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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1918
Page
3
An advertisement promises a remedy called ethine double strength to remove freckles. Users are urged to buy an ounce from a druggist and apply it twice daily, claiming complete clearing of freckles and a flawless complexion. The ad states a money back guarantee if it fails.
A home beauty lotion mixes the juice of two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to produce a quarter pint of skin Whitener. Strain to remove pulp and store for months, claiming to brighten complexion, reduce freckles and tan, and soften skin. Use three ounces orchard white and two lemons to create the fragrant lotion and massage into face, arms, and hands.
A witty exchange on divorce and perfection. A woman seeks divorce because her husband is flawless, while the other party asks if any woman could be content with a partner who never allows fault.
An advertisement extols Boeschee's German Syrup for coughs bronchitis and colds settled in the throat. It promises relief through better sleep easier morning expectoration and natural soothing of inflamed parts aiding recovery. Produced in America the remedy has been sold for over a half century. The copy closes with a humorous quip about shoe sizes.
A brief ad describes Cuticura products as the soap to cleanse and purify and the ointment to soothe and heal. It notes free samples and lists prices Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 50. Ad references Cuticura Dept X Boston and mail order through druggists. The text includes a stray family tree joke.
United States Department of Agriculture notes a large fall 1917 rise in hogs shipped to farms for breeding and feeding instead of slaughter. The shift, four times heavier in October 1917 than 1916, plus threefold growth for September and October, indicates campaign results to save breeding stock and boost next year’s pig crop.
Sheep can be wintered with less grain than other livestock depending on hay type. Coarse stemmed timothy red top and bluegrass are low in leaves, timothy causes constipation and skin irritation, and dry heads mix with wool. Supplementary protein like linseed meal, quarter to half a pound daily per animal, is advised based on size and other feeds.
A newly purchased sow should have good protected bedding and be kept separate from the herd for a few days. After settling, she may join the others but must return to sleeping quarters at night and receive regular feed and water. Extra care may save the litter.
The article notes sheep possess a keen sense of smell and will reject foul-tasting or dirty food and water. Clean racks and troughs are essential, as sheep will not eat spoiled feed or drink contaminated water unless driven by extreme hunger or thirst.
The horse plays a crucial role as a limiting factor in the current food production push. He must work more efficiently, with less time and shorter notice, making his management a top priority for farming operations and overall productivity.
Sheep may be made a source of profit with less attention than cows. Small flocks are most profitable on high dry land. Well bred flocks cost less to keep and return profit, unlike large poor herds.
A busy week in Idaho reports a 2000 acre total value across farms, awards, and civic works. Boise sees 105 horses and twelve girls in a hall event with four jobs awarded. cement sidewalks and sewers advance in several miles of streets. A Middleton church chapel completed at 2200 cost seats 400. Williamson awarded 8600 for horse injury. Roberts brothers wounded aboard a transport returning to New York. Liberty loan talks rise with Idaho's share expected to increase. Pocatello civil service exam postponed. Caldwell rejects $80,000 hospital bond. Apple Orchard sale at Gooding fetches six dollars a chart. farmers urged to tag produce for market. Governor Alexander travels to Washington for governors conference and war planning talks. Police warn peddlers and traveling salesmen under new restrictions. Steely brothers noted in military and Red Cross efforts. Cantor Townsend notes thrift certificates and Liberty loans. Twin Falls forms County Matersonan unit to bolster war security and reuse plans.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy made from vegetable ingredients. It claims purity verification with every bottle and offers a sample for ten cents by mail from Binghamton New York.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine for catarrh claiming internal action to purify blood, with testimonials from Foo Cheney and others. It also references Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for liver bowels and stomach regulation and mentions a likely strike alongside a note about U S appropriations for wartime needs.
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