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Newspaper
Yerington Times
Location
Yerington, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
7
An advisory urging women worldwide to recognize their home front labor and sacrifice. It promotes nursing for home care, recommends Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women, and offers a trial package by sending 10 cents to Buffalo. It links health to effective work at home and wartime needs.
Cardinal Mercier, archbishop of Belgium, declares enduring faith amid German occupation. He speaks of ruined churches, schools, hospitals, and convents, urging Belgians to persevere for homeland glory and unity. The wartime note expresses resolve and pride in Belgium’s past achievements despite devastation.
A dialogic line describes an exacting customer proposing to feed Crown Prince Willie with white bread and three lumps of sugar, alongside an offer to Germans. The speaker argues the prince would be difficult unless always pampered, highlighting indulgent feeding as a control tactic.
United States Department of Agriculture outlines lice on cattle as a major issue causing irritation, slowed growth, and higher death rates. It describes three lice species, signs of infestation, and recommends hand treatments, spraying, and dipping with various insecticides, including home remedies and dipping vats for thorough control.
Moon blindness or moon fever is an recurrent conjunctival inflammation in horses. Dark, poorly ventilated stables predispose. Attacks recur roughly monthly, leading to serious outcomes. Remedies include tonics and other measures to improve the horse's condition.
A sturdy shed is essential to keep sheep safe in storms, cold, and wet weather. Poor shelter weakens the flock, causes sickness, and can lead to death, affecting profitability and welfare.
Paris greets President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson as they enter the city with vast crowds, flower petals, and aircraft overhead. President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau join the welcome as 36 000 French soldiers guard the avenues. The scene blends warmth with formal pomp, signaling a new era of Franco American cooperation.
Lieutenant 4G Ruby, attached to the North Isla aviation school, plunged from about 2000 feet during aerial gunnery practice and drowned when the aircraft nose-dived. His body was recovered futilely from the wreck, and he was from a home city in Yemen.
The War Department Saturday announced 172 officers and 484 men designated for early return home under Pershing. The largest unit is the Fifty–first Regiment Coast Artillery with 70 officers and 1770 men. Other units listed include the Twenty‑third, One Hundred and Seventy‑inth, two hundred and Partyseventh, and Two Bladred and Sixty fourth squadrons. the Nineteenth to Twenty‑fifth photon sections, and engineering and ammunition trains.
Ottawa approves an order-in-council authorizing the seed purchasing commission to buy in time United States seed output for Alberta and southern Saskatchewan. Purchases will be duty free. An estimated 1,000,000 bushels are needed to cover Canada’s seed shortage.
Washington reports the loading of two more vessels with cargoes for Russia and continued shipments through January and February by the United States-Russian Bureau Inc. were announced Saturday by the War Trade Board.
Washington government ownership of telephone and telegraph lines was urged by Chairman Moon of the post office committee as he introduced a measure to authorize government purchase of the utilities.
A special case grants clergy lower railroad fares starting January 1, per a letter to Rev. W. E. Foreten from Director General McAdoo. The directive marks a formal policy for ministers amid ongoing rail travel considerations.
An old advertisement touts Kilmer Swamp-Root as a physician prescribed kidney liver and bladder medicine. It claims natural support for organ function, popularity among users, and urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer & Co. for a bottle.
A former Indiana marshal recalls a murder case where a defendant with money hired lawyers named White and Black. The largely agrarian jury acquitted despite strong evidence, influenced by defense appeals and perceived candor. One juror later defended the verdict by citing the lawyers' statements over the evidence.
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for clear complexions clean scalps and soft hands with free samples offered by Cuticura Dept X Boston Soap priced 25 Ointment 25 and 60 cents. Autocrat and Diplomat features a domineering exchange with Margaret and William about authority and respect.
A London Chronicle anecdote tells of a king who asks his jester for a truth about bad excuses. The jester embraces the king in good humor, provoking wrath until the jester apologizes claiming he mistook the king for the queen.
A boy Johnny hid disappointment as a visitor arrived for a call. He kept calm then asked if the guest would stay a little longer. The visitor answered she must go, and Johnny smiled and said he was sorry she had to leave.
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes a man who eagerly pursues every project yet counts outcomes before they occur. He jokes that he sees two figures in every shell and seems to weigh risks before action.
E E Cardey of Boston cites a saying about wifely duties while mentioning diverted religious ideas linked to Germany entering war. The United States IMS reports a production of 26 000 tons in the first six months.
An old style ad urges readers to use GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for back pain and urinary symptoms. It claims kidney and bladder issues, toxin presence, and immediate relief within 24 hours, with ongoing daily use to prevent future attacks. Money-back guarantee and insistence on genuine imported Gold Medal brand.
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