Lost boys survive icy trek near Shoshone
Two youths Frank McCune and Lester Lemon wandered from traps in the desert southwest of Shoshone after school Monday. Weather and darkness hampered searchers until the boys followed an engine whistle to Randall’s near five that evening. McCune’s frostbitten feet were treated, and both boys were found safe. A whistle from the No. 1 engine aided their rescue and officials praised the engineer’s kindness.
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Frank McCune
Lester Lemon
Gage
Randall's
McCune
No.1
Wouldn't This Stagger You A Westward Immigration Letter
A 1903 letter printed as written asks a Shoshone resident for West seeking homestead details. Questions cover land location timber prices fertility society health wages and whether a man with two to three thousand dollars fits to emigrate, plus family status and travel plans.
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Shoshone
Uncle Sam
Notice to Contractors for Rock Removal at Twin Falls Canal
Notice to bidders until noon November 16 1903 for removing about 24000 cubic yards of rock between stations 70 and 103 on the main canal of Twin Falls Land and Water Co in Cassia County Idaho. Work awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
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Frank D. Buhl
Stanton
Twin Falls Land and Water Co
P. H. Kimberly
Scranton, Pa
Frank Knox
National Bank of the Republic of
Salt Lake City
Walter G. Files
Twin Falls
Buhl
Filer
Mr. Kimberly
Idaho
Milner
Crosscountry hunt organized for wildlife extermination
Citizens across Marsh Ola Sweet and Horseshoe Bend form a 55 man cross country hunt led by Dr. Platt to eradicate coyotes lynx wildcats raccoons and other pests. First drive November 14 from Marsh with 100 dogs and 75 volunteers. no firearms to be used. skins and scalps will be sold to fund a good roads association in Maresh promoting county welfare.
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Marsh
Ola
Sweet
Horseshoe Bend
Platt
Judge Richards
H. N. Coffin
Judge Olden
C. R. Shaw
J. H. Rchardson
Boise
B. F. Clay
B.R Foote
A Suttle
Dan Campbell
Caldwell
Messrs. Hawkins and Murray Brothers
Emmett
Dr. Platt
Idaho
Good Road
Good Roads Association
Maresh
Our Metric System and Legal Standards
A brief note on the metric system dispute noting that the United States bases its legal standards of length and mass on the meter and kilogram, with yard and pound still referenced in law. The yard is defined as the 3A W0-2-997th part per meter.
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United States
The Great McEwen Delights Opera House Audience
The Great McEwen impressed a sizable audience with premier magic at the opera house, earning high praise for his act which follows a strong reputation in major eastern and western cities. Tonight features a new program including Satan Outwitted, a hypnotism act.
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McEwen
Opera House
Satan
McEnless
Accidental Death Of German Worker Near Milner
Conrad Schoen a German canal worker died last Friday near Milner in a wagon accident. He was riding front seat with companions when a wheel struck a boulder causing him to be crushed by the wagon. Coroner Weldon conducted an inquest Saturday and found a broken back. The jury ruled death accidental per Oakley Eagle.
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Conrad Schoen
Twix Falls
Milner
Shoen
Weldon
Oakley Eagle
The Goose Honks High and the Saying Explained
Lexicographers trace the familiar expression Everything is lovely and the goose hangs high to slang meaning all is hunky-dory. The piece notes goose honking patterns with seasonal weather and warns against misprints like hargs, linking the saying to imitative sounds.
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New York Press
Fragmentary Quote on Rome Fashion in a City
A fragment suggests residents prefer overcoats to tunics and togas, dismissing danger while discussing ancient Rome attire. The dialogue hints at a casual, modern interest amid a historic setting, with a tone of light skepticism about grandeur.
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Imeltais
Rome
Youth in Law Arguing Death as Cure for Lies Disputed
A fragment from the Clocinnat Enquirer presents a quip where a youth in law questions if death is a sure cure for lying. The Cum minsville sage responds cryptically about never breaking out again on tonilomes, conveying satirical confusion.
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Law
Ie Cumminsville Sage
Eve
Tonilomes
Clocinnat
Enquirer
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Blue Lakes
I. B. Perrine
Kinley
Are Sik
Pallette—“le Auber
Pallette
Ecw
Capital News
the Great McEwen
Woodworth & Donaldson
Fist National Bank
Shoshone, Idaho
J. R. Gooniss
F. W. Goovixs
Cris. M. Hewentis
P. RK. Goiding
Fred W. Good Ing
Chas. M. Hemphill
Thom
3. Gooding
Heman M. Heribert
Edward A. Waitera
Howard Sebree
O. OF
Junction City Lodge No. 16
EO. O. FL
Ode Fellows New Hall
Oikl
J. M. Berner
E. W. Kleinman
M. D
Office Stockgrowers
Differ
Frank Whittington
E. A. Walters
Dala
Atlaw
Phoenis Lite
Wouramee
K. I. Perry
Attornet
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