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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1919

Page

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Local Folks Doings Round Dietrich and Gooding

Helen Monroe returns from a year at Gooding. Kilker and sister Howes come back from La Mars Iowa. J M Clark attended the Gooding celebration. About thirty couples at the sodal dance at the Dietrich hotel. Rutherford buys a new 19xwell. Mr and Mrs Randleman and relatives visit Gooding. Snodgrass ill. Dr Fields attended. George Reid farms and buys hogs north of Shoshone. Patterson heads to Boise with a stop at Kuna. Emmett Young buys an Overland. Ford owners discuss water supply on Dietrich tract. Mike Allen buys from Idaho Irrigation Co. Mustard, Houston, King fish at Magic Dam. Ben Casper brings a bride from Emmett. newlyweds stay at Alber's. Mrs Mustard visits Kuna. Mary Crist stays longer. Prof F C Smith and Mrs Smith plan camping in Montana. Smith may teach at Hope next year. Sunday School program at MBE Church entertains. bronco busting distraction noted. Reporter, alive but busy, missed the church event. Oregon-bound horse incident near race taking place. The horse advertised for sale.

M. BE Als Jackee Stead Oregon Mathar

Eight K P members attend Idaho state convention in Twin Falls

Delos Lodge sent eight K P members including E Todd Chas Morse W Hail Horne and B A Bowler to the state convention at Twin Falls this week in official capacity.

K. P Delos Lodge Twin Falls E Todd Chas, Morse W. Hail Horne B. A. Bowler

Delegates to Pocatello Meeting for War Mothers

Mrs Frank Grosse and Mrs EB Clements attend the Pocatello convention as delegates to the War Mothers. They have been active in organizing the local War Mothers and will represent the group ably. A bond election column in Shoshone Highway district seeks 120000 for highway improvements. The Journal invites free comment for or against the bonds before July 8. Thursday Mrs M J Swerley, state president of Women’s Clubs, arrived in Shoshone from Hatley after attending a district convention. Mr Sweeley drove from Twin Falls that evening.

Frank Grosse EB. M) Clements Pocatello War Mothers M. J. Swerley Theiomens Clubs Shoshone Hatley

School Board appoints committee for city school repairs

At a regular Monday meeting the School Board formed a committee to arrange repairs and renovations for city schools. The North Side building will be restored to first city condition. A marriage license was issued Saturday to Miss Delania Potter and Mr. Charles K E Wilson, both of Lava Hot Springs. Wilson spent his boyhood in Shoshone, attended school here seven years.

Delania Potter Charles KE. Wilson Lava Hot Springs Wilson Shoshone

What He Could Have Done at the Peace Conference

A reader questions President Wilson’s actions at the peace conference. The article argues he should have focused on constitutional duties, avoided secret diplomacy, and kept U S. policy independent from European entanglements, outlining nine missed opportunities and related criticisms.

New York Sun Wilson Foas Provident Grand Lodge of K. of P Wilson Twin Falla BE. A. Bowler Delos United States Mirmicelf Woodrow Wilden George Washington Senate Committee On Foreign Relations Gilbert Hitchcock Nebraska Europe United States of America Jemphasis Iter Fixit

I H Bhaer Returns From Pennsylvania Visit

I H Bhaer, once a North Side farmer, returned Thursday from Pennsylvania after four years away. He traveled in an Oakland Six covering about 11885 miles since departure June 2, arriving June 19 amid weather delays. He briefly paused in Iowa and remarked on the Democratic stance and wartime profits in a colloquial local note.

I. H. Boace Pennsylvanus Bhaer North Side Fem Ouitland Snd Monmures Mikes Fred Monsen Iowa

Touring by auto to Elkhorn Wisconsin this week

Mr and Mrs Harry and family plan an auto trip to Elkhorn Wisconsin with a visit lasting several weeks. They expect to travel in stages and depart Tuesday.

Harrys Elkhorn Wis

German Cannon Display Prompts Indiana Letter Highlight

A letter from Miss Erma Klinger discusses a German cannon received by the Army or War Department and hints at public display. The document mentions Congressman Addison Smyth and a bill to deliver a captured German weapon to Indiana showing interest in exhibits and civic proceedings.

Indiana Kilnger Sera Ida Erma Klinger Aimee Thnee Inchon Dep

Baptist Services Amid Worm Infestation Attack on Fields

A severe worm outbreak has damaged crops as 300 workers dug ditches to halt the infestation. many ditches filled and crops ruined. Sunday June 21 preaching at Baptist church with Rev. R. E. Foster of Twin Falls, morning and evening services announced. Ray E. Poster notes price upliftment. Local clipping from Columbia Record and Brooklyn Eagle items.

The Baptist Church R. E. Foster Twin Falls

Weary youth questions marriage license at registrar

A tired young man confronts the registrar about a marriage license given months earlier. The registrar responds calmly, asking why the doubt, while the man laments a hard life since the event. The scene captures a humorous, weary exchange over a bureaucratic mistake.

Ann Hrte

Why Are Pre Dreadnaughts Being Scrapped or Sunk

The article notes twelve pre dreadnaught battleships of the American fleet will be removed from service and either scrapped or sunk as targets. It questions why such costly ships with potential value for defense, transport in emergencies, and low upkeep are being dismantled, given their substantial investment.

America

G A R Convention in Twin Falls Reported

The State convention of the G A R meets in Twin Falls this week. Judge Fuller of Shoshone attracts attention as attendees discuss utility rates. The speaker argues that wage and material costs rise, making it essential for companies to secure higher rates or face bankruptcy. Public ownership is rejected as impractical and costly for taxpayers.

The Twin Falls Judge Fuller Sife Wanere Perme Citixen Vary Stecentil

Americanism by Grover Cleveland in the Monroe Doctrine

The speech argues the Monroe Doctrine remains essential to national safety and free institutions. It cites Mr. Olney on enforcement, warns against entangling alliances, and stresses U.S. policy to respect foreign sovereignty while protecting our own independence.

Olney United States

A Handy Man to Have Around Cartoon Quip

In a Cartoon Magazine gag a man named Rastus explains his church role. He says he used to pass the collection basket but Brother Green now holds the job after returning from overseas. The piece frames his recognition for losing land as a joke about service and status.

Rastus Pastor Brown Brodder Green Jeet Cartoons Magazine

Old Cartoons Magazine Caption Sparks Utah Anecdote

A cartoon caption recounts a lighthearted exchange about marriage as two maidens seek truth from an elderly speaker who quips of having once lived in Utah in his youth, delivering a breezy, humorous mood from Cartoons Magazine.

Utah Cartoons

After World War I and 1870 War Indemnities Compared

A Statesman analysis contrasts the 1870 French indemnity to Germany with the present German payments, noting Alsace Lorraine’s return to France and a predicted French deficit of about 7.009 billion dollars over 12 years. It argues that France remains fiscally fragile despite victory.

Germany Almece Lorraine Alsace Loraine France

Idaho Political Pot Boils Over in League Battles

The Idaho fight within the Non-Partisan League cleaves into three sides as G W Schultz faces opposition from farmers and league moderates. Townley’s influence from North Dakota sparks actions to consolidate power, with Boise papers confirming shifts in leadership and editorials.

Nanipa Tda Powe Bis State G. W. Scholta Ranger League Idaho A. C. Townley Avr. Ffail North Dakota Furiice Townley Schultz Hall Boise Nampa Non-Partivan Weagry Statesman Ray McKaig

War Taught Saving Habit in War Bond Talk

In a July issue of Popular Mechanics, H H Windsor argues war taught Americans thrift and interest in securities. He notes bond ownership rose from scarce to millions, cites Franklin on saving, and explains modern bonds available in $100 units expand access. He urges consulting a banker before buying and warns against rash exchanges.

H. H. Windsor Popular Mechanics Benjamin Franklin

Big Carnival Coming to Sho Shone Big Carnival Coming to Sho

The Rogers and company announce a five day carnival starting Tuesday June featuring Sherman Gauls Animal Pit Show with large reptiles and a 27 ft 269 lb monster, Dr Mortimer Slocum's Palace of Illusions, a 4 show lineup, Cow 47ri Cabaret, Jumpin Horse Merry Go Round and a Giant Ferris Wheel.

Rogers Anc Uunt Cswis Theome Sherman Gauls Jim Sin Hong Gaul Mortimer Slocum Olf Spectora Gackslos Arri Rven

Going Home: Sheepherder Raving Turns Prohibition Dream

A rough lyric recounts soldiers headed home from service, dreaming of civilian life. It jokes about missing military routine, dodging drills, and a country with prohibition, contrasting duty with the comforts of home and meals at mothers table.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dietrich-Besslin Helen Monroe Gooding E. Kilker Mrs. Howes la Mars Mrs. J. M. Clark Dietrich Hotel Rutherford Maxwell George .C. Reid Patterson Kuna J. W. Patterson Emmett Young Will, Tom and Jeny Jorgensen A. FB Carnegie Tre Jewett Dietrich Tract Mike Allen Oklahoma Idaho Irrigation Company Henry OlMonte L. P. Mustard J. B. Houston Jack King Maxcott Magic Dam Ben Casper Emmett F.C. Smith Mrs. Sweeley Potter— Wilson K. OF P. Convention Worcester Man I. H. Bhaer Liberal Party Henry Ford Democrate Henry Baptist Services Ray E. Poster Columbia Record Brooklyn Eagle Grover Cleveland Congo Senate Pinty Taylor Fettling Works Palace Pool Hall Bill Keefer Sehnodet Board of County Commissioners Ww. J. Stevens Mrs. Stevens Dill Hospital Mra Stevens Baugh Theatre Walt Revellie Tapa
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