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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
7
The Journal lists Shoshone boys serving in nearly every military branch and invites corrections. A free Journal copy is offered to each honored member with correct addresses on file. Miss Sarah Purdum, a Red Cross nurse in charge of a fifty bed tent hospital somewhere in France, is noted for inclusion.
Washington reports that the Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts has expanded greatly during wartime yet kept its organizational core and methods. Centralized in Washington, it uses open bidding and peacetime methods to meet war needs, aided by civilian experts who joined as uniformed officers. Admiral McGowan leads a cohesive team, integrating steel, cotton cloth, transportation, chemicals, and lumber into a streamlined, efficient system.
A Chinese woman doctor in New York claims soy beans rival meat in protein, useful for diabetics and as a cheese substitute. Dr Yamel Kin says soy can produce roquefort like cheese and may lead American products, while soy dishes appear in Chinese cuisine.
Bowen of Hartford learns his brother William Bowes is wounded on the French firing line. Harold Bowen, a selective draft man, begs exemption for immediate service to reach France and kill Germans. Exemption board approves, Bowen trains at Camp Lewis before going to battle in France.
Memphis Tenn A grieving mother Mrs Sarah Brewer forty five learns her son Harry Brewer eighteen has enlisted in the navy. She cries Now I have nothing to live for and then commits suicide by drinking a bottle of tarbolle acid in her home.
Local British-Canadian Recruiting Mission announces the formation of the British American Football Club of Springfield UL. Members include Football Team Entists and St. Louis-Thirteen Talints miners among British subjects eligible to join.
Idaho items report extended deadline for retemo capital wins. hunting measures suppress rabbits with strychnine. a Boise woman and several youths drownings cited. State Supreme Court adjourns for summer. veterans from Indian wars awaiting federal pensions. bonds offered for highway funding. Drownings near Spokane and Crane Creek noted. Moscow sheep industry threatened by dog depredations. Camp Lewis enlistment calls and draft plans for Idaho youths. News covers railway freight rates protest, Twin Falls acreage gains, threshing prices set, and Red Cross donations in Lemhi County.
An old newspaper ad promotes a stomach or kidney remedy described as very effective for backache and general relief. It touts available sizes and urges readers to ask their local druggist, noting test details in New York and to mention the paper Advertisement.
A Chicago Daily News excerpt recalls a chaotic colonial era like scene where a judge and a parson debate a marriage. The parson claims no regular ceremony was performed while a man tries to bribe for marriage. The dialogue exposes racism and improvised proceedings surrounding a wedding.
Cuticura stops itching with Soap to cleanse and Ointment to soothe for various skin and scalp affections. Ideal for toilet use. Free samples offered by Cuticura Dept. X, Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 6d, Ointment 25d and 5d.
A handsome captain recalls a past romance from years ago in Europe. A young American woman entered his compartment during a long ride, but he says he spoke to her never, believing he would never break another heart. The tale appears in the Dulya News reprint.
A child named Thamle sneaks to a dark bedroom causing distress. His mother hurries to the stairs after hearing his frightened call asking her to come back. He pleads that the girl is hurting in the room and he cannot sleep.
Fragmentary lines mention marble balls and a union chequet with Louisville as a referenced place. The readable text presents a dream fragment style with odd phrasing and quotation marks. No clear event or person stands out beyond the imagery and place name.
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