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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
1
A Lincoln County gathering unites Republicans and Progressives to back good government led by Borah’s growing support. The meeting list of attendees includes local leaders and ministers, with speeches stressing unity, party history, and road to reform, highlighting good roads as a backbone for county progress.
J Gipson chairman of the Progressive party of Mabo held talks with party leaders here claiming the party remains active, especially in Minidoka and Lincoln counties. He noted Republicans and Progressives cooperated to secure sound local government while his group would not dilute its organization. An influential Democratic faction reportedly pressured this alliance on local issues.
A Five Hundred game at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Miller Saturday evening entertained sixteen players. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Brennan and Bert Rhine for high hands, a towel and a card set respectively.
Mr and Mrs R L Griffith have relinquished control of the county farm and hospital and will move to Ontario Oregon for their future home. They are succeeded by W B D Vredenburgh who moved to the farm with his family on Wednesday.
Denver March 24. Governor John M Haines announced Idaho delegates for a cooperative irrigation conference in Denver. Seventeen Idaho representatives from state and local irrigation groups will attend, named after meetings with water users associations. The list includes John Hines, Joseph H Peterson, D Taylor, and others. details describe the delegation’s mission to secure funding and plan arid lands irrigation.
Andy Oleson, longtime Shoshone resident and janitor for the local school and churches, died Sunday from natural causes. A Norwegian native who endured slavery in the Sandwich Islands before arriving in Shoshone in 1885, he lived modestly on a small salary and served as head of the north side school in recent years. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with pallbearers named and Rev. H. Be McLeod leading the service. May his honest soul rest in peace.
Idaho farmers seek federal assistance to combat hog cholera with vaccine serum supply. Senator Brody and Rep Brady pushed for rapid action and for government irrigation policy changes. The bill and appropriations were debated, with initial payments for water rights adjusted to two percent.
Mag ic dam area anglers report a game warden received three pound trout from a fisherman with a stone inside the fish. Opening the trout revealed a marble sized stone from an explosion, suggesting dynamite use. Authorities consider closing the Magic dam area to anglers to curb violations of game laws.
A basket social held at Peck's school Friday evening raised 21 dollars to buy pictures for the school. Pupils performed selections under Mrs. Mitchel, pleasing the crowd. Residents from the countryside attended. Mrs. J. J. Beckett and two children have been ill recently.
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