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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
1
The Sanitary Commissioner cites a Shoshone Chinese restaurant as filthy and immoral. He notes prior issues at Idaho Falls and criticizes local officials for slow action while calling for cleanup. The Water Works defers improvements, with disputes over reports and timelines, and tensions rise over franchise obligations.
A. J. Penner, land locator, reports influx of German settlers in Lincoln County. He located Germans on land in township seven south, range twenty one east near Disrich. Several thousand acres have been taken in recent months, boosting population as families, including a man with ten children, plan long-term settlement.
A Diggest retailer with global stores enforces strict froth in ads and treats clerk promises as attributed to the head of the firm. A customer returned a slightly imperfect high priced tablecloth meant for her best room, seeking satisfaction. A doorwalker questioned her, offering a sympathetic, corrective stance to avoid injustice, reflecting on advertising ethics and service.
The state sanitary commissioners full review exonerates Rosalia Dairy proprietor Mr Molt of degrading milk quality. Inspectors found water conditions caused a temporary therapy in milk, due to washing vessels in cooled water. boiling water is advised. Tests showed clean sanitary facilities and no dilution of milk by the owner.
A benefit dance will replace the regular fortnightly event next Tuesday evening at the auditorium to raise money for the baseball team’s travel costs for the big series on the 44 15 and 16th of this month. Tickets are one dollar, with proceeds to defray expenses for the trip and related activities. The Gooding Orchestra will perform, and the event aims to draw a large crowd to support Shoshone’s team as they strive for victory in three key games.
State Sanitary Commissioner Wallis eyed Hailey water quality then swore out a warrant for Fred G Bradley, plant superintendent, in justice court. Bradley admitted the water was questionable and paid fines after commitment orders. Wallis noted improvements by the company following the inspection.
Richfield and Shoshone residents share visits and social events as Mrs. Denécke hosts gatherings. Officials discuss water quality concerns in Shoshone, with tests deeming the water unfit for use and promises of action. Local arrests, a hog cholera case in Gooding, and public health measures are noted amid a string of community updates.
Sanitary Commissioners White and Smith fined the Boston Cafe 25 dollars for a filthy back yard in Shoshone last week. Commissioner Smith said ongoing trouble with the proprietor may lead to arrests if violations recur. Other restaurants were inspected with no arrests made.
The rebranded Famous Old Dan Rice circus tours the nation as the era’s largest wager show. Founded 1859, it ran 30 years with a special train and now visits the Pacific Northwest after years away. DAN RICE is recalled as a legendary clown and marketing restraint remains noted.
A woman buys a dress from a leading retailer and asks for a refund after losing her sales slip. Two days later she discovers the dress was bought at a different store, while the manager explains policies to satisfy customers despite the confusion.
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