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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1918
Page
4
A fragment from Shoshone Idaho references wartime mail handling and classification as second class matter. The text suggests government involvement in wartime messaging and civic mobilization.
An open letter denounces the land board and Governor AlexandEn over irrigation water disputes. It cites a meeting where officials allegedly misrepresented water supply, acreage limits, and contract terms, urging clear adherence to a 72000 acre cap and transparent handling of deposits and foreclosures. The writer demands frank action to restore settlers’ confidence.
A Shoshone girl recounts years of constipation sour stomach and indigestion. She says hot water olive oil and laxatives failed until one spoonful of Adlerika provided instant relief and flushed the entire tract. The claim includes quick relief from constipation and stomach issues and prevention of appendicitis.
Lincoln County Chapter of the American Red Cross seeks 1008 pounds of used clothes and dry goods. Items do not need perfect repair. collection by Thursday night March 28, with shipping Friday. Call Mire 3 Whitennck (106) if unavailable. drop boxes open 2:30 to 8:20. Clothing for men women children and infants urgently needed.
Readers are offered a wall hung catalog in card form featuring the new Walphone directory. The pamphlet praises its printing quality and reflects the journal’s period style. It lists local merchants such as Horns & Conn, Meat Market, and Schollenauer Dray Company as part of the directory sample.
The Land Board meeting continued on page four with Governor Alexander defending the board’s three year old order blocking sale of “mire fighters.” Attendees were about a dozen men, with remarks confined to the issues. The session, from 10 to 11, drew 1000 in attendance. Also: a local ad for cattle, horses, and two-year-olds available from Mont May, Burman, and others.
A $250 reward is offered by the Idaho Woolgrowers Association for the arrest and conviction of any person stealing sheep from members of the association within Idaho. This notice cites Idaho Session Laws 1911 page 683 f15m29.
Public notice announces Johann Sprenger Jr filing for three year proof on land in Kimama Idaho with witnesses named. Concurrently the Fourth Judicial District Court in Lincoln County Idaho issues an alias summons against W M Hastie Lucy Hastie and Salida Russell and others over ownership of the NW of Section 12 Township 8 South Range 10 East Boise Meridian and related contract dispute seeking specific performance and land title quieting with defendant Hastie.
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