Faithful 0063 Pet of Travelers Brownie the Shoshone Bond
A station collie named Brownie, well known at Nampa, travels on the Short Line to Shoshone. The dog greets baggage and express staff, inspects baggage, rides with trunks, and stays loyal to express agent C. E. Gilbert, a longtime friend. Brownie is cherished by railroad workers for his faithful involvement.
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Brownie
Nampa
Shoshone
C. E. Gilbert
Grownie
Gilbert
Bower Affectionately Backed for Lincoln County Assessor
George Redmon and Clarence Wheeler loom large in Lincoln County party races as Redmon campaigns for Sheriff and Wheeler gains wide support after Campbell’s retirement. Louie M. Zug touts broad strength in the Republican senatorial bid, while campaigners note Wheeler’s broad acceptability across Jerome and county voters.
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Jerome
Zug
Louie M. Zug
Have Many Friends to Wish Prosperity at Davis Peck Marriage
The court house spell on marriage licenses was broken on the 25th as Davis Peck wed Miss Pearl Margaret Franklin with Justice of the Peace Bert Bowler performing the ceremony. Peck, 21, and Franklin, 18, hail from Wood River families. many friends wish them a long life and prosperity. Also this week Miss Cook held a conditional eighth grade exam for students lacking one subject to pass.
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Curpid
Recorder's Office
Davis Peck
Miss Pearl Margaret Franklin
Justice of the
Bert Bowler
Wood River
Ex Governor Gooding's Legislative Record
Ex Governor F R Gooding, Idaho leader since 1881, forged a businesslike, honest career. He pushed reforms in 1905 and 1909, headed boards, helped advance Carey act projects, oversaw railroad public services, and stood firm after the Steunenberg assassination, earning voter trust through persistent effort and public service.
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United States
F. R. Gooding
Star Chamber
Eighth Legislative Assembly
Gooding
Werner
State Land Board
Carey Act
Frank Steunenberg
Idaho
Mr. Gooding
Railroad For Public Service Commission
Things 10 Know On Election Day
Primary law changes affect voters who must select their party ticket at the booth. Voters may vote only for their party ticket and may cast a nonparty ballot if allowed. Polls open 10 AM to night. residency rules require six months in state and thirty days in county.
Baby Drowns In Dietrich Canal Near Home
The year old child of L E Weeks drowned Monday afternoon August 24 in an irrigation canal near Dietrich. The body was found a mile from the home after the mother searched the area. Neighbors expressed shock as news reached Shoshone via George Redman and Thomas Fay who were at District Tuesday.
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L. E. Weeks
Dietrich
George Redman
Thomas Fay
J Van Baumback Implicated In Check Swindle And Missing Typewriter
J Van Baumback, an insurance man, left three bad checks and a typewriter at souvenirs after a June visit. Brown Bros. accepted the checks for 17 dollars, then attached the typewriter as security. Sheriff Zug searched for him without success. Checks drawn on Wendell State Bank.
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J. van Baumback
Brown Bros
van [Baumback
Zug
Wendell State Bank
Man Returns From Forest After 30 Days of Solitary Experiment
Joe Knowles emerges from the Klamath forest looking gaunt but strong, claims his 30 day self sufficiency experiment proves adaptability to nature and reveals a bark painting made from natural materials. Also reports on Judd Smith's recovery after being struck by a car, and a shadow party at Peck schoolhouse raising funds for Wood River Centre Grange.
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Joe Knowles
Klamath Forest
Knowles
Hurny
Tam Prin Dets
Peck
Schiool House
Wood River Centre Grange
Charse Az
George 'W. Stedman
Congress Won’t Adjourn Until After Elections Seen
Washington reports a general feeling that Congress will not adjourn before the elections. Since May Democrats have hinted at dates for adjournment, but President Wilson reportedly desires Congress to remain in session until after the polls.
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Congress
Washington
Hayo
Wilson
Sealon
New Democratic Paper Emerges in Shoshone
The Southern Idaho Democrat, issued last Friday by H. J Jones who has returned to Shoshone, signals a regular Democratic stance in politics and presents a credible local news presence as it welcomes its new neighbor.
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Southern Idaho Democrat
H. J% Jones
Shoshone
S and Iack
Postoffice Adopts New Money Order Style
A new money order issued by the post office department is adopted and will be saved at post offices as old stock runs out. The new form is safer than the previous one and includes conditions under which it is issued and redeemed. It will be redeemable in any continental United States post office except in Alaska within thirty days, after which redemption is limited to the issuing office.
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Postofice
Widen
United States
Alwake
Schools Hold Elections for Independent Districts in Shoshone
Shoshone voters approved the creation of an Independent school district by 24 to 1 while Averell district rejected the measure 16 to 10. The new district will be canvassed by the County Commissioners, with a later appointment of a new school. The first week of the new year sees Boise institute training for teachers as the Shoshone schools delay opening until the following Monday. Superintendent E L Weaver arrives with his family to organize assignments. Stella Cook reviews teaching certificates for Lucile Johnson and I J Leahy. New teachers include Mariots Mutteer, Vorla, Nom Peterson, and Sue Hoeman.
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Shoshone
Averell
Idiatriet
Board of Trustees
Vorse
Boise
Lncal
E. L. Weaver
Lucile Johnson
Richfield
I. J. Leahy
Hill City
Stella Cook
Mariots Mutteer
Vorla
Nom Peterson
Sue Hoeman
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Bower
Lincoln CO
Dietrich Canal
E. Weeks
Senate
Klamath National Forest
Grant's Pass
Ore
Smith
Judd Smith
Roland H. Smith
Shoshon
Mont Agi
Brown Brow
Robert Brown
Jaddie
Natura
Grange
New Hall
NEW Democratic Paper
Postoffice
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