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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1923
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal published every Friday in Shoshone by FEL, PLATZ editor and proprietor. Office phone 9, residence 124. Subscription 3 2 per year. Entered at the post office in Shoshone, Mehaho, for transmission as second class mail.
Editorial discusses the burden of taxes and the rise of federal and state spending. It argues taxpayers face escalating costs as government expands through improvements and reforms. It cautions about debt service and the need for retrenchment, noting impatience with continual increases. It predicts Western state legislatures will test populist demand for restraint.
Snow report issued at noon on January 16 1923 covers the Big Wood River and Soldier Creek watersheds. Data records indicate the current snow depths and likely runoff implications for the region.
A Magic Reservoir report notes Idaho dairy and related industries expanding, with a hypothetical purchase of 200 million pounds of Idaho cheese annually by a leading firm. It highlights lower production costs, rail freight dynamics, and potential 26 percent farmer advantage over Midwest producers, plus gains in sugar beet and lumber sectors.
The address revisits Boise’s early settlement era, lauding pioneers who forged homes of peace and plenty. It recalls harsh toil, scarcity, and the evolution from rugged wagon life to modern comfort, urging a return to simple values and the fulfillment of past dreamers’ goals.
A fragmented historical passage describes economic shift from stock and grain to dairying after prosperity waned. National experts visited the state during Adamard Week to assess dairying, with representatives from farming, manufacturing, advertising, and breeding attending a Tahoe session.
Representatives from irrigation districts attend a session urging draft legislation to improve district laws. Manufacturing reps discuss irrigation supplies as Idaho producer markets hope for national and international normalcy, with leaders highlighting upward trends and investor confidence.
H. V. Platt, Oregon Short Line general manager, reports August to December shipments: 7051 cars potatoes, 2822 apples moved, and 850 head lettuce compared with 135 previously. Estimated Idaho potato crop 18 000 cars, peak in Idaho history, despite adverse market conditions from overproduction. Wheat movement limited by car supply and price. 5812 of 14000 moved so far. Platt highlights Idaho produce reaching distant markets and praises advertising efforts to promote Idaho commodities.
An open meeting of the Study Club Musigale will be held Saturday January 27 at 3 o'clock in the K of P hall. Mrs A E Bowler chairs the music committee and living pictures with songs represent fourteen nationalities and the four seasons. Admission is ten cents and a large crowd is hoped for. The club thanks Shoshone business men for assisting in advertising the State Federation of Women’s Clubs Year Book.
The Kimama Highway District report details assets on January 1 1928 of 11.32 in Lincoln County National Bank Shoshone Idaho with three warrants totaling 85.00. It outlines receipts from January 2 1922 to January 1 1923 including taxes and interest and lists expenditures for road building Roosevelt Highway tools and administrative costs.
Correct statement of the financial condition of said district on January 1, 1928 sworn by J. D. Fortune on January 17, 1923 before Ross B. Haddock notary public Idaho with seal.
Public Administratrix Stella Coot announces notice to creditors and all who hold claims against the deceased Ignacio Eyguen to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be exhibited at Shoshone in Lincoln County Idaho where the estate business is conducted. Dated January 17 1923.
Junction City Lodge No. 16 F and AM meets weekly at the Knight Pythian hall at 8:30 PM. Officers listed include N G F E Waldo and Secretary Tom Oley. Visiting brothers welcome.
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