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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
8
A garbled excerpt reflects on missed chances and the need to prepare for opportunities by building a fund. The text references Thad and a hint of rich potential, but the meaning is incomplete and uncertain.
Local residents attend dances, visits, and school events in Shoshone and nearby towns. Notables include Miss Elinor Jones heading to Texas, Miss Viola Gwin to Ogden, and Prof. Custer retaining district duties. Community sewing, sheep shearing, school classes, and a recent marriage in Richfield feature among the week’s items.
Fragments note a carnival at K P Hall on Friday May One day only with promotions See Spidera at the carnival Fri May 28 and other local items including a party visiting Hurley, a baby boy Leo born at Showhone hospital, and various community notices from Shoshone Richfield and nearby towns.
A mixed set of notices and sales from 1920 Idaho. Items include sales of livestock, pianos, and a six hole range, plus memorial day services planned by local veterans groups and a pond for stray stock. Also a court attachment notice in Lincoln County with defendants Niels and Anna Christensen and a $3,774.45 claim, filed May 1920.
The text reports a sports contest outcome with the hives winning clearly against the revs and furs, plus a turkey dinner planned by the reds at the parsonage town next week. It also notes church admissions for Mr and Mrs Cloyee Nims and Marle Johnson, and Rev J B Officer’s sermon to youths. Communion is set for Sunday at 11 am.
Classified ad notes an ideal seven room home opposite the court house in Shoshone Idaho, partially furnished and offered at a bargain by A. I. McMahon. Also mentions well drilling services, and public notice of an attachment in a Idaho court case against H. M. Coffman and B. M. Coffman for $424.30 plus $150 attorneys fees.
Notice states that the Monson Brothers partnership in the Automobus Garage and Stage Line at Shoshone Idaho dissolves by consent of H. O. Monson and Fred A. Monson. Fred A. Monson will continue the Stage Line from Shoshone, Lincoln County. All debts and claims against the partnership shall be paid. Fred A. Monson to settle remaining obligations.
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