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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
4
Entered at the podtance in Shoshone Idaho, a mailer mission finishes with a second place result. The Eastern Daho Press Club records show the event and standings with local participation.
The Journal reviews a long dispute over a 1910 bill and alleged overcharges by officials. It details claimed overpayments, reduced warrants, and sought accountability from county and state authorities, arguing transparency for taxpayers and public record integrity. It names Mary J. Grier and other officials in a broader inquiry into misused funds and ethical concerns.
Sheriff observes sale of estrays on the th day of February 1919 at an indicated location near Shoshone Idaho. The description lists a white horse with marks and a black and white pony, plus a tall-faced dog, weighing approximately 1200 pounds. Bidders must meet lawful money terms at cash value, under the United States law. Clarente Wheeler, Sheriff, posted the notice on January 19.
A Washington committee chair denounces German propaganda campaigns in the United States. The piece asserts German strategy aims to erode morale, inflame religious and political divisions, and spread false rumors about Red Cross nurses and U.S. troops. It cites falsified stories about venereal disease and hospital conditions, calling these tactics a German general staff plot.
Sylvia Hunter, a city editor, combats a flood of romance stories while steering her paper toward variety. A chance meeting with Brilles, the stern editor, leads to romance as he admits his guilt for inspiring the column’s sentimentality and asks to return that night.
A wartime policy piece argues the United States must triple exports, targeting 20 million tons to Europe and allied nations to prevent famine and preserve democracy. It warns of global shortages, stresses continued high extraction in milling, reduced waste, and shared sacrifice at home while outlining the peril of famine and social collapse if supplies fail.
A wartime essay argues citizens must avoid vigilantism when intercepting threats. It notes a citizen may defend home and arrest criminals but cannot execute suspects without due process. Loyal Germans aid border security while anonymous enemies are thwarted by trained sleuths. Stay vigilant yet lawful, and report suspicions to authorities.
An old style advertorial notes eye strain headaches and blurred text from overuse. It promotes eye examinations and eyeglasses, mentions a 20 year maker with offices in two states, and targets school children with monthly visits and in town services.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a 1920s era alarm about a covert group plotting to topple authorities across the United States. It names figures tied to an organization and condemns professed sympathizers while warning of upcoming disruptions and international tensions.
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