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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
6
An instructor at Maneas College argues sheep offer greater profit per earth dollar than any other live stock. He cites lower feeding costs, adaptability to forage, and high market returns through spring wool and fall lambs.
Recommendations for supplying protein to breeding sows during wintering. Alfalfa and clover hay are suggested when available, with chopped hay mixed into meals to fit appetites. Suggested daily protein additions range from one and a half to two and a half pounds per 10 pounds of live weight, varying by individual. When not using alfalfa hay, a grain mix with corn, wheat middlings, and tankage is proposed to meet protein needs.
A historical notice describes using mixed chemicals and preparations to treat swine for worm infestations. It warns of pest presence in hogs and outlines a two part aerialled and coal based remedy said to be mixed into feed to prevent worms and promote recovery.
A cattle owner notes salt needs for livestock. The cow should receive adequate but not excessive salt daily. Provide a wall quantity in feed and place rock salt in a yard area for unrestricted access for the animal to lick as needed.
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims a state of war between the United States and Germany and orders strict alien regulations. He calls for loyalty, authorizes detention and removal of alien enemies, and outlines prohibitions on weapons, wireless devices, travel, residence, and communication with enemies. The proclamation also urges volunteers and outlines plans to build up forces through regulars, National Guard, and potential selective service.
President Joseph F. Smith urged loyalty to church and country during the seventeenth annual conference in Salt Lake City. He called Latter-day Saints to act as protectors of democracy, to avoid blame for war, and to serve when needed, stressing unity across nationalities within the church. The event drew large crowds and featured speeches by Heber J. Grant, Rodger Clawson, and others.
A Waterville guard reported an attempted bombing of the Maine Central railroad bridge over the Kennebec River on Friday. He found two sticks of dynamite with a burning fuse attached, indicating an imminent blast.
President Wilson authorized on April 6 the seizure of all radio stations in the United States and its possessions. Some stations would be operated for oval communications while others would be closed. The action aims to control wartime broadcasting and ensure national security.
Panama’s president Dr Ramon Valdes signed a proclamation promising unreserved assistance to the United States for canal defense. In Washington Senator Stone urged the nation to close ranks be game and make good in a party line statement Saturday night.
A senator laments speaking to a cautious audience. He says people listen too closely, rushing to verification and holding the speaker responsible for the facts. The exchange underscores scrutiny over public statements and accountability in political discourse.
Miss Winifred Holt of New York, founder of the New York Association for the Blind, has been in England and France aiding blinded soldiers. In Paris the Lighthouse institution, led by Holt, has cared for over 600 war blinded, reeducating them for self support. In America Holt is on a short visit, assisted by Esther Cleveland and Bernadette Grant.
A dialogue features a finicky critic who objects to saying hired a lawyer, preferring retained. The speaker explains that the lawyer will be paid only if he wins, implying the lawyer is hired despite the critique.
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