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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1919
Page
2
A garbled fragment from a Toledo related document depicts characters named Kastor, Sam, Tarzan, and Rostus in a surreal scene. It references heaven, a red suit, work duties, and a courtroom style oath by Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio, with disjointed lines about clouds and a mysterious oil metaphor.
A fragmented health ad extols Dr Pierre’s Golden Medical Discovery and Peyer’s preparations claiming to restore good order to the stomach and rapid relief for ailments. It presents medical claims about tonics, ointments, and pellets alongside generic statements about digestion and wellness.
Friedrich Ebert, chancellor since the overthrow of the Kaiser, was elected president of the German Republic by the national constituent assembly on Pebrumry 1b. The constitution, drafted by the best brains of all parties, was adopted. Cabinet selections include Philip Acheldemann as chancellor and four ministers: August Muetter, Here Tuer, Lanisberg, and Edouard David, with Democrats and Centrists each holding three posts.
Joseph Henry Martin of Ogden admits guilt in blackmailing the Bedows family, confessing after a prior 1914 conviction. The letters threatened harm linked to the November 2, 1919, explosion at Leroy Bedows’ home. Pinkerton detective Davis Edwards was later shot at while trying to capture the suspect.
A formal Japanese statement asserts resolve to retain the Marshall islands and Pacific holdings gained from Germany, insisting on execution of prior agreements as set forth in September law. Also noted are plans for upcoming boxing matches and military planning topics.
Washington reports the House approved a declaration by Congress backing a policy of naval expansion as part of the broader postwar Peace Conference agenda. Authorities indicate the administration secured the decisive vote in favor of expanding naval power amid the ongoing diplomacy.
Clyde district strikers directed by leaders to return to work. Instructions issued Tuesday by the job committee of the strikers. Wilson supports budget system. President Wilson advocates a balanced budget via a cablegram released by Chairman Sherley of the appropriations committee.
New York reports no further charges against soldiers for several months due to nationwide unemployment. Col McAndrews of the army notes the halt responds to economic strain and defense manpower needs.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a surge in voluntary Navy enlistments resumed early in Decorator period with references to Petru Pry and yearly figures. Source text is garbled and uncertain about dates or names beyond Navy enlistment context.
The Corty-fourth county named Caribou formed from Hannock county takes effect February 11 after Governor Davie signed house bill No. 4. An April election will decide if a few townships join the old county or remain in Caribou. Other state actions include cabinet government reforms and state property assessment changes to biennial yearly assessments.
The article lists numerous legislative items approved or proposed in Idaho, including Monae bill No 15 authorizing county commissioners to hire graduate trained nurses for school hygiene, a call for federal civil war veteran support, shorter legislative terms, pay raises for legislators, a $900,000 state capitol expansion bond, appeals against county board actions, auctioning future land leases, municipal investment rules, a revolving fund for state officers, referendum powers, detachment of Hinine wut to Cimas, and county high school district planning measures, plus forestry board creation and a state forester.
The Idaho House on February 10 killed a bill to consolidate the portal with the Idaho Technical Institute at Pocatello backed by the state board of education. A separate bill by Idaho Federation of Women’s Clubs sought to require appointing a woman to the state board of education and was defeated 42 to 10. The session also approved the gaming ban measure and an ad valorem tax for state fairs and livestock shows.
At the Capitol the plan to have counties pay expenses for patients at Blackfoot asylum North Idaho sanitarium Orofino and Nampa sanitarium is discussed if the penal and charitable institutions bill passes J W Keating would become sergeant at arms at 6 a day replacing Lieut Moobler while Lorin Wilson moves up as assistant at 5 a day Teachers Institutes face retrenchment as a postwar economy measure and could be reinstated later Destruction of federal signals monuments and property could incur up to 50 fine plus damages A bill to curb stock selling schemes is likely The Senate passes a bill to move duties of state prison board to the state board of Pardons and requires written parental consent for underage marriage licenses A district will allow an expert accountant to review its bookkeeping every four years The Senate also urges Congress to fund irrigation projects to reclaim 2 000 000 acres of arid Idaho land Emergency employment for out of work residents six months or more is proposed in a bill by Judd.
The guide urges learning to use attachments on sewing machines noting many women fail to use labor saving devices. It suggests consulting instruction books and, if unclear, asking store staff to explain. It also mentions a recent diet incident involving a dressmaker.
A brief, effortful scene shows a learner guided to operate a braiding machine. With a bit of assistance, she masters the attachment, saving the prize through careful, painstaking work. The tone mirrors a small paper’s practical training note.
A fragment notes new hat styles featuring plated fluted ribbon brims with crowns made of fur velvet or beaver. The dries are narrow and use dated velvet ribbon heavy eunov to stand stuffnd Giro.
Hay sold at Arena for 10 dollars a ton. Franklin district doubles its Armenian Syrian relief quota to 8182. Pocatello council plans 40 improvement projects including paving. Eastern Idaho Grazing meeting in Wabo Falls on Feb 7 with about 100 sheep. Bridge project over Snake River at Nampa ferry valued at 45000. Betsy school incident leaves Ruth Callender with a broken neck but expected recovery. Priest River couple welcomes their eleventh child. mother 80, oldest child 14. Purebred Poland China hogs sell for 420 total at Caldwell averaging 92.50 each. Dry Lake country near Nampa hosting a land reclamation meeting. Idaho Falls Presbyterian church foundation set at 50000, war delays resumed work. Idaho Theatre Managers hold third annual convention at Boise. Roosevelt memorial services held in Pocatello and local YMC A. Pocatello General Hospital opens after 80000 improvements. Twin Falls jury finds Frank Dolan not guilty of 1918 assault. Soda Springs marked Caribou county seat status with celebration. Attorney General opinion voids Osh service directive for large streams. Boise utilities seek rehearing on fare changes and one-man cars. Idaho Falls census shows many Andersons, Johnsons, Simith, Millers, Browns, Nelsons, Petersons. Bannock county grazing leases challenged in court by Soda Springs and eastern Bannock residents.
A terse dialogue laments Chicago’s grim outlook amid an Inftrema epidemic. The speaker asserts residents face heightened risk due to a persistent TH state, prompting somber reflections on public health and urban life.
Fragmentary OCR reads about price rises and wartime battles, mentioning a Soviet context and drafts. Isolated phrases refer to costs, inflation, and economic strain during conflict. The garbled text limits clear facts but signals concern over rising prices and wartime budgeting.
A drafted man from a dry state arrives in San Francisco at night and resists immediate deployment to Angel Island. He lights a cigarette, refuses to board, proclaims he is a plain citizen, and demands to be placed on the boat only if ordered. The lieutenant orders his men to load him aboard.
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as kidney liver bladder remedy tested by years and popular with druggists. It claims to support natural organ function and urges readers to try a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York while noting the newspaper.
BU Sikes faced theft charges over a watch and was found not guilty. As verdicts were read, a new assault charge emerged from the complainant who claimed the victim was struck with a brick. The magistrate pressed for defense details while the speaker admitted only holding water.
Advertisement extols Boschee's Syrup as a trusted fifty one year remedy for coughs bronchitis and throat settled cold lung troubles. It claims to ease night coughing aid expectoration and support natural healing while noting American manufacture and long standing sales and presence.
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