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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal of Shoshone Idaho discusses a manuscript submission and its political implications. It questions editorial consequences and cites fears of consequences for education and state unity. The piece reflects journal policy and editor sentiments on content and control.
Fragmentary OCR shows alarm over financial strain and political action threatening the Aldon Normal and Lipiversity. It warns the state legislature may end the normal schools, move universities, and transfer campuses to southern regions, risking countless pupils and day students losing their current institutions.
An effort to organize a eight member band for Shoshone is underway with townspeople supporting the project. Ernest Wenstrom, former Gooding band director, is negotiating to lead the new outfit and may also direct a band at Bieshone. A free beginners clinic will be offered to attract members.
Wanted advertisement seeking hay potatoes chicken poultry and rabbit, with shipping provided directly to Manager Hott Puig Make Hoppe in Montana. Contains garbled text but clearly requests price quotes and delivery for farm supplies.
Reader notice states that year end weekend and Sunday rates have become very popular and will continue indefinitely for convenient use. The message underscores frequent availability and ongoing weekly use, encouraging customers to take advantage of these offerings for convenience.
A misread gesture at a colonial hotel causes confusion after a theater visit. A woman, expecting her attendance certificate to be left for pickup, returns late at night to the Colonial hotel and inadvertently triggers the electric fire alarm while seeking to thank hotel staff for returning the document. The incident prompts a tour of staff and guests but ends with no appreciable recognition.
Shoshone Citizen honors Keefer as Governor Mexander names him a special member to oversee the Technion in Pocatello. Keefer has begun duties, joining a board led by the head of the institution, the commissioner of education, and a state board member.
A notice from the Telegraph Made Inst in Portland Oregon invites men and women to apply for telegraph operator roles in railway and commercial services. Monthly pay ranges from 45 to 90 dollars, with full parental benefits mentioned.
A National Geographic Magazine excerpt describes Sardinian attire and customs with vivid details. Men wear slashed jackets with full bright skirts and white trousers tucked into high boots, while some districts favor a Phrygian style pelnted cap. Hair styles, language traces, and dialect diversity reflect Phoenician Carthaginian Omans Saracens Italian and Spanish influences across the island.
A condensed tribute recalls Mother Ross the Warrior of the Scots Greys who served thirteen years as a man before her sex appeared and earned full military honors. It notes her Ramillies courage and pension, then Chelsea burial. Also covered is Franz Anton Mesmer, founder of mesmerism, whose theory on universal subtle fluid and nervous influence drew followers despite exposure of pretensions in 1784.
A formal dinner frock features king's blue silk net with velvet ribbon and sea fur. Black tulle softens shoulders while silver medallions highlight the black velvet front panels.
A dark gray velvet hat for general wear features a wool bound unusual brim and a metal ribbon band with a pink velvet flower on the off side, creating a stylish accessory for informal attire.
A wealthy rival challenges Whistler with a life size portrait price of 2.50 dollars spurring a sharp retort about being paid as if dead centuries ago. The piece is part of a broader collage of aphorisms and short snippets on daily life and humor from an era.
The description highlights graduated lengths with Mues Mand embroidery on collar, yoke, and coat bottom. A deep seal collar adds richness, with tobacco brown broadcloth fabric. Rumor saga skirts will be longer and narrower, while fur trims gain attention.
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