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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
7
A column recounts cases where investigators exposed fraud by spotting inconsistencies in alibis and forged stories. It describes a shipping theft uncovered by hammer marks on a packing case, arson schemes thwarted by timeline flaws, a rancher’s money theft sting, and numerous other instances where careful observation and evidence sealed guilty pleas.
Elizabeth Reuther of Washington DC credits Peruna with restoring her health after years of catarrh and stomach trouble. The article also notes peat bogs in Ireland and research on utilizing peat for power, plus a humor piece about an employee's absence due to a bridge party.
Reliable medicine ad touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims years of proven results and urges readers to test a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York.
Our Toomles mocks the Bowies music claim saying there is no time for it in war. An anonymous author notes a Bowies performance near advancing trenches prompting a fellow to shout What the blazes are you playin Wagner. Tommy replies I don't wonder we're fightin you about it.
Cuticura is promoted as effective for cleansing and purifying with Soap and soothing Ointment for all skin and scalp conditions. Daily use prevents minor troubles from becoming serious, with free samples by mail via Cuticura Boston. Includes ad style copy and a humorous country life quip.
A fragmented notice notes potential savings of hundreds of millions by preventing food waste and rat damage in households. It references laws, penalties, and enforcement measures aimed at reducing spoilage and pest-related losses, with mentions of tax considerations and household cleanups. The item also notes unrelated editorial bits about New York Jewish congresses and quotes on memory and decent treatment.
A quivering exchange hints at rising coal costs and rents as a suitor laments, while the fiancée urges blunt talk. An ad promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver and bowels as a remedy. A wry line on wealth underscores money’s power and peril.
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