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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1923
Page
1
The article discusses rising hog production in the Intermountain Country, driven by modern farming methods and pork demand. It quotes the Department of Agriculture on hog efficiency, feed conversion, and profitability, noting hogs' pivotal role in meat supply and farm economics despite regional shifts in feed and labor use.
The text discusses county financial cuts and salary adjustments for officials, then pivots to a broad argument about corn as a vital American crop. It asserts corn’s centrality to food supply, noting its vast cultivation, national importance, and minimal machinery needs, linking the crop to livestock and meat production across the United States.
Richfield residents attend events and visits, with updates on Camp-fire girls return from Easley trip, Carson Erviano home after appendicitis surgery, and new home moves including Crosby family into Flender residence. Local travel mentions include Dr Cardwell party visiting, and Mrs. Charles Williams visiting from California. An obituary notes Zach Spellman’s death in Gooding.
In a rain soaked Idaho league clash Jerome edged Shoshone 2 to 0. Shoshone failed to score after the first inning while Jerome managed two hits in the second and capitalized on Shoshone errors to secure the win. The wet ball and slippery field hampered both teams, with Erickean allowing only one Shoshone hit through seven innings.
A distinguished visitor, William Anger Goat, toured the area and appeared at an Odatellows meeting on Monday evening. He assisted in campaigning for three candidates and nearby visitors from Wehfield Gooding and Terame helped organize a large class of novintes.
Farmers and grangers invite all to the Stevens Brothers grove at Marley for a September 11 picnic with an open meeting. Bring well-filled baskets, grangers bring cream freezers. State Master Deal and outside speakers discuss grasshopper and weevil pests affecting the territory.
Notice to boys and girls states the school will open on September 3, not 4, with a short session, books issued and an assembly. Pupils are urged to enroll at the high school office on Friday or Saturday before opening. the principal will be on site to handle enrollment promptly. Also an advertisement about a bath spray at Sinclair's Pharmacy for $1.00 is included.
A local letter argues Shoshone needs a modest gymnasium for basketball and indoor activities. It weighs building options, estimated cost around five thousand dollars, and how to finance without overburdening taxpayers or state approvals, urging a practical solution this winter.
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