Shoshone Falls the Great Desert Wonder
Historian C. Goodwin extols Shoshone Falls as a sublime desert marvel. He paints fire-formed desert origins, a dual river scene with bridal walls and emerald waters, and a thunderous, rainbowed cascade that rivals Niagara in color and awe. This portrait invites reverent awe, urging visitors to descend to the brink and feel the falls’ mighty pulse as a sign of nature’s first cause.
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C. Goodwin
Hudson
Ohio
Tetons
Hagler
India
God
Niagara
Scorla
Local Tidbits From Shoshone and Nearby Areas
Gilbert White spent Wednesday and Thursday in Lotne dn business, meeting Fort Collins visitors, while Mrs. Bowl recovers from a severe attack. Dr Zeller was in Boise for professional matters. E E Wallace has taken charge of the Short Line freight warehouse in Shoshone. J W Wheeler completed a ranch sale near Rupert. Martin Kidwell is back on the street after rheumatism. A lost small flat key with pink ribbon seeks return to Journal. Moon-Soule performers drew a fine crowd last Saturday. Oregon Short Line official A B Stevenson visited in private car to check railroad conditions. James Purtill, ex Elmore County clerk, now tax commissioner, was in Shoshone. EH G Merrfield returned from western Oregon, noting quiet business but an optimistic outlook for next year.
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EH. G. Merrfield
Oregon
Portland
Salem
Desert Miracle Awakens Awe With Majestic Wonder
A vivid fragment describes a desert scene as profoundly beautiful and terrifying. It likens the sight to a resurrection from the dead, stirring deep emotions and reverent awe as life abruptly springs from a seemingly dead landscape.
Shoshone Youths Invited to Organize Town Brass Band
Shoshone seeks to form a strong brass band with town talent. A reader lists likely players, though not all have agreed. A meeting is urged for January 24 at 8 pm with interested youths and veteran bandmen to begin organizing at the Journal office.
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Arar
Journal
Satuday
Marriage of William C. Carmen and Fannie E. Jacobson
A marriage license was issued January 18 for the ceremony held January 17 at the bride Fannie E. Jacobson Richfield home. Rev James Leitch of the Methodist church performed the vows. The bride is daughter of Albert Jacobson a prominent local farmer.
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William C. Carmen
Fannie E. Jacobson
Richfield
Albert Jacobson
James Leitch
Methodist Church
Snowbound Town Echoes In Shoshone Local News
Local notes recount town snow disruption at Ket etrum and Hill City tram. visits by ex sheriff Roy Jones and Judge Walters. community events like Ladies Study club at High School. church group renting Barnum building for Latter Day Saints. marriages of Mary Taylor and Will W. Custer. A. E. Vredenburgh's snow cleanup and first-born joy. stone deliveries for yard expansions and plans for roundhouse improvements at the railroad.
Genkumathy contest prep and school notes
Katheryn Morse and Lenura Noby report students race toward the Genkumathy contest with Boise state date in Apeth, while a midyear list shows high school honors. Cooking class studies meats and cuts, typing contests gauge minutes per word, and a primary visit by Miss Blank inspires lesson plans. Concordia Literary Society plans a debate on universal peace with a playlet and music.
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Katheryn Morse
Lenura Noby
Boise
Minnie Albers
Douglass Bushnell
Beulah Dunn
Ruby Grosse
Viola Gwin
Noom Hansen
Viola Hunter
Fern Noble
Lenora Noble
Estella Rinehart
Anna Ryan
Galena Sims
Blanche Smith
Pearl Todd
Florence Turnbull
Elizabeth Urfer
Emily Webster
Miss Hulse
Concordia Literary Society
Ruoy Grosse
Delno McMahon
Raymond Wheeler
Doctor Divine
Crowds of Buyers at Stockgrowers Sale
Crowds of buyers thronged the Stockgrowers Mercantile Company store since mid winter balh on Wednesday. The merchandise is of standard quality and drew ladies from town and distant places despite cold weather in search of bargains.
Mormon Church at Shoshone Reopens in Barnums Building
The Mormon congregation of Shoshone rents the Barnums sording adjoining the Journal for Sunday services and a morning Sunday school led by R. F. P. Frume. Presiding Elder R. H. Smith oversees church services while Mrs. Swope serves as president of the Relief Society with Miss Viola Swope as secretary. Seven families join the charge, previously worshiping on Walnut street. Police swept up about twenty five hoboes for 24 hours with no arrests in burglaries, then deported them via freight trains. Also ad for 750 acres of orchard grain and stock land in Klickitat Washington exchanged for irrigated lands in southern California, with full details to B. S. Cook & Co. 805 Corbett Bldgs Portland Oregon.
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Barnum
Ball Street
Journal
Shoshone
Mormon Congregation of Shoshone
R. F P. Frume
R. H. Smith
Swope
Viola Swope
Relief Society
Walnut Street
Taho
Cook & Co
Corbett
Portland
Oregon
Salt Lake Utah Mail Order Firm Adverts Veterinary Remedies
An old Utah advertisement from 1 No. Main St Salt Lake Saltisfnation guaranteed or money refunded offers remedies for lameness in horses and mentions veterinary preparation and a free consultation. The terse copy prioritizes horse care products and a mail order approach.
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Utah
Main St
Salt Lake
Tax Delinquency Reform Sparks County Ownership of Property
Capital News reports a new tax law auto transfers delinquent properties to the county after Jan 8, with no notice or sale. Tax sharks may then demand auditor certificates to seize entire properties at 18 percent interest, while former owners face penalties and redemption costs.
Jerome News Votes
A heavy wind storm last Saturday night overturned several small structures. Real estate dealers report many rental applications for farms with little available land. Tenants seek improvements and at least a small alfalfa acreage. demand shows renewed interest in North Side lands and non residents should invest to gain returns. Where improvements exist, demand for raw land remains.
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North Side
Mrs Parry Injured After Fall at Home
Mrs Parry suffered a broken bone in her right arm after a fall on Monday at her residence. The accident follows a previous broken left arm about a year ago, with the prior injury not yet fully healed.
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Mrs. Donens
Abe
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