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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
7
A courtroom joke recounts a woman embarrassed when sorting her handbag to pay a conductor. She accidentally exposed a packet of tobacco while seeking the fare, drawing a judging remark about the incident.
An old advertisement promises instant relief from sourness gas acidity and indigestion when a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin is chewed. It claims digestion pain and related symptoms vanish as soon as the tablet is taken. The ad notes low cost at drug stores and ends with a newspaper quotation.
Private Mulkern of Company D arrives at a guard post with a paper that reads till midnight, though it is only eleven thirty six. He asks to be allowed in, saying he is very tired and wants to enter. Major Ralph W. Keller notes the request on duty.
Calcium syrup of figs hailed as a safe laxative for children and adults with symptoms of constipation. The copy extols a peppermint taste, claims quick relief from stomach issues, and warns buyers to demand the California Fig Syrup Company product to avoid counterfeits.
A ribald exchange unfolds as a boy defends his father against a neighbor’s taunt about snoring. The youngster insists the father is not asleep but dreaming of a dog, prompting a humorous clash on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
An old newspaper ad extols a "Too Weak to Fight" comeback, blaming overwork and improper living. The National of Holland capsule ad promises three capsules daily will restore strength, tackling uric acid poisons, gravel, bladder stones, stomach issues, and other ailments of overzealous Americans.
A public dialogue unfolds as residents discuss manners and morals. A speaker notes that some push for reform while others doubt any change. Amid the chatter a woman offers worldly wisdom about recognizing neighbors' failings and keeping expectations in check.
The Idaho House and Senate approved a memorial urging Congress to reclaim 2,000,000 acres in the upper Snake River region. The Jerome bill creates Jerome County from parts of Minidoka, Camas, and Lincoln counties with Jerome as county seat. Vote was 43 to 18 amid debate on local control and funding for reclamation work. The measure seeks government aid to supply equipment for irrigation and settlement projects in the Dubhom, Bienmead, and Sunnyside areas.
The January 80 session saw heated debate on the United States joining the League of Nations, but the Peckham resolution was tabled without a final vote. The Cariboo county division bill passed 45 to 15, creating a new county with Bodn Springs as seat. A commission on uniform laws was established to promote state legal uniformity and participation in national conferences. A new power taxation method links assessments to power developed or potential output. A bill to empower county commissioners to add a trained Morse to county officers sparked lengthy debate before senate approval. Emergency employment for out of work residents is authorized by county action. Consolidation of Athlon Normal with Idaho Technical Institute at Pocatello is tentatively assured. Conscientious objectors may be excluded from tax exemptions for returning soldiers. The house also passed burial privileges for certain war veterans, limited to county expense up to 875 per case.
Idaho lawmakers unanimously approved a memorial urging Congress to return railroads to their owners and to erect uniform county memorials for fallen heroes. The session discussed emergency employment bills, county nurse programs, and state education board reforms, with several measures advancing in both houses.
A disjointed reminiscence recalls a wolf hunt postponed during a western tour to ranchmen visited by Theodore Roosevelt. The tale features a controversial ride and a discussion about keeping trouble hidden, with Roosevelt urging caution and fame and newspaper chatter debating moral choices.
A historical cooking style note describes mixing water rum Barbo Compound and glycerine to darken gray hair. It claims to color faded streaks without staining the scalp, drying or rubbing off and can be made at home. Instructions imply dental or cosmetic use advertised in old druggists’ terms.
Baltimore Maryland woman details chronic organic trouble nervousness and headaches leading to repeated urging for surgery. She credits five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief and urges others to try before surgery, noting the product’s natural basis and safety.
The Army and Navy Journal cites the surgeon general that probably fewer than fifty American soldiers have suffered trial blindness from wounds. The record is notable given the scale of engagement and intensity of the fighting.
A drugstore advertisement touts Eatonic as a cure for stomach misery, claiming it strengthens digestion and energy. It promises candylike ease, urging readers to buy a big box from their pharmacist with a money back guarantee if relief is not found.
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