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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
5
Journal Special Correspondence reports a heavy snowfall across Smoky area last week as Cottonwood residents John Koonz W G Sage and local crews describe blizzard like conditions. Observers note travel interruptions and ongoing canal survey difficulties hindering projects while social life warms with a Friday dance hosted by Mr and Mrs M J Byrne.
Notice announces a December 1905 special session of the Lincoln county board of commissioners at Shoshone court house to receive and act on road petitions. Signed by Commissioners Lemmon and Grosse with Clerk McMahon. Also notes a lost bonded certificate No 2664 for five barrels Yellow Grain whiskey and warns against negotiation. Court action dates and seals included.
The dome of St Isaac's Cathedral in St Petersburg dominates the city. Copper covers the exterior and gold worth about 25,000 dollars has been melted for its decoration. Bronze doors forty four by thirty feet greet visitors. The shrine's eight malachite pillars and Prince Demidoff support an estimated total cost of fifty million dollars.
A postal card slipped into the office this week was posted at the delivery window with the written side showing. The note described a horse trade and included the line about preferring the yellow pony to the big horse, saying the big horse had fits and was sold for a song.
A New York Times report recalls Fairchild acting as a chaser after a political rally. The chair man’s unconscious humor during the event drew comment as Waltoll and Senator Kean spoke, leading to Fairchild declaring, you were all on the way home, so I will conduct it.
A historical note reports 6180 Chinese inhabitants in New York per the last census, while popular estimates suggest the Chinese population grows though federal exclusion laws and few births in Chinese quarters.
A Derbyshire Derbyshire England plowing contest featured a female competitor among the entrants. The event showcased skill and endurance as participants guided teams and plows across the field, highlighting progress in farmer participation and rural tradition.
A traveling man recalls a village post office near Philadelphia where the elderly postmistress sorts mail by eyeing each postal card before placing it in boxes. She explains she must read every card to ensure nothing improper passes, a practice described as part of her telegraphic department duties.
Fragmentary verse reflecting on aging and enduring peace despite years of struggle. The speaker questions measuring time by age, celebrates undimmed hope, and invokes the eternal south and kindness as sources of strength. Companions gone are mourned as a lasting legacy.
Fragmented OCR text explores nature’s laws and the protection of winter buds with mentions of inventive natural means. It discusses observation of buds, protective coverings, and a vague metaphor about youth losing focus and turning to poetry. The passage blends natural science ideas with literary asides and stray phrases.
Waste leather is 20 iieger thrown away and pressed by manufacturers. An essay argues that poor air quality, hygiene, and ventilation in homes cause diseases like tuberculosis. It links uncleanliness to morbid mischief and notes a need for long social effort to combat airborne health threats.
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