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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1924
Page
2
The passage discusses the mosquito as a deadly threat to humans, noting that more people die annually from its bite than from other animals. It contrasts this with the cobra snake in India and mentions cultural perceptions of snakes among natives, indicating a historical view of natural dangers and local characterizations.
An old newspaper fragment advertises 38 cent Danderine promising thick lustrous hair and immediate scalp relief. It also includes a definitional note on kleptomania as a compulsion linked to insanity and impulsive acts.
Advertisement claims dandelion butter color has fed millions for eight decades. drug and general stores offer bottles at 85 cents. Timber supply warnings cite chief forester predicting exhaustion in 40 to 60 years as pine lumber and hardwood vanish due to heavy cutting and replacement.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura products, highlighting Soap Ointment and Talcum as a complete toilet requisites. It promotes the trio as a universal solution for skin care and fragrance, claiming other perfumes are unnecessary.
In a humorous clash of mistaken introductions, a young man is halted by his beloved’s mother who grills him about a near encounter on a street. The exchange plays on memory and misheard lines as the telegram-style quip unfolds.
An OCR fragment lists "Cascarrets" liver and bowels cures sold for 10c a box, claiming to alleviate hysteria constipation and headaches. The text mentions drug stores, a city directory, and a jumble of names and products, including plaster and veterinary items, with garbled measurements and nonsensical phrases.
In a cluttered office Billie Milliken rejects a dangerous visitor, Peters, while Sam Marlowe returns from a reading and ends a tense scene. Peters, armed and evasive, faces Billie’s entreaties as Sam guides him out, then consoles Billie and reflects on the perilous encounter.
Mr Bennett awakens to a sunny morning and cold joy dissolves into alarm as he discovers Billie with a stranger, Sam Marlowe, in Sir Mallaby’s office. Sam deftly parries Bennetts panic, presenting him with a sudden paternal future while Bennetts emotions reel.
A quip laden piece touches on political promises from a cautious candidate and urges Uncle Sam for Nobel recognition, Florida radiators, bobbed hair fashion, appetites, railroading nostalgia, and rambling thoughts on Russia Spain Alfonso age and aging.
Dr Charles P Steinmetz predicts a four hour work day within a century citing industrial progress since 1823 and late 20th century discoveries He warns that a short work day should not foster loitering or lawbreaking as idle minds and idle hands lead to trouble The piece notes ambition remains among devoted workers and suggests doubling output could come without longer hours.
An accidental signaling system found at a spiritual seance led to new uses of borax after a horse preservation in Yellowstone. A lazy pointsman inspired single action signaling. A starch fire birthed cheap gum. An omitted alze in paper created blotting paper. A bot tle accident birthed lamp chimney. Aqua fortis on spectacles produced glass etching.
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