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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
4
Odd fragmented notice from a Shoshone Idaho weekly edition. Mentions editor E. L. Platz and a 2 per year subscription. Contains garbled political jabs and mis-spellings about parties and a new fountain of political variations.
Local notes mention CRPSSH BOR SHOSHONE NEWS NOTES readers' joy in the Journal. Various visitors are listed: De W Sinclair's Pharmacy urged a first stop, and HW Baugh traveled to Pocatella. Residents from Dietrich, Twin Falls, Rioh-Cok, Tunupm, and Jerome visited Shoshone or related towns. County Commissioners of Lincoln County held a meeting, and multiple residents were noted as visitors during the week end.
Gerverns2 cleet Charies C Maury endorses staying on the right track by using mail for business and attending the governors meeting. He claims cutting state taxes by $1,000,000 will benefit the public most and vows to push this policy despite opposition.
The piece argues small town weekly and daily papers shape American society by fostering community bonds, guided by loyal editors and local support. It contrasts this with metropolitan papers and highlights the editor’s enterprise as central to a paper’s value and influence.
A commentary argues against tax exemptions for railroad property worth about 40 billion dollars. It contends such exemptions create untaxed public liens and dodge government funding, forcing higher taxes on others to cover deficits. The piece questions the wisdom of allowing government bonds to be taxed differently and warns it harms the public.
The Dietrich column reports a busy week with visits from Edwin Brongan of Richfield and other Shoshone travelers. Local students miss several busses, a city school practice game against Richfield and Dietrich looms, and Epworth League plans a music program. A hospital stay for FT. Howard shows slow improvement, while Mrs. Fletcher’s Seattle sister passes away. Community events include a social at the Fanchers and a Dietrich Grange reverse. crowds enjoy refreshments and conversation.
Scattered items report a court action in progress, a Grange meeting canceled by weather, a traffic incident near Graney causing vehicle damage, and a charity sale by L. C. D. club at a second hand store. Readymade garments and meals offered for sale to fund a Christmas treats program for local children. Non slip typesetting note appears.
The article discusses how electric utilities price usage and the paradox of service availability. It argues customers pay for potential access and must rely on constant supply, while companies justify full capacity even during low-demand hours. The piece notes the high costs of building and maintaining infrastructure in growing areas and the tension between continuous delivery and price sensitivity.
The text discusses rising electricity costs in densely settled areas versus cheaper power in sparsely settled regions, noting how initial high prices gave way to low costs for single items. It traces the shift from expensive lighting to the now common demand for convenient electrical appliances in homes.
Chicago and Philadelphia rupture expert Seeley will visit Twin Falls Perrine Hotel on Saturday December 23 to promote the Spermatic Field device. He claims it can retain ruptures and contract openings within about ten days, with immediate effects and overnight recovery, despite movement or wind.
The note laments increased electricity charges versus the old days when power was used merely to light the home. It contrasts past frugality with current higher bills and broader consumption.
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