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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1922
Page
1
Waterminster 8S H Chapman reports inflow and reservoir levels for the weeks ending January 10 in 1921 and 1922. In 1921 mean inflow 18,444 acre feet with 64 sec feet in reservoir. In 1922 inflow 58,624 acre feet with 144 sec feet in reservoir.
The Snow Report lists Hailey at 21 inches with total to date 49.8 inches and water content 5.41 inches. Other stations report Soldier 22 inches Winslow 28 Mascot 36 Galena Summit 54 and a year to date total 52.75 inches with water content 8.71 inches.
The Journal reports a supply of garden seeds from the U S Department of Agriculture, routed through Senator Frank R Gooding, available free to all who call. Distribution is on a first come, first served basis and quantities are limited.
Sunday School and morning and evening worship conducted with praise. Attendance was large despite cold weather. Superintendent Mrs McMahon led the Sunday School with need for more helpers and older attendees. room allocation discussed and chorus rehearsal planned for Wednesday.
The B. P. A. of Sho shone organized on December 17 with 17 members and 17 pledge articles. Topic cards for three months will be ready next Sunday with Leona Ritter leading God in our lives. Last Sunday’s meeting led by Mable Mason featured an excellent discussion on opportunity. Pastor R. 8S. Withrow invites all to attend.
Emerson Griswold, youngest of three sons of Mrs. Sam Griswold of Camp Point Illinois, served in World War I. After discharge he moved to the Golden West, then Oregon and Washington, later traveling from Portland to San Francisco. Since late June 1929 his mother has heard nothing. She asks post office officials to aid in finding him and offers a reward for information leading to his location.
The Dietrich Nath Farm held its annual meeting at the Dietrich school house with good attendance. Officers included E.R. Gage as president and Reid as secretary and treasurer. Directors were Richard Randleman Chaz Chapman F W Zimmerman Ni W Slar KK Gage and Bate Jr. The W T U met, and local residents Kilker Leonard Fenster Lowell and Earl Pender attended burial services for a father. Mel Gunderson family moved to a new farm southwest of the station. W C Dooley visits for farm matters and suffers a leg ailment. Mrs Leithelser dislocated her shoulder.
The W C T U met at the president’s home on Tuesday evening January 10 with many members present. The 1922 budget was discussed and each member was to report in February how she earned her dollar. A January 16 temperance program and February meetings were announced, with details of devotional leadership and music. The next meeting is January 24 at Mrs Charles Mills home. A Prohibition celebration program was outlined for January 16 with readings and music.
Dietrich Grange held its regular session Friday January 6 with good attendance. Resolutions were passed to be presented at the State Grange meeting in Nampa January 16 to 20. The young ladies plan a culinary display at the next meeting on January 2, aiming to prove their skill.
The piece argues radical labor leaders cannot force industry to accept wage and working conditions through strikes and that purchasing power determines prices. It notes market forces and supply laws shape prices for goods like automobiles, diamonds, and butter, warning that attempts to corner markets may backfire and hurt workers.
Richfield notes cover Sunday dinners at the Lackey home and gatherings hosted by Britt and Crosby. Local women’s clubs report sewing bees, apple dump delights, and a 1 meeting with officers elected including Mrs Hugh Fenton. Attendance, visits, and guest dinners populate the week’s social scene with various families and neighbors enjoying communal hospitality.
A garbled OCR passage debates fire losses and insurance. The text references American orate past five years, costs from fires, and how insurance c o mpanies might have financed new homes and miles of road, but the wording is severely distorted with missing letters and stray characters. The piece mentions Chinaman philosophy and various figures in a speculative, fragmentary style.
A whimsical appeal to readers as a holiday message by a beloved author. The letter celebrates clubs with Santa Claus figures, magical themes, and the joy of shared storytelling. It promises new friends and adventures in the coming year while expressing gratitude for reader support.
Marion Elise Gooding infant daughter of Mr and Mrs T H Gooding died Tuesday morning January 10 after intestinal trouble. Born May 1921 she was seven months old. Remains were moved to Stishone and funeral held at Methodist church at p m. Community closes in respect to the bereavement.
Lincoln county cow purchasing committee weighs joining the Jerome association to form a combined organization. Jerome is a readygoing institution and could lower overhead. the committee will meet Jerome's directors to review the proposition at the next meeting.
Mr and Mrs T Whitenack returned Saturday from a visit to their old home in Minuls. They say the trip was enjoyable and note many changes in places and people over the years. During the trip they were pleased by a visit from a Chilean woman connected with architecture and engineering at the University of Ulliwis.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Catholic church service with names and terms like Bishop, deacon, and pews. The readable text mentions a levee and various personal names connected to the ceremony, though many segments are garbled and unclear.
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