Local Creamery Impulse Prompts Shoshone Enterprise
An effort to start a creamery in Shoshone aims to create a profitable home market for local farmers and boost surrounding business. Farmers along rail lines ship milk and cream to distant buyers, leaving little profit. A home creamery would support dairy farming, attract homes, and spur wealth, with W H Murphy backing the venture. A suitable building could be found at moderate cost. A separate note mentions a remarkable river fish story, highlighting local lore.
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Shoshone
Richfield
Dietrich
California
W. H. Murphy
The Fake Auto Race and Its Promoters
Condemnation runs through the tale of a bogus auto race that fleeced Sho shone and Hailey residents by Haines and Green. The promoters allegedly framed the Fourth of July plans while the public was not harmed. blame rests on the two masterminds with a few accessories. Conductor J A McCollum is away, Joe Burbidge covers, Miss Cook of Medora visited her brother, and John Munn stopped by from a nearby dry farm.
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Shoshone
Hailey
Haines and
Green
Bellevue
Harness and Green
Ford
Studebaker
Timmerman
Halley
Halsey
Mr. Fowler
Hom
Halls
Helievgo
Weipck
Catnon Keepers
Bellevue Fm
Stodebaker
Lope of Sport
Twin Falls City Sees Liquor Confiscations and Dog Fight
The Twin Falls News reports heavy enforcement at river crossings from Lincoln county amid illicit liquor importations. Deputies seized alcohol in several locations including Blue Lakes and Milner, dumping a large lot in front of the courthouse. The next morning a long dog fight occurred at the same dumped spot.
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Twin Falls
Lincoln County
Hqauor
Twin Fall
Lquor
Mayer
Roy McBride
Blue Lakes
Oficer
Milner
Shoshone Falls
Clear Lakes
McBride
Changes in Local Short Line Station Employes
William H. Murphy, express agent at Sho shone, is expected to become station cashier upon returning from Chicago. His tenure as express agent is praised as a deserved promotion. C. E. Brady seeks a transfer, while A. Gilbert will remain as Murphy’s substitute. Murphy and his wife plan to return soon to residence.
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Wiliam H. Murphy
Shoshone
Chicago
C. E. Brady
A. Gilbert
Ee Murphy
Murphy
Cnpy
Sagehens at Opening Show Strong but Elusive
A fragmentary report notes Artaut D. Sita as a winner in a Sto'ahané hardware Store brimming event amid opening day bustle. The scene describes brisk winds and a hunting knife as a featured item, with the crowd described as the best of hunters despite sagehen appears plentiful yet hard to find.
Joe May Reported Ill Near Shoshone Ontario
Joe May, ill for more than a year, is believed on his death bed at his home north of Shoshone. Ise Bing and Dr. Zvtler tend him daily. patient has shown some improvement after returning to Ontario. May has accumulated property in both locations and is under 40.
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Ise
Oreren
Zvtler
Wren
Shoshone
Ontario
Nellie Fear Me Theme in Congressional Speech
Congressman Kahn of California cites fear of Democratic legislation as he discusses Nellie the cloak model in a House speech. He recalls Nellie’s perilous scenes aboard a Brooklyn bridge fall an Atlantic net elevator descent and further danger as they meet again.
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Kahn
California
Nel- Me
Nellie
Brooklyn Bridge
Atlantic
Mico Nell
Richfield Fire Destroys Barn Wrecks Two Buildings
Heavy losses followed a midnight blaze in Richfield affecting C. C. Burton property. A barn burned furiously before volunteers arrived. five horses perished, and other nearby structures including Peterson store and Gem State lumber yard were saved or damaged. Fire spread in hot dry wind, with minimal insurance on the barn and limited detonating causes. A local fireman suspect is being questioned as investigators review the incident.
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Richfield
C. C. Burton
Ed Feindel
Peterson
Gem State Lumber Yard
Peterson Place
Shears Bros
Tolmer
Fouste
Betta Petimuter Sbidt
Merrifield Child Fractures Collarbone in Road Camp Incident
Geerei Gaudhrer of Mr and Mrs Foy suffered a collarbone fracture in a wagon procession with Theamridort members near Sterrifeld during highway construction on the Cottonwood road. Dr Zeller treated the injury and the child was taken with family to the road camp for observation while Merrifield oversaw the project.
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Geerei
Gaudhrer
Str. Foy
Sterrifeld
Amet
Zeller
Cottonwood Road
Merrifield
Entertainment for High School Students Honors Evening
The high school freshmen and sophomores were entertained by Mrs. J. W. Wheeler and Mrs. Hall at Mrs. Hall's home on Wednesday evening. Raymond Wheeler won first prize a box of stationery in a guessing game while Deino McMahon took the booby prize. Attendees included Lois Dunn Lois Miller Eleanor Anderson Leah Borden Margaret Ryan Naomi Hanpon Batche Smith Viola Swope and several young men including Raymond Wheeler Charles Gwin Lawrence Gwin Delov McMahon Edwin Grosee Bert Swope Byron Vader Douglas Bastinell and Marvin Newman.
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J. W. Wheeler
Hall
Raymond Wheeler
Deino McMahon
Lois Dunn
Lois Miller
Eleanor Anderson
Leah Borden
Margaret Ryan
Naomi Hanpon
Batche Smith
Viola Swope
Charles Gwin
Lawrence Gwin
Delov McMahon
Edwin Grosee
Bert Swope
Byron Vader
Doulas Bastinell
Marvin Newman
Dead mules raise county tax scare in old record
A county commissioners session debated a $5 bill for removing carcasses from Big Wood River. The line item lists 18 mules, 75 rabbits, and other animals hauled away, prompting questions about why so many died. Officials doubted the numbers and the tax impact on nonowners.
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Big Wood River
Tapper
C. A. Milchhouser
Richfield
Burns
Balsam
Gid
Tuly
Mother and two babies in Shoshone destitute
Mrs Sturgill, whose husband was sent to Ogden hospital then returned to Shoshone, was found destitute at home by neighbors. He vanished two days earlier after paying a coal dealer five dollars for same day fuel. She has two babies and works a laundry. only flour and sugar found. Local women organize aid for future support.
Senator Brady to Stay in Washington Post
Senator Brady states he will remain at his duty station in Washington and entrust Idaho friends with campaign management for the September primaries. He expects Congress to stay in session through the summer and promises a square deal.
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Senator Brady
Washington
Brady
Idaho
Congress
Jones Conducts Campaign Rounds in South Idaho
Kellogeecon congressional hopeful Robert C. Jones visited Shoshone on Saturday as part of a South Idaho tour. He is a prominent Republican with longtime ties to Senator Borsh, listing John Wy, McPail, and James R. Bothwell as close associates while meeting new supporters during the trip.
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Robert C. Jones
Father Jones
Miro Homwel
Tin Falls
Jones
Decision In School District Case Lays Debt Apportionment Rule
Supreme Court affirms district court ruling upholding county commissioners creation of a new school district No. 15 without apportioning a $4500 bonded debt from the old district. The case centers on whether the county superintendent should apportion the indebtedness between the remaining area and the new district before creation. Also notes final proof by Mrs Lola Bo Menepas on desert entry near Shoshone.
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Seth Opper
Pall Tstrint
Pall Tstrint, the Shore Be In Bref
Cocat
Elaine Rwanty
Frtothin
Cnurt
Board of County Commissticners
Oi Mstrict
Supreme Court
District Court
Lola Bo Menepas
Shoshone
Fake automobile race stirs Shoshone rage and bets
The Bellevue News details a fake auto race promoted by Harness and Green near Shoshone and Bellevue. Ford and Studebaker supposedly raced with exaggerated lead changes causing public bets and accusations of corruption among promoters and officials.
Long auto trip to California by Motte and companions
Motte and Mil Sheshome depart Oregon on an automobile journey to California aboard a machine bought from Ba Hughes of Gooding. Motte hopes to reach the Gold en Gate city by the fair opening, planning to ride, walk, and camp with a camping outfit and fish along the way. Friends accompany the trip, traveling in stages and living off the fat of the land.
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Motte
Mil Sheshome
Oregon
Fricmis
Beaver Home Coming Celebration Details and Excursion Dates
Beaver Utah hosts a week long home coming event from July 20 to 27, 1914 with excursions run by the Orson Short Line from Utah and Idaho points to Mission Utah on the Salt Lake Route. Tickets on sale July 18 and 19, with a fare of 2% aus Lindt to July 30. See agent for more details and arrangements.
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Beaver
Utah
Orson
Idaho
Mison
Salt Lake
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J. A. McCollum
Berm
Joe Burbidge
Miss Cook
Medora
U. S la
John Munn
Owlnga
Twin Falls City
Joe May
Burton
Millhouser
Blaine Coubty
Alvison
The
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Ciety
Tusimas Detterson
Prairie
San Franelsco
Portsmouth
Monte- Tey
Yerba Buena
Flamstaff
Sut i Tera Fort
Hades
Seroma
Grease Seymner
Collingwood
Yerba Buens
Mae Mottwring
South
Mosey
Apuller
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