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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
1
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio won the Democratic presidential nomination on the 44th ballot while Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was chosen for vice president by acclamation.
Murry Brooklan of the Idaho Irrigation Co and Fred W. Gooding of the Big Wood River Reservoir Co discuss storing Big Wood River flow in a reservoir for irrigation. The plan funds wells for winter domestic use to reduce river draw, saving about 15 000 acre feet. Gates at Magic Dam would close from Sept to 1921 irrigation, with surveys on canal from Mittner dam to Snake River flood water and an upcoming United Americans meeting in Shoshone with an illustrated lecture.
A Dietrich precinct notes including residents visiting Casper Mountain Howe and Halley, cattle and sheep shipments, new wells, and a water well on the Gee Creasy place. Local politics see candidates for State Senator County Commissioner and County Treasurer. A barn fire destroys animals and farm property worth around a thousand dollars after a Fourth celebration. Festivities: pony and horse races, foot races, three-legged races, bucking horses, fireworks, and a large community dance.
Fragmentary OCR lists contestants such as Guyman Miss Mary Wesson City Wheeler Mrs J V Cook Miss Stella Scott Mrs Inez City McMahon Miss Ava Richfield Crist Miss Mary Dietrich acne Miss Nellie City Master Bruce Gooding Sutherland Miss Jessie Richad Anderson Gordon Richfield City and other names, indicating a page final event tally or standings.
The Shoshone Journal race heats up as third period nears finish with big automobile and gold prizes. Subscriptions must arrive by Saturday night to count, with out of town workers urged to push ahead before the deadline. The contest sits neck and neck as supporters rally for the final surge.
The Journal notes the Studebaker Special Six price rose from 2155 to 2245, an increase of 90 dollars, but emphasizes that the top vote getter will still win the grand prize car.
The Big Wood River Reservoir and Canal Company stockholders adjourned the meeting to August 17 1920 to allow completion of canal investigations and preparations for Congressional Communities on Appropriations visit to Idaho on July 7. President Fred W. Gooding notes further fine details remain to be resolved.
Milridoke County settled a long dispute over county and school district property, with District No. 12 finally set to receive about 7088 dollars plus interest, as Minidoka County agreed to pay the district. Other items note local visits, family news, and community updates from Shoshone and Rupert areas.
The Granky cursing chats compiled their course of study list Friday and each member sought class continuation. Miss Sinclair and Mrs. Franklin were mentioned. Mr. Harry Jones took a holiday last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cann left Sunday for Portland to combine pleasure with business and return later this week. Mr. Lester Cannon cares for the mind during his brother’s absence. Mr. Burnett and son visited Salt Lake via No 4 to consult doctors about an ailment possibly needing an operation. Mr. Hastings and family and Mr. R. Warren and family spent Sunday and Monday at Hatley and Gur Mer Springs.
Condensed for publication, the report from Independent District No. 12 highlights a record year, enrollment growth, and new mental efficiency testing. It notes higher overall student performance, planned twice yearly use, and detailed retardation and acceleration statistics by grade, with causes linked to physical strain from the previous term.
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