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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
7
A testimonial from Mrs. Viola Pinickal of Wagoner Oklahoma credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her life during a two year crisis despite two surgeries. The letter notes numerous menopausal symptoms and claims improvement, urging other middle aged women to heed warnings and try the product.
Question asks if Seritson remains in literature pursuit. Answer: Seribson believes he has enough literature to gain fame and now targets editors.
New York April 6 Seizure of German merchant ships sheltering in Atlantic ports began soon after Congress passed the war resolution. Federal marshals took control in Boston New London Baltimore New York Philadelphia and other ports. Vessels ranged from 4000 to 10000 gross tons. Officials say no confiscation, ships held for safety with no immediate plan to requisition or pay postwar. About 91 German ships totaling roughly 600000 gross tons were under guard since the war message to Congress.
The joint congressional resolution declares a state of war between the United States and the imperial German government. It authorizes the president to employ naval and military forces and government resources to carry on war and achieve a successful termination, pledged by Congress.
The Senate, after thirteen hours of debate, votes 82 to 6 to declare war on Imperial Germany. House approves by 373 to 50. Leaders stress unity, accountability, and ending German aggression against U.S. ships and citizens, with Washington calling for support of the President and alliance efforts.
A fragmented ad-like note warns against fat gain from water with meals and promotes a so called “uric acid expeler” before meals. It mentions relief from backache, age, rheumatism, gout though claims are vague and unverified.
A nineteenth century health note promotes a meatless diet once daily pure water outdoor exercise and a weekly pleasant laxative. It credits a Mercury root and aloe formula sugar coated, once sold by Dr Pierce’s Pills Reviews about fifty years ago.
A girl imagines being in love with a man but discovers she does not enjoy mingling with other men as much as she expected, revealing a mismatch between her feelings and social expectations.
A Cincinnati man reportedly invented Freezone, a small bottle sold by druggists, that you apply in drops to corns or calluses. It allegedly dries, shrivels the area without harming surrounding skin, and makes the corn loosen so it can be removed with no pain before or after.
A fragmentary report on inventions and precision tools. The piece hints at a machine measuring a millionth of an inch and mentions a chef-like remark about cutting meat for ham sandwiches, reflecting a playful aside in a science feature.
A humorous exchange where a seller asks a boy who is the boss to his hose. The boy says mamma is the real boss, but papa thinks he is, so the seller should start with mamma and then involve papa if needed.
In a light exchange Miss Cayenne jokes about being paired with a man named Amony, noting she would not want him as a life partner while commenting on her unfavorable view of him during a bridge game.
A curious exchange asks what is considered the favorite fare at Wall Street events with a playful nod to a phrase timbehope and a playful misheard name. The remark implies a local in-joke about a preferred snack or drink at gatherings.
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