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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
2
Idaho voices strong demand for federal land transfer to state administration of forests and range. It cites irrigation growth, rural wealth, and the need for state stewardship rather than federal guardianship, arguing for constitutional equality with eastern states and greater local development authority.
Excursion East departs June 1 and 6 via the Oregon Short Line and Overland Route offering greatly reduced fares to Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other eastern points. Tickets limited to October date.
While walking a wire rope across a Booth Bowlder canyon near Denver Ivy Hartwin was temporarily blinded but regained nerve by talking to the far end and reached safety. The line spanned 550 feet with the wire positioned SXt feet above the ground, marking perhaps the most dangerous stunt ever attempted.
A fragmentary Philadelphia Press piece contrasts Meandering Mike and Plodding Pele over modern business and Wall Street, noting dimmed tales and distant hard luck stories. It hints at social critique amid reduced circumstances and wedding observations. The report touches on financial condition fundamentals.
Hagerman State Bank sues to foreclose on a mortgage involving Anina and other named parties. The action references a high court venue, a specific property, and court dates. The record shows names such as Jean and Diwan among other owners and witnesses, with travel and location details in a damaged OCR fragment.
The Chicago Daily News excerpt follows a narrator recalling a strange dinner with Claude Wellington Jones. The tale blends flirtation, vanity, and introspection as the speaker questions openness to the stars and the main chance while battling social judgments.
Notice announces final proof hearing for Clara Hunter who filed a desert land claim. witnesses listed. contest notices and dates reference Northern Pacific Railway rights. details include survey sections and lands in Shooshone region. multiple names and dates reflected.
Notice of Sale of Bonds. Trustees of School District in the county announce sale at 1 o clock on Tuesday June 16th for 82410 in one bond of 1000 denomination for the purpose of building a schoolhouse. Interest at a rate not exceeding per cent payable semiannually for five years with ten years grace. Bond issue authorized by district election. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Details in public notice.
Delinquent tax list notices accumulate across numerous properties and entities in Shoshone County Idaho. The document lists lands and personal property with assessed taxes penalties and interest due, including parcels in Heyburn and surrounding areas, with sale details and dates in July.
McMahon moves and unanimous vote adopt official 1908 1909 appropriation for Shoshone published in Shoshone Journal. Debts 1465.00 electric lights streets 1100.00 Setewion 1250.00 300.00 3008. Fourth of July Committee sets July 3 4 5 with subcommittees for Dance Printing Transportation Baseball Horse Racing Parade Court House Program Court House decorations and general sports led by named members.
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