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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
7
A satirical vignette recalls Boschee's German Syrup and accuses a gouging adulterator of punishment after death. The shade claims Saint Peter barred him, but Satan refused entry, noting he is not the type his wealthy friends and hoarders want to associate with.
An old newspaper fragment promotes Barbo Compound for darkening gray hair with a simple home mix and notes it won’t color the scalp. The page also quotes a joke about a piano lamp going out and includes a Kidney cure ad and quips from a humor column.
Reports show scarlet fever cases in New Plymouth and a mass gathering in Fruitland. Infrastructure updates include an enlarged Star cheese plant and a Twin Falls water supply plan. Notable incidents feature Raymond Hylton's injury near New Plymouth, Emma Mulville's death in Blackfoot, and Dutch Joe Darbata's passing in Nampa. Debates at Idaho Tech and College of Idaho reflect local academic contests.
Idaho legislature on February 27 passed key measures including the health department consolidation bill. The bill unites the boards of medical and osteopathic examiners, vital statistics, pure food, and related agencies under the state board of health, alongside a three member State Banking Bureau with a paid $3,000 annual commission. Also approved were land department investigation provisions and a $20,000 appropriation for the banking bureau and land audits. A county Nampa partition bill failed 33 to 27. The House also passed a $1,000,000 road bond issue with a state total of $2,750,000 and various highway allocations. Governor expected to approve related bills.
Northern Idaho lawmakers push for a new state carved from ten northern counties with Boise opposition and a Moscow convention set for June 19 1917 to draft a constitution. Despite filibuster attempts the measure passes 36 25 and moves toward referendum and congressional action.
Ridgway Pennsylvanians report seven months of backache and side pain eased by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after three doctors offered no cure. A Tennille Georgia reader credits eight years of gradual ill health and ulceration improvement with the remedy, noting renewed housework and garden work. Letters to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Mass. are answered by a woman in confidence.
A testifying letter from Bose Drug Co of Ygeman Montana praises Kilmer’s Swamp Root, claiming decades of satisfactory sales and strong customer results across varied cases. The correspondent asserts high merit and reliable performance since the product’s market introduction.
Prove what Swamp-Root will do for you. Send ten cents to Dr Kilmer and Co for 2 sample sizes. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet about kidneys and bladder. Mention this paper. Regular fifty cent and one dollar bottles for sale at all drug stores.
In a Chicago style tale a married woman buys agents to snare horses and her husband investigates after hearing her praise. He finds a large door letter declaring “E Y” and vows to search further. A separate city note tells of a young maid confusing a cow for a bee galow, prompting amusement at home.
The fragmentary text references a social stand or stance and mentions a person named Johnny and Pop He. It notes wobbling on the fourth beer and a Chaparral item, with a remark on dull trade yet a snap in the whip manufacture.
A brief note explains uric acid occurs in normal amounts and rises with heavy meat intake. It describes kidney function as filter and claims remedies through a treatment called Andric from Dr. Buys, promising to tone kidneys and cleanse the system.
Exressive eating of meat is costly and injurious to health. Try Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti, described as delicious and rich in nutrients. They can be prepared in many appetizing ways at little cost. The booklet is free.
An untidy OCR passage describes Tucker at a small gathering. The host offers dessert and beer while the Little friend protests, sulks, and declines dessert. Tucker agrees reluctantly, uttering a short, resigned remark about beer.
A fragmented quote asks what a former top competitor did after leaving winning streaks in Syrinting matches at Anlepey and mentions a job secured at a bank with a rate. The garbled text lacks clear events or names for a fuller summary.
Fragmented OCR text describes a march or procession involving Pronchitts and Seana Gouge with references to blood, betrayal, and bodily intrigue. It mentions Etomy Bester and Bremcara in unclear context. The passage appears as damaged historical writing with uncertain names and terms.
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