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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
5
May events at the cinema list Chaplin in The Kid Paying the Piper and The Gilded Lily Star plus Gordon in The Great Passionate Pilgrims and O Malley of the United. Local items note illnesses fever visits and hospitalizations. church activities, a new Catholic parsonage, and Near East Relief talks. A marriage license, public health meeting, and assorted community notices close the item.
Clarence Army writes on living by inner truth not outward wealth. He contrasts perception and reality and argues happiness comes from genuine actions and intentions. The piece dwells on heart over appearance and the reciprocity of how we give and receive in life.
Mrs Fumgilt quips that her husband’s complaint about overhead charges actually concerns hats rather than office expenses. The exchange highlights a playful domestic moment with sharp humor and everyday finance framed in a light tone.
A health notice explains that people prone to bilious attacks can expect episodes at regular intervals. It recommends skipping one meal and taking three Chamberlain's Tablets to avoid an attack and advises against tea or coffee at any time.
The week brings a Shoshone debate on immigration at the high school with students Florence Millaps Blaine Clower and Alice Alexander for Shoshone and Hip Christian Jean Collett Constance Taylor for Burley. A sheep healer named G. Mocha, employed by Dave Brockley of Rupert, died at the Colonial hotel from spotted fever. telegraph efforts seek his relatives. The body is held by Mr Brennen until Saturday, with burial possible in Shoshone if relatives cannot be located. Nearby Baptist Young People plan a field trip at Mr and Armont Benhent’s home and a church work project aids the forge.
Robert A. LeHoux and Leo Bracken spoke at a High School auditorium meeting outlining the Legion’s aims. They urged loyalty to purge disloyalty and combat anti American propaganda while highlighting Auxiliary organizations to support war fruits. Shoshone Legion pledges active participation in a nationwide campaign.
Manager Stephens promotes a high class show to the public. The Winston Churchill play The Inside of the Cup will be shown Saturday night May 7 with a 3 p.m. matinee. It is adapted from one of Churchill’s greatest novels and staged by Famous Players-Laskey Corp.
Julius Furcht of Gooding was found not guilty of transporting intoxicating liquor at Fairfield after a recent trial. The case arose from a pursuit by Sheriff Clarence Wheeler near the Lincoln county line. Leeper pleaded guilty and served a jail term. Dr W H Baugh also faced liquor charges, transferred to Camas County with postponed proceedings due to illness.
A jittery list of sale offers including White Leghorn eggs at 1.50 per 13 or 8 per 100, baby chicks 20 per hundred, and a general for sale of mules and groceries. Also rental notice for a business house in Jerome, a gray saddle horse branded DON sought for reward, and a work team inquiry at Baugh ranch. Includes ads for alfalfa and farming gear, a hardware firm listing, and medical ad promoting rheumatism relief with Chamberlains Liniment.
A large advance team has prepared for Howe's Great London Cirous and Van Ambury's Trained Wild Animal show arriving in Shoshone on Thursday May 12. Officials, agents, and contractors coordinate transportation, publicity, and permits for a two mile parade and tent operations. The program features 500 performers, 550 horses, 300 wild animals with 19 elephants, three rings, and a 384 strong circus troupe. The top attraction is the Cast Iron Newsboy Hoe, a street newspaper vending machine operated by a colt and window view for headlines. Local items note market moves, road work, visits, and a dairy cream meeting set for May 7 at 2 pm to organize a Lincoln County Grange Cream Association seeking higher cream prices.
Lincoln County Chapter seeks help from organizations to sew garments for European children. Any infant layette up to 12 garments is acceptable using warm clean whole old materials. Junior Auxiliary supports the Chili Fund. Home Service Chairman notes civilian cases and one former service member attended during the month.
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