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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1914
Page
2
A historic county jail kept inmates with practical labor on a farm and parole experiences. Officials argue restorative methods reclaim offenders, reduce recidivism, and support future livelihoods through honest work such as farming, with societal stigma fading as convict labor supports local markets.
The piece discusses Lenten practices, noting few observe strict older customs. It cites historical scarcity and rising fish availability, praising abstinence and self-control as aids to religious culture and personal discipline, while acknowledging varied modern observances and the value of substitutes.
A critic examines a contemporary novel tracing a young man's struggle against fate in a high moral world. The plot follows love with a strong willed woman, later revealing flaws tied to passion, marriage, and social pressures. The review discusses realism, societal conflict, and the era's literary emphasis on character and outcome.
A brief editorial observes that it is rare to see a rat reading a novel on the train. It suggests that contemporary writers overly emphasize sex making stories morbid and neurotic, describing the modern novel as overly erotic and tommyrotic.
Prof. C A Smith of the University of Virginia is hired by the Federal Bureau of Education to hunt for traditional ballad versions. He notes the fading chorus of youth singing on doorsteps and picnics, replaced by tango and graphophone tunes. He urges schools to revive ancient songs like The Star Spangled Banner and Dixie and to teach enduring ballads with sentiment and romance.
In last week's focial election Kootenai County voters rejected the saloon by about 300 to 1, a result seen as a major win for anti temperance forces. The mining centers Couer d'Alenes and surrounds fueled the surprise turn, with broader state opposition to liquor sold openly.
A fragment from a 1910s style column notes household errands keep costs down via parcel post while urging people to carry their goods home. It mentions President Wilson mulling Taft for the Supreme Court and school strikes over obedience to notes. It also touches on Mexican border clashes and aviator prize debates.
An old advertisement touts TIZ as fast acting relief for sore burning swollen and tired feet. It promises poison exudations are drawn out and guarantees a year of foot comfort with a 25 cent box available at druggists and department stores ending with a money back offer.
Local druggists in Shoshone advertise Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as a new nerve food and builder for strength and digestion. They tout its lack of alcohol or habit forming traits, guarantee satisfaction with money back, and claim it helps run-down or nervous individuals with pure olive oil and hypophosphites. The ad notes Rexall stores carry it and lists a physician endorsement.
A 19th century health adresses housewives urging care for children’s health and cold remedies. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt effective and safe for children and notes cold or flu symptoms can lead to serious disease. Sold by all dealers.
A concise quotation on simplicity stating that minimalism inspires people to question how much more there is to know. The line reflects Life magazine style concise reflection on learning.
An advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with bismuth and pepsin claiming relief from indigestion and heartburn. The copy highlights stomach comfort, improved digestion, and blood health, noting availability in over 7,000 Rexall Stores and in town by a local dealer.
An advertisement from Utah Mail Order Company offering cure for lameness and blemishes in horses via wire cut treatment that leaves no scar. It promises remedies prepared by competent veterinarians and invites readers to request a free consultation at 150 North Main Street, Salt Lake Utah.
The city of New York holds an unparalleled collection of jewels, surpassing every other city worldwide. Local rings, bracelets, and precious stones are highlighted as a testament to the metropolis’s unmatched treasure.
A witty exchange from Puck lampoons a late arrival as a chauffeur defies laws and ordinances, with a jab about the impropriety of tardiness and the need for discipline in servants. The quip echoes early 20th century U and Puck tone.
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