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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
Train schedules show Eastbound No 8 and No 12 departures and Westbound services, with local and branch trains from Leavesworth and nearby points. The column records roadwork, building updates, business notices, and social items including visits, repairs, and plans for the Shoshone area community.
The notice lists July Fourth excursions via the Oregon Short Line to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago and other points on June 4 5 11 12 16 and 2 with agents for rates and details Also rail tickets on sale July 2 4 4 and 5 limited to July plus further particulars.
Henry Scroper of Heyburn advertises work and wild range horses for sale. EB Goudy, visiting Heyburn on his way to Ontario Oregon to join Malheur Mercantile, is a Minidoka homesteader who has five years on the claim and can prove up soon. Goudy previously worked for Stock Growers Mercantile here and has feuds with locals.
A brief notice lists Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points with June 4 11 12 16 and 26 as dates. It directs readers to agents for later dates rates and further particulars.
John McFall received notice of his appointment as assistant superintendent of the Mexican Exploration Syndicate and superintendent of their cyanide plant in Durango Mexico. The post will keep him away for at least two years with a likely longer term, offering a substantial salary and promotion prospects for proven efficiency. The California Excursions via Oregon Short Line advertises daily tick and forthcoming routes, with details available from O. H. S. agents. his departure timing remains unclear.
A historical note explains that banks act for profit yet offer much to customers at no cost and cover risks with insurance. It emphasizes safekeeping, fireproof vaults, and the bank’s role in funding losses. The Lincoln Co. National Bank of Shoshone shows capital 30000, resources 225000, deposits 165000.
June dates note increased travel on the Wood River branch, now requiring four cars to meet demand. Residents report crowded trips between Shoshone and Richfield, with three-car service previously the limit. Mrs H G Baugh returns from Salt Lake City with sister Miss Della Turner who will spend the summer here. Turner is studying nursing in Salt Lake. Local notes include petitions for two new school districts in Lincoln County near Johnson neighborhood and upper Snake River east of Heyburn. Harlan D Heist hosts Drake University graduates W A Peters, A P Henry, and A C Arnold visiting, reminiscing and planning for future careers.
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