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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
11
Milestones warns against German propaganda claiming nine day life in trenches and two week front line death. It cites official figures showing British infantry officers suffered the highest early losses, 18.3 percent in the first year, while French army losses declined from 5.41 percent in 1914 to 2.75 percent in 1916, totaling just over 12 percent for 29 months.
In a satirical exchange an advocate of readiness proclaims every man must be trained to defend the country. An expert squirrel shooter challenges the plan asking what is meant by preparedness and cites needing instruction to use weapons and deploy chemical defenses.
Soothing Cuticura Soap and hot water help calm and heal burning and irritated skin. Dry gently and apply Cuticura Ointment. Free samples available by mail or at Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 or 50 cents.
A meddlesome man questions a citizen about deceiving his wife. The citizen retorts with sharp, defensive humor, denying the meddler’s moral authority and venting about his own ornery nature.
Garfield Tea promoted as a trusted home remedy for constipation and stomach disorders. The ad claims it is an old fashioned herb treatment that remains popular for family medicine, appealing to memories of grandmother’s care.
A Toledo post office parcel addressed to Any Soldier in France Who Does Not Receive Another Present contained a Bible and a set of boxing gloves. The item was opened for inspection to ensure proper handling.
Taxpayers must file income tax returns by March 1 1918 or face penalties. Officials will tour every county January 2 to March 1 to assist filers. Exemption rules depend on filing status with 2 percent tax on net income after exemptions. Families can claim additional exemptions per dependent child.
The War Employment Service under the Council of National Defense plans a new system of labor exchanges to meet rising wartime labor demand. State and federal agencies will form coordinated exchanges as shipyards and other essential industries seek workers. Bruges la Morte describes Bruges as a preserved Belgian town with picturesque decay amid wartime reflection.
Catarrhal deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining. Local applications cannot reach the disease. only a constitutional remedy can cure. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to heal via the bloodstream, offering one hundred dollars for any case not cured. Free circulars. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
A New York City East Side teacher recalls a pupil describing how her alien parents save for the war. The child explained a family budget with weekly and monthly expenses including rent coal milk clothing and war savings totaling portions the family sets aside to support the war effort.
August Flower marketed as a gentle laxative for stomach and liver disorders. It claims to ease sick headaches constipation sour stomach nervous indigestion and gas related palpitations by regulating digestion cleansing the mouth stomach and intestinal tract and stimulating bile production. Sold worldwide in 30 and 90 cent bottles.
A wounded Tommy writhes as a masseuse applies pressure to his injured leg. The soldier protests, insisting the masseuse is overstepping. He pulls away and declares, so am I, signaling resistance to the treatment.
In a sharp exchange, Mrs Twobble questions the wearer about a new hat. The reply notes the hat cost eight dollars, contrasting with a seven dollar fifty cent version. The dialogue hinges on whether the compliment was sincere or a bill clued rebuff.
A Louisville Courier-Journal cartoon quips about domestic trouble. A husband asks what his wife did when he returned late and she fired a vase, then fired on a flag of truce. The exchange captures a wartime joke in domestic terms.
A writer notes that men are driven by ideals not bread alone. Napoleon’s soldiers faced snow and Alpine hardship but were inspired by his vision of Italy’s plains, waters, and cities. He did not coerce them, but fired their souls to endure and prevail.
A dialogue notes that the new police court could not be spoiled as a police court must be a fine building. The remark emphasizes architectural integrity and the inevitability of a respectable public structure.
An old furnace remark prompts the query why not switch to soft coal to keep the furnace fired more easily and efficiently.
For centuries GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil has been a standard remedy for kidney and bladder troubles and related urinary conditions. The ad claims lasting benefits, urges prompt use, and offers refunds if not as represented, with purchase through reliable druggists.
In a brief exchange Miss Cayenne explains two objections to Wagnerian music. She says she does not understand it and dislikes the sound. The remark reflects a common challenge in appreciating complex operatic works.
A terse remark notes that outward gravity and solemnity are used by some men to signal Christian devotion rather than through active kindness or faith. The quote critiques surface appearances over genuine practice.
The speaker criticizes the girl who rejected him as a dog in the manger saying she will neither accept his affection nor return it. The remark exposes a stalled romance and bitter exclusion in a sharp, witty exchange.
A terse remark suggests overconfidence and theatrics in lumber work. The line mocks those who snort at each swing, implying performance matters less than technique and control during axe use.
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