04 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1919
Page
1
Poem laments veterans and civilians returning from war to a ruined homeland. Vivid images of a dimmed day, a ruined St Germain, and exhausted families express grief, loss, and plea for mercy as sorrow lingers in the land.
A historical table lists spring killing frost dates from 1910 to 1917 for Southern Idaho towns such as American Falls, Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Payette, Twin Falls and Sawtooth districts. The Agriculture Department notes the latest and first frosts, rainfall, and station data, alongside 1919 gardening guidance from the Idaho Technical Institute on planting groups and cattle tuberculosis eradication efforts nationwide and in Idaho.
The excerpt argues that any fool can knock others and urges self restraint. It cautions against ridiculing neighbors and blaming the many, noting that even the strong may stumble and that no one is perfect. The poem by J W Bandy repeats the warning that any foot can knock and urges inner firmness.
In Shoshine a steam laundry long unprofitable due to limited capacity gains a $2500 upgrade under new manager Mr Bills. After frequent ownership changes and idle periods, Bills asks the town to give the business a fair trial and support its continued operation.
The local Boy Scout troop and Scout Master W Horne hiked 17 miles to Elf crater, east of Anderson Brothers ranch, started at 7 am and returned by 5 30 pm. They explored the cave, erected a monument, and cooked pork chops on coals. More hikes planned with hopes for larger attendance.
Waltaes Press Tins notes German attitude toward postwar terms. They believe allies will lift sanctions and restore order, citing Kaiser exile and bolshevik politics as reasons to trust Germany again. The piece questions German read of defeat and urges pressing peace terms to prevent flip flop diplomacy.
John Churchill of Gooding, Idaho, renowned as one of the state’s most skilled painters, has shifted focus to auto painting. His business has grown to the point where he plans to enlarge the shop and dedicate full effort to this line of work.
Court notes show a busy session with four mass dispositions. Juries convicted three for beverage fraud and a jury verdict found J No Angar not guilty on the embezlement charge. Separately, divorces granted to Francey Purdum and Pearl Conyers, and defaults/grounds noted for other cases. A hearing is set April 19 for the Je Joe Jerome Waterworks matter. April 7 for Grabil v O S. April 14 for Anter John v Kinho Irrigation Co. and April 19 for Joe John v Idaho Irrigation Co. Transcribing records for the new Jerome County continues, with County Commissioners meeting next Monday and the Auditor reporting usual town office activity.
Dr Drake will lecture tonight at the Methodist Church on Making the Work Safe for Democracy. The talk starts at 7:30. She is noted as a speaker with unusual abilities and member of the league. Attendance urged.
German irredentist rhetoric clashes with local Shoshone visitors and school notes while community events, property moves, and hospital retests fill the page. The piece quotes Walace Press Times on postwar German accountability and Belgium’s sacrifice, then lists local residents, visits, farm actions, and firearms of daily life.
A long district note spans farms, engineers, and families. Matt the dairyman sold a fine bull, Ed Crothers travels for eye treatment, Miss McQuillan visits Dietrich, and Labor Department intrigue swaps with nonpartisan league echoes. Local tolls include well-house work, a Dietrich victory in a big football game, and residents moving between Vale, Shoshone, Twin Falls, and Mountain Home while others plan relief knitwork for refugees.
The narrator describes Uncle Eben repeatedly encountering a man named Gil T in photographs. Gil T ponders what he does to become famous beyond being pictured. The fragment hints at themes of publicity and recognition.
In town and nearby areas in Wood River, residents including B Cannon and Wes Willvie reported visits and errands at Thar and the ranches. C Dutt announced a move to Thar and Friday. Sharkey Emis plans a summer stay at A L Butler ranch. A girl born to Mr and Mrs L It Cannon at 74 Wb. John Tine returned from lambing camp. H A Sandy traveled to Gooding. H V Cannon came back from Oregon seeking a pirate locator.
Review of Junior Close play titled The Camouflage of Shirley praises high class production and polished acting. Highlights include strong performances by Pridar and Haugh, well timed stunts, and an audience appreciative of the effort. A side note mentions All Geraldine's Fault and playful quarrel reflections.
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