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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
4
A June 25 1007 column argues private wealth financed Idaho’s Corey land act settlements, asserting socialism could not develop desert lands. It praises private risk, the Snake River’s power and irrigation, and envisions settlers building towns as irrigation enables prosperity with farming, industry, and domestic life.
Nevada miners favor bringing Snake River electric power to their region to aid mining and potential manufacturing growth. The suggestion reflects broader plans to move Idaho power to Salt Lake and to resist selling power out of state to protect Utah’s manufacturing needs.
Idaho vineyards and mining districts like Coeur d’Alene break records as farmers gain a profitable home market within the state. Producers should expect higher prices due to freight savings and a favorable balance between farms and mines, with revival of older districts promising a golden future for Idaho agriculture.
Idaho state board applauds recent textbook choices as standard and high class. Critics warn ill fitting or distorted texts deform minds like unsuitable garments, noting many selections are weak or cheap despite lower cost. concern over manuscript driven books.
Fragmented remarks condemn demagogic schooling and freakish depictions in state books. County Superintendent Merab Lowh M. Birnside praised for safeguarding district schools. A. Coburn, land agent, headed to Alberta after a brief stop in Milner for the North side Twin Falls tract opening.
The Journal reports a six week effort costing about two thousand dollars to upgrade offices and machinery in Shoshone Idaho. It notes strong business gains, invites inspection, and highlights advertising driving irrigation-driven land values from fifty cents to near fabulous sums. Shoshone is county seat of Lincoln County and a flood of inquiries from prospective settlers is mentioned along with local firms and services.
A local appeal questions Shoshone’s apparent shortages from missing services to limited trade, then argues Lincoln county businesses should back The Journal with ads and subscriptions. It warns outsiders will exploit a quiet town, urging advertisers to help the paper sustain coverage and growth.
Register McMahon of the Hailey land office reports a surge of demand with 99 homestead and desert filings in seven days along with additional timber and mining claims. The rush signals a revival of Idaho land interest and potential population growth in the region.
W Hail Horne cashier at First National bank Shoshone married Mabel Mallory of Hailey in Hailey copal church. Ceremony led by Rev Howard Stoy followed by celebratory parade. They will be at home to friends after July 1 in Shoshone. Ring of the Cattle Ring praised as best play drawing crowds. Shoehine notes July 11 performance.
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