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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
6
British military authorities trap fats from soldiers messes to conserve fats. The grease traps collect over an ounce per man daily. A tin lined wooden box with two compartments skims fat as dishwater cools.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products for sore hands. It advises soaking hands in Cuticura Soap, drying, and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment, then removing excess ointment. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Department X in Boston. Soap price 23, Ointment 25 and 50.
The passage describes a cross grave marker for American soldiers in France with a metal shield showing a youth and broken sword, the inscription He died to keep men free, and plans to remit the shield to relatives after the war as a permanent remembrance devised by the war department per Elizabeth Frazer in the Saturday Evening Post.
Eugene a five year old on a diet asks if heaven has places to eat. His mother explains there are no restaurants and people do not have to eat there. He sighs and hopes not to die hungry tonight.
A conversation contrasts an aloof opinion with the idea that many seemingly ordinary people can still create an enjoyable gathering. The exchange suggests inclusivity and collective spirit despite initial snobbery.
A humorously stern rent collection tale from a Boston landlord who sends a January letter about frozen pipes in the cellar. Lemuel and Bill dispute the warmth offer, yet the commentator insists the rent remains due despite the chilly, gravelly cellar setting.
Thousands of women endure kidney and bladder trouble often misattributed to other causes. Back pain, headaches, nervousness and loss of ambition signal possible kidney disease. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root offered as remedy. sample available by mail order.
A dialogue on German poetry and translation prompts reflection on value after translation into English. The uncompromising speaker finds merit only after poets are rendered in another language.
A frugal individual declares a stubborn motto never to quit. The speaker recalls Red Cross volunteers visiting and leaving an impression.
The essay argues the submarine imperils world economic unity by attacking sea trade. It warns that Germany aims to shift from sea to land power via rail routes through Serbia and Constantinople, and that destroying land power is essential to preserve freedom of the seas and international economic life.
A Ohio State Journal piece urges boys to write often to their mothers. It says letters strengthen character, improve conduct, and keep soldiers focused on duty, with each word carrying a mission that shapes both reader and writer toward nobler aims.
The article explains that Japan had no week until the modern era and the ichiroku holidays were briefly used. It describes Sunday as Nickayobi and other days as Getsuyobi through Doyobi, noting vulgar terms Dontaka for Sunday and Handow for Saturday.
A taper found in a drawer is carried away by its owner. The taper asks where it is going and learns it will help show big ships their way across the sea. The owner lights the taper’s tiny glow with a lantern and blows it out.
The excerpt argues that responsibility reveals what a person or gender truly is. Those who take a stand under full scrutiny justify their claims. boastful individuals fail the test and risk losing friends. Recovery of position follows genuine responsible conduct, otherwise they remain despised.
A judge quipped that a patriot is a man who refuses to button his wife's blouse. He defined a martyr as one who attempts and fails while a hero tries and succeeds. When asked what a coward is the judge replied that a coward is a man who remains single so he won't have to try.
The article notes increased tractor use on Louisiana rice farms over the last several years, highlighting a shift in farming practice and potential productivity effects.
At the Waikato Beekeepers Association annual meeting in Hamilton an assistant director of the horticultural division reported 4391 registered apiaries in New Zealand with 50523 bee colonies. One beekeeper yielded 30 tons of honey last year, selling at 487 dollars per ton, with some at 730 dollars per ton, signaling a thriving industry.
Pennsylvania forms a forestry reserve as tree planting advances with visible progress. Officials and supporters praise the effort, noting past warnings about becoming a tree less state are unlikely to come true.
A concise reflection notes that many fluent speakers fail to say the right thing at the right moment, highlighting a mismatch between eloquence and timely judgment.
An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a universal remedy for backache kidney and bladder troubles. It claims rapid relief cleansing kidneys purifying blood and even preventing serious diseases, urging purchase from druggists with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after a few days.
Iceland will launch a major push to plant potatoes this year to reduce dependency on imports for farinaceous foods. Government representatives promote extensive cultivation and consider potato filling machinery to boost self sufficiency amid short Arctic summers and shipping shortages that hinder wheat supplies.
Many experience sore throats in spring and should act early. Gargle warm salt water for half hours to soothe irritation. A mix of Listerine, water, and peroxide works well. For tickling throats rub hot glycerin into the throat and cover with warm flannel for relief.
More than 400,000 women are employed as teachers in the elementary schools of the United States.
A suburb mayor near Antwerp has been directed to deliver 40 fat cats to the Germans. The order targets animals to be handed over as part of wartime arrangements.
More than 100 firms and individuals doing business under assumed names in Pennsylvania have registered the real names of their owners. The reports show women as managers and owners of stores factories and other industries.
Advertisers claim Othine double strength removes freckles. Apply nightly and morning with one ounce or less to see freckles fade or disappear, guaranteeing money back if ineffective.
Comic gag shows a clerk asking for a week off to marry while the employer lists prior illnesses and injuries. The exchange ends with an exasperated declaration that something always goes wrong with the clerk.
A literary magazine notes women as incorrigible for flirting with officers in POW camps. German papers report women adjacent to camps attempted contact or threw items to prisoners but were caught. Authorities warn future acts will face severe penalties and public exposure without discrimination.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Jackson and a baby, a judge, and a man described as a regular carbon copy. Version suggests a judicial or guardianship context with parental references. The readable words are insufficient to confirm a full notice but indicate a family related record.
The article notes Germans are marketing artificial meat products disguised with pepper salt and onions to mask flavors amid ongoing food supply concerns.
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