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Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1914

Page

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Prolific Bullfrogs Released In Idaho Waters

A. A. Harris of the State Fish and Game department released about five to six hundred bullfrogs in Silva not far from Shoshone and other spots along Little Wood and Big Wood rivers and Silver Creek. Each female frog may produce over a hundred thousand offspring each season, with native range uncertain but adaptable to wet climates. The move aims to stock waterways for music and potential food value, despite questions about native status and impact on game fish.

A. A. Harris State Fish and Game Department Idaho Insong Harris Silva Fish and Game Department Bulfrogs

Union Pacific System to Control Rail Lines and Signage

The article reports that Union Pacific plans to control lettering on engines and cars of multiple lines including Oregon Short Line and Oregon Washington Railroad and Navigation. Signs at Salt Lake Station will read Union System, with most equipment already bearing Union Pacific names. Changes depend on ownership and consent from local associates.

Ines Oresen Ehort Erie Oregin-Washington Ra U. Slrr Ia & Slr Union Pacific Equipment Association Union Pacific Union Pacific System Pennsylvania New York Central Santa Fe Salt Lake W. A .Clark Oregon Short

White List Plan For Wholesome Movies In Los Angeles

A weekly white list of clean moving pictures will be presented to Los Angeles residents by the Million Club. Sensational films will be excluded rather than criticized. A center committee was appointed Friday.

Los Angeles Million Club Wonton Priday

Irrigation Company Wins Return of Garey Act Rights

Idaho Irrigation Company v Dill held the United States need not be a party to enforce terms of water contracts with settlers. The state supreme court, in a decision by Justice Sullivan, reversed a lower court ruling and ordered the case remanded with permission to answer, affirming that the water contract basis permits enforcement without US title involvement.

Supreme Court United States Supreme Vnst Tons Mwa Irrigation Company

Fine Art Exhibit To Be Presented By Schools

The Sheshone Study Club organized an art exhibit to be held in the High School assembly hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. It features about 200 pictures from various schools of art including French English German and Spanish paintings. Funds from ticket sales may finance more works. a catalogue will be sold at a low price.

High Schon Assembly Erades Central School

Built Locomotive Made From Hardware at Shoshone Store

Bert Rhine oversaw a unique display at Shoshone Hardware featuring a life size locomotive crafted from staples and store stock. The boiler is a stove fire box, smokestack stove pipe, cow catcher from a lawnmower bag, driving wheels from stove pipe elbows, and tenders built from bread boxes on a toy wagon, showcasing inventive reuse and attracting customers.

Shoshone Hardware Company Bert Rhine

Fishing High at Hailey Wood River Magic Dam

Hailey Ida reports big trout catches daily along the Wood river with limits in an hour at the dam. Fish average two to three pounds and attract anglers to this productive area.

Hailey Ida Magic Dam Wood River

Letter List from Washington Dead Letter Office 1914

The notice lists uncalled letters at the Washington Dead Letter Office with March 24 1914 as the date and urges letters not claimed to be sent to the dead letter office. Names include Shoshone Mario Betorlos Harris Miss S R and Agular. One cent due on exchange.

Shoshone Mario Washington, D. C Agular Betorlos Harris S. R

First Born in Home of Frank Clem

The first-born at the home of Frank Clem weighs a light eight and a half pounds and is described as lively. The birth was celebrated with the mother safely passing the perils of delivery. Clem is a prominent member of the Eastern Star and the family plans for blessed growth under watchful care. The couple have nine years of marriage and this is their first child.

Frank Clem Sean Xirapeer Clem Focal Eastern Star Clem Jacon Os Ctrfering Shoshone Eurest

Power debate in Southern Idaho utility fight

E A Wilcox argues the Public Utilities Act balances public protection with fair investment, urging customers to study the issue. He warns that competition risks duplicated investment, higher future rates, and disfigured streets, urging careful consideration before supporting continued cooperation with the existing system.

E. A. Wilcox Idaho Commission

Man Uses Bad Check To Buy Fishing Tackle In Small-Town Scam

William Martin, about 30, forged a check to obtain a fishing outfit and liquor after misusing funds from the First National Bank. Sheriff took the outfit, liquor, and remnants of his fortune as he confessed along with the claim of being unpaid by an employer. The case involved local figures including J.P Lang and bank cashier Hall Thorne.

Willams Aiyttin Bouahynz Hardware Setuntay Irening Will Newman Piret National Bank J.P Lang Lane Hall Thorne William Martin First National Sheriff Zug Martin Painter Gooding

Horse Stolen Investigation Prompted by Local Ad

A report from the Shoahane highway district notes a missing horse and assigns Sheri Zug to lead the Sand inquiry. The rifting terse once used by Superintendent Merrifteht has disappeared, and a description appears in the Journal advertisement for further details.

Merrifteht Shoahane Highway Sheri Zug

Trout Sale Stopped By JusticeFigures In Idaho

A chaotic report from Idaho describes Martion Shepherd and others involved in a trout sale. Sentences issued by Justice Bert Bowler and Justice Howler reference unlawful fishing actions and threats. Willie Martin received a 60 day sentence for issuing counterfeit worthiness checks. Louis Ellison remained jailed on a peace warrant after arrest by Jesse Knight.

Martion Shepherd Ds Shepherd le Bert Bowler Dobnsun Dols Todd Willie Martin Passine Idaho Louis Ellison Jesse Knight

Forest Notes on Timber Reserves and Fires

Timber reserves in Canada and the United States total millions of acres with Canada claiming 23 million and the U S about 13 7 million in national forests. Fires are often caused by cigarette butts tossed from smoking cars rather than locomotive sparks. Port Orford cedar trials failed as a substitute for poles due to coarseness. Lugpole pines show resin exudation before harvest affecting preservation considerations. Harvey W Hartetaus of Milner visited Shoshone on Tuesday to handle business for the Twin Falls North Side Land and Water Company.

Canada United States New Jersey Port Orford Pacific Coast Harvey W. Hartetaus Milner Twin Falls North Side Land and Water Company

Good cattle sell well at local auction

Dairy and stock cattle brought prices from 80 to 115 dollars per head at the rural auction. Most sales went to dairymen from Dietrich, with buyers including Patterson and Son, Houston, Chris Friese, Antone Johns, Bairs, Davis, A. D. Duff Grewell Co, Borgyss, Mattias, Huber, and others.

Dirmers Dietrich Patterson & Son Kd. Houston Chris Friese Antone Johns Bairs Davis A. D. Duff Grewell CO Borgyss Mattias Huber

State bids in Mass Settlers King Hill projects for lands

Special commissioner Robert Mo McCracken reported no bidder challenged the state of Idaho for the King Hill irrigation system at the courthouse sale. The state bid $90,900, the sole bid, with a $20,000 certified check, while officials indicated the state must hold equity valued at about 20,000. the matter will be discussed at the land board meeting.

King Hill Robert Mo McCracken United States Court King Hili Idaho Land Board Court House McCracken King Dee Maho Halacs Agni Joes Dietsich Aehemee

Fatal Train Accident Near Farmers' Crostins Farm

A farmer named Griffitts and his nephew Grover D Whitworth were riding near Inkomm when a fast passenger train struck. John Groaites, a local farmer, was reportedly killed instantly as the accident occurred at the site identified as Farmers' Crostins. The incident involved George E Whitworth, another rancher, and happened in the morning hours, causing immediate fatalities.

John Groaites Inkomm George E Whitworth Griffitts Fle Groree D Whitworth

Scott Peck Wedding at Peck Ranch Idaho

A pretty wedding was held at Warren J Peck's home with the bride in a white dress and the groom in prince albert attire. Rev H B Mercod of Shoshone Methodist Church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside on the ranch, and the community extends best wishes.

Warren J. Peck Grandfather Peck Idaho Dresed Sroom Prince Albert H. B. Mcrcod Shoshone Methodist Church

Elizabeth White and Walter White Return From Los Angeles

Elizabeth White and Walter White traveled from Los Angeles to Southern California points after spending the past ie months. They enjoyed a brief, picturesque time before heading home again.

Ae Flizabeth White Mise Fior Brentan Walter White Saran Los Los Angeles California

Ralls Ray Quiet Wedding at Methodist Parsonage

The Methodist parsonage hosted a quiet wedding as a couple began their new home together in the community.

Hansen's Complete Auto Mobile and Machine Shop

Hansen's complete auto mobile and machine shop offers a full machine shop and smithing services in connection with auto care at their curage. Stanley Steck is there from Omter for a brief visit, with many friends in Shosbose hoping he would stay longer.

Stanley Steck Omter Shosbose

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