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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1920
Page
1
The Journal notes a sharp rise in print paper costs since 1915 and a wholesale halt on price lists for print material. Publishers fear inability to secure paper and must accept whatever is available when orders ship. The Journal has four full-sized stock on hand to weather the shortage, hoping conditions improve before exhaust.
Special meetings at the Methodist church will continue into next week led by Dr. BK Petitt of Helena with Rev. and Mrs. Bartlett assisting. Mary McMihen returns to school after illness. Shoshone High School held open house with music, speeches, and a reception. Basketball losses at Dietrich and Rupert follow visits to Twin Falls and Rupert with a cautious outlook for upcoming games.
The Episcopa Guild met with Mrs Will Newman to organize Saint Valentine supper at the Parish house on Saturday February 14. An elegant menu will be prepared. Supper served from 5 30 until finished. Adults 0 cents and children under twelve 40 cents. The guild will meet again with Mrs Wesson in two weeks.
A fragmented editorial voice argues that in 1912 Wilson’s platform opposed a second term, claiming the doctrine harms good government. The writer reflects on three years of Wilson’s presidency and hints at skepticism about proving the logic of a nonreappointable term.
A campaign to raise thirty million dollars for Armenian relief is underway, with Tanna county asked to contribute twelve hundred dollars. A church meeting to organize the county drew few attendees and elected Frank T. Disney as county chairman, though he did not accept the post and no progress has been made. The two banks of Shoshone were asked to receive contributions.
Dietrich precinct notes report residents building a garage near the Star restaurant and several entries on weekly happenings. Homer Turner plans marriage, Mrs. LaVerne Shellman visits, and J W Seagraves visits Richfield. Local soldiers, cattle herds, and drilling work feature in community updates along with spiritual discussions and a lyceum entertainment at Morrison’s Old Fashioned Girls.
Officials of the Big Wood River Reservoir and Canal Company call a mass meeting of all water users under the Idaho Irrigation Company system for Monday February 9 at 11 a m at the Baugh Theater in Shoshone. Stockholders and interested settlers urged to attend to express wishes on the proposed settlement and guide director action. Geo W Wedgwood, President.
Monday evening gathering at Shoshone Club rooms drew strong attendance and interest. A report on securing an automotive park was approved, with follow up to approach property owners. Also discussed reopening the creamery and securing a milk condensing plant. A next meeting is set for Tuesday at the Club Rooms with Prof Cammack of the state University to speak on these topics. An executive invitation was sent to county farmers. those missing it may treat this article as the invitation.
British brewers resist prohibition amid a long campaign to prove beer is nourishing as meat while American brewers push for policy changes. The dispute highlights cross Atlant ic views on alcohol and its place in society as both sides seek public support and market access.
Community notes from Darrah report wheat sowing, school opening after vacation, immunization checks, and illness. A dental hurry mentions a broken arm, a nursing class delay, a new well at lambing sheds, and a hunting accident. The America and the League piece discusses hopes for a practical League of Nations that advances peace without compromising Liberty.
Tentative accord between Secretary Lane and Snake River water users outlines building a foundation for a dam at American Falls to impound about 740,600 acre feet of water. Government would construct to a limited height to serve current irrigation districts and water users under a reserve contract.
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