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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal reports that Idaho plans a new state capitol within the next two or three years, with progress rapid enough to foresee a finish. It notes funding and irrigation schemes, school funds growth, and proposals to utilize Idaho’s sagebrush heat and coal resources for public benefit and economic development.
Reports to the state treasurer show stenographers, paid 1000 a year plus fees, faced a fixed 2500 salary new law. Despite expected fee returns, districts posted varied sums far below or above, with districts like First, Second, Fifth, and others contributing modest amounts, leaving the treasurer puzzled by the outcome and implications.
A critical editorial discusses belief in Christian Science and Mrs. Eddy, arguing the creed is a personal wish to be what one desires. It acknowledges potential moral benefits of the idea while noting its roots in mysticism and profit, and warns against confusing the effect with the primal truth.
Bank examiner Loveland tours the state and cites strong prospects in Idaho. He notes movement from Palouse country to Twin Falls, rising crop prospects in north Idaho, and anticipated migration to Lincoln County tracts. He cites irrigable Snake River Valley land, sugar beet yields, and the need for more orchards to boost income.
The Lincoln County Board of Health met in regular session on July 11 1907 to address sanitary conditions throughout the county. It orders immediate cleaning of all back streets and public areas and directs residents to avoid polluting streams with enforcement to the full extent of the law. Dr W H Baugh and P E Grosse were proposed for appointments.
July 8 1907 the Lincoln County Idaho board met as a board of equalization with I H Imes F E B Grosse John Curran and Harry W Anderson present. They examined the assessment roll name by name and passed upon entries then adjourned to 9 a m tomorrow. The second day July 9 1907 opened with the full board and they considered repairing Malud bridge but rejected all bids and instructed the County Surveyor.
The Shoshone Light and Water Company promotes electric current use by selling 6 pound electric flat irons at 5.00. For private family ironing, charges are 75 cents per month for six summer months or 50 cents monthly for 12 months, encouraging wider adoption of electric power.
Dentist Dr Williams, located in Shoe Shine, has office rooms over Baugh Drug Store. Crown and bridge work are his specialty. Do not delay, see Dr Williams immediately about your dental work.
Notice states John Terry seeks clemency at the next Board of Pardons meeting in Boise City Idaho for a grand larceny conviction at Shoshone. He was sentenced by Judge Edward Walters to one year in the State penitentiary and dated July 8 2007.
Notice that Lee W Glass will apply before the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners on August 5 1907 for a permit to operate a public ferry linking Twin Falls and Lincoln counties with a landing at the Snake River junction. It notes required estimates of costs and damages and lists local officials and village matters connected to Shoshone.
Public land notice announces a five year claim process for a homestead near Halley Idaho. Witnesses and residence details are listed with names and locations to appear for final proceedings in July.
Department of the Interior notice records Wilkes to Canzler of Burns Idaho filing for a five year proof on Homestead entry in section 34 township 35 range 1 east, to be proved before the Register in Owyhee County Hall Idaho on July 27 1907. Witnesses Adelbert Crothers Delbert Crothers Thomas Gustin and Tilliard Thomason, all Burns Idaho.
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