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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1899
Page
4
A Shoshone Journal reprint rails at Lincoln County commissioners for alleged self serving pay, bills, and contracts. It mocks political pledges and criticizes wage increases while likening officials to a rattling ball bearing, urging taxpayers to act against them. The piece voices broader antiwar and antiestablishment sentiments tied to 1900s era politics.
The Bannock county commissioners are accused of a salary grab as taxpayers indict their handling of funds. The piece says editors failed to secure war article writing from Dewey or Schley and notes possible salary reversals or reductions. It contrasts with Lincoln county’s Nilen Hansen syndicate and forecasts on whether salaries will be returned to the treasury.
May 3 describes sheep near Toponis and Friday school entertainment. Farmers work when ditch water isn’t frozen. Mrs McKay moves to her mother’s for summer. Many prepare for summer homes as cooler weather lingers. Lizzie and Maud Lima have a runaway on Sunday. both unhurt. County commissioners praised for “unjust kindness” on road overseer pay, contrasted with salaries. Robed verses critique county officials and salaries, urging duty in Lincoln.
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