Local notes and society happenings in town
Local Overflow reports Portland Lewis and Clark exposition planning Tolaho Day on September 7. Burne moves his family from Pocatello to a new home formerly occupied by Mrs Silas. Miss Lula Wheeler arrives from Northboro to teach at North aide school. A biennial dinner is set at Mrs Randall’s August 30 with 25 cent dinner. Mrs Weaver and children return from Ketahun trip. Mr Weaver to return tomorrow. Mrs McManie and daughters return from Muldoon and depart for Pocatello. Methodist services next Sunday feature a sermon on Three Words and an evening talk by Thos Joins of Mackay. Miss Agatha Sonna of Bois, aiding Burne, will lecture at the M E church tonight, then leaves for Blackfoot. John McFall returns from northern Idaho to visit family until university opens Sept 18. Grace Kenaston arrives in Shoshone for a week, winner of Springview Herald contest for most popular young lady in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Wheeler
Northboro
Iowa
Miss Wheeler
North Aide
Ladies’ Society
Mrs. Randall
John McFall
M.mcfall
University of Idaho
Grace Kenaston
Shoshone
H. A. Kenaston
Miss Kenaston
Springview Herald
Portland
Windmills and serial stories in historical glimpses
The excerpt surveys heroism in literature and science born from adversity, notes the American windmill’s evolution from Jamestown to irrigation use, and recounts Ernest Treeton’s tale of a serial story that stretched for years before the editor finally cut it short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Treeton
Laocoon
Mr. Treeton
Musical Comedy Introduced In Finland May 23 1956
Musical comedy arrived in Finland on May 23 1956 under the dignified label opera. A performance titled The Creeity of Spaniards in Peru was staged at the Cockpit theater that day reflecting the era's cross cultural entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Finland
Girls' Gest Safeguard Message on Women’s Careers
A woman urges guiding daughters toward lasting security beyond tennis and social events. She advocates empowering young women with strong education, professional options, and practical backing to ensure independence and lasting success.
How Tibetans Dress and Lassa Costume Similarities
World’s Work notes Inhabitants of Lassa and Tibet wear nearly identical attire with one distinction a turquoise halo or bound headdress. Both sexes share a single undergarment and a heavy robe, dyed dun or crimson, often patched, with a tied waist forming the only pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassa
Tibet
World's
Landlord Prayer From Edward VI Era Demands Fair Rents
An old English prayer from the time of King Edward VI urges landlords to temper rents and avoid harsh fines. It asks landlords to remember they are tenants of the earth, to let homes and lands at rents that poor families can pay, and to support inhabitants and the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward VI
Up to Date Burglary Moral in Poem
A verse warns of the modern burglar as a lean, restless figure with tools and disguise. It mocks criminal cleverness, notes he taints trust, and argues that every life path must stay current to avoid being outpaced. The poem ends by urging vigilance and moral resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Ill-Fated Tale of the Blind Writer Philip Marston
A pitiful tale recalls Philip Bourke Marston, blind English writer, who penned a story with enthusiasm but a friend’s glance revealed blank pages as the typewriter ribbon had run out. He never mustered the heart to rewrite the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Bourke Marston
Marston
Ile
Inquest Over Treasure Trove in English Law
In England the coroner must hold an inquest when treasure is found. Edward I's statute orders coroners summoned by the king's bailiff or county men to attend where treasure is found and to gather nearby towns to appear before the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Exactness Overdone tale from a church prayer
A tale recounts a minister famed for linguistic precision who unsettles sense with words. In a prayer he asks for God to awaken hearts and grant new eyes to see and new impulse to act, joking about choosing lever or lever per dictionary. The memory illustrates the clash of exact words and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everybody's Magazine
Notice of Assessment at Big Cottonwood Canal Company
Notice of a 30 cent per share assessment levied July 22 by Big Cottonwood Canal Company Ltd at Showhore Idaho payable to J W Waldron by Oct 23 1905. Delinquent after Oct 26 1905. sale to cover assessed amount and costs on Nov 30 1905. Cain McFall notice follows re pasture theft and property recovery. probate order to show cause for sale of estate lands in Lincoln County Idaho. appearance required Sept 10 1906. four weeks publication in Shoshone Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Waldron
Shoshone
Idaho
Matt McFal
Lincoln County
State of
Charles Durfee
Dessie Durfee
Exid
Ilo
Deesle Durfee
Anne W. J. Barger
Frank T. Disney
Notice for Publication in Haney Idaho Claim
Notice records the intent of James Ht Barnett to make a homestead proof for parcel NE 1 BWA Sec 25, NW 1/4 Sec 58, 7.68 acres, Township 14 East, Idaho. Witnesses listed: Guy H. Lemmon, Shenny C. Prost, Hagerman, Ben M. Colthary, Helly Wadell. Proof to be before U S Commissioner Joseph W Waldron on Oct 15, 1905.
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Department of the Interior
Omce
Haney
Idaho
Joseph W. Waldron
U.S
Shoshone
James Ht
Barnett
Guy H. Lemmon
Shenny C. Prost
Hagerman
Maho
Ben M. Colthary
Helly Wadell
Itwe
J. J. Shar
Register
A Widow Morgan Finds A Funny New Title At Old Point
A Richmond widow known for small bankings and cashing bills appears at Old Point. Guests debate her rank with guesses of duchess or marchioness. An army officer reveals she is actually a discountess, drawing laughter from the crowd.
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Morgan
Richmond
Old Point
Andy
the Sunday Magazine
Terra Cotta Misunderstanding at Art Exhibit
Two elderly visitors study a terra cotta relief of a young Greek shepherd. They misplace Terra Cotta as a place and joke about "executing" harmless youths, highlighting a playful linguistic mix up at the exhibition.
Treatment for Frayed Cuffs Better Method Not Scissors
A writer argues against cutting frayed cuffs. He claims passing a heated wire around the edge restores gloss and durability, claiming fire treated cuffs outlast steel treated ones by generations.
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Readmaster Burne
Pocatello
Silas
M. A. Weaver
Ketehunt
Mr. Weaver
J. McManie
Myrtle
Kate
Mara
Muldoon
Mackay
Sfiss Agatha Sonna
Bois
America
Jamestown Va
New Amsterdam
Big Cottonwood Canal Company, Ltd
Showhore, Idaho
Oris E. Lyster
Clear Lake
Ben M
Pool and
Lilliard Tasles
Furnituf
Chas
Burcess
The
Meat Market
William C. Custer
New Columbia Hotel
F. Binford
the Journal Printery
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