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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1922
Page
4
An old article fragment recalls George Washington as the “Father of the Country” and discusses the February 22 observance. It contrasts Washington’s wisdom with modern calls for world peace and universalism influenced by figures like Woodrow Wilson, urging his beacon-like example to guide humanity.
The text appears as a garbled plea about a soldier bonus and a gunman incident. It mentions a complex chain of events with unclear names, dates, and places, rendering precise details impossible. The readable fragments suggest legal or financial actions connected to a military context and possible charges or investigations.
Idaho citizens recount wartime waste by what they call "Deserving Democrats" funding costly projects like Muscles Shoals and cost plus contracts. They argue billions in private fortunes grew while soldiers lacked guns and planes, asking how to fairly reward returning servicemen and whether generosity to politicians compromised national victory.
Members gathered February 9 for a regular meeting of the study club. The program, chaired by Mrs Kong Borden, featured papers on Philander Knox, Penrose, and four U S statesmen. Allen Turden and others presented, with discussion on the American Creed and contemporary politicians.
Towne of Pleasant View Single Comb White Leghorn Farm in Dietrich Idaho receives a compliment from George R Shoup poultry expert at the State College of Washington. The letter notes the farm's neat pen head and quality stationery while praising the unidentified egg credit issue in the world egg laying contest results. The pen placed 18th out of 75 entries in the contest.
Barbara Grewell, Loveland high school junior, earns the Remington primary certificate for typist excellence. She posted 29 words per minute with under two errors after limited study, becoming the first Loveland student to reach this level. Her achievement draws praise from Lincoln County peers and family.
The London Chronicle notes that barefoot legends like Eve Nausicaa and Helen of Troy show sandals as a middle ground between shoeless and shod life. It argues sandals are easier to produce than boots and cites Ireland and Scotland where children have long run barefoot, reflecting wit and enterprise rather than moral decline.
The Gooding Hailey debate results crown the winning team and set a round with Jerome Shoshone. Shoshone hosts Miss Silva and Millsaps, while Ryan and Condlyn face Jerome. Panama Canal toll exemption is argued. Honor Roll lists many students tied to first semester marks.
Students sent notes poems and stories for the school issue. Refreshment committee served salad sandwiches cake and cocoa and were praised. Miss Mills and Mr Kirkpatrick were absent. Ninth grade submitted two poems and other classes provided well written stories.
Mothers praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds croup and whooping cough in small children noting its pleasant taste and prompt cures. The remedy contains no opiate or narcotic and is confidently given to babies as to adults, according to the passage.
Automobile owners are hereby notified that licenses for 1922 must be procured on or before March 1, 1922. Persons operating cars after that date without a 1922 license will be prosecuted. B. W. Yaden Assessor Clarence Wheeler Sheriff.
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