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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1921
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal published weekly in Saeeman Idaho under editor Edward T. Barber. Subscription cost is 3 dollars per year. Content covers local notices and community information.
A fragmented historical column urges Shoshone residents to support Western Consumers by spending locally on baked goods laundry and printing services. It argues outflow of money harms town employment and notes potential boosts if local businesses and newspapers keep trade inland despite weather and regional pressures.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Western Consumers Week, Idaho Payette, Utah and Washington woolen goods, and Western Bites. It appears to reference regional promotions, manufacturing, and local interests without coherent details or dates. Names and places are unclear due to garbled typography.
Fragmented statement by a North Dakota official about labor and politics. It cites debate on union cooperation with the Nonpartisan League and references Wallace Wall street influence, labor power, and possible strikes affecting national business. The remarks imply tension between organized labor and corporate interests during a period of political maneuvering.
The west has vast hydro potential and cheap power but federal rules under the national hydro electric power commission deter private capital. Officials in Washington, including leaders like John A. Britton and Henry J. Pierce, seek terms to unlock development amid high costs paid by manufacturers relying on cheaper coal, while millions of horsepower go unused.
The piece argues that power development from Alaska to Mexico would make the West a great manufacturing region if bureaucratic delays are removed. It asserts Eastern manufacturing is strong but the West has vast untapped power potential, especially in Southern Minnesota, and criticizes conservationists for hindering industrial growth. It warns that vested interests weaponize red tape to block Western progress.
Albert Johnson of Washington chairs the Hours Committee on Immigration. He argues a breathing spell is needed as Europe’s breakdowns spread, proposing to curb poor arrivals. He cautions against forcing 2000 people to distant mines without jobs, linking immigration limits to preventing unrest and revolutionary agitation.
The piece argues that guaranteed crop prices for beets secure profits and market stability for farmers. It credits the American beet sugar industry with Western agricultural development and shielding the nation from foreign sugar dependence. It suggests government protection against cheap foreign competition to aid farmers and manufacturers.
Fred F Theverin of Huntington Oregon filed notice of intention to prove up a three year residence on Home stead Entry No 019294 for the NW SE Section 17 Township 38 East Range 18 East Shoshone Meridian. The witness list includes Gert Coltroun Shoshone Idaho Hattie Idaho Theodore Baldwin Shoshone Idaho Joseph Sprenger Shoshone Idaho and Ben R Gray registers. The hearing will be before Frank T Disney U S Commissioner at Shoshone Idaho on May 7 1921.
A small red three year old estray cow was taken up by Tat T Highes at Nie ranch about nine miles northeast of Shoshone Idaho. The notice, dated December 1st 1920, identifies the animal and location for the sheriff sale proceedings.
Notice states that on Thursday May 1 1922 at 7 or 7 30 o clock at Pat Hughes ranch northeast of Shoshone Idaho the estrays will be sold under Idaho estray laws for cash in United States money. Dated April 6 1921 Clarence Wheeler Sheritt I
J H Taylor reports estrays at his residence seven miles northwest of Shoshone Idaho a brick gelding two years old weight about 1000 pounds no brands. Sheriff Clarence Wheeler announces sale to the highest bidder for cash at 10:80 am on May 10 1921 at Taylor residence seven miles NW of Shoshone Lincoln County Idaho under Idaho estray laws.
Notice to creditors and all claimants against Tony Treas deceased. Administratrix Marion Ineas urges claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Includes ownership details of Shoshone Journal with Edw T Barber as publisher and owner, noting bondholders and security holders. Public notary records dated 1931 in Lincoln County Idaho.
Election notice lists registration times from March 25 to April 28 1921 with officials Bert Towler and MT Walt, and district court action in Idaho Lincoln County to adjudicate water rights of plaintiff against S HL Chapman with priority date September 2 1902, referencing Alturas Water Company decree from 1909. Frank T. Disney is attorney for plaintiff.
On February 21 1921 Ivan Terry took up one sorrel gelding about nine miles northeast of Shoshone Idaho weight around 1000 with a white stripe on forehead no brands visible Notice is hereby given that on Thursday the 28th day of April 1921 at 11 A M at the Wm Gwin ranch nine miles northeast of Shoshone Lincoln County Idaho I will sell the above described estrays to the highest bidder for cash lawful money of the United States Dated March 16 1921 Clarence Wherler She
Qualified electors of Shoshone Idaho vote for five village trustees for a two year term. Polls open 9 A M to 7 P M Pacific time. Registrar Bert Bowler and deputy M L Webb. Registration at County Assessor Office in Shoshone. Register March 25 to April 23 1921, with evening hours May apply. J A McCollum Chairman. Bert Bowler Clerk.
The Qualified Electors who are taxpayers of the Village of Shoshone Idaho will vote on issuing municipal bonds of six thousand dollars bearing interest not exceeding six percent per year to be paid semi annually. The funds are to enlarge extend repair and improve the water system of the village.
Notice to holders of Wood River Reservoir Canal Company. Lincoln County Idaho meeting of stockholders authorized to change place of business, enlarge corporation, create a nine member board, and extend water system rights for statewide irrigation. Provisions include asset transfer, water rights, and debt for project expansion. Meeting details and resolutions prepared by officers.
On February 2, 192{?} the stray livestock were described as a dark gray mare about 19 hands, two years old, and a sorrel stallion about two years old weighing around 700 pounds with no brands. Notice states that on Thursday the 28th at 10 20 A M at the Burdette farm near Shoshone County will be sold to the highest bidder for cash under stray laws.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Sunday event in a town near a creek and multiple individuals with unclear roles. Reads as a cluttered record with names such as Mrs Broush and Dr. Pr. Details are insufficient to establish a coherent news item or outcome.
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