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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1914
Page
6
An unusual incident occurred when a cartridge was accidentally placed in molten solder. The resulting explosion burned Charles Wernicke’s face though no one else was injured. Similar accidents can happen in print shops if water contacts molten Linotype metal, causing a hot spray.
A letter from Capt. E. G. Davie, chairman of the Lincoln Day Banquet, states railroads offer a one third fare reduction for Republicans traveling to Bose for the Lincoln Day event. Attendees must present no receipt and obtain the secretary’s receipt signature to secure the discounted ticket.
Washington January 1 sweeping express rate reductions ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission will take effect after sixty days. The move lowers many tariffs effective January 1 with some carriers maintaining higher parcel post equivalents. The changes reflect a broad effort to standardize shipping costs across lines, though some rates remain unchanged from old levels.
Notice states village warrants issued by the Village of Shoshone up to registered number Ss are overdue and payable at the Bowler Broa store. Treasurer A Bowel will issue payments upon presentation. published in The Journal.
The Caldwell Tribune notes a New Freedom editorial charging Senator Brady with violating the direct primary law and perjury in Supreme Court testimony regarding bonds of the Capital News. It contrasts with the Payette Progress, which praises Brady as generous and public spirited, citing differing interpretations of the same records.
Washington February 3 The Home Hill No 1991 cooperative agricultural instruction bill seeks an instructor in every county under a federal program. Senator Brady backs the measure saying it increases state aid and benefits Idaho farmers through county level extension work with the U S Department of Agriculture.
The passage warns that a newspaper facing flop might shed past beliefs and politics to gain readers. It imagines unrealistic shifts toward advertising, dubious credibility, and bizarre comparisons, concluding that such self-reinvention would resemble an old, stubborn, grotesque walnut.
Samuel Mathias and Misa Ora Barrett, both residents of Mountain Home, were married at Shoshone last Tuesday. The bride is the daughter of J. C. Barrett and a senior in high school.
An Idaho irrigation study shows fertile soils require less water for higher yields. Data from Gooding and other stations reveal wheat, oats, and barley on alfalfa sod or manicured soils produced far more per acre with substantially less irrigation than on infertile ground. The findings stress crop rotation and soil fertility to maximize output with efficient water use.
Senator Brady asks for 30000 to build a wagon road through Targhee National Forest from Warm River to Yellowstone Park. Route parallels Oregon Short Line through Booneville Jefferson Madison and Fremont counties to the park. Idaho counties and state contribute, urging federal support to open travel to the nation’s wonder. The Upper Snake River Valley Goat Roads Association and county boards back the project.
Receipts for the week show cattle and hogs with mixed price action. Cattle buyers were scarce with steers around 7 60 and young cows 6 75 while most steer sales averaged 7 00 to 7 25 and cows 6 00 to 6 25. hogs held strength though prices failed to rise above 8 05. sheep trades were brisk only in spots as delined mutton and lamb markets weakened with wethers at 5 55 and lambs around 6 50 to 6 75 off cars as the market ended weaker by about 10 to a cent in muttons.
Sealed bids will be received for a 60 foot timber truss bridge across the north side main canal in section 9 TS So R 18 E by the Board of County Commissioners at 10 am February 10, 194. Plans and specifications are on file in the Clerk's office. Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Harry W. Anderson, Clerk.
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