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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
4
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E Grunsky consulting engineer of the government reclamation service praised Minidoka project progress and potential. He noted the government aims to maximize water use for irrigation while retaining flood waters and releasing them when needed, stressing permanent, well built works and public cooperation.
By order of the secretary of the interior dated July 22 1905 all lands in township 10 south range 21 east Boise Meridian Idaho withdrawn for irrigation under the Minidoka project on November 47 1902 are restored to settlement and will become subject to patent filing or selection under the public land laws on November 4 1905. Dated U S Land Office Hailey Idaho August 4 1905 N J Sharp Register W A Hopamasx Revver.
A notice posted in the engine dispatcher's office of a neighboring town’s roundhouse warns that trainmen on westbound passenger trains must not ride through 50 coaches wearing overalls without stripping them before proceeding. The Albany Journal reports the quirky directive as observed.
Governor Gooding proclaims September 7 1905 as Idaho Day at the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland Oregon inviting all residents and former Idahoans to observe the occasion with patriotic observance in Boise on August 4 1902.
A bizarre creature resembling a dog with a human face was sighted near Wildhorse station on the Colorado Midland railway two miles west of a Colorado city. Reported by multiple witnesses, including a ranchwoman whose horse balked, the animal described as greyhound-sized with black spots, a human-like face and red mustache, stood on its hind legs and uttered pitiful sounds before fleeing into brush. Hunts are underway to capture it alive.
State Veterinarian George E Noble declares all infected and exposed horses in Lincoln County Idaho quarantined. Owners must assemble August 14–19 1905 at Shoshone for two dips with nine to twelve days between. Dipping supervised by officials. noncompliance carries up to 1000 dollar fine.
The late Prof Cleveland of Bowdoin College was witty about anatomy. A medical student asked if any work on anatomy existed more accessible than the college library. He replied there have been few new bones added to the human body in the last ten years.
A distinguished woman challenges scientists at a meeting, claiming the earth is perfectly flat. Brother Didey backs her remark with a mocking reply about those “coman or de earth’s fat” and urges not to waste time, insisting common sense proves the truth.
A brief note invites butter makers to contact Will D. Candee in Weiser Idaho for rubber stamps and an ink that will not run or injure butter.
The county treasurer CW. Wernick announces warrants payable by Court House to Nos. 363 364 365 366. Presented by Harry W. Anderson.
Horses fed for 25 cents per head or 50 cents per span at Keefer livery barn on the sixteenth street.
The annual examination for life diplomas state certificates first second third and primary grade county certificates will be held in Shoshone August 24 25 and 26. Eighth grade questions are included for those seeking eighth grade certificates with General History replaced by Geology for state certificates. School law questions drawn from the 1963 edition. Sean M Burnside County Superintendent. 28wS
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