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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
1
The article lists vandl and vates as entrants in the Journal's big automobile and prize campaign with vote counts to Thursday noon. It urges entrants to work hard to win, noting the campaign rewards require months of effort and suggesting entrants plan actions to boost support.
Fragmentary OCR reading lists several personal names such as Miss Nellie and Mrs Inez, plus city references including Richfield City and Wesson. Mentions of 107500 and Wheeler hint at numbers or identifiers. The text is incomplete, offering only scattered names and place labels without a cohesive event or notice.
Nominations remain open as readers are urged to submit their names quickly for the Journal automobile and gold elections. Campaign encourages taking immediate action to win a luxurious Studebaker with no entry cost, offering potential 250,000 votes and 32,000 more with first subscription.
Memorial Day was observed in Shoshone with reverence and larger turnout, flowers and wreaths prepared by Mrs. Jessie Tollman for World War dead and Civil and Spanish War veterans. Parade formed at the Court House led by Fudwe Puller, culminating at the cemetery with U S and French symbols, Taps, graves decoration by flower girls, and remarks by Rev J M Brown and Rev W J Barger. The American Legion and veterans participated, listing numerous members and attendees.
The May 1820 library notes show receipts totaling 9 dollars 30 cents from cards fines shelf and reading table, with 188 patrons listed as using the reading room and a reference to the Sioux Heritage book by M F Kester. Notices were sent to patrons with overdue books including titles such as The Hilltop Boys on Lost Island and Burgess land Ted F Exploration and Discovery in Frozen Seas and The Water Hi Auto Boys Mystery.
General Orders No. 6 from May 1897 urge Posts and the Women's Relief Corps to gather on Memorial Day to honor fallen comrades. The text extols memory, duty, and reverence, calling for solemn services, decoration of graves, and unity of Loyal organizations in a season of reflection and dedication.
A historic Shoshone section notes Taft’s arrival on No. 18 en route to Jerome and Twin Falls with Governor Davis aboard. Local delegation in auto caravans meets the ex president, then heads for breakfast in Jerome. Memorial Day observances are urged, with churches to host services and schools asked to plan patriotic programs. Mrs. Victor C. Johnson leaves for Spokane after long Shoshone residence.
A new Lincoln County seed potato association is organized under the Farm Bureau in Idaho, the first of its kind. The group intends to promote seed potato production, certification, and industry standards, with a board of directors and annual dues.
Community notices report illnesses in the Darrah area including mumps measles and whooping cough among residents Mrs Scott and Wo sue Bo. and George. A car accident near Burdett's left one passenger with possible fracture and another injured. Darrah School picnic and various local events are noted along with road ditch damage and repairs. A public notice warns of rising paper costs and a subscription raise to $3.00 per year with advertising rate changes. A free gift automobile campaign runs through July 19.
North Side items report Mr and Mrs Geiske in town on Tuesday Mrs Frank Kuka returns from Twin Falls near smile returning Frank. Miss Manicke Rup ert School teacher visits sister Mrs S Winegar. Darrah youths note mumps not respecter of individuals. Mrs Smith tends Sunday School organ until meeting place fixed. Last day of Darrah school held as lawn party on Burletts lawn Mothers and pupils attend program games and a bountiful cafeteria style lunch Rev With
The Big Wood River Canal Company elected a new board at a stockholders meeting in Richfield Dietrich Shoshone and Gooding. Henry Fulbright N W Line Ben Darrah and Fred W Gooding Frank K Gooding were chosen. The vote was overwhelming and aims to unify relations with the Farmers Protective League and improve affairs for settlers.
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