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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1921
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal published every Friday at Shoshone Idaho by Edward T Barber editor and proprietor. Subscription price 32 per year. Entered at the postoffice Shoshone Idaho for transmission through the mail as second class matter. Union association referenced.
The Idaho Utilities Commission is accused of enforcing a strict “Necessity and Convenience” standard that suppresses competition, creates monopolies, and burdens taxpayers. The author argues this policy hinders irrigation, transport, banking, and newspapers, harming development and public welfare.
A brief note discusses the yearning for peace as foreign governments respond with positivity. It highlights cautious optimism amid diplomatic signals and emphasizes the desire for lasting settlement. The piece underscores the global longing for stability and renewed cooperation.
Across editorials the Harding program is praised as businesslike and statesmanlike. Opponents wish him success in disarmament efforts. A New Era theme is echoed as world battle flags may furl. The Albany Times-Union notes leadership in the disarmament movement rests with America through President Harding.
Editorials from Richmond, Roanoke, Pittsburgh and elsewhere praise President Harding for summoning a disarmament conference. They note American unity behind Hughes, optimism for negotiations, and belief the initiative will win broad public approval regardless of party. The dialogue hints at Germany’s potential acceptance of Allied terms and frames the venture as a hopeful step.
A Pittsburgh Leader and Wall Street Journal editorials debate whether nations can agree on treaties for peace and disarmament. They warn that success is crucial for humanity, while failure could invite calamity.
A report from multiple papers praises talks to reduce armaments as a potential peace conference. They foresee a plan to prevent war based on just principles and replacing the discredited league of nations, noting the call as a major humanitarian step amid wartime fears.
The regular meeting of the Dietrich Grange was held Friday August 5. After the business session short articles were read. For the next meeting August 19 each member is requested to bring a poem. Refreshments will be served.
A fragmented note reflects on failures traced to the belief that others are not as capable as we are. The lines suggest a self critical view of overestimating one’s own clarity and underestimating others.
Willie visits the countryside with his uncle Jim and feeds the stock in the barn. He shouts for his mother that Uncle Jim has a whole circus in the barn and plans to feed the animals.
Sheriff Clarence Wheeler announces sale of estrays taken by J P Firebaugh nine miles north of Shoshone Lincoln County Idaho on September 22, 1921 at 10 am. One bay gelding about 12 years old weight 1200 pounds with a white blaze on the forehead and left shoulder brand. Sale to highest bidder for cash under Idaho estray laws. Aug 6, 1921.
In Lincoln County Idaho probate court the estate of Benjamin Hart deceased is set for proving the last will and hearing Jerry Church's petition for letters testamentary on Friday August 19 1901 at 10 am in the county courthouse Shoshone County Lincoln. Notice by publication is ordered not less than ten days before the 19th. Dated August 1921 IL Puller.
A quirky note suggests onion breath is neutralized by drinking a little milk afterward. The odd tip circulates in casual chatter and food lore, with no scientific backing cited.
A fragmented text suggests a hog with extraordinary digestive capacity, able to eat and digest thrice its body weight. The piece imagines a person standing Sve feet, viewing a horizon about two and three quarters miles away, implying distant measurements from a drawn or speculative scenario.
Fragmentary OCR text presents garbled phrases about Jolers of lemon, princes, and other unclear entities. No coherent event or identifiable subjects reach a factual news conclusion. Unable to determine concrete actions, dates, or places from the readable fragments.
Notice announces an assessment against a corporate capital stock and sets dates for payment, with penalties for nonpayment. It also includes a notice of taking deposits for a district court case, listing parties Bragg and Bragg executors, and detailing deposition timing before Notary Public L. Borgell. Additional items cover annual school election for Independent District No. 12 and bids for driving the school wagon for 1921 1922 with routing details.
Public notice to parents guardians and others in Lincoln County Idaho outlines delinquency penalties under the Idaho school laws sections 159 and 160. It covers responsibility for a child delinquent or in need of guidance and states possible misdemeanor fines up to 300 dollars and up to six months in county jail, plus court conditions and suspensions. The notice directs that all parents guardians and others with child custody must ensure attendance and instruction as required by law.
The Probate Court in each county may appoint probation officers of good character to serve during court pleas. Officers act under the court, receive just compensation, and may investigate cases involving children. School boards must report district cost aims and time frames in addressing truancy and discipline.
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