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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
4
A fragmentary critique rails at Alexander of the Lincoln County Times for shifting blame on school funding while praising his skill in freight-rate regulation. The text mocks his governance and questions the justification for legal service charges amid district tax burdens, echoing a dated, florid attack on a public figure.
A long, mixed tale about a South Maho shipment of 80 000 dollars worth of drewel father and a young man tracing Payette river history. It recounts a grasshopper fed turkey scheme, a Portland Union Meat contract for Thanksgiving turkeys at 15 cents a pound live weight and 20 cents dressed, plus a quip on opportunity and ambition.
A pioneer farmer organized turkey production with leading farmers. First year 5009 pounds shipped, then 14000 dressed turkeys last year. Returns were strong enough to plan three times last year’s output. The venture brought $20000 to Emmett last Thanksgiving, prompting jokes about breeding bigger grasshoppers for turkeys.
The article argues United States army officers from West Point show discipline and quiet ambition, countering the stereotype of rigid martinet leadership. It notes soldiers adapt to leadership, administration, and practical problem solving in campaigns from Vera Cruz to Mexico, and even observes Mexican views of army governance. It also touches on public life trends and health notions of the era.
A fragmentary column cites Henry Ail seeking a Hatley land office appointment and critiques local officials including Mr Howlin Deist. It mentions Stationery orders, legal costs, and political support while praising a county attorney and referencing a nearby cough remedy anecdote from Crooksville.
A vintage advertisement praises Chamberlain liniment for rheumatism back pain and sprains with user testimonial from Mia Turner of Wabash Indiana. Also promotes Chamberlain tablets claimed to soothe liver issues with Mrs. F. L. Trubug of Springville sharing quick relief. Sold by dealers and WM drugstores.
About noon last Saturday several convicts at Belxe penitentiary tried to escape during a cleaning in the yard. They built a ladder from bedsprings, crossed the wall, and fled about a quarter mile before guards intervened. Guard Peterson fatally shot A G Bearup, a life prisoner, and others were wounded including D A Alfers who lost an arm. Additional convicts were turned back by barbed wire and security measures.
A U S infantry lieutenant in full uniform was halted by a sentry who demanded the countersign. The lieutenant, displaying contempt, received the quick retort to advance and provide the countersign, reflecting a rebuff during a routine patrol.
Mrs. Wilson Robison of Toledo Ohio reports dramatic relief from stomach distress with Peruna claiming loss of heaviness pain belching and gas, weight gain and renewed energy. She credits Peruna as the only remedy for spring and urges trial, noting tablet form also available and a pharmacist endorsement. Her testimonial cites a twenty four pound gain and broad usefulness of the remedy.
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