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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1914
Page
2
An extracted article reflects on enduring patriotism amid war, noting Greco-American contributions and volunteers who aided their homeland. It quotes a poet and discusses the idea of a living Greece, highlighting loyalty and national resolve despite hardships.
The piece argues Washington's birthday fails as a nationwide festival but serves as social occasion. It notes immigrant groups relate to Washington’s name, seeing him as embodiment of law, education, and public service, beyond mere freedom.
The article recalls Dr. Alphonse Bertillon and his measurement system but notes it yielded to fingerprint methods. It cites the vast Rogues Gallery and the reliability of fingerprints, as no two individuals share identical prints. It mentions cases where fingerprints led to arrests and hints at public interests, including societal concerns and whimsical references.
The discussion contrasts educated elites with feudal landowners and millions of peons kept in debt and ignorance. Observers propose two paths: a strong man restoring order or a democratic move toward a republican government. Either way, reform must protect private landholding and ensure fair courts for farmers.
The February meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution draws on stagecraft and decorum as women display frank, witty remarks when feeling slighted. The piece notes the organization’s usefulness and hints a 300th Pilgrim Landing celebration could boost attendance with baseball games included.
A columnist insists Congress errs by passing laws rather than engaging voters, mocks spending choices in Mexico, and questions the shift to pushbutton voting. He notes Mexican generals enjoy comforts of home amid killings while Texas receives political commentary during Washington birthday musings.
Lorenzo Parker seeks final proof to prove residency reclamation and cultivation of land under the Carey Act in Idaho. The hearing before O. A. Truman is scheduled at Shoshone on February 21, 1914 with two local witnesses from Shoshone, Idaho. Other items include Agriculture Department prize proposal shifts and a trolley puzzle joke.
A brief note explains that drops of liquid under gravitation tend to spherical form. It mentions rain droplets from clouds and molten lead poured through perforated colanders at tower tops to aid in shaping into spheres.
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