Idaho Fuel Administration predicts state coal needs for 1918
The fuel administrator and public utilities officials project Idaho’s coal need for the year ending May 1, 1918 at about 85 000 tons with five sixths from Utah and Wyoming mines and the rest from Roslyn Washington and Crow’s Nest Canada. Arrangements aim to secure priority car shipments under the National Defense Council to move coal efficiently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Idaho
Oregon Short Line
Utah and
Wyoming
Utah
Roslyn
Washington
Crow's Nest
Garfield
Jerome men bound over on bootlegging charges
Herbert B Emrick and Clyde Bowers of Jerome are bound over to district court on bootlegging charges. A. O'Brien faces another hearing Monday with F Mosby known as Snake River Slim held for federal action on distributing pernicious literature. Mosby contacted I W W organizer and was arrested after quarrels over occupation. Jerome residents confined the incident to liquor trouble when Deputy Sheriff Lee Johnson arrived as Jerome citizens threatened to punish the offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Emrick
Clyde Bowers
Jerome
District Court
Tower
C. O'Brien
F. Mosby
Snake River Slim
Mosby
A Sugar Ration in France Warns of Food Shortages
George Perdum receives a letter from his daughter Miss Sarah Purlum who runs a Red Cross hospital in France reporting no coffee and only one spoonful of sugar per day. She urges compliance with food conservation requests to avoid harsher government measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Perdum
Sarah Purlum
Red Cross
France
Local resident Neal McCole dies in Twin Falls hospital
Neal McCole, who moved with his family from Filer to land five miles southeast of town, died suddenly at Twin Falls hospital last Saturday. He had suffered a severe diabetes attack days earlier and was there for treatment when he passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal McCole
Filer
Twin Falls
Ladies Aid Society Host at Mrs Burkhead Home
Mrs Wallace and Mrs Burkhead entertained the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church at the Burkhead home on Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wallace
C. % Burkhead
Ladies Aid Society of the
Methodist Church
Sergeant Wells to Speak on War Realities at Haugh Theater
Sergeant Fred Wells, known as Doc, returns from war to share real front line experiences at the Haugh Theater on Thursday in Canada. His talk promises graphic, non sensational memories of No Man's Land, German cruelty, bayonet wounds, prison hardships, and a soldier’s struggle with trauma including a period of feigned insanity before his miraculous escape from captivity.
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Tall of
Mt. Alls
Fred Wells
Doc
Haugh Theater
Canada
Doc" Walle
Wills
United States
Sergeant Wells
Alredy
No Man's Land
Wells
Red Cross Seeks Help for Sewing and Meetings
Red Cross workers urged to attend an executive committee meeting at 7 30 pm at Mrs Ea Gooding s residence to assist with sewing pajamas. Lincoln County Chapter reports multiple box shipments of knit goods including sweaters mufflers socks and wristlets to headquarters in Seattle with work from Richfield and Dietrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Gooding
Lincoln County
Richfield and
Dietrich
Tooalay
Pifen
Seattle
Red Cross Ball at K P Hall Aids Soldier Fund
The regular Red Cross ball will be held at the K P hall Friday night. Local workers request funds to buy materials for their work. Soldiers have cashed in and are donating time and lives to the cause. support them to ease their tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
K. P. Hall
Local Boys’ Names Notable in Missing Persons Case
Flag lists Jacob Schell Paul Meintyr Ross Borden Fay Windell Donald Drummond Everett Propst Frank L. Bedford L. F. Vaughn and C. R. Parker as persons connected to the case. Pictures of the other three boys were not obtainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Borden
Fay Windell
Donald Drummond
Everett Propst
Frank L. Bedford
L. F. Vaughn
C. R. Parker
Trench and Camp: Y M C A role at Camp Lewis life
A Shoshone Journal piece from November 1917 argues the Y M C A in Camp Lewis provides essential wholesome diversions for soldiers. It describes daily life, the monotony of barracks, and the value of social programs, dances, boxing, and films to counter homesickness and maintain morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lewis
The
Shoshone, Idaho
Visits Camp Lewis Prompts Soldier Camp Observations
C A Burden returns from Portland and visits Camp Lewis to see soldiers. Barracks are wooden two story buildings with beds arranged in rows. Army M A C A is praised for aiding the troops as they stay busy, content, and enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Camp Lewis
Borden
Semmons
Auto Crash Near Dietrich Ends Upside Down
An auto accident on wet roads near a Dietrich to Gooding route involved Tenacio Berrophoa known as Ignacio or Joe. High speed at a bend caused steering gear failure and the car slid through bridge rails, ending upside down with substantial damage but no injuries.
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Tenacio Berrophoa
Ignacio
Joe An
Dietrich
Gooding
How Herbert Hoover Impresses Men Feature
In this issue The Journal presents a special illustrated feature on Herbert Hoover. The piece questions his influence on national eating guidance and depicts him as a powerful figure in American public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Journal
Dietrich News Roundup Includes River Accidents and Local Events
Dietrich church member Dietrich Smith survived a serious accident when a wagon and horses fell into a cistern after a pump house failure. Local travelers brought news of visitors, a Maxwell car purchase, and ongoing irrigation upgrades. A lyceum season ticket drive was launched, with the first show the Musical Arts Quartette priced at 50 cents single and 1.75 for season. Community updates cover dental work, school moves, Red Cross kits, cattle shipments, a new young people's choir, and farm meeting votes on day rates. Military notes recognize Earl King’s assignment to Camp Jackson and forthcoming France service, plus a correction to the Journal’s roll of honor for Lyatt Shellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Smith
Dietrich
W. C. Dooley
Steve
John Seagraves
EB. Borden
Rupert Borden
W.O. Hamipon
Twin Falls
Maxwell
Hamilton
Lyceum
Musical Arts Quartette
C. J. Wells
Barbara Grewell
Shoshone
Beckett Grewell
L. P. Mustard
Richfield
van Zandt
Davie
Rupert
Red Cross Auxiliary
Soldier Boys
Bessien
J. P. Kelley
Claude Myers
Farwards
Burden
Mee Crier
W. T. Patterson
Grace
Leona Andrew
J. T. Jenkins
Jerome
Eugene Nelson
Jenkins
Public School Auditorum
Taos
Earl King
Wes
Government Stenar Service
Monterey
California
Camp Jackson
Columbia
South Carolina
France
Bertin
Lyatt Shellman
Foise
Charlotte
N. C
Minneola
N.Y
Also Mentioned on This Page
First Hanu
Eastern Star and
Alter Society
Missionary Society
Mathis Club
Artisans
Highlanders
Thursdy
Jacob Schell
Paul Meintyr
the Army
Y. M
Cman
Hansen
Army
Y. MC. A
Uncle Sam
Sammy
America
Jnjo
Broadway
Phonograph
YT. Mlc. A
Trench and Field
MR. Hoover
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