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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
Big Welcome to Shoshone Boys parade speeches riverine supper and dance planned for Tuesday July 1 as the city honors World War I veterans. The event features a four o’clock parade from the Shoshone Club to the courthouse, a welcome ovation, free supper funded by local ladies, and a community dance afterward.
Article urges government action to reestablish injured service members in civilian life through the Federal Board for Vocational Education. It explains training, subsistence, and equipment programs, location details, and the aim to place rehabilitated veterans in suitable occupations with ongoing support and artificial limbs.
Mrs. BG Lane chairs the local Red Cross service section and reports a soldier’s missing wristwatch lost during a moving car trip near Shoshone. The watch is in the cross’s possession for owner identification. Fleeing the odor of old paste, F. W. Brown, governor aide, visited the Journal office in Shoshone and then traveled by auto with Mrs Brown from here to Richfield, planning to return to Boise via Hailey.
A war veteran briefing explains obtaining a certificate for future disability and the deadline. It notes how to contact the Home Service section and the Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington for identification and potential compensation. It warns that failing to apply within a year may bar medical or financial government aid for later disabilities. Local Red Cross leaders are listed for information and assistance.
Frank T. Disney of Albion attended the funeral of Andrew Lounsbury, a prominent Idaho citizen and Grand Master of the state Masonic lodge. Lounsbury, a Civil War veteran and early Cassia County pioneer, farming on Raft River, later banked in Albion and led public welfare efforts. The ceremony was a formal Masonic affair with delegates from across Idaho. Bethany lodge No 21 of Shoshone sent Frank T. Disney as a representative.
A marriage license was issued on Jin 24 to Fred H. Fields of Shone and Clara Schiller of Salt Lake City. Fields is a prominent local figure and the couple plans to marry in the near future.
At a Wales gathering the Hale State League of Postmasters elected Postmaster Noble as president for the coming year and chose Mr Nolte as a Stitw delegate to the National convention in Detroit Michigan this September. S. H. Gwin of Hagerman, former Shoshone citizen, was also elected delegate to the National convention and third Vice President of the state organization.
The Gooding College Glee Club concert last Friday night drew modest library support but proved a strong example of what a skilled musical director can accomplish. Mme Colting is discovering unusual voices, training them well, and Collins, a cherished local artist, highlights Idaho's bright musical future.
A new up to date switch tint of large type is being installed in the local telephone exchange office. The work will take about two weeks to complete.
The wool pool of Lincoln County Farm Bureau members wrapped up last week. It brought 47c per pound on the market. Shoshone district shipped 80 pounds while Hichfield district contributed 20 000 pounds. The pool was satisfactory and considered very successful.
Merman, an agent of the U S Department of Agriculture, stays with Geo E Maroney the County Agricultural Agent for Lincoln County. They tour the Shoshone district and nearby tracts carrying on the work of poisoning gophers ground squirrels and other rodents.
Providence Journal notes Mr. Wilson used Memorial Day remarks at a Syreanes Cemetery service to push a League of Nations agenda. The piece argues he leverages solemnity for propaganda, prompting Republican critics and Congress members to scrutinize his approach and timing.
Shoshone will greet Lincoln County soldiers and sailors on Tuesday in July. All are urged to meet at the Shoshone Club at 3 p.m. for a parade followed by music and speeches. A Soldiers Grand Ball occurs at 9 p.m. at the K. of P. Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Haddock traveled through Yellowstone National Park as guests of Judge and Mrs. A Walters of Twin Falls.
Citizens are urged to bring personal eating gear to the event held at the mall on July date. Attendees should carry their own cups and utensils as water will be provided.
A garbled wartime paragraph describes Mount Wernicke employed in the grocery department of the Stock-Frowers Mercantile Company. It references federal policies and German activities, hinting at wartime labor shifts and supply concerns. The readable portion centers on employment pace and local staffing.
1917 Maxwell car in top condition with tires practically new. Call Monson Brothers. Harry Cannon of North Shoshons reports a town event on Thursday. He has just finished the first cutting of hay on his land. Mr and Mrs Will Helfrich of Port
Mr Schiller of Rupert arrives to replace Mr Collins as local yard master for the Oregon Short Line. The change is announced as the railway seeks continued efficiency at Rupert yard and surrounding operations.
Shoshume Char Manees and three from Ruchfield traveled to Boise for the first annual Idaho state convention of the American Legion. The national group gathers veterans with honorable discharges from any U S military branch. Preliminary sessions were held in Paris and St Louis earlier, and temporary officers were elected as permanent leaders are chosen.
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