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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
1
A provocative essay arguing that public business equals OUR BUSINESS and that contempt for politics harms governance. It warns that disrespectful attitudes toward officials deter capable citizens, inviting crooks and incompetents, and urges voters to value responsible leadership in a coming election.
The notice invites readers to attend Sunday school next Sunday with a hearty welcome and mentions splendid chorus music and special numbers at evening services. It highlights Miss Inez Webb's B Y P U program last Sunday and previews next Sunday's theme Cultivate Contentment with Hazel Tuel leading at 7 PM. Rev. Robt Withrow is the pastor.
Richfield records a week of local visits and events. A. L. Fletcher and family traveled to Halley, while Lindemer, James Jensen, and others went to Shoshone for the show Over the Hit. Mrs. Crawford returns home after a month in Dill’s hospital. Truman McMahon coaches two Sunday school teams and plans for Guest Day at Halley Civic Club. The Children’s Day picnic at Little Cottonwoods drew strong turnout with songs, talks by Rev. Crowther, and charity meals. Nearby, Picabo visitors and local business notes close the week with hospital and lodge activity.
The Tigers secured a close win over Perry 1 to 0 in a tense game on their home court. The match featured standout plays by the Perry duet and notable defense from both sides as the crowd roared for the decisive moments.
News items urging World War II veterans in the Pacific Northwest to reinstate war risk insurance mark Government Insurance Week from June 12 to 17 with a $54 000 quota for Shoshone. Separate note announces Co G C Moore of St Anthony Idaho declaring candidacy for governor, pledging tax reduction and efficient government, backed by supporters and public service record.
Moldenhauer moved back to Hoy on Thursday. Fine rain arrives just in time to aid crops. D Fortune and wife with Mrs Alva Fortune shopped at Rupert on Saturday. The Rughs accompanied Mr and Mrs Tomp to Paul Saturday evening. Bob Cash rents the Eli Tomp house and moves in. Smith spent weekend with family at Nampa. D Fortune and family with Alva Fortune visited Bed home Sunday. J D Fortune went to Shoshone on Tuesday. Mrs Paine spent Wednesday at Shoshone.
The Snyder Garage proprietors have changed their firm name to Shoshone Motor Company. They will offer Studebaker cars instead of the Oldsmobile line they have sold for years.
Heavy Tuesday rain left roads slick trapping fifteen to twenty fishermen who sought refuge at the Cottonwoods ranch. Despite the wet conditions, those housed there remained cheerful and content.
The death last Saturday of Mr. Allee B. Osborn at the Magic dam ends a life of service. Mrs. Osborn was born in Texas in 1874 and mother to three sons and two daughters, plus two adopted children. Four of her sons served in France during World War I. two were reported missing at Argonne Forest, one returned as a disabled veteran.
Mr J E Houston hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Earl Pearson on a Detroit to Seattle trip planning relocation. Pomona Grange attendees from Dietrich enjoyed a pleasant Richfield event with flower embroideries, music, gifts, and socialization.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a meeting draft mentioning Lew and web tele Ahawnb and AP attribution. Readable items show reference to a meeting and a telecommunication topic with unclear names and dates.
Long list of adopted measures from Lincoln County Pomona Grange covering government reform aims. Proposes abolishing state game department, extending forest ranger police powers to stock thefts, nonpartisan school elections, elected education officials, support for a creamery cooperative, farm condition requirements for legislators, strict prohibition enforcement, and opposition to Farm Loan Board recommendations with critiques of farm credit policy.
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