06 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
1
U S Public Health Service warns the public against tuberculosis with one million U S cases cited. Influenza convalescents should have lungs examined as lingering colds can herald tuberculosis. No cause for alarm if tuberculosis is recognized early, cautioning against trusting patent medicines.
A US Public Health Service report ties Spanish flu to rising pulmonary tuberculosis, urging precautions. Surgeon General Rupert Blue warns weakened resistance after influenza increases TB susceptibility, with about one million TB cases in the United States and many unreported. Recovered influenza patients should have repeated lung examinations by physicians and maintain strong health with fresh air good food and monitoring.
A Shoshone Idaho letter from Ralph B. Davis chaplain of the 447th Machine Gun Battalion details the death of Sergt W H Weeks at the front. He died heroically after leading his company through an enemy forest when a sharpshooter shot struck him in the head. The piece honors Weeks and notes the community's grief and sacrifices of many soldiers.
A patriotic address proclaims freedom and Allied victory. It praises France England Belgium Italy and the United States for shared triumphs and urges Americans to celebrate with gratitude for the servicemen who protected homes and families and secured liberty for all.
The article cautions that tuberculosis shows early signs and is curable only with proper medical care from a competent physician. It warns against patent medicines as dangerous and misleading, stating there is no specific cure and money spent on such remedies should be redirected to good food and decent living.
A recast 1882 edition of Hands Around omits stanzas seen as unsuitable to the new theme. It features references to the West, England, and Atlantic kinship with lines urging wartime unity and defiance against tyrants. The altered poem preserves phrases about freedom and imperial connections while removing targeted passages.
A highly irregular prose piece blends anti German sentiment and wartime themes with local family updates and community notices. It condemns a named figure, praises Allied sacrifice, and references war bread, Thanksgiving, and cross memorials. Local events include funerals, injuries, and residents moving houses while flu conditions hinder Auxiliary activities.
School District 29 opened with about half attendance. Nellie Hess of Gooding spent Thanksgiving week with the Butlers. John Ivie will return to Gooding to work on Goating’s farm. Frank Alvin Cannon sick this week. Mrs. Ivie and Mrs. Viel visited the Butlers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy were in town Monday. Walter Burgess from Oregon heard of his brother’s son’s death. Amos from Gooding visiting the Butlers. Lester Cannon hauling baled hay to town. Chaz Peck Chas Wilson and Bass Butler from Gowding visited Iules. Chas Butler weekend at home. Warren and Jones Kelso and Lane Warren working on the baler. The Times cat suffers flu. Tom Youngblood stayed Wednesday night with the Butlers. News of Major John H. Elliott escape from danger. no wounds. Mrs. A L Butler’s bones have been aching the last week. she predicts a storm.
Earl Burdett is sick with the flu. Charlie Baker Mr Young and Joe Gomes are baling hay near Gooding. Mrs Ryan and Mrs Cox shopped Monday. Little Opal Sparks is ill. J Tartan Lyle Cleveland and Marcellus Sparks left Tuesday to work with a hay baler. Burdett family plans to move into Robt Hewitt house after health permits.
Theodore Firman Burgoes, born in Shoshone on June ith 1902, died November 30 1915. He is mourned by the community, with funeral services at Shoshone Methodist Church conducted by Rev. James, burial in Bhoshung cemetery. A friend note laments the loss with a short verse.
Jacob Miller brother of Mrs Murray of the McFall hotel left Shoshone for Portland seeking lower altitude. In a brief stay he has gained ten pounds and his friends regret his departure while noting his kindly disposition and wide circle of friends formed during a few months at the hotel.
A district call to assist the Red Cross Canteen asks every citizen to support the recently appointed committee by supplying home made food. As soldiers return home, demand for canteen provisions grows, and the Shoshone Canteen is praised for its quality food offerings aiding the troops.
The Red Cross will not hold a traditional Christmas seal sale this year. Instead a Christmas roll call will invite every person with heart and a dollar to join. Each member paying will receive ten Red Cross Christmas seals. Local committees remain active with Athey as executive secretary and A J McMahon appointed county chair for the drive. Take initiative to volunteer if not contacted.
Red Cross Executive Committee met at the library after weeks off due to influenza. Reports show active workers despite gathering restrictions. Influenza Committee led by Mrs. W. W. Custer distributed six dozen masks and aided one sick family. Home Service, chaired by Mrs. B. G. Lane, coordinates soldier family contact and checks on overseas reports. Mrs. A. F. Hunter, a Northwestern division volunteer, visited Shi Ahone rooms. 14 volunteers reported by Mrs. Willowman for Nursing Survey. Mrs. Whitenack notes 149 pairs of socks shipped on October 2. Mrs. W. H. Murphy appointed Junior Red Cross chairwoman. Patriotic Mothers donated 4½ dozen socks. Lincoln County will donate $20 monthly to Shoshone canteen starting December. Yarn allotment of 45 pounds received for sweaters. over 45 sweaters needed this month. December 1 treasury stood at $4,556.08 with various allocations listed. Additional items include 80 pajama suits, 60 handkerchiefs, and 50 project bags. The work continues amid the war.
Red Cross rooms opened that Tuesday as sewing resumed. Volunteers are urged to assist even if only for one hour weekly, with more time preferred. The membership campaign begins December 10 and the Lincoln County Chapter aims for hundred percent first-day membership.
Paul Jones returns home from hospital in Shoshone while recounting local war efforts. Reports cover Grange meetings, the O S L railroad ice house project, and the National Defense League's Red Cross activities. Local families including the Hornon, Boron, and Zimmerman clans are noted amid health and travel updates, with remarks on Butler County’s legendary kingdom imagery.
The December Popular Mechanics article outlines natural advantages of the Great Salt Lake. It covers its 7% mile north south span, 30 to 50 mile width, 20 foot average depth, high salinity, and the lack of an outlet. Solar evaporation and grainer methods produce high grade salt at Salt Lake with pumping rates of 10 000 to 12 000 barrels daily during harvest season.
Fresh flu outbreaks force city schools to shut their doors after three days of reopening. Superintendent Wesson and several teachers are ill, prompting plans to re close schools for an undefined period.
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