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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
3
A century and more ago Britain faced food scarcity during the Napoleonic wars. To conserve wheat the army was fed unbolted whole wheat bread. Soldiers initially disliked it but after weeks grew to prefer it, and health and vigor improved. Public praise followed before a shift back to fine flour bread when superfine flour flooded in.
Foster Debevoise of South Orleans, N J, tours France and England and praises wartime medical care. He notes amputees and reconstructive patients in English cities and hospitals who, after months of treatment, are taught trades and fitted with artificial limbs enabling happy, productive lives. He commends doctors and predicts the U S will adopt similar reconstruction methods for wounded American servicemen.
The rubber manufacturing sector in Japan has expanded greatly in the past year with increased export trade and rising imports of crude rubber. Official trade data show imports reaching 9,080,632 yen in 1917, surpassing 1915. Domestic production now predominates for auto tires as rubber plants develop locally.
The excerpt discusses photographs of translations as best for reproducing drawings and sunsets, noting they are not the cathedrals or pyramids but may still be the best option. It suggests traveler tales may be superior if considered as teaching or interpretation, though not original.
A defiant poem proclaims the laboring men as the true workers who sustain society, from plow and forge to mills and ships, while denouncing the idle wealthy and rogues. It celebrates solidarity among honest workers, calls out the gentry, and urges unity to rise against exploitation and preserve the nation’s lifeblood.
The 1907 Danish labor Insurance Act covers about 111000 people and 60 percent of workers, with higher coverage for men. Unemployment benefits vary by fund, dues range from 1.40 to 7 per year, daily stipends from one to two krone, and payments run 50 to 160 days. In 1912 benefits totaled 459810 dollars, split among members, state, and communes, with total unemployment aid over five years about 1755000 dollars.
In measured tones the article extols labor as essential to mankind. It argues that workers are valued for their true worth and that Labor Day marks recognition of the powerful forces driving society.
The speaker asserts that every honest labor is equally honorable whether creating a water spring a ditch drilling a lens or building a telescope. The message calls for real appreciation of earnest work, mutual respect, and avoidance of hatred or contempt for others regardless of fortune.
The fragment cites Boyle O'Reilly praising Wendell Phillips while condemning a public drift toward license and fresh governance. It casts liberty as a moving frontier requiring new men to lead each decade and portrays pioneers as dreamers who speak through action rather than words.
Unionists are described as organized wage workers who uphold unity across trades, support federation and solidarity of all organized labor, and subordinate self for the common good. They insist trade unions are paramount to any other labor movement and refuse to limit their activity by dogma or doctrine.
The xvllogue or government award labors at the heart of almost every thing that concerns us as a nation. A nation may be said to consist of those who do its daily labor, and America has always boasted that she was the home of free labor. All were welcome to come to her shores and partake of her opportunities.
A timeless editorial stresses that labor has grown worldwide in significance during troubled times. It argues that the strain has fostered sobriety and duty, urging men and women to meet hard tasks manfully and to play a man's part in life.
A sober note on Labor Day highlights enduring truths and the growing influence of labor leaders and organizations amid notable gains in workers rights and organizational strength, signaling heightened recognition of labor’s role and impact.
The piece argues that workers must insist on fair share of wealth through organized labor. It stresses dignity in labor and notes unions raise wages and shorten hours, leading to higher living standards for workers. It urges collective action to secure better pay.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports a shift toward mutton sheep in the national flock. Ten years ago mutton sheep were 85 percent of all sheep, now about 45 percent, with Ohio leading states outside the Western Pacific group.
Instructions state mud and moisture cause scratches. Clean the area, trim hair, apply a bread and milk poultice for 12 hours, repeat for 12 hours, wash, dry, and remove crusts. Then apply tincture of iodine for three days, stop, and use vaseline. Keep stables clean and dry and apply vaseline twice daily when the animal works.
Packers will not pay top price for lambs over eighty pounds regardless of fat. Reason: the best cuts come from smaller carcasses, so heavier lambs fetch less per pound.
The Journal prints a roll of honor listing Shoshone boys serving in nearly every branch. The paper aims to keep the list complete and asks readers to report errors or omissions. Free copies of the Journal will be mailed to each Ball of Honor member with correct addresses on file.
Miss Sarah Purdum is a Red Cross nurse in charge of a fifty bed tent hospital somewhere in France. She is certainly entitled to a place in our Honor Roll.
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