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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
4
The Shoshone weekly announces publication every Friday in Shoshone Idaho with Edward T. Barber as editor and proprietor. Subscriptions are three dollars per year and the paper is registered at the local post office for mailing through the mobile or second class mail system.
A reader notes distorted reports of naval victories and a later confession by Secretary Daniele and George Creel about fabricating a triumphant narrative in Washington. The piece criticizes wartime propaganda and questions the accuracy of recent articles titled Gor Navy in th War.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss wage reductions, freight problems, and market downturns affecting farm products and mutton. References to unions, labor, mediation, and potential bankruptcies hint at widespread industrial stress and unrest. Mentions labor leaders, industrial tension, and speculation on future employment impacts.
The text reviews President Wilson's push for self determination, the 1919 plebiscite in Silesia, and the ensuing clash as Poland moves to claim the region. It notes British French friction and opinion blamed on the Allies, highlighting the broader postwar strain among nations.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss white as a color tied to purity and virtue, referencing religious symbolism and ideas about women and moral standing. The text suggests writers have used white to signal goodness, contrasting with how men’s perceptions have shaped such symbolism.
In a leap year era debate, supporters urge women to propose to men to end bachelor sloth. They argue marriage is a healthy life goal and a equal right, urging action when men slow to ask. The Chicago Evening Must endorses women proposing as the decisive step.
A study cited by the American Forestry Magazine finds beetle infestations across 880 square feet of bark from 67 trees over about 16 square miles show high mortality between young and mature stages. On average ten beetles per square foot reach the adult stage, potentially leaving 30,000 to 80,000 beetles per infested tree and risking widespread pine timber loss without natural and artificial control, as part of a campaign for national forest policy.
In a debated exchange from a Holy Land visit, Miss Nathan of Red Cross argues forests are Palestine’s greatest need and essential to industry, as a Zionist questions prioritizing rehabilitation before trees. They contend forests provide fuel and power, preventing famine and unproductive land.
During preparations for a monument foundation near Dolphinston station England workmen uncovered an irregular four by six inch stone cover over ancient remains. Flagstones formed a grave of three feet nine inches by two feet by two feet. The grave lay about two feet six inches below the surface with evidence of a drawn up fog burial. The stones have been replaced.
A fragmented reflection on the fly as a despised creature yet a necessary agent in nature. The text argues that despite mankind's hatred, the insect serves a purpose in the ecological order, guiding removal of pests as part of a regular plan.
A telegram exchanges confusion and misheard phrases as characters grapple with a terse message. The dialogue hints at urgency and rural setting with garbled speech implying a delay or travel. Specific names, dates, or places are not provided in the readable text.
The Avenue de Saxe residence is filled with priceless tributes from civilizations worldwide. A silent, gracious Marshal Foch presides in a space crowded with antique miniatures, jeweled swords, an empire clock, alabaster figures, and a grand cross collar, all offered in gratitude for victory.
The North American Indians were divided into seven or eight great groups by language. The Algonquins were largest, covering easter Canada and U S regions south of Hudson Bay and east of the Mississippi to Virginia and Tennessee, including Ojibwas and Ottawas. Iroquois of Five Nations inhabited the east central states, New York included. Dakotas or Sioux lived west of them from Canada to Arkansas and Mississippi to the Rockies. Muskokis Appalachians occupied the southeast to the Mississippi. Shoshonis ranged from Texas to Montana and California to Idaho. Athabascas, Yumas, and Pueblos occupied Alaska, Canada, Oregon and New Mexico.
A newly erected hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, is shaped like a colossal elephant. Seen from afar it resembles a giant elephant, and up close its clever woodwork reveals a unique structure. The hotel claims many beds and a dining pavilion on the back that can seat two hundred guests. Access is via a staircase inside the animal’s legs and body, with windows scattered for light. The owner expects strong business from the novelty.
Virginia maintains a record amid the uncertain inauguration of an Ohioan as president next March. The roster lists Virginia, Washington, Jeffers Madison, Aten Yoo, Wilton Money, Morrison, McKinley, Tutt, Harting, Cox and others, with English paternal origins dominating and mixed Scotch and Scotch Irish lineages noted.
A government bureau operates a test stretch at Arlington showing various road construction methods. A heavy machine moves over the surface to simulate vehicle wear, recording results for comparison. Findings will guide a planned $300000 government program over three years.
A reader asks whether yacht racing is preferred over horse or motor racing. An exchange follows noting enjoyment of viewing diverse events with a companion, contrasting leisure with ownership costs and social expectations.
A condensed portrait recalls Emir Feisal known for wit and charm in Paris and London posts. Anecdotes describe his sharp retorts about modern statesmen and governments. A Paris confidant compared diplomacy to art, while a Balfour quip likened Britain to a caravan wobbling across a desert.
In a Chicago News piece, Young Nick, nicknamed the boy Machiavelli, justifies not polishing shoes or cleaning clothes to help his mother save money. He argues camouflage hides spots on his clothing, avoids attention, and delays chores, promising to return with Bil after a visit.
In Abertillery Monmouthshire England an army of rats invaded a Baptist church gathering on Tillery Street. One woman collapsed as rats swarmed the area. Health officer Dr Battle Smith cites two types the brown and black rats. Black rats stay in sewers while brown rats scale telegraph poles and pipes. The town council considers expert rat destroyers, but local staff may handle the issue with optional outside aid.
The Brst municipal play ground of Czeche-Slovakia in Prague rises in terraces with spaces for tennis, ball grounds, a theater pavilion, tuning track, and children’s areas with sand, wading pools and swings. Mothers sit in pavilions while water is supplied. A cooperative project by the Czech government and the American PF aims for full government management. the city provides the space, YMCA funds equipment, and YWCA provides leadership. Charts for more play spaces across the city are in preparation.
A fan process converts wood cellulose into agenitas for silk. The resulting fabric, when woven, is brilliant and durable with a feel like teal silt. It is waterproof and no more inflammable than natural silk. The silk can be drawn into finer threads and is noted for velvet quality.
Fragments show a dispute with Germany over energy policy and a claim that the situation is a turning shame. The terse dialogue hints at mounting international tension and national sentiment without detailing specifics.
The chairman and Board of Trustees of Shoshone Idaho invite bids to sell six thousand dollars in municipal coupon bonds dated January 1 1921 bearing up to six percent interest semiannually. Bonds payable January 1 1941 redeemable after January 1 1931. Principal and interest payable in Shoshone or New York. Bids must be written with five percent certified check, opened June 1 at noon, with Sinclair chair Bowler clerk.
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