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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal discusses how retailers can survive by adapting to consumer prices and using larger purchases. It argues for direct purchasing from producers, broader distribution, and cost reduction through advertising and bulk buying to lower prices and support consumer interests.
A vintage critical brief reflects on Fanny Crosby as the prolific hymn writer behind about 8000 pieces. Critics question why her gospel songs endure and how they blend simple, emotive content with the formal church style she helped shape. The piece notes Crosby’s lyrical ease, singability, and lasting influence on hymnody versus modern sacred music trends.
A Sioux City salon debate on effective advertising methods reveals merchants underutilize outreach. Speakers cite minimal customer reach, low store visitation, and the superiority of developer advertising over door to door or pamphlet campaigns, urging newspapers to spread notices and direct mail to boost sales.
Public welfare officials note farmers offer transportation and board to lure workers, yet many city men refuse farm work. In the prior week 60 men visited the office seeking jobs, while 100 applicants were not hired. Reasons cited include dislike of rural life, loneliness, and fear of hard labor, with some deemed physically unable.
A farmer reliant on a weeded plot and dilapidated buildings faces poverty yet reads poetry and philosophy. Rumors say his family lacks food while unemployed men seek soft jobs. The speaker argues against taking handouts and for outdoor work to forge a new, disciplined life.
A critique of custodial measures for drunk husbands, arguing that neighbors and wives bear the burden of starvation when wages are seized for drink. The piece laments laws that ignore women and children left unpaid, praising Miss May Allison for managing earned wages while condemning the social drift toward exploitation and neglect.
The piece critiques a pay as you go approach where cities funded large improvements with bonds 20 to 30 years long. It notes reforms and rising interest rates increase the burden on taxpayers, as past bonds issued at seven percent or less now require reinvestment at higher rates. It argues that deferring debt shifts costs to future years and can undermine long term growth, despite past praise for restraint and economy.
The Administratrix Dora Johnson of Victor O Johnson deceased provides notice to creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication to the Administratrix in Shoshone County Idaho. Dated February 1938.
An early 20th century ad urges readers to treat colds promptly with Dr King’s New Discovery to prevent serious illness. It markets improved digestion and bowel health with Dr King’s New Life Pill, promising clearer heads and better appetite. Also mentions affordable House Dressed items and a rental listing for a five-room furnished house by Mrs Mary Ityan in Shoshone.
The Village of Shoshone adopts Ordinance 68 forcing secure muzzling or chaining of dogs within corporate limits. It charges the village marshal to kill unfenced, unmuzzled dogs and bury them within the village, with payment to the marshal per day. The measure is approved by the Chairman and Board of Trustees, dated March 4.
A Rochester man writes that after years of head catarrh and breathing trouble he followed an ad and used Peruna. In six weeks the catarrh was driven from his system and he remained well. A Texas woman adds she recovered after nine years with catarrh in head nose and ears using five bottles.
Governor appoints Te ton county officials amid new governance. Boise chemist accidentally shoots knee rabbit hunting. Mrs Fannie Williams of Halley dies at Boise home aged 54. Samuel Brown of Notus naturalized as oldest Idaho citizen. Fire destroys Parma pool hall and barber shop causing about 4000 loss. College of Idaho wins triangular debates at Caldwell for fourth straight title. Mrs J F Murray at Pocatello takes poison amid ill health. Peter Despalia returns from France after reservist call. Court approves Idaho Oregon Light & Power sale. Canyon Washington carrier convention held at Caldwell. Public utilities draft uniform rates after complaints from small Southern Idaho users. Mrs Grant Mather of Nampa prevented from killing her babies. Frank McKenna killed in Boise elevator shaft. Horse Slag society banquet attended by governor. Caldwell band leaders found guilty of fraud. Blackfoot plans $10,000 canning factory. McDermott dog bite noted. embezzlement arrest of A A Harris. Mountain States Tel and Tel moves to new Pocatello building. Charles George awaiting execution for murder in Herrick. Idaho records end.
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