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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1910
Page
1
The Twin Falls News reports plans for a regional flag raising event inviting all residents from both counties. The program will feature addresses by distinguished speakers including the governor and members of Congress, and dinners may accompany the gatherings as they evolve into public reunions.
Twin Falls and Lincoln counties plan a two county flag raising event at Shoshone Falls next June. Commissioner Sherman of Twin Falls cites preliminary arrangements shared with Jerome official Paul R. Kartzke, with flag poles to be erected near Coppdale station on the Idaho Southern railway line. The celebration aims to attract statewide visitors and foster a yearly gathering with agricultural communities’ festive days setting the tone.
The Jerome North Side News notes Twin Palla North Side Company continues enlarging and cementing the main irrigating canal through lava rock to curb seepage. Work paused by severe weather, but photos show progress as assurance of good faith, with completion expected ahead of the 1910 irrigation season. Settlers support the project, awaiting full ownership after payments.
The Press endorses the direct primary law praising its potential benefits if citizens actively engage in public affairs. It argues the law makes government more responsive to the people and can curb evils, maintaining that public trust mirrors business trust and will reflect in Governor Brady’s term. American Falls Ida June 1910.
Night Hostler at the Roundhouse E. L. Puds takes over day hostler duties in the Shoshone round house under F. E. Grosse at ninety dollars a month. Mr Fields began as night hostler at sixteen, then three years as hostler, seven years as fireman. This shows his qualification for the new post, expected to be more agreeable and pay better than coal chutes.
E H Grubb of Carbondale asserts Idaho will host the nation’s premier potato industry as irrigation matures. He cites Idaho’s 3,000,000 anticipated irrigable acres yielding about 1,000,000 acres at 300 bushels per acre, totaling 300,000,000 bushels annually. He argues southern states and Cuba cannot compete, and warns of evolving markets in the south and Mexico amid high quality demand.
The Hil's fifth annual Elk excursion to California and Honolulu will depart from the Oregon Short Line Union depot Salt Lake City Saturday morning February sth. The journey will be by special trains via the Southern Pacific to Los Angeles returning via the coastal valleys to San Francisco. Fare to San Francisco and return 35.10 to Los Angeles via Sacramento San Jose and Santa Barbara. Alameda steamship charted for Elks and friends. Boat leaves San Francisco noon Saturday February 12 1910. Honolulu round trip fare including meals 110.00. A 2000 deposit for steamer berths is required immediately as space is limited. Reservations should be made promptly. For details contact D E Burley general pass agent Oregon Short Line Salt Lake City Utah. W S Collins construction engineer and W L Gorton assistant chief engineer of J G White Co for Idaho Irrigation project toured the North Shoshone diversion dam on the Big Wood river eight miles from Cottonwood. Dam built of concrete with 900 yards. 25 men and eight teams at work. Dr Chas F Zeller of Shoshone appointed health officer for district No 2 and secretary of the county Board of Health with power to act with State Board. Though new to Idaho he commands public confidence and builds a growing practice. Dr Zeller has years in Mexico and Central America and speaks Spanish fluently.
Shoshone could become one of the west’s most beautiful cities with more trees and decorative landscaping. The town already boasts abundant trees and lawns for travelers, with potential for extensive flowers and uniform lawns shaped by neighborly collaboration and shared designs.
Farmers' Demonstration Special in Shoshone featured J E Wing of the Breeders' Gazette on soil lime content and alfalfa suitability. He explained Idaho soil with over four percent carbonate of lime enhances bacteria and nitrogen cycles, boosting fertility. Potato expert Grobb outlined a six year crop rotation with deep fall plowing, careful planting, and irrigation, followed by seed renewals to sustain alfalfa.
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