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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal reports a fourth of July fire whose origin is unknown, along with fires at Ficabo bridge and Harrivon unit. It notes serious breaks to Canyon and New Yorke canals causing a million dollars in crop damage. The piece laments idle, strangers in town and urges better patrols and visible support sources.
The piece argues women nationwide unite in the Liberty Loan drive showing patriotism and sacrifice. It notes urban women from diverse backgrounds contribute despite poverty, with some limiting purchases to support widowed mothers and siblings. The tone urges continued public resolve and collective action.
A garbled wartime screed discusses German influence and domestic treason, blaming the I W. W. for lawlessness and calling for DOJ action. It mentions Germany and public agitation, urging restraint on civil liberties during wartime.
A new lawn aerator uses a spiked roller with segmented sections and broad wheels to perforate sod without visible damage. The spikes can be adjusted to penetrate to any desired depth as the roller turns. Described and illustrated in August Poplar Mechanics Magazine.
Analysis argues German Chancellor ministers cannot affect the war outcome. Autocracy, military influence, and economic strain hinder victory. Discontent grows as political shifts fail to deliver material or military gains. Authors warn of impending reckoning when military state proves unable to deliver victory, regardless of changes. New York Work.
The Civil Service Commission announces a nationwide exam for clerks and stenographers on August 4, 1917, in Idaho Montana Oregon Washington and Wyoming to establish eligible registers for government appointments. An additional exam for women stenographers and typewriters is planned for August 9 in key Pacific Northwest cities with salaries up to 1000 dollars annually.
The August event in Cresen Washington and Maho marks a joint wooden wedding celebration with entertainment in Hort tt. Portland hosts the annual Buyers Week, drawing upstate retailers to meet Portland wholesalers. Attendance has grown yearly, with all villages and towns represented. Buyers Week offers business advantages, with visiting merchants purchasing wide stocks and gaining advertising ideas. Merchants traveling to Portland receive privileges, and those ordering $500 or more get railroad fare reimbursed though return tickets are offered at one-third fare.
The Quartermaster General orders creation of forty bakery companies in Honolulu and the Philippines as part of the continental force. Each unit, staffed by sergeants and privates, will supply up to 1800 bread meals daily using Army Field Baker No 1 ovens. Promising men can enlist for promotions, with 600 corporal and 400 sergeant vacancies noted.
The Army offers 1st and 2nd Lieutenant vacancies for experienced bakers with suitable education. A high school background improves enlistment odds, with training in the baker trade and potential promotion to non commissioned officer. The Quartermaster General will grant commissions to deserving men from the ranks, offering service abroad and advancement prospects.
An Idaho notice advertises a loan plan described as superior to Federal Farm Loans with no delays or extra charges. It claims 20 year amortization or pay anytime, and asserts it won’t hinder land sales. Interested readers are urged to write or inquire in Shoshone or Gooding, Idaho, to W. D. Garlock.
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