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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
8
D W Yaden rode the branch yesterday while Jim Dunn rode with Corey today. Several locals visited Hailey Bellevue and Manidoka on business. Fresh oysters and doughnuts sold at Bickmans Cafe and post office respectively. Various officials and residents traveled for campaigns, meetings, and social events across Shoshone, Hailey, Bellevue, Hagerman, and area.
The text notes Jessie Gwin, a school teacher, gaining recognition as an artist of note without a superior in Idaho. It lists prizes for various 4x5 and 4x6 works and mentions J P McMeckin of Hagerman. It includes Lincoln County School District No. 10 monthly report for October 24, 1902, detailing days taught, pupil counts, attendance, and corporal punishment records.
A big free dance and supper was given by the Republicans on Wednesday evening to celebrate the election result. Attendance was large with lively music and guests seemed to enjoy themselves. Supper was served at the Columbia Hotel with plates set for 165.
Mrs Elizabeth A Shelhamer of Rock River bottom bought 400 acres of swamp near Erie for 12 five years ago at 3 dollars an acre. Critics mocked her plan as foolish but she drained the swamps laid tile and redeemed the land. Last fall she refused 60 dollars per acre and would not take 75.
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