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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
2
A humorous, fragmentary page offers satirical vignettes on honesty, politics, marriage, nerves, and social norms. It blends aphorisms with sketches such as a nervous motorman, a color theory piece, and light poetry, featuring quirky captions and dialogues.
Notice to stockholders and directors of Jerome State Bank Limited. The annual meeting will be held at its banking room on Tuesday September 1 1908 at 4 p m for election of officers and other business. C H Carty Secretary of the Board Jerome Idaho August 1 1908.
Notice outlines train excursion August 22 from Shoshone to Salt Lake with $11.15 fare and ten day ticket limit. Also lists school bond sale details for Lincoln County Idaho No. 10 and local improvement district assessment notices with August 26 hearing in Gooding Idaho.
A veteran writer presents a letter on fiction and civilization, noting that novels exposing and challenging human history can widen understanding. The piece weaves in satirical scenes about reporters and a city’s statues, reflecting on literature, journalism, and public memory.
The annal examination for First Second and Third grade county certificates primary grade state certificates and life diplomas will be held in Shoshone August 27 28 and 29 under the supervision of County Superintendent Sean M Burssie Aug 7 21
Notice is given that on Saturday September 15 1908 at 10 o'clock in the office of J D Furcht Gooding Idaho bids will be opened for a two story brick school house including heating and plumbing from foundation up. Plans are on file with J D Furcht clerk of the district and Wayland and Ferrill architects Boise Idaho. A 5 percent certified check must accompany each bid. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Willis E Moveron chairman J D Funcur clerk District No 10.
Train ads offer reduced fares to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago and many points via U L and Union Pacific on Aug 24 and 25. Limited October rates available through agents for details.
Notice announces the Republican State Nominating Convention to be held in Boise Idaho on September 1 1908 at 11 a m. Delegates are apportioned by county with Ada 24 Bannock 18 Bear Lake 14 Bingham 23 Boise 6 and other counties listed. James H Brady is chairman and calls for primaries and county conventions. Also includes Carey Act final proof notices for Henry K Netmont and D T Taper with witness lists and locations in Idaho.
Patrick Corcormn of Milner Idaho gives notice of intention to make final proof to establish a land claim under the Caray Act in the northwest and northeast quarters of section 6 township 10 south range 10 east. He lists witnesses Belmont Frank Phinny Win Detwiter Ay McClelland all of Milner and others. Proceedings before EB Williams in Twin Falls. The date is September 18, 1908.
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