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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1899
Page
5
The Shoshone Journal notes the visit of soldiers en route to Boise for the state fair and the town’s reception. Local residents prepare a platform lunch, decorate the depot, and light a bonfire to honor the volunteers returning from service. The issue mentions merchants advertising goods, new arrivals, and community updates across town.
Local youths arrive home from Boise with reports of a good time. A large crowd gathers at the pavilion for a reception with music, speeches, and a banquet planned at the Columbia Hotel. Several volunteers, including 8 J Donelson, may pursue teaching positions. others resume civilian life as townsfolk celebrate.
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