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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
4
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An extended critique discusses U S government proposals on relocating African Americans abroad. It covers expatriation as policy, cost concerns, and potential social consequences, with opinions on who should bear costs and the impact on race relations. The piece cites planned projects, agricultural work, and education as central themes.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions private fire feed, regulation, wealth, domestic issues, and government roles. Difficult to parse but references safety, wealth disparities, and Prime Minister or government action. No clear event or dates available.
Reported by M A Weaver and James Wark on a fishing trip at Canae Prairie. William Dence and Miss Charli Barker visited from Dietrich with Alex Bremner of Astoria seeking land investments. County commissioners adjourned to Monday September 1 after a busy session handling a vast workload.
Wednesday afternoon is designated Clan Up Day for Shoshone with business owners closing shops to assist in cleaning. Join boosters to help make Shoshone a cleaner neater city.
Lincoln County warrants of the Current Expense 1911 series up to 152 and Current Expense 1910 up to 1067, plus Road and Bridge up to 60, are on payment at the county treasurer’s office. W. M. Massey, County Treasurer, Water date August 2nd, with August 4 to 25 as the payment window.
A damaged OCR fragment advertises a remedy for kidney and back pains. It claims rapid relief after seven years of suffering and promotes a pill product priced at 60 cents, with distribution by Milburn Co and mentions sellers across the United States.
Secretary of State Phi onder Kou sends letters to US diplomats urging interest in the International Brewers Congress to be held December 12 to 22, 191, in Cotpago. An international prize exhibition for barley and hops will run concurrently, with the US Department of Agriculture planning a government exhibit and experts highlighting crop improvements. The move aims to value these crops on fact, aiding farmers nationwide.
A historical note explains barley classifications in the United States. Six rowed barley is favored for yield and profitability, with about 88 percent of Wisconsin and American barley being six rowed in recent years. The article predicts most varieties shown in Chicago in October 1871 will be six rowed, though two rowed types remain common for malting. It cites Wisconsin trials and breeding work supporting six rowed barley's advantages.
County commissioners met in adjourned session to finalize assessment rolls for the year. Speakers criticized the process while urging accuracy as they submit the rolls to the state Board of Tax Equalization for review and adjustment to meet regional standards.
A Chicago reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for hay fever and summer colds, claiming quick relief during hot months. The note from M. Stewart of 1034 Wolfram St highlights personal benefit, with Starrh Doug Store promoting the product. A Chicago judge quips about a husband cooking breakfast, deeming ruling unnecessary in many cases.
Clara G Barker of Dietrich Idaho files final proof for Carey Act land claim N44 SW% Section 10 Township 6 S 18 W to prove residence reclamation and cultivation before O A Truman Dietrich Idaho on August 11 1914 with witnesses William Jones S A Washburn H E Mill E Jamison all of Dietrich Utah flavor.
B L Owen of Dietrich Idaho declares entry No 736 under the Carey Act approved March 2 1900 embracing Lot 5 of Section 18 Township 6 S Range 19 E B M He states he will prove up the entry before O ard at Dietrich Idaho on August 1 1911 with witnesses L N Nelson R J Hill D D Bickett Martin Subv all of Dietrich Idaho and signs as entryman
Notice for Publication Final Proof by Robert H. Rassmussen seeks to prove residence reclamation and cultivation of Land Office Entry No. 1083 under the Carey Act. Before State Land Board Representative O A Truman at St Idaho on the 42th day of At 41 witnesses Parker M Parker Mil Shoshone Idaho Hassmussen dated July 14 August arrival.
Alive True, assignee of Lucy Van Marter, declares intent to make final proof to establish claim to land in Dietrich Idaho under Carey act provisions. She will prove residence, claimed cultivation, and adherence to legal requirements before state land officials on August 1. Witnesses listed include EB E Jamon and others.
Church services are listed for the Methodist and First Baptist churches with morning and evening hours plus Sunday School and Wednesday prayer meeting details. A train schedule dated June 23, 1914 shows Arrivals and Departures for Gooding, Bennett, Wendell, Jerome, and Appleton with listed times and stations, alongside a Carey Act land filing notice for Dietrich involving Frederick P. King and two witnesses.
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