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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
4
The text details subscription dates and handling for the Journal Information. It mentions printing on the Intel and receipt before the tenth of each month. It lists names and places such as Alberta, Idaho, and Milner in a fragmented notation with references to cigars and goods.
The piece argues Druin and Taft pledge full public statements of campaign expenditures. It weighs Bryan vs Taft and Roosevelt era platforms, arguing both contenders are honest but cautioning about party control of Congress. Details touch on tariffs, industry, Idaho wool, and social issues in a broad opinion from Shoshone.
A fragmentary editorial note discusses tax policy and social tensions in Shoshone, labeling recent arrivals as problematic and praising irrigation as a future boon. An Idaho man linked to major reclamation projects cites rainfall and drainage as alternatives, while warnings about frauds and misrepresentation in Idaho’s irrigation image appear.
R Manning, a long-time Central America resident and former Canal Service official, discusses wage scales, housing, food provisions, and health facilities for workers on the Panama Canal project. He notes abundant skilled labor, generous salaries, 30 days sick leave, free housing for families, and extensive hospital and water systems, while defending the project against critics.
Local notes report Ralph Moore injured by a kick while handling horses, and Ora E. Long entering contracting after leaving a foreman post. Jerome gains postmaster changes, new wells bidding, rising hay and grain prices, road improvements on Twin Falls roads, and several residents relocating or starting businesses. A Jerom e robbery and sheriff pursuit noted, plus housing, school, and commercial plans shaping town growth.
The Jerome area notes progress as Frasier Kyr teka and Fee buildings near completion while a new newspaper building foundation goes up in the city fire limits. The Jerome Drug Co. reports drought era ice cream sales and pending soda fountain. a Kyser family tragedy and a Saw Tooth range fishing trip headline local life. E M Walker plans a Saw Tooth trip. iset Moore Co buys Twin Pails agency and will erect a hardware stock complex with local dealers from Oklahoma and St Joe. Jerome, July 17.
Primary elections to elect delegates to the Republican convention will be held at Rupert Lincoln county Idaho Saturday August 22 1908 at 2 pm in the opera house. Six delegates and six alternates will go to the state convention in Boise September 1 1908 to nominate state officers and a congressman. Primaries in county precincts run August 17 1908 from 2 7 pm in cities and 3 6 pm in country. Qualified voters affiliated with Republicans in last general election may vote. Delegates apportioned by precincts including Shoshone Heyburn Rupert Acequia Minidoka Hagerman Clear Lake Gooding Bliss Burnsseh Alberta Hillsdale Jerome Wendell Clover Creek. By order Republican county Central Committee Frep W Goopine Chairman Harry W Anderson Secretary July 24 August 14
Report shows assets and liabilities for the BOTT bank at Shoshone Idaho as of July 15 1908. It lists loans securities deposits national bank notes and other items totaling 12 508.0 812.1 in assets with capital stock profits and reserves and deposits shown under liabilities. Notary public confirms the document sworn July 2 1908 in Lincoln County Idaho.
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