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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1921
Page
1
A Shoshone citizen argues for full public disclosure of village finances before voting on a seven thousand dollar water system extension. He cites statutes requiring semi annual financial reports and questions why such information seems withheld, urging transparency to assess self sufficiency and need.
The article combines a long water storage and weather report with village election rules. It notes storage in the reservoir, comparison to prior years, and snow water content. It outlines election procedures including nominations by convention or petition, certificates, vacancies, clerk duties, and the date of election set for April 26. It also covers notice, registration, and deputy registrars.
The community's women clubs and social groups held gatherings with elections, programs, and guest lists. Attendees included Bailey and family, Mra Bailey, Mr. Tomlinson’s mother, and many others at Lemmon home, Jensen family events, and Easter observances with choirs.
A wry reflection on printer errors and human foibles, noting how mistakes multiply in copies and how professionals cope. It urges patience after missteps, urging readers to finish each day calmly, with hope for a better tomorrow.
Mrs Palnetas received the appointment of Post Mistress. Mrs Kirtley and Misses Hettie and Ida Leeper spent Friday evening and Saturday at the Reichel home. Rupert shoppers for Saturday were the Paina and Rughs. Mrs Anderson, Ed Meidenbauer, Guy Rédy and Owen Carver visited. Mrs Johns of Paul spent last week at Mrs Eli Thompsons. Mr John went to Shoshone Monday. Marton Reiin and Biste Shorsman of Adelaide came in Wednesday to take the seventh grade examination.
The Sho shone Shrine Club postpones the April 20 gathering for Gooding members due to a Shrine Ceremonial Li Baise conflict. The Shrine party is rescheduled for May 6 with plan to entertain members during the event.
Local notes report drivers of fast vehicles harassing ranchers moving stock and striking animals on the road. Residents complain selfish driving, urging shared road use and safer passage as they recount incidents near Yakima and Shoshone. Also listed are family moves, new baby, social events, and community notices.
The Study Club presents a musical program Saturday evening at the Methodist church. Mrs Lillie Seng Collinge, with her class of vocal students from Gooding College, will perform. Collinge is a renowned Idaho singer, and the club extends a comical invitation to the public to attend. Program starts at 7 p.m.
The Study Club met last Thursday with Mrs Hail Horne presiding. After a short business start and a civic committee led by Mrs Fred W Gooding, members reviewed riverbank cleanup and weed removal, discussed Western Consumers Week, and appointed a committee to engage local business leaders for support. Next meeting set for April 14.
Local items report men at a Twi Palte area operation for a disease, visits from friends, and farm concerns. The Grange installed new officers with a pleasant gathering. W C T U ladies plan a trip to Richfield. Several residents are traveling, moving, or hosting guests, including Rick Turner’s summer plans and Gage family relocations. The week closes with a large Sunday school drive ending with preaching.
Dietrich Grange held its regular Friday April meeting with a brief business session. Three candidates were initiated into the order and a new altar was presented by a member. Members noted cautious tone as the meeting concluded, with discussion referencing a planned church event and social activities.
Thomas Eddy Bennett born Jeffersonville Indiana November 9 1847 moved to Illinois then Quincy farmed cared for invalid father during Civil War era admitted to bar 1872. Practiced law in Quincy York and Gooding he served as Prosecution Attorney county judge and Idaho House representative. Married Victoria Louise Brown March 7 1887 father of six survived by wife and five living children funeral in Gooding April 1 at the Methodist church
A conference paper by fiarty B. Katier and Cait Xu outlines the vital role of early mouth hygiene in reducing illness among schoolchildren. It stresses that preventive dentistry and regular brushing, patient education, and improved collaboration between medical and dental professionals yield better outcomes, with case examples showing declines in diphtheria and scarlet fever in communities adopting hygiene practices. The text highlights toothbrush drills, avoidance of harmful habits, and the need for consistent teaching to instill lifelong dental care habits.
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