29 May 1914
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
1
Senator Borah delivers a partisan address in Detroit praising the Republican legacy and urging support for party principles. He cites historic reforms, labor figures, and wartime unity, highlighting interstate commerce, anti trust, and constitutional reforms while asserting party strength against internal and external foes.
Mr and Mrs Victor O Johnson and family along with Mr and Mrs J F Melvin enjoyed a Tuesday automobile ride to Magic dam. The group praised the new road, noted many anglers at the dam, and discussed fish abundance, dam effects, and concerns over future fish habitat and access as fishing pressure grows.
In a probate action Judge Jones awarded the estate of John Lumb, largely realty, to be divided equally. The will left all to the son with support for the widow, but the law treats the estate as community property, giving the widow her statutory half.
Tomorrow afternoon Shoshone holds Decoration Day starting at 2 at the high school auditorium with Rev. Lewis giving a short address. Miss Lenora Noble will sing, a 20 girl drill will proceed, then attendees with flowers will visit the cemetery. Old soldiers plan a morning appearance and bearers will join in the afternoon.
The first funeral the Lincoln Judge of the Modern Wentman of America attended was for Eugene Burgess. After a Methodist service Rev. Lewis preached, A J McMahon and J A Keefer led rites, and mourners traveled in private automobiles to the Sumter cemetery. Burgess survived by his wife and two children. funeral expenses arranged, Dre Mathes, Bath Lake City.
Emmett Idaho expects to ship about $100000 worth of turkeys next fall, cementing its status as the northwest’s leading turkey shipping point. Last year Emmett shipped $20000 to Portland, as farmers expand efforts, with many using turkeys to cover taxes and invest in cows or hogs. Turkeys roam on range until a month before market, then receive grain, and growers report strong profits with several farmers earning over $100 from the season.
Former Shoshone laundry worker Charlie McDougall writes from Manzanillo Colima Mexico on May 9 1913 about war sparked by Mexican rebels. He describes anarchy massacres of Americans and foreign women, refugees, and reports from a battleship Maryland and the Raleigh amid fires and explosions along the coast.
Shoshone school trustees at a Tuesday meeting decided to pursue organizing the district as independent. They seek improved school interests, argue local governance better serves education, and plan to petition county commissioners for trustee appointments and coal and janitor services needs.
Several hundred delegates from the second district convention will converge at Jerome for the Idaho federation event. Shoshone visitors will travel by auto, with start times from Monday evening. others follow Tuesday. Delegates are to be quartered at the North Side Inn, a complimentary luncheon is planned at the Pertine ranch on Wednesday, with side trips to Shoshone Falls before departure.
Ten thousand dollars of Lincoln County five percent handy bonds were sold at Wednesday's county commissioners meeting to the Central Savings Bank and Trust Company of Denver. The bonds carried interest at five percent and brought a premium of 122 dollars on the entire issue. A premium of 102 dollars was offered but a 20 dollar printing charge reduced the net premium to 232 dollars. The issue covers a portion of old Lincoln County bonds, with plenty of bidders participating.
Rupert hosts a Baptist gathering spanning June 1 2 and 3 with sessions announced for the community. Organizers invite attendees to join each day for talks worship and fellowship.
The Journal wishes to hire correspondents in Lincoln and adjoining counties to act as agents for subscriptions printing and advertisements and as reporters of news. Interested persons who are able and willing to serve should write or communicate with the office at once.
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