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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1910
Page
6
Purports to strengthen kidneys, correct urinary irregularities, remove uric acid causing rheumatism, prevent Bright's Disease and Diabetes, and restore health. Advertisement noting substitutes refused and sale by TM Starrh.
The text critiques Panet style jokes, noting manipulation of incidents and enticing wording. It recounts an incident where a man breaches a juvenile party with a loud claim, suggesting confusion and inappropriate behavior. A closing promotional line touts Foley Kidney Hill and remedies for general weakness.
Fragmentary notes recount Gretna Green marriage certificates and similar early nineteenth century practices, with references to Wakefield 1827 cases and a Cartine na incident. The account hints at priests charging high fees via forged or improvised proofs, plus stray anecdotes and local gossip from the period.
District chatter from Shoshone to Dietrich highlights visits, land talks, and business moves. Shoshone professionals arrive for claims, carpenters plan houses, schools reopen with Miss Minnie Vaden teaching, and farmers sell grain while rail work tmp progresses. Community figures, developers, and travelers spark growth chatter in a busy week.
Sealed bids will be received until noon September 22 by the Wilson River and Serigation Co Brogan Oregon for four miles of canal with about 65000 cubic yards. Work to begin by October 1 1910 and finish March 1 1911. Two bid forms: flat price per cubic yard and classification basis. Specifications at Brogan office. Company reserves right to reject any bids. W M Wayman Gen Manager September 16.
The article discusses Maeterlinck as a smoker who outflanked his habit by using a de-nicotinized pipe to maintain inspiration while avoiding harm. It also includes an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar praised by a Michigan mother as lifesaving for her child. A note on Chinese superstition mentions a cash sword used to ward off evil spirits at weddings.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children saying it contains no harmful drugs. It urges buyers to get genuine Foley's from T. M. Starrh in yellow packages.
The excerpt lists Christ Church services including Sunday 11 AM and 7 PM with Holy Communion dates. It discusses a minister and then shifts to an anecdote about fireballs or globular lights, describing mysterious luminous phenomena and a 1885 Constantinople event where a glowing globe danced around a dinner table before exploding in the street.
The article argues that children should not be exposed to common childhood illnesses to build immunity. It notes children are more temperature sensitive and prone to certain infections, and stresses hygienic living, proper food, bathing, sleep, fresh air, and sunshine to strengthen tissues and reduce disease risk in gatherings like schools.
In Japan some people earn livelihoods by catching fireflies. Fireflies, used as armaments at social festivities, are sometimes caged, sometimes released in swarms before guests. A firefly hunter uses a bamboo pole and nets to collect them as twilight falls.
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