Red Cross Christmas Seals Aid War Effort
Red Cross Christmas Seals will fund the war effort by preventing tuberculosis among new soldiers and aiding civilian care. The National Association reports cooperation with the Council of National Defense to examine troops for TB and to inform on facilities and specialists. A goal of 3 million dollars is set, with public appeal to triple purchases. the effort includes education at cantonments and support for those rejected from service. WOOD RIVER CENTER GRANGE elects officers and approves war-time fundraising, with notes on local activities, gatherings, and cooperative purchases of flour and coal for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Germany
Council of National Defense
United States
Medical Corps
Army
National Guard
National Army
National Association
Ieal
American Red Cross
The
Harry Jones
Alvin Butler
Arthur Scott
Chas
Cleveland
Steward
T. B. Jones
Lester de Spain
L. Bhaer
N. C
Red
Tittle
Hazel
Joan Ruby
Henrietta Hill
Luelie Gaches
Charlotte Elliot
Wilma Mitchell
Hazel Scott
Mra
Rex Ballard
Twin Falls
Chas Cleveland
Hr. S. Biliot
Bellevue
Purdum & Purdum
Blaine County
Chas. Cleveland
Lyle Clveland
Ben Spark
Pearl Sparks
Lyle Cleveland
Mr. Sparks
Ima Hackler
Gomes
Dan Cupid
Earnest Gomes
California
Ben Sparks
A. Scott
Glenn Cleveland
Oxford
Clarence Butler
H. V. Cannon
Henry Hill
Mills
Grange
Wood River Center Grange
Tony Boesiger
Butler
Gelseke
Chas.Cleveland
John Ive
Ryan
Miss Butler
Bereaved Ferriel Family Mourns Loss of Hadley
Hadley Ferriel of the family of Mr and Mrs Roy Ferriel died last Monday at age one year six months and ten days after a brief illness. Four years earlier another son died at the same age. The parents express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Hadley
Roy Ferriel
Get Your License For Explosives Now
All persons handling explosives must obtain a license from the County Clerk. Failure to secure a license will result in a heavy penalty. Do not handle any explosive as dealer or user without proper legal authorization.
A Squaw Ly Time At The Baugh Theater
Last Monday evening the high school squaws left the reservation to seize the Baugh Theater stage for a camping ground. C N Johnson's orchestra presented an Indian operetta The Feast of the Red Corn, notable for its spectacle and music. Lola Chrissman played The Old Squaw and Lois Dunn was Queen Weeds Wanta. singing and acting overall were excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugh
Bax
C.N. Johnson
Lola Chrissman
Lois Dunn
War Gardens Report from Shoshone Children 1917
A report from Shoshone Idaho details a 1917 War Garden program where 18 children volunteered to farm one tenth acre each on land donated by local residents. An instructor guided crops and irrigation while funds came from private donations. seeds were paid by the children. The effort boosted pride and patriotism, with plans for the School Board to adopt the program as a regular activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teave
Ladies Study Club
Miss Cook
Messrs
Disney
Brennan
Gooding
Lincoln
Ganten
Paul 5
Haddock
Christmas Bazaar At Parish House By Episcopal Church
The Episcopal church ladies plan a bazaar at the parish house starting December 5 at 10 a.m. and continuing through day and evening or until sold. Items include Christmas gifts and cooked foods. The Episcopal Guild meets December 5 at Mrs Horne’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Miso
Episcopal Guild
Hail Horne
Ray Warren
Wood Hiver
Fred Clinger
Hailey
R. J. McMahon
Wilton
Registration for Service under Idaho Women’s Council Circular
The circular outlines a voluntary nationwide effort to enlist women for national defense service, assess home and external capabilities, and registry training needs. It emphasizes no drafts, no removal from homes, and nonpunitive expectations, urging accurate classification by training and age ranges, including over 30 to under 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Conaitter Council OF National Defense
Idaho Biveston Cirullar No
Dietrich social items and Lyceum report from Shoshone
Local notes recount operetta attendance by Mesers. Dietrich and guests at Shoshone. Visitors include Ancel Carnegie, Mian Edwards, Rupert Borden, Miss Monroe, Bert Nant Towne, Miss Borden. Council appointments for Dietrich area discussed amid local politics and social remarks. Lyceum arts program praised. Musical Arts Quartette drew a capacity crowd. Bowman to perform later. Individual notices include marriages, travels, and Thanksgiving gatherings among area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Borden
J M. Clark
H. E. Cornell
Shoshone
Shosone
Ancel Carnegie
Mian Edwards
Rupert Borden
Miss Monroe
Bertnant Towne
Miss Borden
J. M. Clark
H. EB. Cornett
Dofenan
United States
Jling
Dietrich
Mwendaliars
J. Houston
Seattle
A. Washburn
Pittsburg
Kansas
W. C. Kershner
Boise
Lulu Patterson
Whitney
St. Paul
Minnesota
John Matson
Gus Anderson
Charles Hughes
F. H. Holbrook
Nebraska
Charles H. Grant
Veda
Nevada
F. C. Smith
Hunter
North Dakota
Musical Arts
Lyceum
Bowman
Sinsle
Bertha Patterson
Lolo Taylor
Schroeder Exhibit Of Stanley Basin Paintings Planned
A local art exhibit features George Schroeder, a noted landscape painter, at the city library room next Friday and Monday. Admission fees benefit the Red Cross fund. Schroeder will attend to discuss his works and art. Also reported is a minor accident where a Ford car struck John Helman near the McFall Hotel, with no injuries to the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shwtshone
Chen
George Schroeder
Schroederly
Schroeder
Red Cross
Stanley Basin
Mr. Schroeder
City Library
Registration aims to map women power for wartime needs
The passage notes the difficulty for women to receive immediate tasks at registration. It explains the government intends a census of female manpower to enable swift mobilization for any emergency, ensuring the right services and labor can be drawn from women.
Idaho Irrigation Company seeks return of 18000 acres to government
The Idaho Irrigation Company asked the state land board to relinquish 18000 acres from its segregation and to patent 2000 acres. Counsel argues the land to be returned is poorly irrigable. The board plans to meet settlers on December 10 at Shoshone. it also held the segregation down to 117000 acres, fixing duty at two and a quarter acre feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Irrigation Company
State Land Board
B. W. Oppenheim
Council For the
Idaho People
Water Company
Land Board
Shoshone
Water users face Idaho irrigation acreage dispute at State Land Board
Residents warned of State Land Board hearing on December 10 in Shoshone over reducing delivery water and expanding acres for the Idaho Irrigation project. The board may cut water duty to about half of contracts while increasing irrigated lands to 127000 acres. Citizens urged to attend and protest to protect existing water contracts and ensure fair handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Land Board
Idlaho
W. Daugherty
Tiabo Irrigation Company
Dana Irriation Company
Wouit
Daugherty
Idaho Irrigation Company
Shoshone
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American Preas Association
Commander Yates Stirling, Jr
Americas
Frank F. Fletcher
Idahq
Furipe
America
Ford
Ray Howard
John Helman
McFall Hotel
Albert G. Winterhalte
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