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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1920
Page
1
Governor Davis called an extra Idaho Legislature meeting in Boise for February 11 to ratify the federal amendment granting full suffrage to women. The session will be dedicated solely to ratification, with expense limits for legislators and no other business allowed.
Rev A J Mickelsohn opens indefinite religious meetings at Dietrich Methodist Church with highlights of singing. Montana feed shortages reported. Pain dexter Fox closes hay deal in Jerome worth 52000. Besslen High School basket team victorious at Shoshone 136 to 4. Elkanah Crist serving as assistant engineer while pump repairs. McNulty Brothers ship cattle to local workers. Myrtle Borden returns from Technic School, Poen delle, to continue studies at Povetta A Bo McGowain sells to Shoshone portion W hi week about 100 ton at 27.00 per ton. Veville’s daughter involved.
Richfield residents welcome Mr and Mrs HO Clack of South Dakota on a visit with old friends. Ladies Aid hosted last Wednesday with Mel Lemon hosting. Miss Villa Schutter returns to Corvallis to resume school work. Mrs Schutter accompanies her mother to Shoshone to visit sisters Mrs Osborn and Mrs Seward. 1920 census work continues with J James Green assisting. Alien Strachan and family host Amos Strachan's visit from Soda Springs. Mrs Filer hosts weekend guests Mrs L Jensen of Shoshone. Robt McMahon visits Ogden, leaving Richfield. Willer Barnes returns from holiday visit in Kansas. Tom Speedy ends holiday home stay and returns to Moscow work.
About twenty eager Shoshone women met with district home economist Mise Huyck to learn dress making and millinery at the Episcopal house. The program, led by Miss Wold, aims to prepare participants for March classes across Lincoln county, with materials cost only. Also, the Local Red Cross elected officers for a new one year term during Monday evening meetings.
To all friends and neighbors who assisted us during our father’s sickness and death we extend sincere thanks. Frank Moxon Edmund Mason Herbert Mason Elizabeth Mason Mrs Hlekman and family express appreciation for kindness received.
The newspaper will shift to Thursday publication next week to reach rural route readers by Friday. All news and advertising copy must arrive by Wednesday evening to ensure timely printing.
The Journal announces a transition from old type to a pen based system and introduces a new 10 point Dell font with light and black faces. A daily news budget line service is planned to be posted in regular issues for public convenience. The paper credits improved patronage for enhanced service quality.
Delegates from national and state American Legion groups met in Washington for a three day conference with the War Risk Insurance Bureau to push swift relief and unified administration for veterans benefits. They urged passage of the Mason and Sweet bills, simplified forms, enhanced vocational training, full maintenance for trainees, and permanent on site training staff at hospitals. They also pressed higher disability and tuberculosis provisions and a consolidated federal agency for veterans affairs. The group re elected officers and discussed supporting a home music program and local civic activities.
Rex Truman son of (), AU Tru men, and formerly a citizen of Sho shone, returned this week from a long stay in Siberia with the American forces. He enlisted in Nebraska for County Agricultural Agent work and served from 1917 to Liburia before returning. He plans to stay in Shoshone for the winter and resume agriculture in spring.
The Shoshone Club elected new officers and a directors board for the coming years. Frank Millsaps or Millsaps is named president with Bowler re elected secretary treasurer. Joe Davis will become the new club secretary replacing Towt as plans for exhibitions and duties are discussed.
Shoshone high school defeated Hagerman 18 to 10 on Hagerman’s floor Friday evening. The fast start by Shoshone gave a lead that Hagerman could not overcome amid crowded stands and rough defense. Mentions of players Ahas Dunn Writenick Prokart Weretek Selips vlek Keteves Nebien and others, plus wrestling chatter and upcoming Jerome game.
The semester exams were held Thursday and Friday with exemptions for students who met attendance and subject criteria. Names include Agnes Alexander Tie Alexander Alice Alexander Grace Anderson and others. a few students missed exams due to attendance issues. An honor list will be published later. Tardy habits are being addressed with after-school detentions. A high school basketball game in Bosslen ended 3 to 6 with a postgame chicken dinner.
A call to join Farmers Protective League to safeguard water rights in the Tatotrelga Lom project. It warns the project may soon be turned over to settlers and predicts operation by the League or the Big Wood company. The piece argues unity protects all water users and urges immediate action.
Paragraph 14 details Tako Tribation Company and Big Wood River Reservoir and Canal Company allegedly conspiring with officers George W. Weltewood and AL Fletcher to defraud Mohi Irrigation Company and targeted landowners. They allegedly scheme to sell stock and property entitlements tied to water rights and irrigation works formerly owned by Mohi and Tahue Irrigation, with alleged coordination and knowledge by the defendant bodies and officials.
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