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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
3
A comic tale of Mrs Youngwife hiring Biddy the Irish housemaid and the ensuing mishaps. Biddy misreads "fruit plates" for "soup plates" and serves cocktails wrong, yet the guests praise the charm of the missteps as the house party unfolds with lively humor and affectionate miscommunication.
A Baltimore American cartoon caption notes Mr Jones is praised as the best listener, with a playful remark that he has been married three times. The quip rests on implied anecdotes about his listening and married life.
Polly Parmelee claims guardianship over her mother’s shopping, recounting how she guides purchases like a teen- keeper of coats hats and gloves. The tale ends with Polly trailing her mother downtown while friends weigh parental control and chocolate temptations.
The Riverside inn, pride of Milner, opens Friday May tet with modest display but promising profits for attendees. The hotel, finished in admirable taste, is first class and overlooks the Twin Falls irrigation system dam and the Snake river canyon. It’s billed as Boise’s best appointed hotel and aims to be a Mecca for traveling men seeking comfort away from home.
Notice from the Republican State Central Committee announces a state convention in Wallace Idaho on May 12 1908 at 11 AM to elect delegates to the Republican National Convention to meet in Chicago June 16 1908. A nominating convention in Idaho for state officers and other nominees will be held September 1 1908 at 10 PM. Counties receive delegate representation and county central committees may organize conventions to select delegates. JAMES H. BRADY Chairman APPISON T. SARRU Secretary
Notices announce land patent filings by Northern Pacific Railroad and Reynolds Callison under Carey Act land claims in Idaho. Protests possible within 69 days, detailing sections, townships, ranges and required residency, reclamation, and cultivation proofs before state land officials in Twin Falls.
Excursions via Oregon Short Line May 7 and 2. Very low round trip rates with diverse routes and 20 day limit. Forty eight war ships of all classes is one of the greatest naval demonstrations in history. Wants for further participation.
Republican primaries to select delegates for the state and national conventions set for May 7 at Shoahape Ilahe and May 4 1908 in county voting precincts. Polls open 2 7 pm cities 3 6 pm country. Voters affiliated with Republican party in last general election eligible. Precinct apportionment listed: Shoshone 11 Heyburn 7 Rupert 3 Scherrer 2.
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