27 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
1
Local residents mention Mr and Mrs Reach moving into the Washburn house and fires at the Shellman home. Dietrich baseball and basketball hopes rise with games against Bessien teams. A Backward Party at Dietrich hotel and a district school fair plan emerge amid missionary visits, Arbor Day events, and community garden pledges.
Mr Fred Gwin made a business trip to Hailey last week. Mr and Mrs Roy Studiven moved north of Shoshone and will see Mr Pitts this summer. Mr and Mrs Oscar Straten work for Mr HL Hit. Cronan and Brown from Gannet posturing a herd of cattle nearby. Mr George Banner will take Mr Springer’s place as clerk of the school district 18.
Proprietor Wm Muxselman plans moving cigars and confectionery to an adjoining room and opening the current site as an ice cream parlor. Opening day to be announced, with each customer receiving a dish of Bill's Best Ice Cream and a commemorative keepsake. The motto Bill keeps the black, the price keeps Bill reflects his intent to grow the business.
A large delegation from Richfield Shoshone and Gooding visited Boise to urge the Governor to deploy a strong guard for irrigation works. They stressed protecting every main ditch head gate and diversion dam from German emisaries, asserting constant night and day protection is vital to prevent minimal enemy effort causing major damage.
Shoshone High School reports a Crescents versus Olympian Literary Society baseball game ending 6 to an unread score after six innings. Debates featured Edwin Grosse and others arguing for new literary laws. German songs were performed, and the Junior Prom on April 20 drew over a hundred invites with Green and pink decor.
Salt Lake City April 14 1917 to all employes the shortage in staple food products grows. The note urges personal action to expand vegetable and food crop production this season across communities through home ground gardens railroad right of way or vacant lots. It suggests organizing within towns via commercial or women s clubs and coordinating with local authorities. The railroad will assist by providing engines and tool support as needed and agents should bring this to their local newspapers.
Poetic fragment imagines the moon and breeze visiting a beloved, expressing envy and longing. It hints at seasons changing, springtime return, and distant seas as symbolic settings for reunion.
Friday night hosted the first Junior Prom for graduating seniors. Seventy five couples attended with patrons Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert White, Mr. and Mrs. Will Newman, and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Custer. The event in K. P. Hall featured green and pink decor, printed programs, punch, and a smooth program.
The public is informed that starting May 1 1917 the Shoshone store will close at 8 P M daily except Saturdays until further notice.
H. V. Platt, Vice President and General Manager, urges enlisting support from workers and asks the employer to extend aid as much as possible to the movement.
The Shoshone high school team travels to Wendell for a return contest. Players include Walton, Grosse, Chrisman, Swope, Turner, Helm, Dantson, Mason, Wilson, Casey with Professor McGraw coaching. Mason and Wilson share duties as battery. Casey serves as captain.
Jerome will play Shoshone Sunday on the Shoshone grounds. The Shoshone team is mostly high school boys. The gathering gathered with enthusiasm for the coming base ball season and the game is expected to be interesting.
Money to loan on improved farms at low interest from a large northwestern institution. I can provide quick service for stock, improvements, or other needs. Contact W. A. Heiss, Jeremy, Maho, by phone for verification and terms.
Executive Department proclamation by Governor J M Alexander designates Sunday May 6 1917 as a special day for prayers for Divine guidance during the nations struggle. Citizens urged to assemble at worship places and offerings to aid young men’s Christian associations supporting soldiers morals and religious welfare. Done at Boise on April 19 1917 with state seal affixed.
A Homespun Philosopher muses on prayer and gratitude. The piece contrasts relying on divine aid with personal responsibility to be thankful by choice, noting Providence bears enough burden without others imposing effort on people.
The palm like Nipa tree yields sap rich in sugar yet too salty for profitable use. Researchers note its potential if salinity can be reduced, but current applications remain limited and uncertain.
Practical health hint advocates regular sleep times as essential for well being. It warns that varying bed and wake hours disrupt health, happiness, and vitality, noting irregular patterns harm mental and physical balance.
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