31 May 1912
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
1
A dairy expert outlines how fat composition, grazing, and season affect butter firmness. Adjust churning temperature by thermometer guided trials to produce waxy, firm butter, with careful washing and controlled working to avoid softening. The piece argues for cooler processing and extended advertising for Lincoln County fruit ventures.
Frank M. Tuttle of Mabton Washington made first proof on his Garey entry in Sho shone tract last Saturday. He cleared ten acres for apple trees next spring. He notes Lincoln County as a promising fruit country and predicts rising land values as fruit potential is recognized, citing sales at 700 dollars an acre and influences from migrating farmers.
A district court ruling awards the Bliss Townsite to the Bliss Townsite Company with Ada M. Mariner as secretary and treasurer. An exception leaves 300 feet by 125 feet to Morris Roberts Co, prompting Johnson and Haddock to appeal to the state supreme court. The piece notes new growth and ongoing farm development plus a completed bridge over the Snake River.
Campaigns against house flies are praised for reducing disease spread including typhoid and infantile diarrheas. Experts note rapid fly reproduction. swatting the billion flies is ineffective without eliminating breeding sites. Cleanups of insanitary privies garbage heaps and spittoons are urged, with guidance from state health experiments and civic groups.
About 1600 acres of State Land in Lincoln County will be sold at public auction in Gooing on May 34, 1942. Commissioner GEO A. Dae State Land Commission. May 25-01.
A Shoshone Junetsi bill features the only living giant wild black camel from Loch Nor region hunts. Hunters near Loch Nor captured a towering black camel after a long chase and battles, then faced difficulties transporting it aboard the boat. Scientists expect interest from natural history scholars.
Old time cattleman from Lincoln county, known for large herds before Minidoka project, was traveling with two sons through Sho shone last night toward Hai ley to claim land. The journey reflects his continued land pursuit in the region.
Shoshone High School’s baseball team collapsed at home as Boise visitors piled on runs. The game mirrored a prior close loss when Pocatello overcame a 5 to 7 deficit in the ninth inning to win 9 to 7, showcasing late rally strength.
Heavy rain fell across the county’s eastern region over the past two weeks with additional downpours Saturday and Sunday. Water remains in low spots but prospects improve for fall grain without irrigation as Minidoka entrants report bumper corn and optimistic outlook for Lincoln County's prosperity.
An overview explains mosquito development in four stages egg larva pupa and adult. It notes adults are common in warm evenings and mentions larval forms found in rain barrels and containers, aiming to educate on prevention.
Agricultural notes describe mosquito breeding in stagnant water and the film method using kerosene to destroy larvae. Idaho potato prices rise with strong outside demand as farmer J W Snow and others settle on irrigation works. Local dairy herd efforts expand with several farmers starting herds. An active Idaho Trigation Club plans promotional booklets for the Dietrich tract with regional cooperation.
J W Adams visited from Richfield Thursday. Mrs E Miller and Mrs Clark traveled from Salt Lake to Payette to visit relatives and will briefly reunite before Mrs Clark joins her mother for Salt Lake. Dr Tapper moved to Boise to establish a new home. Dietrich settlers face large potato plantings across rugged acreage with good yields expected. local merchants estimate about one thousand acres. cooperative selling associations are seen as vital for marketing perishable crops. Last year Idaho potatoes yielded bountifully.
Memorial day events in Shoshone honored Civil War heroes with gratitude for the living and tears for the dead. The assembly hall of the new school building was filled with flags and flowers as students in white performed a marching song and flag ceremony. Veterans joined in, with Harlan D. Heist delivering a poignant memorial address and a male quartet providing musical accompaniment. Cemetery services featured veteran leadership and fragrant flowers symbolizing immortality and devotion to the nation.
The Baptist chapel will hold Sunday School at 10 and morning service continuing a Sabbath topic. A memorial sermon honoring deceased Knights of Pythias members will be given with a male quartet providing music. Evening topic is “Y.” All are invited, and rooms and sleeping accommodations are sought for delegates next week. The Lord's Supper will close the service.
Two Spaniards, Hayes Van Den and Pedro Aschola, were involved in a clash near Clover Creek across the Elmore county line on Wednesday. One Spaniard, Pes Dire, was killed. Varien says the Spaniard opened fire. he acted in self defense. Deputy Bery Chapernan attempted the arrest, but the prisoner fled into Mountain Mattie territory.
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