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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1919
Page
1
In Shoshone and nearby areas a severe illness has affected many residents. Mrs Hamilton remains in critical condition with slim hope of recovery. Several families, including the W. C. Hamiltons and Rupert Borden, are recovering or resting as doctors battle the outbreak.
The legislature considers creating Jerome County from parts of Minidoka Lincoln and Gooding with Jerome as the county seat. Proposed reforms aim to reorganize 48 departments into a governor’s cabinet and to vacate numerous licensing and regulatory posts across agencies such as immigration labor and statistics reclamation public investments public welfare agriculture and health. Simultaneously, a relief drive for Armenians Syrians and Greeks in the Near East is highlighted with calls for rapid fundraising and aid through the American Committee for Relief.
Mes Mantunt and Mey uw lead as county officials take office in Shoshone. The ceremony includes remarks from Mrs. Woo Hamilton and updates on county operations. A sudden illness impacts attendance as Miss Cook retires after six years. Funeral services held for Mrs. List, widow and mother, with interment in Shoshone Cemetery.
Mrs. Tilia Brown Rice seeks information on her aunt reportedly known as Carrie Steel or Jones. She requests anyone with address details to notify her at once at 3035 Pikes Peak Ave Cotormie Springs California.
Department of Commerce and Industry announces positions to be vacated across its offices including banking and insurance divisions. Public Works and Finance departments follow with lists of roles to be vacated such as state highway commission staff and state examiner, reflecting a broad shake up noted alongside a Bolshevist quote from the Boston Herald.
Fragmented notes recount flu impact, injuries, and health measures across Linen County and nearby towns. Mentions W. J. Howard injury, Mrs Rorden and Rupert family concerns, and school precinct actions. Also includes chaos about county commissioners, quarantine guidance, and a card of thanks amid illness and death. References to Roa d work, serum campaigns, and regional news items from Little Rock, Kansas, and Washington.
An unusable OCR fragment mentions names and prices with unclear context. Reading shows garbled references to people, places, and a price. The readable bits hint at a local item about finances but lack coherent facts or events to confirm.
Mrs Mary Sapenswee Xatisley of Shoshone Mahe born June 7 1876 in Shoshone area married to Aina Butler Halley. She died January 1? 1894 age unknown leaving six children Viol Charles Parence Terry Clarence Lilleware Love and a husband. The family mourns her departure to the other world.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for support during a time of affliction. The note thanks the Shewtiee Lan a A. M. and others who offered offerings and comfort to the family, noting appreciation for the Morad offerings and Dietrion chotr.
A Syracuse Herald summary notes a patriot rush to buy thrift stamps and redeem them quickly, with people using agents outside post offices before funds reach the postal system. It mocks the stunt of selling stamps immediately after purchase and ends with a jab at the Hohenzollerns and their circle, after the war’s end.
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