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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
3
Old men and women seek a safe painless laxative. Dr King’s New Life Pills are praised for rapid, gentle action and 25 cent price. Also, Dr Steetle from Boise will visit McPall Hotel on June 9 and 10 offering free consultation for eye, nerve, and digestion issues using scientific methods.
The West End Irwin Power company asked the state land board for a 90 day extension on its five year contract, now expired. The board granted 20 days, contingent on a detailed financial statement showing current value of contracts, money outstanding, and data required by the state. The company seeks to include new parties and funding details, with work stalled while awaiting data and bond information.
The state land board discusses exchanging Carey Act desert land near Hollister for entries within the project. Manager Taylor urges approving some claims while opposing others, citing potential impact on future applications and project integrity. Public filings show acreage figures and proof statuses, with final decisions pending.
A Saturday session planned to form a local baseball team as players discuss roster and practice. Reports note ongoing work by H E Gornell on Harley equipment and trips by J T Matson and J M Churchill to Shoshone. Mrs F T Hayman Sr arrives from Cincinnati to visit son Frank Hayman and family.
A marriage license was issued in Pocatello on May 31 to Sidney M. Drager of Bellevue and Miss Elizabeth J. Lively of Quengo. The bride taught in Bellevue and Hailey during the 1914 season and recently completed a term in Hailey schools. She is described as an accomplished vocalist. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Drager of Bellevue, formerly residents of the city.
A promotional notice urges households to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. It claims high value, affordability, and availability at all druggists, urging immediate purchase before summer ends.
A report from the Twin Falls area outlines the county commissioners proceedings detailing expenses and approvals for the 1913 session, including staff costs, bailiff fees, and supplies. It notes transfers of tax duties from John W. Lee to Fred A. Clark, bond cancellations for former officials, and appointments to intermunicipal road associations. The section also covers a superior court decision sustaining Judge Stockslager in a Kimberly versus Welch case about an oral land exchange, with details of the contested contract and related papers.
An advertisement promotes Dahl Puncturelas tire filler as a solution to tire punctures and blowouts. It claims tires will ride smoothly with no punctures and asks readers to request a booklet while noting agents wanted. The listing provides Boise and Maho as locations.
A blind man performed several popular airs yesterday on a wet corner, drawing attention as he played pieces including The Gol Gray Dawn of the Morning After. Authorities and passersby noted the persistent performance amid rainy weather.
A local ad claims deafness cannot be cured by external applications and asserts only constitutional remedies can heal the inflamed Eustachian tube. It offers $100 for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A minister in Richfield suffered a black eye while a dry challenger in the Shoshone precinct endured a creak and a tired eye amid a smooth election passage. Minor casualties were noted as the process proceeded with few setbacks.
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