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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal editorial lambastes selfish officials and froth in public discourse. It argues that public virtue must supersede personal aggrandizement to win the great cause, citing civil war era lessons and warning of costly errors if true patriotism fails to rise.
The Farm Bureau held its monthly meeting focusing on local issues such as better veterinary service clover weed control and cooperative coal buying. They discussed carload can purchases to ease shortages and countywide farming method improvements led by the county agent with extension department support.
A reader friendly piece recalling circus memories and urging families to attend the June Deschman World Shows in Shoshone after noon. It highlights education and youth benefits, praising performers and the carnival atmosphere while urging local children to enjoy the event with guardians and not exaggerate tales.
The church announces services at Christ Church Episcopal every Sunday morning at 10 o clock and an evening service on May 2 at 7:00. The notice lists church events for worship and community gathering.
The United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination in Idaho for rural carrier positions to be held June 22. Applications and forms may be obtained from the local office or the Commission in Washington at the earliest practicable date.
A joint meeting in Fireshone Idaho between Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners and War Production Committee discusses farm labor shortages underwriting wartime food production. It considers draft, federal aid, and Chinese labor imports to secure sufficient workers for the area’s crops and urges congressional and state action.
The local Red Cross Society reports strong activity and broad donations from the Catholic Altar Society five dollars, The Study Club about nine hundred twenty seven dollars eighty cents, The WCTU six dollars, and a twenty seven dollar cash gift from last Sunday night. Cotton for knitting surgical sponges has been donated and is for sale at the city Library.
A fragmented notice from Jerome Idaho advertises a high grade piano sale to a responsible party. The ad urges interested parties to write to Consolidated Bars Company in Salt Lake City Utah for details and purchase.
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