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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1923
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal published at Shoshone by Platzler and Proprietor lists office and residence, subscription price two dollars per year, and mailing details. Advertising rates, church notices, society meetings, obituaries, cards of thanks, and event notices printed free. paid notices required for announcements that solicit admission or sale.
In 1922 a water shortage is anticipated and a careful, conservative use of water by farmers is recommended by H Chapman watermaster of Districts 7 and 11. The note indicates the season will likely be short of available water.
The article notes that Shoshone area cream checks average over $5,000 monthly, about $1,250 weekly, paid by two banks. It cites Rupert and Gooding as examples of how a cheese factory could raise farmer income, potentially pushing monthly cream payments above $8,000 and yearly milk sales to at least $50,000, with local experts predicting gains within a year.
Engineers tracing the Snake River power resources note a 1920 study of the river from Huntington Oregon to Lewiston Idaho and later surveys in the southern Idaho and western regions. They describe the river’s dramatic falls and potential for hydroelectric development amid irrigation expansion and population growth through the early 1900s.
A fragmented record notes a speech by a chair, a plea for aid to the poor, and a financial tally including salaries for Leah M. Burnside and others, printer charges, and various expenses. The board adjourned after approving the items listed, with signatures from ROBT. J. McMAHON as chairman and BA Bowler as deputy clerk.
The January 1923 session notes the board quorums and members Robt J McMahon W Patterson Temmon and Bowie Wiler. It records swearing in Justice of the Peace EB Lb Clinger, a $80.83 warrant authorized for current expense, tax certificate cancellations and an extension to June 30 1923 to redeem certain taxes, plus examined and allowed and then disallowed claims against the current expense fund for multiple named payees and items.
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