Postmasters General weight limit changes approved
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved Karleson’s plan to raise parcel post weight limits in zones one and two to 50 pounds, admit books, and cut rates in zones three through six. Changes, to take effect March 25, 1914, aim to boost service while ensuring it covers costs, with shelves for books and shipments of gold also addressed.
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Washington
Karleson
Interstate Commerce Comeniasion
Mostamaster & L Tarleeenth
Publc
Postmas General
Commission
Ens
Bolton
Alaska
Wien
Essie Comite
United States
Bryan for President Campaign Begins in Lima
A fragmented dispatch from Lima reports the start of a Bryan for President campaign effort. Local notes mention planning and supporters mobilizing, with unclear details due to OCR issues.
Roy's Turn for Idaho Post in Patronage Split
Telegram from Washington announces the appointment of James L. McClear as district attorney for Idaho. A Coeur d’Alene native, the move is credited to National Committeeman Elder and aligns with an amicable deal to divide patronage between Elder and Hawley. Hawley would oversee the U S marshalship while Roy Jones remains next on the list.
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Jame L. McClear
Idaho
Coeur Alesis
Elder
Hawley
United States
Roy Jones
Stores That Draw Our Lively Trade in Shoshone
The Journal previews Shoshone merchants attracting long-range customers. Starrh drug store by EB W Sinclair stands as a modern pharmacy with gift-season appeal. Keefer & White, led by G B Keefer and Walter White, operate extensive general merchandising. Frank Millsaps runs Shoshone Bottling Works with confections and Christmas items. H H Phillips displays jewelry including the state’s most valuable diamond, promising square deals. The reporter will continue store visits next week.
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Jribiteien
Howe
Starrh Drug Store
EB. W. Sinclair
Starrh
Shoshone
Keefer
Shoshone Hottling Works
Frank Millsaps
H. H. Phillips
Capt. Phillips
Journal Reporter
Srowers’ Association
Grazing Rates Set for Sawtooth National Forest 1914
The Secretary authorizes grazing on Sawtooth National Forest for 1200 head of cattle and 64 600 stock units across cattle and horses. Seasonal periods span May to October and April to December with rates subject to modification. Protective limits are 150 cattle and 1500 sheep, maximums 600 cattle and 5000 head total. Prospective graziers must file with the office. forms enclosed.
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Samtooth
Secretar Auriowibdre Nas
Oth
Secretary of Agriculture
Journal’s Special Edition Promotes Shoshone Growth
The Journal plans a January special edition to lure settlers to Shoshone Idaho. It will spotlight a thriving agricultural community fed by two rivers, promote the town as Idaho’s premier trading and manufacturing center, and feature strong business coverage aimed at attracting eastern and Midwest readers.
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Idaho
Tdaho
East
Middle West
Pleasant Home on McFall Ranch Near Shoshone
The John W. McFall country home on the McFall ranch east of Shoshone nears completion and should be ready in spring. The bungalow spans 30 by 40 feet with five rooms and basement, featuring natural pine and engine finish. A hydraulic ram provides house water via pneumatic pressure, a cost efficient system. The McFall ranch focuses on hogs with three varieties to be market-ready in March. George Redman and his son Ray plan to stay in Shoshone for the winter, arriving from Ketchum today.
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John W. McFall
Shoshone
McFall
McFall Porkers
Buhl Woman Seriously Injured in Railroad Crossing Crash
A Buhl woman is badly hurt after a wagon driven by May W. Miller of Buhl and a boy passenger were struck by a train three miles east of Kuhlbit at a crossing. She suffers a fractured jaw, broken rib, and severe wounds and was taken to Salt Lake hospital. The husband was notified and proceeded to travel to the scene.
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Kuhlbit
May
W. E. Miller
Salt Lake Hospital
Caldwell
Mrs Z H Gooding Restored To Health In California
Reports from San Jose say Mrs. Thos H Gooding will winter there for hospital treatment restoring her health. Mr Gooding and their daughter Martha remain with her. She left hospital two weeks ago and can walk about the cottage grounds. She plans to return to Shoshone after Christmas and attend the next county commissioners meeting where he serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
California
Bee
Beavers Along the Big Wood River Reported Trapped
Rich Geld Trenrder W. B Lamb observed beavers along the Big Wood below the dam where traps were left by trappers. No beaver caught is confirmed, but stakes indicate trapping activity. Minks and muskrats are also taken along the river and canals as fur prices rise, with hides valued from 32 cents to several dollars.
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Rich Geld Trenrder
W. B Lamb
Wood
Eink Akin
Ben Weldee
Ndt
North Pacific Fruit Distributors to Buy Sacks for Members
In Pocatello on December 8 the North Pacific Fruit Distributors association decided to purchase sacks and other materials for members for the coming season. The group reported 2,500,000 pounds of potatoes handled last season at an average price of 77 cents per hundred. A monthly pool will be operated to maintain a better market, with officers from Denver Seattle and 15 districts in the state attending the meeting.
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Pocatello
North Pacific Fruit Distributors Association
Denver
Seattle
Ladies Club Arts Program Highlights In California Mission
The Shoshone Staly club met with Mrs. Disney presiding. Ten new members joined as the program featured Arts and Crafts under Mrs. Horne. An Art Society of Women Painters of New York collection, led by Dr. Minnie Howard of Pocatello, was promised for a future meeting. A previous meeting included a musical and dramatic program with the play No Men Wanted, featuring Mrs. Horne, Mrs. Updin, and Mrs. Ed Gooding in key roles, plus talks and solos by Mrs. Melvin, Mrs. Dygert, and Mrs. Will Newman.
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Shoshane Staly Club
Aiar Technige Todey Lative JT Co
Disney Acng
Fred Fievding
California
Horne
Art Society of Women Painters of
New York
Minnie Howard
Pocatello
Mra
John McFall
Youn Beaux
Updin
Ed Gooding
Melvin
Dygert
Will Newman
Road Builders of Old Lincoln Road Project Headed to Pocatello
The proposed route extends from Port Neuf to Pocatello as part of a statewide highway system planned to traverse the state. Wheeler will base at Pocatello, with Edward S. Smith, Lincoln County graduate and supervising engineer, noted for the Shoshone Falls grade and several Snake River bridges among other projects.
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Wheeler
Ane
Porteneut
Pocatello
Tad Construction
Shoshone Highway
Gannery Wall
Sipensnd
Snake River
Hk Sur
Dr Hobson Ointment Heals Itchy Eczema Claims
An elderly man cites long eczema relief after using Dr Hobson’s Ointment and urges others to try it. A Ladies Guild notice references a church event and a cooking fundraiser, with scattered garbled dates and places.
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Dr. Hobson
Stone Through Window Plate at McMahon Building
Captain Howard HL Phillips jeweler reports damage from a window plate being struck by a stone. Glass and window frame damaged with valuables inside, but no theft evident. Time window noted between 1 and 1:30 am. no suspects identified. Also, a Shoshone literary society meeting is announced for Monday December 15 at eight o clock at the Shoshone hotel to plan a program and first public meeting.
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Howard HL Phillips
McMahon Building
Mashall Campbell
Chas
Burress
Water system plan to serve six towns in Idaho region
A proposed vast waterworks runs 30 miles from Evans to Buhl to supply Sprague and nearby towns. The plan envisions a main canal, a three foot trunk line through Hansen, Kimberly, Twin Falls, Filer and Buhl, with district waterworks for farms. Estimated cost about 900000 dollars, funded by bonds with sinking fund for redemption in 20 years.
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Twin Falls
Evans
Buhl
Sprague
Sears
Eure
Boys Milner
Hansen
Kimberly
Filer
Flismeter
Rev Jennings to Lead Sunday Services at Christ Episcopal
Little locals note that Rev. Mr. Jennings will conduct services at Christ Episcopal Church on Sunday December 14 at the usual hour. The ladies of the M R B church host a parcel post drawing tonight at Mera Will Vredenburgh's with a twenty five cent admission fee covering a package and lunch.
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Jennings
Christ Episcopal Church
M. RB
Mera
Vredenburgh
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Pense
Roy
M&king
Ine
Geerge Redman
Son Ray
Ketchum
Harness III
Mel Harnesk
Tinaser
The
Punch Theatre
Piatonta Screndort
Blind Out
Rig
NO. 173
Z. H. Gooding
Gooding
Beavers
Old
Lincoln
Joe Wheeler
ED Smith
Hobson
Geo. W. Fitch
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal
Church
Enie Hoteon
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