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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
Sage Brash Tonic stock has reached $1.00 per share, doubling early investors' money. The company reports a swelling factory order book, limited local ownership, and rapid town growth with new buildings, land sales, and a pending depot project. Heyburn notes steady development, arrivals, and a Christmas exhibition plan.
A long local items column notes social events in Jerome with dinners, meetings, and plans. New residents, a water users gathering, a Christmas barner drive, a foggy week, and a new bank opening are mentioned along with a planned choir and community theater rehearsals led by Prof Bechtel for Shoshone.
A mass meeting in Shoshone is set for Friday December 18 to stir townwide effort and opportunity. A 3 PM street parade led by Todd and Cottle, 7:30 PM open air concert by the Shoshone Band, and a public assembly at 8 PM feature speeches by business leaders and local talent Selections and declarations follow as organizers urge crowd turnout and civic action.
The message urges stronger interstate commerce power, railroads under the Interstate Commerce Commission, and transparent publicity for public scrutiny. It argues against blanket bans on combinations, supports regulated mergers, and calls for fair rates, investor protection, and safeguards for shareholders, workers, and shippers. The tone emphasizes balanced reform with efficient supervision.
Gooding residents report on town life including political moves, railroad updates, and business openings. Senator elect Jordan returns from Boise, new telegraph line work, a change in O S L time cards, and a two story fireproof building under construction. Local events feature schoolhouse progress, an upcoming oratorical contest, Dr. Powell relocating as a dentist, and routine town board approvals with several listed bills.
Local talent presents the absorbing drama Sweet Clover for the Children's Home Finding Society. Miss Martha Garlock leads a distinguished cast including Miss Ava McMahon, Mr. Crabtree, Mr. Dre Morton and others under strong direction. December 22 sets the date for a high class production to aid the society.
The Idaho Irrigation Company and Oregon Short Line will establish a three car passenger train to Richfield with a smoking car to double capacity. A permanent Richfield station, new sidetrack on Main Street, and a name change from Arvada to Richfield are planned. A temporary depot will be used until a larger building is constructed.
The Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church held a bazaar December 1 and 2 at the opera house that drew strong patronage and raised over a hundred dollars. Proceeds, combined with other funds, aim to clear the Episcopal rectory debt. The event featured Gypsy fortune tellers and a Japanese tea setting with elaborately dressed attendants.
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