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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1912
Page
6
An agricultural report from H. J. and Welch, Superintendent Goring Export Station, analyzes potato irrigation practices. It compares water depth, timing, and frequency, noting 2 to 4 feet soil water at midseason yields best for clay loam soils, and favoring light frequent applications to maintain steady growth and uniform tuber development.
A local testimony from Mountain Maho reports that after heavy horseback work a family member suffered back pains and frequent urination. They used Loan's Kidney Pills and claim a full cure after several days of treatment.
Advertisement notes an excursion to a Baltic Lake via Oregon short line with low rates and details to call Bee agent for fares. Mentions a Russian explorer seeking the north pole and confusing the Cook map.
In a stunned recount, Gid Baly voices a chilling memory of a near encounter with a shark. The speaker’s son questions the event as a recreation proves too horrible to retell.
A jumble of notes reports a hippo at Central Park Zoo spurning a mince pie with brandy, prompting keeper remarks about waste. The text shifts to a Idaho summons in Lincoln County court, detailing a divorce action and required appearances by Phoghe Gee, Maiatiti Austin Goo, and others, dated August 10 1912.
An advertisement asserts Chamberlains Tablets provide a agreeable movement without unpleasant effects and invites all dealers to sell them, claiming no one will be troubled by constipation and urging readers to give them a trial.
A fragmented critique mocks Roosevelt era politics using repeated phrases about loyalty, honesty and third party tickets. It mentions Cal Hoosevelt and Col. Roosevelt, and ends by praising Journal Butler Wraps as best.
A humorous tale shows a banker's friends praising him while he confesses moral failings such as embezzlement and missed fundraising. He laments neglect of duties, prayer, and missed donations, then sighs at being unable to join a poker game, ending with a stage whisper of remorse.
Sealed proposals are invited for hauling school wagons for a nine month term. Bids to A. Kershner, Clerk of Board of Trustees, Dietrich Idaho. Route descriptions detail the districts and school house at finish. Bids due at noon August 24 1912. The board may accept or reject all bids.
Notice announces final proof for William R. Graig on land in Shoshone Idaho and bids for erection of a schoolhouse in Lincoln County Idaho. It lists witnesses and dates August 23 1912 and August 25 2002, with officials Truman and Annie Zeigler.
A western U.S. senator known for sharp sarcasm faced a long memory of a rebuke from a friend. An intimate urged a friend’s appointment, sparking a retort that reserved sarcasm for enemies rather than friends, a sa nty note St Inwald recalls.
Albert D August of Dietrich Idaho assignee of Anton Christianson and Kris P Oleson gives final proof notice to establish his claim to SE quarter of SE quarter and SW quarter of SE in section township and range as Carey Act land. He will prove residence before O A Truman on September 17 1912 with witnesses John J Guiry Jens K Jorgensen Fred Miller or EB C Young of Dietrich Idaho.
The excerpt reports a claim that Be Sudden will provide an answer tonight via the Bleecker Daley connection. Baxter shows an evening paper where a line from Puck declares the press agent and reporters have outpaced the subject, insisting the answer rests with "You."
Tires are loose and axles cracked or bent, springs need renewing. We are ready to do the blacksmithing work and will give every job our best attention. Shoe your horse in a way that will make him feel better and go better. send him to us next time.
The article argues Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company follows a policy of comprehensive service at cost plus a reasonable profit. It highlights skilled engineers and a strong investment backing, noting they hold 1.15 dollars of plant for every dollar of stock issued as a unique strength of the corporation.
San Francisco Chronicle reports 120 Elks gathered at the Elke lodge in San Mateo for an elk banquet honoring hunters L. Dougine and John J. Deane. Deputy Game Warder Hunter confiscated 57 pounds of elk meat, forcing a beef dinner and leaving many disappointed.
Sacks and sewing twine loaded at Soldier and Hill City farmers union Blaine for the 1412 harvest. About 90 000 wheat and oat sacks distributed. co operative buying cut member costs by about 25 percent. Sacks cost members 8 25 per hundred wheat and 7 49 for oat, delivered from Richfield. Final proof notice for I Irvin L Bhaer at Shoshone Idaho. Carey Act land claim for land reclaimed and cultivated.
Department of the Interior at Hailey Idaho issues a notice that Laurie Hill of Shoshone Idaho, holder of Desert Land Entry No 07328 filed November 1909 for half southwest quarter section 43 township 5 south range 47 east Boise meridian, will prove up the claim before U S Commissioner Frank T Disney at Shoshone on September 7 1912. Witnesses listed Clemens Springer Frank Cheney John S Lamb and Ed L Howard all of Shoshone Idaho. July 26 August 23 fiscal year.
Dialogue styled note records two women discussing a girl who fears the dark and will soon be in love as judged by a third party. The exchange underscores parental hopes and social guidance in a domestic scene.
A witty observation on car fashion trends notes a portrait painted inside a motor car. The speaker quips that a motor car changes style quickly, becoming unfashionable within a year.
A classified recruitment and product promotion ad from Standard Dress Goods Company offers a fall line of wool broadcloths silks and waists with up to date New York City patterns. It promises low prices direct from mills and exclusive territory with prepaid samples and no money required. Aug. 16x3.
For Sale an ad lists a mowing machine in first class condition from G. F. Borden's Implement House and 50 head stock hogs at the Rosalia Dairy four and a half miles west of Shoshone. Hogs include brood sows sows and pigs shoats and pigs just weaned Aug. of J. L. Mott.
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