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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
4
A speaker argues the public may favor government ownership of the telegraph to secure efficient service and reasonable rates. If ownership is the only path to better service, it may come in time, reflecting public demands and policy considerations.
Fragmented local items report on residents visiting Bates and Richfield for health, banking, and sports. Mentions Hailey, Shoshone, Datt, Sam Mahonat, Malicoat trapper, and a girls basketball game in Richfield. Describes pool hall activity, a witness trip to Botetourt, and general town happenings with sparse details.
Shoshone faces Twin Falls in a sectional format with teams split into rounds to crown a state champion. Local fans anticipate a strong turnout as teams from the north and south converge for the finals after regional play and tough season performances.
The Lawes Study lab presents a Tuesday show featuring twenty five leading town ladies performing popular songs with dancing and costumes. A farce directed by Mrs Bert Bowler follows. Proceeds go to the Bounty Club.
The district court heard a civil suit over injuries claimed by A Lindike against Bert Phillips with a verdict for the defendant as the plaintiff was absent. Sheriff Aug’s actions and a planned meeting of the Washington county ladies are noted alongside harvest and livestock updates. The text references winter conditions for sheep and alfalfa, lambing plans, and local agricultural concerns.
A Rexall offer assures relief from indigestion and dyspepsia with Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad cites Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsin with Carminatives, claims high scientific formulation, and promises free medicine if unsatisfactory. Available in three sizes at 28 cents, 50 cents, and $1.90, from The Rexall Store run by WH Baugh MD on Rail Street.
An amateur program by students at the high school features a musical and literary lineup with a humorous performance. A brief note invites the public to attend refreshments after twenty minutes and to support the event.
On a Sabbath afternoon a series of meetings will be held at Haplist church led by Penfeaaie Weever, city superintendent of minds, focusing on Bible study and urban uplift. Special services at Christchurch Episcopal begin Friday the 2nd at 8 o clock with a sermon on the history of missions. Public invitation extended.
Special election to be held February in Lincoln County involves District No. 2 Dietrich. Voters decide on changing site and selecting a permanent location among Block 43 west of hotel Block 36 second east of hotel. Also whether Block 49 in Dietrich Townsite should be sold by trustees. Polls open 1 PM to 4 PM.Rershner, Clerk, Board of Trustees. District No. 2, Feb 9 24
Notice of publication by VE Purdum of Dietrich Idaho as assignee of A G Mason. He intends to make final proof to establish claim to land described under Carey Act provisions section 5 of section 28 town 65 range 19 east and states he has resided on and reclaimed the land. Proof to be before O A Truman representative.
Public land record fragment shows a board action dated March 1912 at Sho shone Ivaho with witnesses Bate C J, Bate J L Nichouall O W Celso. details unclear but indicates a formal filing or proceeding.
Notice to Lincoln County Idaho voters for School District No 42 asking to authorize a bonds issue of twenty five thousand dollars for building and equipping a schoolhouse. Bonds of one thousand dollars and five hundred dollars each to bear six percent interest, semi annual. first redemptions January 18, 1922, with annual redemptions thereafter. Polls open 1 PM to 4 PM on February 24, 1912. Signed A Kershner, Clerk.
The Village of Shoshone Idaho announces registered warrants up to No 522 are payable upon presentation at Bowler Bros store Bowler Bros Bowler Bros store. Treasurer FE A Bowler announces payment date January 15 1942.
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