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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1909
Page
4
Journal imprint details indicate subscription labeling and billing rules tied to the first and tenth of the month. The notice mentions sale events at Niven sale and references E. S. Todd in Shanbone Idaho.
In early motor times foolproof machines contrasted with modern ease, while real estate in irrigated Idaho offers guaranteed appreciation. Lincoln County land, town lots in Shoshone, and Carey Act projects show rising values, with ranches near Shoshone jumping from 25 to 50 dollars per acre. The Idaho Irrigation Company pushes North Shoshone tract sales, inviting settlers and boosting Shoshone’s market, aided by C F Borden expanding wholesale operations to Gooding Jerome Wendell and Richfield and a planned railway link to strengthen trade.
Citizens of Shoshone are urged to back a cement sidewalk expansion to connect all city areas. Private residents may pave their own paths if contractors start promptly, tying into the existing network ahead of a June election. A special train visit highlighted regional progress and the Sugar reservoir commemoration.
Finance eyes turn to southern Idaho as irrigation transforms towns along the Boise special, missioning boosters and visitors from Boise, with Shoshone set to loom prominently in ensuing discussions. Advertising and education blend with striking lessons seen on the tour, leaving lasting impressions among the visitors.
Lenten services announce Litany and address for 7 30 p m with Holy Week services set for Wednesday Thursday and Friday at the Episcopal church.
Salt Lake City hosts the Mormon Conference with special low round trip rates via the Oregon Short Line. Tickets from points north of Ogden Utah and from Idaho and Wyoming are on sale April 1 to 5 with a return limit of April 15. See agents for details.
Sale notice for a farm on North Side Milner details 122.80 acres Carey Act land and 120 acres desert land adjoining with 410 acres desert below tree line, all fenced and 70 acres cleared. Includes 48.1 acres Carey Act in cultivation, 50 acres of forest, 23 lime at bay, 40 hogs, barn, implements worth $57.50 to $40, plus two wagons, blacksmith outfit, harrow, rake, vegetables and 8 dozen hens. Total price $8,500 with two payments.
L. W. Howard & Co. involved in a local matter in Twin Falls County Idaho with named parties and place, detailing the rotation event. The snippet notes a corporate entity and regional jurisdiction, signaling a court or municipal action affecting business operations in Milner.
A Sunday morning streetcar passenger jokes with the conductor about keeping small change on Sundays. The conductor shifts coins and says Sundays bring the need for change, especially from women, as he snorts at the idea of rest.
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