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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
7
A motorist, exhausted and disconsolate, surveys his toppled car in a plowed field. A friendly passerby asks about an accident, prompting the motorist to reveal he intended to bury the old car with a pickaxe and shovel he carries.
3100 Reward offered for proof of cure failure. The ad claims catarrh is a constitutional disease and that Hall’s Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to the mucous surfaces. It asserts it strengthens general health and aids nature and offers testimonials free from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
A citizenial setting shows careful use of rain and well water for household tasks while addressing expenses. Thurza reports mixing kettle water and well water to save costs for washing and tea. A social scene follows with Mrs Holt praising her inexpensive yet stylish hat and comparing it with Mrs Ringley’s cost, highlighting class contrasts.
A fragmentary reading shows a polite old lady praising war service hopes. She mentions two grandchildren headed to Red Cross nursing and a nephew at Ft Sheridan training as an Armenian, while commenting on reputations under pressure.
The Justice Department investigates coal price manipulation nationwide. Complaints claim wholesalers and retailers ignore government-set prices for anthracite and bituminous coal. Notices to U.S. attorneys seek witnesses and possible criminal action with fines up to 5000 or two years in prison. President Wilson to review mine price revisions tied to wage agreements.
Official cables from Rome describe Austro German attack on Italy as a colossal stroke aimed to win the war. The assault, comparing to Verdun and Somme, signals an intended breakthrough with Italian reserves pouring in to defend and a potential retreat from Udine as forces contest the Tagliamento line.
In Casper, Wyoming, Mrs. Bessie Fisher shot and killed Lawrence Barrett in a local restaurant while his family watched. Barrett, formerly of Anchor age Aliska, had moved to Casper about a month ago to engage in the dairy business.
Seven of ten German prisoners who escaped from the alien enemy detention camp at Fort McPherson were captured Friday by agents of the Department of Justice.
Chicago readers learn butter prices fell to 6 cents per pound as the local food price committee slashes costs. Government supervision aided the move by aligning pricing with market conditions and consumer needs.
Washington reports the second Liberty loan drive raised over five billion dollars with last day subscriptions pushing near ten billion as Federal Reserve banks struggle under the avalanche of last minute requests. Secretary McAdoo praises the oversubscription and vows final tallies in days. Western states and Chile show strong support for the war effort.
Secretary McAdoo called for immediate and vigorous ratification of women's suffrage, arguing that after the war women have proven their qualification and deserve full equality with men in the United States. He framed suffrage as essential to postwar prestige and shared global responsibilities.
President asks American people to donate to relief for Armenians and Syrians amid destitute survivors from Turkish atrocities. In Washington dairy cans urged to be straightened and retinned due to coolant shortages. In Amsterdam the Polish state council inaugurated in Warsaw with oath and manifesto by members.
Helen Cudahy daughter of Patrick Cudahy, famed Milwaukee meatpacker, reportedly died by her own hand in mid ocean on October 1. Motive believed linked to a submarine incident and fears of seizure. German action near Bre sank a ship tied to Babin port, with no further details.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a physician's remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments, claiming it relieves urinary issues and rheumatism. It invites readers to test the product with a 10 cent sample via mail order. An unrelated note recounts a child’s birthday and a lighthearted attic hide and seek tale.
An Old American remedy Boschee's German Syrup is advertised as soothing to sour conch and sore throat, reducing bronchial irritation, aiding rest, and easing morning expectoration. It claims fifty two years of American production and usefulness for lung conditions. The note also recounts a soldier story from the Toledo News-Bee about loyalty and quitting service.
The Adams Enterprise quotes a man nicknamed the evitor who, despite three rejections after war training, remains hopeful of serving. His upbeat spirit is praised by the Aunts Constitution as he insists on joining the war effort despite age and worry.
A fragment from a humorous dialogue notes a preference for jam on the supper table rather than in the trolley cars. The line hints at domestic bite as a man cautions about his wife’s talking.
Public health ad urges men and all adults to drink water and keep kidneys clear of toxins. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s remedies for backache rheumatism and fatigue, touting a tabulated extract called Annie at 68 cents per package and urging readers to send money for a trial.
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