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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
7
A humorous slice from the New York Times recalls an armless man delivering "copy" from a down town agency to uptown papers at night. An editor jokes about towels as the armless carrier passes, laughing at fate and misfortune in a brisk urban vignette.
A thief demands the watch but the victim cannot spare time. During the war Canada’s trade has risen nearly threefold.
Washington reports Italy rejected a generous peace proposal from Austria and Germany. Allied leaders vow full aid to resist the Lombardy thrust while awaiting Russia and U.S. stance. The war council highlights Italy’s pivotal role in blocking German plans and readiness to meet any further threats.
Washington notes President Wilson signed the daylight saving bill on March 19. Clocks move forward one hour on the last Sunday in March and back on the last Sunday in October, shifting daily life and daylight usage. The plan, proven effective in twelve European countries, aims to conserve afternoon daylight. Police report in Washington states Officer Farquhar shot several people, then killed himself at a residence. Sweden attempted by Germany to push Sweden into Brest-Litovsk talks in the Baltic settlement. New York says United States lacks funds for an aircraft program to ensure Allied air superiority. Visalia reports Mrs. Ounean J Howe of Oakland acquitted of murder by insanity in California.
Story from Bars' Life describes a shivering German mule named Kaiser Bill adopted by a brigade. Rebranded Elly, the mule ferries bombs to German targets under commander oversight. The animal endears soldiers, earning rations and a place in camp life amid danger and hardship.
Soft Clear Skins invites readers to wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water, apply Cuticura Ointment for pimples, and request free samples by mail from Cuticura Dept. X Boston. Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 5 and 50. Also includes unrelated ad copy and a Courier-Journal quip.
An old advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs bronchial irritation and lung trouble claiming fifty two years of American sale and health benefits. The text blends promotional claims with a collage of unrelated quotes about poetry government aviation and public schools.
Railway Review argues for maximizing existing locomotives as new engines are unavailable for an adjustable period. The piece urges investing in serviceability gains of older engines to boost transport capacity and quickly improve the nation’s transportation outlook. It emphasizes cost efficiency and rapid return on investment for railways.
The excerpt mixes garbled sentences and fragmented quotes, ending with a remark about a “scientific instrument” and a pun about the tongue. It references memory, fear, guarantees, and a Birmingham newspaper quote without a clear event or cohesive narrative.
The Detroit Free Press notes a saying about riches and wine as Atlanta raises wages for 1,344 city employees to cope with rising cost of living. The move signals targeted pay increases amid inflation pressures.
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