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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary manuscript references America in wartime years. Mentions Kaiser, Woodrow Wilson themes and striking phrases. Content is garbled but suggests a period piece urging support for the war effort and citizen enlistment.
Fragmented OCR text discusses alleged German cultural superiority and perverted warfare. It claims civilization contrasts with barbarity and asserts Germany’s last raid marks a turning point. The piece mentions Chinese walls, Hun aggression, and punitive measures toward Germany, reflecting wartime rhetoric and racial stereotypes.
The piece discusses widespread weariness for war’s end, expectations of a lengthy recovery, and relief efforts by army and aid groups. It notes Germany’s armistice and abdication, retreat to Rhine proximity, and the fragile peace as Kaiser fled to neutral territory. The article projects months before troops return home and cautions against premature celebration.
The passage argues America’s greatness rests on liberty exercised over 142 years and the nation’s willingness to act for enduring ideas. It emphasizes that America’s power derives from the spirit of liberty guiding national actions and the central importance of a unifying IDEA in facing tests.
A fragmentary historical piece recounts political rhetoric from Idaho related to labor support and square deal promises. It references figures, dates, and events from the era, including mentions of campaigns, laborers in Idaho, and references to German naval power and peace aims amid a World War I context.
The draft armistice outlines evacuation of German held territory including Alsace Lorraine to cut vital war material and arms production. It envisions withdrawal of German agents from Eastern Europe to curb influence and bolster Bolshevik resistance. Opening Danzig and the Vistula would allow Allied relief to Poland and alleviate famine and winter hardship.
Reports say labor circles plan another general strike if Mooney is hanged. An appeal to the U S Supreme Court is listed on a writ of certiorari while Mrs Rena Mooney circulates a call to 1 000 900 union members urging action. The piece questions alleged conspiracies amid a murder conviction and defense fundraising.
The town of Shoshone marked the armistice with a public celebration. Residents escorted by the crowd burned an effigy of the Kaiser and heard brief speeches by local figures. The event concluded with a united war work focus and a sense of relief after months of tension.
The A R C Canteen on the depot platform operates around the clock, serving soldiers and Red Cross workers and urging others to contribute generously to sustain the care and comfort of those in service.
A fragmentary dialogue shows a child bargaining for pennies with auntie over an errand. The aunt repeats the same total while noting the nickel causes a delay when mother wants to telephone someone, reflecting social etiquette quirks in Boston.
A Birmingham Age-Herald reader story describes a weary tramp asking for aid at a door. The kind housewife offers assistance and her husband’s collection of road maps, welcoming the traveler to choose one to guide his journey.
A Washington Star quote contrasts loss and value as a boy argues with a boss. The exchange centers on keeping a nickel versus a larger loss, implying resilience hinges on what remains rather than what is lost.
A United States Army chaplain describes the varied duties of the chaplain corps in World War I. He explains the role as officer, counselor, educator, information bureau, and morale booster. He notes persisting duties from hospitals to guardhouse and the need for spiritual and practical support to soldiers.
Fragmented verses describe soldiers wounded and dying, Red Cross aid, and the call for Americans to support France Belgium and Italy in the Great War. It evokes sacrifice and the Kaiser’s defeat as World War I ends.
Russell Benjamin Harrison Molsee born June 10 1895 in Logan county died November 4 at Camp Mills New York of pneumonia following Spanish influenza. His body arrived November 11 and was buried November 12 in Shoshone cemetery with military honors, flag draped casket. First Shoshone soldier to die and be returned home, he had been en route to France from Camp Mills.
Portland market opened steady then dipped across beef hog and sheep trades. Beef prices ranged prime steers 12.25 12.75 down to canners 4.00 4.50. hogs opened slow with sharp drop to 14.00 17.20. sheep steady with prime lambs 11.50 12.50 and ewes 4.50 6.00.
Private Benjamin Satory, born in Walker township Hancock county Mis, died October 4 from pneumonia after influenza. He registered in Dietrich precinct June 1917 and was the first to die from there. He served after June 1911, in Camp Lewis, Camp Kearny, then England. Survived by his father and mother of Dietrich, four sisters Mrs K Zeigiy Wareaw Ia, Mrs H E Miller Dietrich, Mrs W H Beach Dietrich, Mrs W J Reeve Grand Forks ND, and brother F C W Batory Vancouver Barracks Wash.
Sheriff Wheeler captures three escapees from burglary charges at Golden Rule store and Gorman Brothers outlet in Jerome. The fugitives C. W. Darcy Frank Sullivan and Ed Miller may belong to a regional burglary gang. Deputy Joe Wheeler escorts them back to Shoshone from The Dales Oregon.
The document argues for a new jail to replace the old basement facility. It suggests adding a third story to part of the courthouse to achieve safety and sanitation at lower cost. The proposal claims a third floor jail would be near break proof and meet modern sanitary needs.
FOR SALE A Charter Oak air tight down draft coal heater lightly used. WANTED Position as housekeeper and cook for two or more men on ranch address Mrs C B Kidwell Box 152 Shoshone. WANTED Journal office seeks large second hand heater in good condition if priced right. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Oscar Franklin Stratton deceased. Administratrix Martha Stratton invites creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months from first publication at Shoshone Lincoln Tahoe. Dated August 12 1918.
The Rocking H Live Stock Company of Fairfield Idaho offers a $1000 reward for recovery of stray cattle branded with an H and with the left ear cut. A $1000.90 reward is stated for conviction of theft and a $100 reward for conviction of illegal driving or molesting cattle. The company notes it sells cattle only for shipment and provides office location at the First National Bank Building.
Frank T Disney of Shoshone gives up entries 3153 and 2244 under the Carey Act before State Land Board member Thomas Fay at Idaho on November 19 1918. Witnesses Gilbert J White Walter W White Joseph J Wheeler Clarence Wheeler all of Shoshone Maho.
A passage discusses a hypothetical government takeover of newspapers. It jokes prices, wages, and enforcement steps like arrest for delinquents. It mentions editors earning back pay, merchants missing ads, and a typographer sent to Leavenworth for desertion in a satirical tone.
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