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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text outlines Democratic concerns over tax strategy and government spending. A minority leader and cabinet figures debate whether current wartime and fiscal policy justifies continuing established expenditures. The piece signals tension over revenue, taxation, and national budgeting priorities.
A Belgian officer reports German assaults on Liege forts met heavy resistance. Electric wire defenses electrocuted advancing troops while powerful searchlights blinded others, prompting retreats. Artillery fire then halted the clash and confusion grew as two German columns attacked each other under glare.
A fragmentary discussion cites Charles Dickens supporting temperance. The text argues wine and beer have harmful effects and that prohibition would push people toward stronger, more dangerous drinks.
An old style ad touts Papee Diapermin as a fast cure for nervous dyspepsia gas and indigestion. The copy claims relief within five minutes and promises no more belching sour stomach or bad breath, asserting the product cleanses the stomach of odors and prevents future attacks when taken as directed.
Special correspondence reviews a Chicago Home Exposition showing a cream cheese and pimento spread, a self baster roasting pan, a dishwashing basket, and various labor saving devices. It also describes a chef demonstration with roast stuffing and sweet potato nut croquettes, praising practical, affordable kitchen aids and simple dressings.
United States Civil Service Commission announces a two part examination on October 19 and 20 for assistant forest ranger. Open to able bodied men 21 to 40 in Idaho Nevada Utah Wyoming. Applicants must reside in the state of employment and pass practical tests in surveying, lumbering, land laws, mining, livestock, and a field test with riding and packing. Salary $1,000 yearly with potential promotion and housing aids. duties include managing forest operations, enforcing regulations, building roads, fighting fires, and handling timber sales.
Idaho Falls growers withhold offers as prices fall to 60 cents per bushel amid ample car supply and southbound shipments. Telegram reports from Arkansas and the South indicate buyers will not pay more than 60 cents, keeping prices low. Railcar abundance and cautious buying drive the market, while shipments to southern points have weakened the current price outlook.
A large public sale of personal property to be held three miles southeast of Dietrich and seven miles southeast of Shoshone on Saturday October 1, starting at 10 a.m. Highlights include horses of various ages and weights, Jersey and Guernsey cattle, farm implements, a hayrack, wagon, buggy, harness sets, grain drill, household goods, an Edison phonograph, sewing machine, furniture, chickens, and more. Terms: cash for sums $10 and under. sums over $10 on eight months at six percent if paid when due, otherwise 12 percent from sale date. five percent discount for cash. purchaser to give bankable note. no removal until terms complied. Free lunch noon. B. J. Gladhart, owner. F. H. Kelley, auctioneer.
An advertisement notes Zum as a hand cleaner to wash hands without water, promoted for auto drivers machinists printers and others in dirty or greasy work. Sold by E Noble Keefer White Stockgrowers Meré Starrh Drug Co and Ike Hill in this listing.
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