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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
7
A friend recounts two disheveled Tommies on leave in Trafalgar Square who humorously remark on soldiers as a detachment of Guards passes. The anecdote, sourced from a real soldier through author Robert Chambery, preserves a lively wartime tone. Also recounted are domestic scenes of a sick child and a shop encounter with a price-based joke.
A classroom tale from London Answers recounts a pretty fair haired boy named Jackie who blushes and shyly confesses his wish to be the teacher’s husband, after peers aspire to actor sailor lorry driver and cowboy.
An English soldier recovered two bullets after heavy fighting in the Great War. The projectiles had traversed No Man's Land and struck barbed wire entanglements, producing a variety of outcomes as they collided and moved through the battlefield.
Edith questions why so many rehearsals for the Sophia Strongarm and Percy Pinfeather wedding. Belle quips about not laughing at a vow to obey. A showl of herrings is described as often five or six miles long and two or three wide.
An advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder for corns and bunions, promising instant relief and urging no substitutes. A store-window ostrich statue with two boys mocks public education, as one boy correctly identifies it as a buzzard, reflecting a Washington Star style aside on schooling.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder issues often misattributed to other causes. Back pain, headaches, loss of ambition, and nervousness can signal kidney trouble. Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root is advertised as the immediate remedy, available at drug stores, with a test bottle offer by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.
FlossieFlatfeet married William Giles in a crowded church with the plain band ring sent the bride to tears. Giles suddenly broke into loud sobs crying Let me be I feel worse than her. villagers were touched yet amused by the scene.
Mr.-.5's irregular accounts raise concern as he is elected to handle church collection. Opposition grows from men aware of past juggling of ledgers. A grocer complains a cash register should accompany the contribution basket to ensure proper handling.
Six feet one and just released gargoyle addresses a question about ambition in a terse exchange. The fragment hints at identity and release but lacks clear context or outcome.
The plenary peace center completed its work on May 6 with powers represented at the conference. The session, held in the foreign office, involved Italy via Dr Silvio Crew, presided by President Wilson and Premier Lloyd George. Captain Andre Tardieu read a summary of the treaty, which includes German accountability for the war and trial provisions. A plan for complete economic isolation of Germany was discussed if Germany refuses to sign.
Chicago Jnlins H Barnes, national wheat administrator, warned on May 6 before the Chicago Board of Trade that the farm act gives authority to curb trading on exchanges and to prohibit future trading if abuses arise. He said flour prices must reflect real supply levels or the United States may reimpose food regulations limiting to thirty days’ supply, though he preferred not to act.
Park City Utah mines and mills halt operations for the first time in half a century as 800 workers walk out over demands for a six hour day and a three dollar wage. An ultimatum prompted by the stoppage called for change before Tuesday morning, with pump room engineers excluded from the strike. The workers agree to arbitration to resolve the dispute.
An advertisement touts Freezone for corns promising painless removal after applying a touch, with a small bottle priced at a few cents though not guaranteed to remove all corn types. The copy touts sensational claims and ends with a humorous aside about a Philadelphia revival and a girl asking to smoke.
Green's August Flower touted as a long standing remedy for constipation indigestion and liver trouble with nervous symptoms. It claimed to ease digestion and headaches after few doses and urged readers to ask their druggist as it was sold worldwide. The second fragment shows a child’s misunderstanding of a sermon about a new heart with a hopeful nursery reply.
A Lady of Distinction is recognized by the delicate fascinating influence of the perfume she uses. Cleansing the pores with Cuticura Soap and hot water, followed by dusting with Cuticura Talcum Powder, usually means clear sweet healthy skin.
A Shaw quotation argues money becomes a curse only when its value varies wildly among people leading to social folly where life itself feels cursed. It notes money’s curse arises from cheapness or extreme dearness, reflecting on social consequences.
A clipped report notes a public bus ad debate sparked by a speech on conduct. Local figures argue for thoughtful speech, while residents discuss the impact of words on community harmony.
An ad claims acid stomach causes many illnesses and that Eatonic tablets cure indigestion heartburn and bloated feelings. It touts candy like consumption and states users regain mental and physical strength, energy, and enjoyment of life through improved digestion and general health.
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