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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1915
Page
2
Lincoln Beachy, famed aviator, fell to his death in San Francisco during a public display. The crash followed a sensational perpendicular dive as his monoplane collapsed, spectators watched authorities recover his body after a two hour search.
A 12 month sufferer from head catarrh reports Peruna curing severe head pains and strengthening overall health. He praises Peruna as the greatest medicine for catarrh and urges others to try it, noting availability of Peruna tablets for those who object to liquids.
San Francisco, March 1 structural defects in a new monoplane are blamed for the death of Lincoln Headhey as he crashed into San Francisco Bay during a public flight at the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Witnesses say inability to control the craft after a steep glide from 3000 feet caused the fatal fall. Headhey’s mother Amy Headhey reached the city and collapsed on hearing the news as details emerged about precautions he had promised to avoid harm to spectators. The body was recovered by a battleship sailor after two dives near the Oregon.
A fragment from a 19th century notice hails Mount Vernon as the pride of Virginia and a national symbol. It promotes a Little volume about Washington, offering a $1 autographed copy via mail delivery at Easter, noting Mr. Jones is the Journal’s Washington correspondent and readers of the paper receive the first edition.
News story notes easily grown vegetables suitable for school and home gardens. It covers radishes, lettuce, beans, beets, and tomatoes with sowing depths, spacing, thinning, and transplanting guidance. Emphasizes cool spring conditions, frost considerations, and regional timing from the South to Washington.
Nampa city council approved a strict ordinance regulating public dances after many complaints. The rules ban vulgar or indecent dancing, require dancers to keep one arm extended, six inches of space between bodies, and prohibit moonlight or dark dances. No underage attendance without parental chaperones. Violations carry misdemeanor charges and up to $100 fines for managers.
Portland Oregon market report shows weekly receipts cattle 1674 calves 35 hogs 2380 sheep 1681. Cattle opened briskly with top steers steady at 37.75 dollars. Good cows at 6.50, lambs 8.50, hogs 7.25, sheep snapped up promptly. packers short, keen buyers for all offerings.
The Boise jury returned eight convictions and four acquittals for State Auditor Fred L. Huston after a trial in Boise. It was not announced if a new trial will occur or if charges will be dismissed. The trial of State Examiner Van Nuys continues, charged with perjury.
A humorous wartime note from Berlin on Mar 1 about a soldier named Adolph in Flanders. He writes to his wife Bertha claiming he is alive and well, sending playful warnings to their son, recounting a decorated photo, and explaining how he received the Iron Cross from a sergeant major.
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