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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
4
A fragmentary note from the Shoshone Journal outlines connections and routes in the county seat area. It references Dent, Oregon, and nearby junctions while indicating distances to Thunder Mountain and notable roads. The text shows publisher D Crocker and mentions local lines and routes without full context.
The article notes American migration from northwest states into Canada grows as cereal yields rise from 9 million to 38 million bushels by 1908. Maine Republicans praise President Roosevelt while Democrats debate Bryan and Parker at the national convention. Local items report staffing changes, school visits, and a band concert, plus a tragic drowning of two horses after a river accident near McBull’s hotel.
A terse cablegram notes a reduction in world travel and services, signaling tightened communication networks and widespread cost cutting. The brief item signals impact on international exchange and logistics, with unnamed officials citing economic pressure and reduced transit capacity.
Dro king’s new discovery for consumption is claimed to cure long and throat troubles. Thousands testify including C. VanMetre of Shepherdtown who recovered after a year of failing remedies. Advertisement promises relief for coughs whooping cough pneumonia and throat issues with guaranteed trial sizes offered by local druggists.
An advertisement-like fragment touts a product named Made Young Agta from Dr Ning claiming life renewal pills to put users in their teens. It cites vague names and places such as Dempseytown Pa and W. He Rough Sheehone, with promises of vegetable contents and no gripes.
Desiring to balance my ledger I issue a general call for settlement of accounts up to July 15 194. I ask all concerned to call and settle and thank everyone for their support in my business. I appeal to all to meet in May at the old house in the future.
J A Gulledge of Verbenn Alabama suffered a severe pile problem with 24 tumors. After doctors failed, Bobblin`s Arnies Balge allegedly stopped inflammation and cured him. Sold for 25 cents at W H Baugh Shoshone and W Van Torns Hagerman druggists. Regular exams for second and third grade certificates set for May 27 28 1904 at the high school.
Notice to sheepmen offering seven cents per head for yearling and ewe shearing plus one cent per head for wool sickening and corral work. Sheep branding by Shepherds, first class work guaranteed. Sacks may be delivered via Hailey. hauling to corrals free. J A Hauk corral foreman, Walter Gooding general manager. 14w3.
Proposals from surveyors to perform government surveys in Idaho will be received by the U S Surveyor General for Idaho. Sealed bids due May 21. Details include project scope, bids in duplicate, bond and securities, and right to reject any bid. Openings at stated time and place. bidders invited to attend. Corrections and further information available on request.
The document records the first quarterly financial report for 1904 covering county and village finances. It lists current expenses, school funds, bond interests for road and bridge issues, and mentions entities Sealy County Village of Shoshone with references to state fish and game court hinge.
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