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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
4
Notice states the paper is published Fridays in Shoshone Idaho with E L Platz as editor and proprietor. It lists contact details, subscription price two dollars yearly, and post office registration. It notes advertising by application and that notices for church services society events and obituary items require a fee.
The text argues that a farmer should consult a financial specialist for investments. It compares everyday trades to seeking experts, noting a farmer’s wealth should be invested cautiously with professional guidance from banks or investment houses to protect and grow capital.
The report lists taxes assessed on properties including city real estate 159 099, personal property 160 589, and a railroad valuation of 3 473 745. Telephone lines 24 065 telegraph lines 30 056 private car lines 41 928 and the power company 61 928. Overall taxes are down 287 089 from 1921 and taxes reduced by 10 165.06.
For sale a pure bred Hampshire flock listing by John C Sanborn of Hager man Idaho. No hunting or credit phrases appear. item appears as a classifieds notice offering livestock for sale.
The article praises frontier courage and compares Pony Express riders to early telephone operators who stayed at their posts during fires floods and storms. It highlights public service and duty as guiding ideals for modern telephone workers guarding communications across remote areas and perilous conditions. It notes postmasters may deny general delivery to non residents and advises rural route callers to place postage in envelopes.
In Evansville Indiana Courter reflects on public spending and tax collection. He notes that over the past fifteen years more than a million laws regulate fees and business, and that about 60 percent of newly created wealth in Michigan is reallocated to government at all levels. He warns of the vast payrolls of the federal and state governments, and questions the appeal of tax free securities and government ownership of activities.
A Chicago youth speaks over radio with boys in town and beyond as amateur electrical inventors see radio becoming less a toy and more a tool of international connection. Government policy shifts from wartime use to broader civilian experimentation expands station networks and cross border dialogue.
A garbled fragment mentions P imd and a Minneapolis sighting or event. No clear entities or details present to identify date place or people.
James Baxter of New Jersey praises RAT SNAP saying it never fails and saves money on chick losses. The ad claims three fixes with prices 260 650 and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by Sinclair's Pharmacy and Shoshone Hardware Co.
Idaho's state board of equalization on Monday set the 1929 state tax levy at 47736 cents, about 4s pente per 100 valuation, a six cent cut from last year. The board explained counties may levy higher to cover potential delinquencies and that state levies are based on prior year valuations while county levies use current year valuations.
New York resident Mrs Brenninger reports tried rat poisons that kill rats but RAT-SNAP prevents odors after disposal. She notes convenient cake form avoids touching bait and suits household use. Available in three sizes 350 65¢ and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by Sinclair's Pharmacy and Shoshone Hardware Co.
A concise statement asserts that any business lacking ongoing advertising will struggle to expand beyond small size. The claim emphasizes consistent promotion as essential for growth and market reach.
An old ad illustrates rat control with RAT-SNAP claiming it kills rats and prevents odors. It asserts cats or fogs won’t affect rodents and offers cake forms in assorted sizes priced 35¢ to $1.25. Sold and guaranteed by Sinclair's Pharmacy and Shothone Hardware Co.
No more pests with Ry Hs a sure rodent killer Trane and prove it. Rate ILeg RAT SNAP claims no am l Dag dogs won t touch it Guarana Be cake size 4 00h Pantry Kitchen or Cel ig y 6c size 2 cy for Oh i House cope or small buildings 1.25 size 5 cakes gy fe All farm and out buildings to buildings or factory Sold and guaranteed by Sinclair a Phey Shoshone 4.
An OCR fragment mentions Chevela and Miss Toe along with Mr. for an unclear event. The readable parts suggest a local notice or brief names involved but lack context, dates, places, or actions to specify a clear item.
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