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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1911
Page
7
Fragmentary text indicates a publication note about subscription initiation and an earliest payment date at the News Stand. Mentions B, TODD, and Showbone date but details are unreadable. No concrete figures or events can be confirmed from the fragment.
Fragmented notes recount Idaho legislative issues including Canadian reciprocity, state land board actions on water rights, and juvenile justice concerns. Mention of a large Canadian farm housing hundreds of convicts near Toronto and debates over dam ownership, water delivery, and irrigation projects in the Snake River region.
A writer notes inside information from contractor Porter Crane on the Idaho Irrigation project and its strong reservoir capacity canals and safety. Other reports cover Shoshone Twin Falls power work near Hagerman, Telluride mayors canal work, and Foster Grand Coos Halt road and bridge grading with Crane leading the line. The Boy Scouts movement grows in England and Idaho with local chapters in Boise and Pocatello.
A compact guide outlines the kissing problem and explores strategies to land a lasting romantic connection. It delves into social dynamics, timing, and confidence while offering practical tips for approaching potential partners.
A Nez Perce leader named Moses was found dead after drinking a strong hair liniment laced with alcohol and cocaine while preaching a new religion. Locals say he claimed powers from spirits and pronounced judgments on tribe members before dying. His wife, also a user, is recovering.
The article notes that logging off timbered claims raises land values as high as five thousand dollars per claim. Buyers anticipate gains by clearing and selling the land for farming and timber once access via railroads improves, with prices varying from five hundred to five thousand dollars and expectations of rapid value increases within five years. Feb.
Former Idaho governor Frank R. Gooding declares he may seek the Idaho governorship in two years on a railroad commission platform. He states he will wage a campaign against a Republican nominee opposing railroad legislation and cites Oregon Short Line’s defeat of Governor Brady as a warning. He argues Idaho should adopt a railroad commission, noting only three states lack one.
Lincoln County treasurer announces payment of warrants current expense 110 up to No 984 and road and bridge 1910 up to No 579. W M Massey, county treasurer, dated February 17, 1911. publication from February 17 to March 10.
Services will be held as follows the Methodist church morning service at 1 a m Sunday school at 0 a m evening service at 7 30 p m prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 30 o'clock Reverend Be Helman Pastor.
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