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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
5
A serialized letter argues socialism eliminates exploitation and crime, labeling capitalists as exploiters and urging readers to choose socialism. It links economic reform to moral improvement, discusses alfalfa seed farming prospects in Hagerman Valley, and notes upcoming bank openings in Wendell and Albertson with local executives and plans for new infrastructure.
FP. E. Sayer of Bliss attended the republican county central committee meeting this week and spoke of his carpentry work on the King Hill irrigation project south of Bliss. The Slick brothers, contractors, are pushing progress with three camps for ditch work, the diversion dam, and the power plant water crossing beside the Snake River, employing a large workforce.
The town held a joint religious revival as temperatures peaked and July Fourth passed during the period. Pastors organized the union services, uniting all churches for a sustained church work effort in Shoshone. Attendance showed the effort’s value and encouraged future activity under better conditions.
Village of Gooding adopts annual appropriation for May 2 1908 to May 21 1908 and levies a ten mill tax on all taxable property within corporate limits to cover general and incidental expenses for the fiscal year. Passed by the chairman and Board of Trustees on July 6 1908. W J Gooprie G W Sutherland Chairman Cheri
Harry Stoner recovered from illness as the Baptist church youth hosted a lawn social at Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Porkes residence drawing about thirty five attendees. Rev S Pratt visiting his brother prepares to travel to New York City and then Yellowstone Park for extended stay. A large party plans a trip to Red Dish lakes for recreation with Rev E R Hermiston Evangelists J S Swain Dr Wooddy R J McMahon Bert and Howard Bowler among those joining.
The Sage Brush Tonic factory begins operation in Shoshone with a plan for rapid production and a bold advertising push. Local stockholders hope for independent wealth as traveling men and investors hail the venture as a prime Idaho investment. A $110 subscription, 20-barrel sprinkler order, and an anti-dust water wagon initiative mark the startup efforts led by Frank Whittington and M. Silvz.
Wendell Idaho records a busy week with visitors from Chicago and American Falls buying land and examining Wendell, while Mrs. Ada Mariner plans to relocate. A miniature barrel organ damaged a storefront, and Major Reed with officials calmed residents and aided repairs after the incident. Call issued for payment warrants of 1907, ending July 31.
Local notices report Reverend Edward Pratt will conduct services at the Big Wood River School, with a sermon titled Sordey at 4 o clock pm. Other items mention travel updates, court actions, and community events including church activities and a probate district court charge involving Chris Cerisen for grand larceny of two horses.
A lengthy interview with C. R Manning, now of Shoshone but formerly a resident of the Isthmus, discusses the building of the Panama Canal and the advancements at the Wood River mines. The full interview will appear next week.
A Mrs Jas 2 Bothwell is gravely ill after a stroke and will remain in a prolonged illness. Her mother is also unwell, and the paper notes the uncertain duration of Mrs Bothwell’s condition and public notices regarding care and family concerns.
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