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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
1
A wartime poem reflects on service flags symbolizing heroism as stars mark those serving. It contrasts crimson flags with blue stars against scenes of war, urban hardship, and distant homes, urging readers to remember troops and families.
Captain C B Olsen writes to Mrs Frank Clem about her brother Willa McMillan of Headquarters Company 112th Infantry killed October 13 1918 near Ravine de Beauzines north of Samannx France. He notes McMillan died instantly from shell blast after a burst of concussion and that he was buried by comrades. He offers heartfelt sympathy and aid.
The fourth annual Idaho Cattle and Horse Growers Association convention, led by Clay Vance and J E Dillingham, will convene February 19 and 20 in Boise. The group, counting around twelve hundred members, plans discussion on grazing fees and forest policy amid ongoing legislative matters affecting the industry. The meeting is expected to be the largest in the association’s history, with federal and state officials attending to discuss grazing and forest issues.
A 1919 style column decries postwar neglect of veterans in the United States. It argues a failure to provide timely pay, uniforms, and employment after discharge, criticizing Congress and the President for delaying action while soldiers face arrears, clothing needs, and housing, urging immediate justice and support for returning service members.
A local message extols the Red Cross hospital as comfortable and well staffed for flu treatment. It urges all afflicted residents to go at once to the hospital to save doctors time and prevent infecting family, noting services are free to county citizens. The piece playfully jokes about the editor also visiting the hospital.
Cards announce the marriage of Guy Gilbert Fowle to Vern Noble. Fowle is an Ensign in the Navy and Noble is the daughter of E Noble, postmaster in Shoshone. The couple wed last May in Valero, California, from a friendship formed at the University of Nebraska.
Ernest Gwin returned from Camp Lewis with an honorable army discharge and will resume his position at Lincoln County National Bank. Mrs Chamberlain of Richfield and others were traveling through Shoshone en route to Kansas City. A committee on irrigation legislation discussed matters at the Twin Falls state conference.
Gifford Pinchot writes to Senator Penrose urging him to waive seniority for appointment as chairman of the Senate finance committee. He argues Penrose’s tariff fame could hurt the party. The Pennsylvania rivalry between Pinchot and Penrose spans years and colors 1912 politics and Roosevelt’s renomination efforts.
Secretary Baker orders release of 112 conscientious objectors from Fort Leavenworth. They will be honorably restored to duty or discharged, allowing a return to civil life alongside others who served. The piece notes debates over conscientious objection and armed service amid wartime drafting.
Memorial services to honor Theodore Roosevelt will be held Sunday afternoon at three o clock. The event is sponsored by the K P Lodge. Mr Stevens will provide a free picture appropriate to the occasion.
1919 license to run motor cars required. counties to collect license fees from owners who fail to apply. The law mandates license tax on motor vehicles and governs seizure and sale of vehicles for nonpayment. Fees apply to automobiles and motorcycles with registry and deadlines described.
War Department urges rapid discharge of soldiers yet many returning servicemen face obstacles securing postwar employment. Employers adapt to wartime demand but delays persist, risking skilled veterans remaining idle while governments and firms seek to balance demobilization with job placement.
A damaged notice expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness after a death. It mentions storing and sharing memories of a father and grandfather, and appreciation for a beautiful book and support from family.
The article urges Americans to back the coming Victory Liberty Loan drive with the same spirit shown at the end of World War I. It cites official reports of a 3rd Division advance near Breheville and a 5th Division halt at armistice time, noting 11 A.M. ceasefire and heroes who sacrificed as peace neared.
The Twelfth Federal Reserve district urges Liberty Loan support as letters tell of frontier valor. Lieutenant J Derry of the 5th Machine Gun Battalion rushed to the front after his commander was killed and the second officer wounded, later being seriously wounded himself. A surgical evac tag on his uniform signified his temporary removal from fighting, yet he returned to his unit after the tag was removed.
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