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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
4
Local note from Shoshone Idaho announces weekly publication cadence and mailbox address. Subscription rates listed as 200 dollars per year in advance. Public notices indicate a mailed distribution system and post imprint.
The Jerome Times critiques school superintendent duties and public spending, noting praise from supporters despite perceived underperformance. It discusses legal bill controversies in the Jerome school district, and profiles editorials and anticipated leadership moves involving Mr Harte and the Gooding Leader.
Harte from Hailey visited last Thursday and Friday and intends to locate in Rupert. The report notes Harte’s purchase of Gooding Leader and plans to operate there. Both towns claim the receiver in connection with the matter.
Madame Nordica, a leading figure in opera, has died. The piece notes the harsh realities faced by aspiring singers and the demanding path to success, stressing early training, exceptional talent, stage presence, and the brutal odds against many hopefuls. It argues for valuing simpler, local musical communities over chasing fame.
County Assessor Johnny Lee conducts the annual assessment without deputies mirroring the old practice, a method once used by Frank Millsaps in a larger county. Lee avoids praise on election eve, not a candidate this year, yet remains an ideal official for taxpayers.
The yellow journals list 27 separate fall dates for Tan pico over the last two months, detailing multiple incidents without specifying outcomes. The repeated entries indicate a pattern of falls across varied days, suggesting ongoing safety concerns for Tan pico.
A lighthearted note recalls the old saying about loving others as they are, joking that affection for people may extend to their pets but not to their livestock. The line plays on common social expectations and humor about ownership and attachment.
A fragment notes bird butchers lament that certain birds useful for pest control stay free, hindering farmers who rely on them to curb insects.
The May 4 1914 regular village board meeting lists approved General Fund claims including Great Shoshone rights 130.00 Geo Redmon marshal 96.30 team work 30.00 Shoshone Journal printing 6.40 Homer Davis leveling street 3.00 Frank Clem drayage 6.20 Shoshone Highway Dist 22.00 Water Works operation and maintenance 44.30 M L Webb salary 85.00 J R Miller 100.00 J R Miller stamps 4.00 Water Works Construction Shoshone Hdw supplies 6.00 Frea Roberts work 6.10 Stockgrowers supplies 0.80 John Pugh work 4.87 Frank Clem dray 10.75 M L Webb team work 79.20 Howard Cook labor 17.50 Chys Gutches labor 1.50 Albert Coates team hire 57.60 Kart Jenkins labor 0.00 H W Day hauling 0.00 Haw supplies 7.78 F Borden lumber 0.00.
In Contra ta City, six room dwelling fur nished and cement costs are itemized. The Shoshone Journal reports totals of 428.55 and 1025.00, with printing and supplies at 42.75. A. L McMahon is Chairman and H. W. Anderson Clerk. Mrs Mary Ryan, Shoshone, seeks apply by May 7.
Mrs. Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana praises Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism lame back and sprains saying it relieves pain and soreness and has been used by her family for over twenty years. Available in 25 and 56 cent bottles from all dealers.
A testimonial from Mrs. F. H. Trubus of Springville New York praises Chamberlains Tablets for six years of use to relieve gly ordered liver signs. The ad notes availability at all druggists and urges purchase.
For sale a team a wagon and harness, a gelding and a mare with foal expected later in March, brood sows to farrow in April, farm implements and chickens. Contact F. T. Hayman Jr in Dietrich, Idaho.
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