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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
3
In Lapland the vapor bath is a small wooden two chamber structure away from the dwelling. An arched stone oven heats steam while hot water is hurled on the stones to intensify heat. The passenger rests, endures rising heat, and is whipped with green twigs before a cold rinse and soap wash.
The essayist Hamilton W. Mabie is recalled for a school visit joke. A Philadelphia school chants their drill answer about leaving in order, but the teacher changes the setup prompting the class to respond with marching to the attic.
A guide on dinner conversation advises avoiding disagreeable topics and setting aside worries. It stresses giving full attention to the speaker, offering interest and inspiration, and maintaining focus on both speaking and listening during formal occasions.
A compact note traces lunar superstition from Hades and Egyptian myth to mouse lore. De Gubernatis cites a pagan sun god crushing the mouse, with proverbial lines about mice and night when the moon is absent.
A reflective aphorism notes that nature grants shadow, blossom, and fruit beyond human planting, suggesting a balance of consequence and grace beyond strict retribution. The brief meditation credits George Hot as the author.
In a storm bound island house Lucile and the narrator plot a late night proposal while Bopp guards the dog biscuits. A burglary scare and Mrs. Green’s disappearance trigger a mutinous kitchen brawl and a cautious island-wide search led by Bopp.
In the dim light Lucile appears in a dressing gown as a figure enters the kitchen. The narrator notes her beauty and a flashlight reveals a box of dog biscuits. She touches a biscuit to her cheek then lowers the light and listens for another noise outside.
A writer notes that nations and ages shape construction methods. Past materials yield to iron, steel, cement, and stone. To build for the future, science must guide choice, and storage grows in the attic with new tools and ideas. He cites India's language diversity and 43 distinct nationalities as an example of varied social landscapes.
Winston Churchill returns from the war zone to urge Loyal Americans to fund the Liberty Loan and fight for democracy. He links American effort to global emancipation, condemns economic exploitation, and calls for self determination, unity, and strong support for Wilson's wartime policy.
A local journal lists Sho shone boys serving in the armed forces across nearly every branch. The paper asks readers to report any errors or omissions and offers free copies to each honoree at the correct address on file.
A long list of servicemen and officials appears alongside mention of Sarah Purdum and Red Cross nurse in charge of a fifty bed tent hospital in France. The piece honors individuals including George H. Crandall Charles J. Hanson and David Zimmerman among many others with a brief nod to the nurse and her unit.
Farmers rally for a collective meal as bonds support feeding the community. Irie treats like fried chicken and dumplings are mentioned as competing with bors. Liberty Ron’s offers a plan to keep hungry farmers from traveling to Fravee, ensuring sustenance at home.
A wartime civic notice warns readers not to hide Liberty Bonds at home. Citizens are urged to present bonds to their country banker to obtain certificates of deposit and allow bankers to collateralize them with the Federal Reserve for liquidity during the crisis.
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