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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
7
Former Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison visited Newton D. Baker in Washington to brief him on the demands ahead. Garrison warned of arduous labor and opportunities, recalling his own early weeks and a parable of a rich boy behind a fence to illustrate deterrence and resolve.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment to cleanse and heal skin troubles including rashes and sores. It promises immediate relief and often complete, speedy, permanent results, inviting readers to request samples by postcard to Cuticura Dept. L, Boston, and notes availability everywhere. The piece then shifts to a critical, irreverent aside about a quote on possession and park consequences.
Inside Flanders two combat schools train for warfare skills behind the front. One teaches sniping concealment of trench loopholes and aiming, the other experiments with trench construction and wire entanglements. Snipers practice behind sandbags and dummy targets as guns roar nearby.
An article urges pride in American cooking and local specialties. It notes French chefs adapt to American dishes like chicken a la Maryland and corn bread. Moving to new regions invites learning local dishes to enrich the repertoire and gain cooking deftness.
A critic argues that public officials and individuals waste motion in daily tasks like shaving. He urges scientific management to reduce gestures, noting common attempts miss the mark and proposing a ideal smoother, single motion future akin to uncoiling an orange skin.
Paris correspondent notes electric current advantages for artisans turning to compact mechanical plants. Electric motors drive labor saving devices, letting small industries mimic large ones with more regular production, higher product value, and increased business without raising general expenses. Cost of wood and indoor power reduced.
John D. Rockefeller Jr. spoke to the Young Men's Bible Class at Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York last Sunday. Attendees said he reminded many of Billy Sunday as he and his daughter left the church after the talk.
Gustavus a reckless shepherd visits a tavern. A goblin appears from a tree and goblins swarm, shrink him to their size, force hard labor to tend his mother’s needs, and finally restore him. He vows to avoid the tavern and work, warning others of the goblins’ threat.
A Kansas City Star piece mocks senators for receiving mass produced rubber stamped telegrams urging surrender of rights in maritime control with Germany. It notes the irony of imitators sending form letters while senators enjoy franking privileges and jokes about staged political correspondence and poetical blues.
Readable fragments depict a sarcastic exchange about decency and attire. The irregular quotation hints at a humorous or provocative exchange, mentioning shredding garments and a charge by the piece in a satirical tone. Further context is unavailable in the readable text.
A garbled wire report reflects a Chicago area humorous or incoherent foreign language style. The text centers on a wit or commentator named in a quip about duration and travel near an Italian sounding reference. The fragmentary item lacks clear events or names to confirm a specific outcome.
Pathetic medical anecdotes describe displacement ulcers and collapse. Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound is praised by several women in Roxbury Lawton and Massachusetts for curing inflammatory displacement backache and sluggish liver. A Chicago inventor touts a new artificial hand as a notable advance.
An urgent notice urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for the Hayes signature, labeling it a safe remedy used for over 30 years. It notes Fletcher's Castoria as the trusted brand infants and children seek.
In a lively exchange, Mr Roxe pledges to donate a new jectern to the church while others joke about fundraising and hiring accompaniment. The quip reflects a common warning that those who boast may be least self made.
Dr Pierces Anuric touted as the best uric acid solvent for fat burning symptoms and rheumatic pains after years at Buffiato New York hospital. The ad promotes Anurie pills and a trial package, claiming rapid pain relief and kidney support. It blends medical claims with humor and other product mentions.
A fragmented line reads oddly about Renee and Elia Molten with a terse remark on horse sense and intelligence. The readable bits suggest a quirky, nonstandard quote or note without clear event details or names to anchor a full news item.
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