23 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
1
Governor Moses Alexander proclaims Thursday November 29 1917 as a public holiday of feast thanksgiving and prayer. He urges Idahoans to attend worship and pray for the nation and its army and navy during World War I with the Great Seal affixed in Boise.
The Dietrich district reports unloads of old cake as sheep feed, a hay deal at 19 dollars per ton, and W. C. Hamilton managing white clover seed destined for Twin Falls. J P. Mustard travels to Twin Falls, J W Snow plans move to Tekamah Nebraska, and the Grange forms in Dietrich with E R Gage master and officers. A Yale Oregon visitor earned wages and invested in forty acres, while Gus Anderson sells half of eighty irrigated acres to his nephew Thomas Hughes.
A national Red Cross campaign aims to add 10 million names to its muster roll, running from December 17 to Christmas Eve. At Washington headquarters, representatives from 13 divisions approved details for local chapters to begin at dawn on December 17, sparking a nationwide drive with the slogan Make this a Red Cross Christmas. Richfield sent 25 packets and Heinz style boxes were shipped for the soldiers.
A first glimpse expands into a defense of the YMCA as a wartime lifeline. The author recalls the red brick YMCA building, its warm rooms, books, magazines, language study, and social refuge for soldiers. It argues the YMCA restores spirit, health, and morale, easing loneliness and hardship.
The Catholic Ladies announce a cooked food sale Saturday afternoon at Keefer and White store starting at 2:30 PM. This event offers ready made meals to ease at home and invites customers to try the dishes and reward their families with a home style meal.
High school girls present the Feast of the Red Corn next Monday night at the Baugh. The production promises to be one of the town’s best home talent entertainments, with a synopsis available in another column. Don’t miss the time and place.
Lincoln County finished the YMCA fund drive with subscriptions totaling 3984.00 dollars, surpassing the 1500 dollar target. Richfield contributed 408.99, Dietrict 398.00, Jerome and Shoshone also pledged substantial cash totals. The entire sum was received in cash and banked for immediate use, with further time pledges promised. Local supporters assure soldiers, We are behind you.
Doc Wells, a wounded Ypres veteran speaking in direct plain terms, argues that mental and moral renewal is essential for Americans in wartime. He testifies to German brutality toward prisoners and civilians, urging total defeat of Germany for lasting peace. The audience listened intently as Wells, scarred yet undaunted, embodies patriotic resolve.
The Journal announces a new line of patriotic stationery available at Sinclair's Pharmacy Schneider Snodgrass Golden Rule Store and Pancoast Jewelry in Gooding. Orders can include any name on paper and envelopes with two color flag embossing. Samples display different forms for ladies and business use with pricing from $1.00 to $2.50 per box or set.
Mrs Mabel Brunker Viers born in Shoshone February 19 1595 married to Elmer Viers in 1914 at Marshfield Oregon returned to Shoshone last July and resided at Dr W mh Baugh ranch until illness led to her death November 16 She leaves husband a son Roy two years old her mother Ada Brunker sisters Mrs Geo W Grant Brooks Montana Amy Brunker Shoshone and brothers Alex Thomas Weston Brunker all of Shoshone Funeral held at Mrs J S Waters home and interment in Shoshone cemetery
The Federal Government urges all women over sixteen to register through the Council of National Defense women’s committee. Mrs. F. W. Gooding chairs Lincoln County, cards due soon, registration is voluntary census for war work. Women may volunteer for paid or unpaid roles, with instruction provided, as in stenography or knitting. Four country calls await responses.
The Post Office department has removed mail clerk service at the Fairfield branch leaving Camas county towns without mall service. Pouch mail remains on express trains but not handled on board. Mall clerks Hedrick and Gallimore reassigned to other runs, residents left without mail. Mrs Brunker moves into Drogerty recently vacated.
Editorial from Gutlook Nov 217 in Hiroshone Idaho praises twelve drafted locals who declined honors to honor the county. Rev J L Clow relays the tale of twelve youths who welcomed the call to service, hosted a banquet for officials and veterans, and expressed pride in joining the National Army.
Foremost music retailer Sampson Music Company of Boise promotes its spacious Boise store at 13 Main Street. The ad highlights a full range of music items from sheets to pianos and invites visitors to sample its offerings, claiming no crank and welcoming patrons warmly.
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