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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
3
A Mohawk village encampment and numerous booths depict merit badges and scoutcraft at a spring expo. Visitors view life guarding, safety, first aid, and wilderness skills as hundreds camp on the grounds to support a 50000 visitor fair.
A ten year old girl visiting Norfolk scouts was nearly drowned during a bathing trip when she slipped from a boat rope line. Senior leaders with American Red Cross life saving certificates attempted rescues as the girl sank twelve feet. The incident underscores strict safety during scouting outings.
A new lodge for Scouts is set in a picturesque granite rocky site near Cheyenne Wyoming. An imposing bay scout building of granite blends with the landscape. The Shirh is said to be a vast gift from Harry atity to the Young Men's Lit. The land was conveyed to the organization for the lodge.
An old guide recalls Thanksgiving preparations long before the holiday, detailing stuffing ideas with oysters and chestnuts, cranberry ingredients, and pointed notes on table centerpieces. It mentions oyster garnishes, poultry dressings, desserts, and beverage preparations as part of a traditional feast.
A brief ceremonial poem recalls the Pilgrims giving thanks for relief from famine and hardship. It notes the first Thanksgiving, the blessing of plenty, and the lasting memory of their bravery as years pass since that inaugural morning. Copyright 923 Wester Newape H. Sm.
A reflective piece contrasts modern Thanksgiving rush with nostalgic past simple living. It laments loss of customary foods like the traditional turkey and the unhurried daily pace, noting changes in manners, dress, and household routines from earlier generations to today.
A historical overview traces Thanksgiving origins from biblical times to English reformations and colonial practice. It credits Mrs Sarah J Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady's Book, with uniting states via letters urging a national day, culminating in broader adoption despite initial reluctance and Civil War tensions.
Boise note states L. Finch of Soda Springs was named by Hugh Sproat to join a two man committee gathering data at Ogden on the proposed adjusted grazing rates for national forests. Idaho Falls lists nearly 500000 dollars distributed to sugar beet growers as initial 1928 payments, with amounts from Lincoln Blackfoot Sugar City and Shelley factories totaling 445000 dollars.
A testimonial letter extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a curative aid for a woman weakened and run down. The writer claims improved health, better sleep, and relief of long standing distress after using the product, noting widespread letters of support from other women.
The article notes shark fins command high prices, with most fins exported to China and lengths of eight inches preferred. It shifts to sanitation, arguing rural areas suffer most from preventable illness and promoting cost effective improvements like septic tanks, privy vaults, and water protection. Portland Cement Association offers free guidance via mail.
Advertises dye or tint services for clothing and drapery at 15 cents per item. Highlights options to refresh faded fabrics with affordable color solutions, aimed at homemakers and decorators seeking quick transformations.
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