16 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented, archaic scene shows a shade at the pearly gates arguing with St. Peter. The ghost defends adulterated food practices and insists he deserves entry, while the gatekeeper cites his earthly life and associations with friends and boarders.
A well known actress shares a cheap method to darken gray hair using Bay Rum glycerine and Barbo Compound. Mix one ounce of Bay Rum to a half pint of water with Barbo Compound and glycerine for a non greasy, non staining treatment. Full directions available in Box of Barbo Compound.
A quirky exchange unfolds as a young woman asks what one says when the lamp goes out during a piano lesson. The reply involves a sharp retort about human intelligence from a stern man.
A fragment references a full name Lex Atty A Babee MO IIL and a signature by B. rea veae in a one day context. The text then offers a aphoristic line about a woman observing a man’s actions without seeming aware he is present on earth.
A postcard message directs sending ten cents to Dr. Pierce at Invalide Hotel Buffalo for a trial package of Anurio claiming kidney and backache cures. The note encourages not to worry about a mistake but to proceed and correct it.
The article defines nonproductive farm land as waste areas that do not generate income and discusses reclaiming untillable fields for pastures or timber. It notes tenants use more land productively than owners and compares costs of clearing land with market values, stressing productive acres determine farm value and profitability.
A Ridgway woman reports seven months of backache and side pain ended after trying Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says her health was restored and she can care for her young child and perform housework.
Mrs Linsey of Tennille Georgia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with reversing years of ill health. She describes severe ulceration, constant fatigue and sleep loss, and says the remedy allowed her to resume household duties and gardening.
An Indian police inspector testified on alleged gold running from South Africa to India hidden in Cushions within Indian boxes. The scheme involved placing gold bars under false bottoms in crates and connected to a quarrel between partners. Police vow to curb the illicit trade costing the Rand annually.
An aviation expert analyzes Western Front air losses, estimating about 4,000 British aircraft and 4 million pounds wasted in six months, nearly equal French losses, and German losses around 18,820 craft valued at roughly 13.82 million pounds, noting lower German activity relative to strength.
A collage of notes: Colombia rises as a platinum producer. Europe hosts nearly 600 languages. a frigate bird reaches 96 mph in flight. city bridges float on metal tanks. Tuscan boric acid springs heat markets. French scientists compare insect strength. new neck training ring. New Jersey real and personal property value rises to 3 696 814 000 in 2018 over 1915. Mustang forestry equipment telephoto instrument for rangers.
A 1916 collection of pharmacist endorsements shows Compton Idaho Payette Idaho and Bozeman Montana praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a splendid medicine with satisfied customers and strong merit across kidney disease uses.
Bend ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co for a sample size bottle of Swamp Root and a booklet on kidneys and bladder. Mention this paper. Regular bottles priced at fifty cents and one dollar for sale.
In an Indianapolis suburb a wife buys a new article and extols it to her husband. He marks the door with a 15 to test the claim, then quips that tramps use marks. He investigates downtown after a brief lecture from his wife and returns with a cigar. A separate scene shows a maid misnaming a buffalo as a dune galow.
The fragment hints at a lighthearted exchange about drinking and a whip maker's stock. It mentions Johnny and Bill’s standings and a wobble after a fourth beer. The tone suggests a rural or period newspaper snippet with casual chatter.
Anuric is promoted as a kidney tonic to dissolve and remove excess uric acid from the body. The ad asserts that weak kidneys fail to filter uric acid, leading to backache rheumatism dropsy and fatigue. It credits Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for discovering Anuric and claims it is more effective than lithia.
An advertisement promotes Skinners Macaroni and Spaghetti as a tasty nutritious meat substitute. It claims meat is expensive and unhealthy and offers a free recipe book from Skinners Company to explore diverse inexpensive preparations.
A lighthearted tale describes Pucker invited to dinner at a child’s home. A lavish meal ends with lemon pie dessert, met by a sulky protest from the little hostess who offers more pie. Tucker sighs and asks for anything to fill up.
In a brief exchange a father asks about his son's whereabouts after a series of sprinting victories at college. The reply states TJ secured employment as a bank runner.
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