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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
4
A fragmented wartime column attacks Secretary Baker and Crozier over military gun shortages and policy failures. It condemns partisanship, praises patriotic citizens demanding high competence, and cites a 1914 diary entry about German propaganda plans tied to a Japanese invasion scare.
The document lists German and Russian aliases used to mislead about ownership of Mu win, naming leaders as Herr Zederblucs Trotekte Herr Braunstein Techkrnof Ie Herr Feidion Varvue ie Herr Helfand Ganetekt le Mere Purstenbuer Deovieve ts Here Apfelbaum Kamgenieff and Mere Porentol'd.
A fragment recounts boys tormenting a teacher by placing hornets in a desk and a snake in a house as revenge for confiscated mail. It notes a November election hint and urges residents to act to deter pests.
An editorial in The Independant argues that German autocracy must fall and condemns a doomed future under militarism. It extols Woodrow Wilson as president and promotes an ideal of peaceful democracy guiding nations toward lasting peace.
Fragmentary wartime commentary denounces partisan politics, personal rivalries, and weapon shortages. The speaker critiques elites and calls out manipulation, urging endurance amid political conflict and the trials of revolution.
Fractured excerpt discusses blasting rocks with explosives to flatten terrain and compares Earthly struggle to global conflict. The text references the United States, wartime bonds, and German threats, urging readers to support war aims and national unity.
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists Sunday School at 3:00 pm led by C N Bordon, morning worship at 11:30 am, and evening service at 7:30 pm with sermons on Strength in Spite of Circumstances and Life Necessity for a Margin. Regular board meeting January 7 at 8 pm, Junior League Thursday after school. Holy Communion on first Sundays at 11 am and third Sundays at 7:30 pm. Choir practice Thursday evening. Rector J Colman Horton extends a hearty welcome.
The I W W movement strengthens in northern Idaho with a new St Maries headquarters and a winter teaching drive to recruit laborers. At St Maries a group of eight I W W members faced an arborsage charge and were acquitted. About 200 to 300 I W W supporters gathered around the courthouse during the trial, prompting officials to discharge others after acquittal. Authorities fear spring agitation could spark lumber camp strikes affecting war effort. Governor Alexander announces I W W speakers will be barred from Idaho addresses.
The Seattle Star declares an $800 reward to expose traitor propaganda about Red Cross funds and administration. It denounces rumors of profiteering by Red Cross workers, asserts all reported tales are false, and invites proof of any current fraud or dishonesty in Red Cross dealings.
The conference aims to unite farmers, promote cooperation, and improve livestock and crop production for southern markets. Speakers include leading experts emphasizing better handling, storage, and transport of farm produce to proper markets. Idaho attendees are expected to participate.
The fuel administrator shares practical rules to stretch coal. Key tips urge full fire pots, compact fuel, careful use of fine coal, controlled drafts, steady glowing flames, and keeping ashes away from crates. Emphasizes minimizing smoke and dirt and proper stove pipe dampers for efficiency.
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