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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1911
Page
4
A notice from Shoshone Idaho explains subscription handling and renewal timing. It states that payments received before the tenth start the current month and late payments are dated the first of the next month, with a free current month trial.
Article reviews proposed Idaho measures to relocate and educate abused children, with emphasis on juvenile courts, the Children’s Home Finding aid, and state supervision. It discusses Governor Brady’s role, details on the St Anthony reform school, Boise home placement, and potential adoptions or financial support for families. The piece also notes Lincoln County’s involvement and hints at gubernatorial speculation around Pred W. Goulding and tariff politics at the federal level.
Shoshone High School baseball beat Hupert 4 to 3 in a tense afternoon game. Key players included Gwin on third and Keefer pitching strong for Shoshone, with Rugent and Weaver making notable plays in the outfield. The article also notes Miss Grace Shepherd's remarks on Idaho teacher standards and the establishment of summer normal schools in Boise, Pocatello, and the north, detailing new certification requirements for teachers.
A government drive aims to stop the sale of bleached flour with notices sent to manufacturers requiring removal by October 15. Officials warn merchants and housewives alike that enforcement will follow, citing health concerns from nitrates used in bleaching and pledging nationwide action.
Land sold at Burley Idaho on April 2 under the Minidoka Government project. Priced at twenty five dollars an acre or less with one tenth paid at purchase and the balance in eighteen annual installments. Lands above twenty five dollars per acre require two tenths at purchase and sixteen annual installments. Reduced rates available via the Oregon Short Line with tickets on sale from Utah points April 19 and 20 and Idaho points April 20 and 24. See agents for rates and details.
Boise Idaho April 1 1911 editor Shoshone Journal announces a new assistant irrigation engineer and practical agriculturist will devote full time to aid both old and new irrigators. Services are free and available to anyone needing advice on irrigation farming issues. Communications directed to 490 Yates Blog Boise Idaho.
Ulls city resident reports conversations among Michigan colonists about Idaho tax policy. He cites a governor and state board of equalization cash value order to county assessors, warning it drives away investment. He urges prompt action to attract capital for development and notes capital flight could resume until taxation is settled.
A World article notes Dr Elizabeth Bruyn newly appointed interne at Weltlameburg hospital rode in an ambulance that collided with a crosstown surface car. The crash left the vehicle damaged and Dr Bruyn wounded, yet she saved a typhoid fever patient from harm.
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