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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
2
A garbled OCR style passage describes plans, disputes, and actions around drainage culverts and road work. It mentions a plant depreciation debate, a town committee led by Kine and Phelps, and talks of culverts made of lava rock. It references a bridge project, possible foundations, and efforts to protect live stock from disease.
Fragmented OCR reads like a rural notice describing feeding and supply issues across several villages. It references quantities, locations, and dates, noting a push to manage stock, prices, and distribution amid unclear local references and transcribed names.
The Oregon Short Line crew of well drillers is preparing equipment and derricks for a deep water search near Richfield. They will begin with a 10,000 pound casing and a 12 inch drill, aiming to reach near 2,500 feet depth, with expectations of driving to 3,900 feet in some tests.
The Idee Treigatify companys is sold to work to the contracts to wire all the available leases to Hiebfeld and will have one or two men at works steadily for a month or two. An Uberal Offer is made to install wiring for residences and allow use of current without charge from September first. If arrangements enable ample power, nearly every house in Hichfield will be wired for electricity for cooking heating and power.
The article notes spring fires rise before vegetation thickens and threaten nearby towns and rail lines. It cites picnic and camping crowds, hunters, and strollers as common causes, warns of hazardous timber investment, and links fires to higher lumber prices and shortages. It urges caution to prevent fires.
The tax commission has named new officials including John TD.ef of Washingt county as secretary of a salary, W McKendrick as examiner, and FLIx Kitsman in Boise. Two appointments will start September and assist the state board of evaluation. The past two years see a shift in tax commission leadership and revenue collection efforts.
An irregular 20th century style report outlines wool prices and consignments. It records weights from 4 to 8 pounds and cents per pound and notes a sale scheduled for Thursday, May 29, with a follow up on May 31 and possible further offerings by May 31.
In Lincoln County a voter instruction notice is issued by District Attorney Harland. It outlines elector qualifications and registration steps for the upcoming election. The notice notes voters must register with the local election judge on election day and references precinct registration blanks.
A fragmented ad-like text touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a swift remedy for coughs and chest discomfort. It claims rapid relief and a permanent cure, urging trust in the remedy as a reliable, widely sold product.
An advertisement for Solace Remedy promising money back for rheumatism neuralgias and headaches claims Solace cures and free samples. It cites testimonials including H Lee Morris president of a Chicago bank and urges readers to write for a free box in Battle Creek Michigan with assurances of no fees or special treatment.
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