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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
7
The Journal presents a roll of honor listing Sho shone boys serving in nearly every military branch. The paper asks readers to report errors or omissions to maintain completeness and offers a free copy of the Journal to each member whose correct address is on file.
A mixed list of names from the Red Cross nurse Miss Sarah Purdum to numerous draftees is presented as an honor roll for service on the eve of departure. The piece notes the inclusion of twelve men from Shoshone and nearby areas who accepted public recognition, hosted a banquet for the exemption board, and honored the local press.
A reader from a Christmas issue notes dainty new boudoir caps and jackets. Some designed strictly for bedroom wear, others fitting breakfast table occasions. Features a pink ribbon and lace jacket to slip over nightdress, its cup formed by a band of ribbon and lace trim.
A small neat denim writing case designed for soldiers carries stationery, pen and pencil. It measures about ten by sixteen inches and features a three-letter support for a writing tablet, compartments for papers and stamps, a center harrow strap, and strong snap fasteners. Embroider initials to personalize as a thoughtful donor gesture.
A decorative paper rope basket in gray with rose silk lining appeals as a thoughtful handmade gift. It features small pockets around the rim to hold sewing tools and uses rose-colored silk, highlighting careful craftsmanship and a token of warm friendship.
A fragment describes Baby Kiven toys with Uncle Sam motifs for Christmas. Dolls have limp cotton bodies stuffed with cotton and a hidden rubber ball in the head or torso that causes a squeal when squeezed, dressed in cotton flannel or percale.
A decorative wooden coat hanger novelty is shown in white with a black outline ready for personal color. It features a girl wearing a riding hat and black collar with a white stock. The face and arms are to be painted by the buyer for individual style.
A unique thimble case is crafted from a wishbone saved from a Thanksgiving wreck. Heavy alkali or mercerized cotton crochet lace forms a wide border, with beads threading baby ribbon into three small bows. A tiny bag for the thimble hangs between bone ends, tied by ribbon hangers.
Carl and Pat with Gretchen and Hortense join a new order of beloved rug dilly dolls. Made from discarded socks stuffed with cotton, they feature colored bodies, stitched jackets and garters, button details, and bold facial outlines. Two toned silk socks add bright accents.
A reflective note on changing forms of address for children, urging proper courtesy. It contrasts old use of ma am with modern egocentric speech, advising Willie to say yes mother or no father and to use Mr or Miss with others, preserving politeness as a social marker.
A vintage advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for nightly cleansing and hot water use, noting pimples or dandruff can be treated with Cuticura Ointment before bathing. It claims Cuticura as superior for daily toilet needs and offers free samples by postcard request from Cuticura, Dept. 1, Boston.
The excerpt suggests a distant war frame where civilians far outnumber soldiers. It notes a parliamentary event, a claim that many noncombatants are needed to sustain the armed man, and hints at the strain on home front populations through a Simon Strunsky quote from the Yale Review.
Green's August Flower advertised as a half century panacea for constipation stomach trouble and low spirits. It is pitched as a gentle laxative easing indigestion dyspepsia liver trouble and related symptoms with a claim of rapid relief after a few doses. The ad notes its availability in all civilized countries and ends with a notice that Seattle women organize over 10 000 women and girls.
Chinese motorists, though scarce beyond urban districts, attract wealthier residents. In Shanghai cars are owned by many and businesses face chartered fleets. Chinese chauffeurs are praised for calm, steady driving despite limited skilled mechanics.
An old advertisement claims $100 reward for a catarrh cure using Hall’s Catarine Medicide taken internally to reach the blood. It also mentions Africa trade, wristwatch sales, and winds at a cruise area powering wireless stations by windmills. The text blends medical claims with sensational profits and retail anecdotes.
A small box of Stearns Paste is advertised as a simple solution to rat and mouse problems. The U.S. Government has acquired lands for a pest paste used in cities with rodent issues. The product is claimed to destroy cockroaches and waterbugs as well.
An old plush coat once owned by a sister’s garment inspires a child to imagine warmth and play. The mother’s chat about the cozy coat prompts the boy to respond with a shy, half-formed remark about how every lady would react as they pass by.
Local government offices reportedly employ 160,08 women as clerks, a figure reflecting hiring policies in public administration. The dialogue suggests scrutiny of job roles and gender representation in public service.
A fragmented selection ranges from climate talk and sports banter to a Japanese editorial stressing US and Japan responsibility as world activity shifts to the Pacific. It notes the value of new Halifax docks, the need for shared high principles, and a playful quip about wealth and luck. Dr Pierce ads appear amid brief vignettes.
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