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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1917
Page
3
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative for children and adults. It contrasts with harsh treatments like castor oil and calomel and claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels, pleases children, and comes in a 50 cent bottle with full directions.
An old ad promotes Cuticura Soap as a daily toilet staple with occasional Cuticura Ointment for soothing skin and dandruff relief. It offers free mail samples via postcard from Cuticura, Boston, and notes distribution everywhere. A comic line about price of monkeys and a jab at woman haters closes the clipping.
In Boise on January 12 the Idaho House refused to adjourn for the State Bar meeting, backing Speaker Allred’s stand that session business takes priority. Bills introduced include forming two new Bannock County counties Portneuf and Wilson, plus highway districts. The senate elected Mrs. Alice P. Thompson as assistant secretary and honored the Second Idaho regiment. militia pay and salaries for the Fourteenth session are outlined.
In a brief exchange a sage notes that Politensis costs nothing while a fool agrees, claiming Po litenesa is the skill of letting others know your thoughts about them.
A dialogue notes a man who has survived many fortunes and appears frugal. The speaker calls him an expert account ant, implying careful financial handling despite rumored wealth. The exchange contrasts appearance with financial acumen.
Idaho lawmakers rejected claims of a joker in the militia pay bill as the Senate backs a memorial urging Congress to add $60,000 for Fort Hall Indian Reservation road work. The House approved $37,822.50 to cover troop pay and a move to empower the governor to dismiss sheriffs and county attorneys who fail to enforce Prohibition laws. A direct-election amendment to the federal constitution is urged, and mileage questions sparked minor controversy alongside a short session.
A cut text shows Senator Sorghum debating audience understanding with Weil. The dialogue hints at caution when a speaker discusses topics beyond common comprehension. The fragment implies skepticism about oversharing expertise to lay listeners.
A whimsical exchange features a wise foot and a sage debating a famous line. The Sage cites Longfellow while the Foot questions the certainty of the statement, creating a playful misreading of wisdom and effort.
Boise hosts a busy week with a poultry and cow show, farm groups meeting in Meridian and Pocatello, and a flood of proposals. Governor appoints Dr Ellis Kackley to state health board while fish hatchery plans move through the House. A Boise mayor dies after long illness, and a fatal shooting near Burley spurs a manhunt. Public notices include irrigation funding bids and a money-raising drive by Y M C A in Pocatello.
Lowell Massachusetts and North Haven Connecticut women report relief from female troubles using Lydia E Pinkham products. Testimonials claim improved headaches nerves and bearing down pains after course of Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with others endorsing the remedies to friends. Also notes a 1910 commerce statistic and a governor comment on women’s political interest.
The item warns backache may signal kidney trouble with harmful substances flooding the body. It suggests a simple cure using Annie tablets before meals plus plenty of water and green meals, and notes related quips about travel and gossip items from various papers.
A brief dialogue contrasts two plan types with questions about driving and water powered travel. One speaker asks about proceeding by road, and the other reveals intent to hire a coach for the journey.
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