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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
4
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A Merwnthaler Linotype representative praises Southern Illinois growth and Idaho expansion while noting a record sales day. The piece argues railroads, irrigation, and land values drive Pacific Northwest development, with eastern investors urged to back irrigated lands as secure bonds. Conditions favor intensified public utility and farm expansion as promoters push large campaigns.
The passage notes aggressive irrigation expansion in Idaho as more funding flows into promoting developing and settling projects than railroads need for construction. It highlights the Big Bruneau project at an estimated 20 million dollars, along with investments by settlers government reclama mation works and businessmen in Carey and surrounding tracts. A Mergenthaler salesman contemplates camping in Idaho, drawn by the prospects.
The piece notes enemies among politicians and a possible Republican elector response in Idaho's primary. It defends Jas H Brady’s tenure, praising enforcement of laws, protection of Idaho interests, and constructive revenue reforms, while suggesting challengers may realize they are in the minority as the campaign heats up.
A discussion of direct legislation argues that voters should initiate and veto laws, with recall to remove derelict officials. It notes graft and party betrayal, cites Switzerland and Australia precedents, mentions Oregon and Idaho leagues, and urges bipartisan support to empower direct citizen rule.
Fragmented, era-hopping miscellany mixes verse snatches with quips and reader questions. A dreamer longs for distant lands while others mock and weigh earthly pursuits. The piece also offers humorous Q&A snippets on hair loss, onions, strawberries, and a cheeky graduation essay prompt.
A wise woman offered unconventional tips to curb children's habits. She suggested sewing corn grains on knee areas to stop creeping, tacks in pants to deter sitting, quinine to reduce sugar stealing, broken glass to curb barefoot crawling, and a hot stove near doorways to discourage attempts to crawl out.
Joan Koets appointed U S deputy mineral surveyor and county surveyor irrigation engineer in ShosHoN Ianto.
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