Shoshone Journal Marks 35 Years Serving Town
The Shoshone Journal has been published in this town for over 35 years, more than a third of a century, boasting the home town in season and out of season.
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal has been published in this town for over 35 years, more than a third of a century, boasting the home town in season and out of season.
A well-known Democratic farmer and wheat producer in Indiana reports slumping prices. He recalls 85 cents a year ago and up to $1.05 three years ago, noting losses of about $385 this year and $165 last year despite selling at 70 cents. He declares, I have had a plenty.
The piece critiques Secretary Redfield and President Wilson arguing the nation faces idle men due to weather and psychology, labeling it a world-wide depression. It questions Democratic plans for a war tax to fund government amid high living costs and questions public sentiment on the measure.
The New York Evening Post criticizes the Wilson administration’s war tax plans as wasteful and unwise. It argues the Democratic Party bears responsibility for burdensome policies during peace and warns Republicans will resist extraordinary taxes while blaming the incumbents for past excesses.
The article critiques Democratic leaders for backing a large pork barrel and an emergency tax bill, arguing the party lacks fiscal retrenchment seen earlier. It contrasts with Republican waste and taxation, urging a return to simplicity, economy, and fewer income offices to restore public confidence and votes.
The article surveys penmanship teaching trends from old copy books to vertical writing and speed tests. It argues that training should prioritize legibility and controlled movement before speed, noting typewriter use and business needs. It questions pushing rapid writing for all students and urges balanced methods.
During war times uncertainty clouds near term profits yet firms can grow by expanding sales efforts. A manufacturing company cut 25 percent of trade but countered by drumming up new business and boosting advertising instead of slashing the sales budget. The piece urges retailers to defend their sales heart.
The piece argues for thrift to sustain wartime needs as capital shifts from Europe. It warns against rising living costs and wasteful habits, noting small expenses like boot polishing can add up. It urges older, modest lifestyles to support factories, railroads, and mines through tighter personal spending.
Salt Lake hosts the conference and state fair October 3 to 10 1914 with Excursions via Oregon Short Line. Tickets on sale from Idaho Oregon and Wyoming October 1 to 6 inclusive, return by October 15. Mrs BH Lewis class hosts a 4 Butterfly social Friday October 2. Also real estate and rental notices for Shoshone Idaho listing a commodious dwelling with six rooms and four baths and a furnished four room house for rent in North Greenwood Street.
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