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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1922
Page
4
In Shoshone Idaho the weekly edition edited by Edward T Barber discusses labor rights and free speech noting Allen White’s overlooked point. The piece contrasts the right to labor without molestation with freedom of speech and references a yellow card image.
An editorial warns farmers that a complete railway tie up would stop all movement of farm products, jeopardizing income. It accuses shop craft leaders in Lincoln County of pushing for a $3,027 yearly wage, saying leaders prioritize salaries and leadership over workers and the public.
Striking workers in a Idaho town petition Governor Davie to withdraw guards protecting railroad property and strike replaces. They argue law enforcement is needed to shield workers and guards from potential violent acts amid public fear of retaliation if unrest erupts.
Partial OCR text suggests a plea that averting a crisis in moving farm crops relies on the Short Line Railroad. It mentions shopmen at Poom olla, potential potato and other crop shipments, and management meetings about replacing the vote. Details are garbled but indicate labor, rail operations, and timing concerns.
The notice urges every voter to register for the August primary and warns that registration books will close on Saturday, July 29th, 1922, with reopening for redistration before the November general election. It notes US citizens may vote in the primary even if not in the state six months, and explains transferring residence requires a transfer certificate to register in another precinct.
J H Barbee a prominent farmer east of Shoshone announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Representative. He is noted as successful in farming and other lines and the nomination will provide Lincoln county an able representative. Ballot printing deadlines prevented his name from appearing on the official ballot.
The article argues the railway strike will test whether Washington can function and protect life and property. It claims billions are spent to maintain government and that agitators halt industries and farmwork, challenging constitutional rights and the government’s ability to ensure labor and pursuit of happiness.
The Fort Wayne News-Sentinel reports on a hand-picked labor council that aims to shape the AFL annual report with a sharp attack on the U.S. Supreme Court. Samuel Gompers, born in England, is portrayed as seeking exemptions and special privileges for his organization, challenging national law and the court’s authority.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Witt Boeter, Mabon and various unclear terms. The legible bits indicate names, possible dates or labels, but no coherent events or actions emerge to form a complete news summary.
Reporter notes Sunday school, morning and evening worship at the Baptist Church on July 30 1922 with Dr Braden of Long Beach Calif to preach on An Investment that Pays and Outward Expression of Inward Grace. social on lawn at Samuel Clifton home Aug 3. committee meets July 27 to plan. Mrs Robt Withrow reported.
Idaho posts report strong enlistment of ex service members in Richfield and neighboring towns. Funds from a Manhattan Club drive are now aiding a New York Legion project for a veterans tuberculosis camp in the Adirondacks. Delegates from District Council No 5 plan the state convention at Nampa with a uniformed parade led by National Commander MacNider. Louisiana legislators back a 25 000 appropriation for the National Convention in New Orleans and the city aims to contribute 10 000 for visitor entertainment. A Douglas County Omaha Legion meeting spurs discussion of an Americanism Army on street corners. American Legion delegates will tour France Belgium and England aboard an August 5 departure from New York. The House endorses a measure to raise attendants for blind veterans from 20 to 50 a month.
A vintage ad promotes large black cherries grown for jam sauce and pies, with prices by the gallon or crates of 15 baskets. Also notes a late Sept advertisement for a hand-picked village Shoshone Idaho annual appropriation bill for May 1 1922 through 1923 with tax levies and fund allocations. The ordinance sets salaries street lighting and other expenses and declares tax rates and fund designations. BEN DAREAH chairs the council with BERT BOWLER as clerk, notice dated July 28 1922.
A quirky column fragment humorously riffs on timing and scent. The voice blends dialect and whimsy to ponder everyday moments and oddly named phrases. The piece reads like a playful, reflective nugget from a lighthearted column.
The Kimama Highway District of Lincoln County Idaho proposes issuing bonds totaling $90 000 for 20 years to July 1 1942 with interest not to exceed 6 percent payable semi annually. Bonds issued in denominations from $100 to $1000 with redemption optional after July 1 1982. Bids due July 20 with certified check 2 percent, bids opened noon July 20.
The readable text fragment references a mapped identity and an unidentified runaly incident. Readers gain clues about a local event involving institutions and individuals, though key names and details remain obscured.
Notice from Lincoln County Idaho inviting sealed bids for coal delivery to the courthouse basement in Shoshone. Bids accepted until Monday August 1922 at 12 noon. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. By order of County Commissioners July 10 1922. BE. A. Bowler, Clerk.
Notice is hereby given by the union aigned administrator of the estate of Rosa Gehrig deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the said deceased to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers within ten months after the first publication of this notice to Gottfried Gehrig at Shoshone County Lincoln Idaho the place fixed for the transaction of business of said estate Dated Junell 1922 First publication July 14 19% Gottfried Gehring Administrator 314
A fragmented article argues railroads will counter bus competition with rail motor buses and equalized taxation. It claims public burden shifts to taxpayers as rail owners seek private gain from new vehicle types amid policy debates on funding and regulation.
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