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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1918
Page
6
An OCR damaged column mixes political, social, and wartime quips. It jokes about daylight saving, gender roles, and war work, lampoons readers, notes Panama Canal guarding, and ends with a quip about submarine fashion trends. The chaos hints at a period paper’s satirical style.
Grocers promote the 50-50 plan under U S Food Administration rules. Shoppers must buy an equal weight of substitutes for every pound of wheat flour, to save wheat for allies. Exemptions apply for graham and mixed flours, with substitutions detailed and posted in stores.
Idaho Governor Moses Alexander calls county and city officers to close billiard pool card dice tables and other amusements from sunrise to 6 p.m. daily to keep men focused on supporting the war effort and duties to the nation. The proclamation urges coverage of such games in public and private spaces and to deter idle entertainment during the war effort. Also notes warrant redemption by Independent School District No. 12 and suspension of interest after 10 days.
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