the vessel, with captain Graaffes and crew moved to Cabanas fortress along with crews from three other interned German ships.
The complete text of President Wilson’s message is printed in today’s papers from April 7. The foreign office says there will be no official reply. Weser Zeitung analyzes U S entry into the war as driven by needs to protect interests and prewar policy amid pressures.
The Lafayette flying corps of American pilots reportedly downed thirty German aircraft in a semiofficial release to the Associated Press. Belgian relief ships are said to be sunk and a Norwegian steamer Camilla, bound for the Bellas, was torpedoed near Copenhagen with two lives lost.
Miss Winifred Holt of New York founder of the New York Association for the Blind is in the United States briefly to promote aid for blinded soldiers. Her Lighthouse in Paris re-educates blinded veterans into work, with Miss Holt aided by Miss Rather Cleveland and Miss Bernardette Grant, descendants of former leaders.
Plain Words notes a comical misquote as a speaker says a lawyer is retained to win the case or no fee, while an opposing voice objects to the term hired and suggests retained as more elegant, highlighting legal wording nuances.
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