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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1911
Page
4
Information about subscription dating practices appears. It notes monthly changes and that dates are set on the first of the month unless received by the tenth, with adjustments for late arrivals. The notice mentions the News Stand location at 8 E. Todd in Shoshone Idaho.
The clipping comments on political divides across parties, protests against oppression, and the push for the initiative and recall in Idaho. It notes the Dw r regime’s stability by force, recounts county voter duties for school district propositions, and praises dairy and irrigation prospects in Idaho. It warns about rain in the plains states and stresses premarket funding and engineering in Carey Act projects, referencing the Big Lost River project and Mackey dam issues.
Reports confirm the Hagerman to Lincoln electric line contract is signed and crews are forming four camps for grading. Weather in Shoshone shows two degrees below zero as Idaho endures cold, with southern Idaho receiving snow aiding irrigation while wool growers report a favorable winter for flocks and hay.
A satirical notice invites the public to a Friday evening gathering at the Commercial Club rooms on February 17 1911. The mock fines target attire such as patent leather shoes curly hair and gold jewelry while praising plain dress. The piece promises a better time than royalty, suggesting humorous penalties for luxury wear.
The article discusses uranium and thorium decaying into radium and radium emanation producing heat from atomic explosions. It suggests that lower weight elements arise and explains helium traces in rocks and waters as long accumulated.
Junction City Lodge No 1d meets in Odd Fellows Hall every Monday evening Visiting Odd Fellows welcome W J Wallace ON G Phil Merrifieid Secretary
The FP and A M Bethany Lodge No 21 conducts its meeting at the Masonic Hall on the fire Wednesday of each month. About 80 visiting brothers from other lodges are cordial attendees. Thos H Goring, W Xn Edward H Miles, Secretary.
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