Flag Etiquette by William Mather Lewis
The article summarizes U S military flag regulations covering salutes when the flag passes, standing at attention for women, and no civilian obligation to lower at sundown. It notes proper display positions, parade right side, restrictions on commercial use, sunrise raising and sunset lowering, maintenance of flags, memorial day half mast, and proper conduct during the national anthem. It emphasizes flag care, repair, destruction of worn flags, and civilian adherence to Army and Navy traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mather Lewis
United States
Army
Swatting the Kaiser and wartime loyalty debate
Harry L. Day questions antiwar opponents in a Capital News interview. He brands Non-Partisan leaders allied with pro-Germans L W W Socialists and anarchists as disloyal, urging loyal Idaho citizens to think over the election. He notes not all league members are disloyal and cites widespread misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Day
Jerome Day
Democratic Party
Capital News
Questiou
League
Idaho
Mr. Day
Gooding County Farmers Form 100 Percent American Club
A local pledge from Gooding County farmers declares loyalty to the 100% American cause, denounces the Non-Partisan League, and promises to oppose what they call Townleyism and its disunion tactics while supporting sailors and soldiers in wartime. The declaration seeks to organize county unity against perceived agitators.
Liberty Loan Honors Names Cities for Ships and Tanks
In the Fourth Liberty Loan drive, cities and counties in the Twelfth Federal Reserve district earn the right to place their names on ten U S ships and ten fighting tanks. Ship cities are selected by population class with October 19 as closing day. tank representation divides Northern California through Washington by state and county oversubscription totals. Awards hinge on subscriptions held at the Federal Reserve bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipping Board
Federal Reserve District
Boise
Chass
France
California
Hawrii
Nevada
Oregon
Utah
Washington
Federal Reserve Bank
Idaho Senator Borah urged on car shortage for wheat shipments
Frank R. Gooding wires Idaho’s serious car shortage appeal to Senator Borah asking federal aid. He cites embargo on wheat movement, rail strain, and urges liberal banking rules and 76 percent advance to farmers until crops move. He warns of a must if embargo continues and asks congress delegation to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Gooding
Senator Borah
W. E. Borah
U. S. Senate
Washington, D. C
Idaho
Joya
Congress
Federal Reserve
Maho
Income Tax Clarified by Government Official Visit
Heylurn special representative of the television internal revenue department explained the new income tax law. He noted if a farm or business valued at five thousand dollars in 1913 is sold for eight thousand today the tax base is the difference of three thousand. Improvements since 1913 do not create net income if the sale price reflects invested capital.
God Grante Liberty Quote at Webster Era Note
A brief quotation attributed to Webster on liberty and duty, asserting liberty grants and defense require love and readiness. The line reflects 19th century civic rhetoric about individual responsibility in sustaining freedom.
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Webster
Red Cross notes and Home Service meeting report
The Indies of the maypry committee await allotments as Mrs W Hi Stevens turns over the Red Cross can contents to J B Briley. An executive committee meeting at the Public Library discussed Home Service work and enrolling Red Cross nurses with Seattle’s Mrs Funter. The service aims to start with 9 000 trained nurses, needing graduate nurses for overseas work and experienced nurses for home service training.
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W. Hi. Stevena
J.B Briley
Funter
Seattle
Home Service
War Relics Exhibition At Local Depot
On Tuesday October 15 two flat cars and a box car with German trophies will be on display at the depot from 9 to 10 a.m. An official will accompany the exhibit to provide explanations during the hour it stays in Shoshone.
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Tuenday
Idaho Journal Exposes Non-Partisan Organizers as Treason Threat
The Idaho Journal reports on a Wichita grand jury indicting 33 I W W members for sedition and details a charged confession by Horace Mann of the Non-Partisan league. It links organizers to treasonous tactics, cites coercive methods, and warns voters about pro German and anti government influences in Idaho politics.
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Haywood
Russia
Horace Mann
Partian League
Gooding County
Ray McKalg
Idaho
National League
League
Townley
Maan
Mann
Farmera
Kaiser
America
Short
Samuels
Nugent
Study Club Entertains Teachers
The Shoshone Study Club will entertain city teachers at a reception in the E. P. Hall October 11 at ? p.m. All patrons of the schools are invited.
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E. P
Red Cross to Fund National Tuberculosis Campaign
Cross Bulletin notes arrangements for Red Cross to finance the National Tuberculosis Campaign this year during Christmas membership drive. All members will receive a seating socket and are encouraged to participate in the campaign.
Meaning of Your Subscription to the Fourth Liberty Loan
Poetic wartime appeal urging support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. Emphasizes bond purchases as money from home to aid soldiers at land and sea, including references to planes and ships, and calls to action with buy or fight. Ends with pledge of love to the lads and bond-men now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell
Pigh
Ralph E. McMillin
Verdict of coroner jury in 1918 Idaho inquest
The coroner jury finds Maximo Busta a Mexican native who died September 25 1918 in Lincoln County Idaho. He died when a work train wrecked crushing him. The inquisition dated September 26 1918 notes the jury members and Justice of the Peace.
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Maximo Busta
Mexico
Lincoln County
Idaho
Taano
A. FB
Vredenburgh
M. L. Kidwell
M.A. Weaver C
H. Tayolr
R. Jy Brown
W. J. Smith
Fred F. Gwin
Geting
Taylor Resigns Over Forged Letter in Idaho GOP
S. D. Taylor resigns as Republican state chairman after confessing to writing a forged letter purporting to be from Frank Gooding and endorsing a Non-Partisan League candidate. Gooding confirms he had not heard of the letter when published. The move is described as a prudent response amid Idaho’s current political climate.
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D. Taylor
Havi
Frank Gooding
League
Ion
Nater
Gooding
Taylor
Idaho
Willie Writes a Letter to Bill From the Front
A fragmented wartime letter from a German speaker describing retreat toward the Rhine, praise for comrades, anger at American troops, and requests for letters and prayers. The writer references the Kaiser, the Crown Prince, and mourning for fallen soldiers, with mixed language and dramatic war rhetoric.
Annual Report of Library Board 1914 Mid Shasheujer Pubdce
Board secretary Mel Gilbert J Whith reports library activities for August 29 1914. The annual balance shows loans issued books read and cash on hand. Tangled handwriting and OCR errors obscure many names and numbers but note the aim to track loans and reading totals and financials.
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Mid Shaetseujer
Banke Deane
Mel
Gilbert J, Whith
Patriotic services at the M E church and local notices
The Methodist congregation plans Sunday evening patriotic services to dedicate the service flag with Rev James delivering the main address and Rev A Monroe, a retired minister, sharing remarks. Ben Hart hosts a social gathering at his new house with friends socializing and card playing. Local residents and small-town scenes unfold with notes on bonds, Red Cross donations, Wheat embargo, and registry reminders.
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M. E
James
A. Monroe
Thomas Claspill
Ben Hart
Carda
Ben
Ren
Clark and
Bailey
Den
Uncle Sam Flay
Kaiser
Wood River Center Grange Auxiliary Meeting
The North Shoshone auxiliary met readers. members listed include Mesdamen Serna Peek Ryan Cleveland Scott Sandy Brotzman Viera Wyett Furniss Peart Hattie Peck Florence Buter. Attendees attended a dance at Gonting Ratuntareve. plans noted for a Great Function trip and local visits.
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Bert
Mosdamen Serna
Peek
Ryan
Cleveland
Scott
Sandy
Brotzman
Viera
Wyett
Furniss
Misses Peart
Hattie Peck
Florence Butor
Open Season on Football Shoshone Crushes Jerome
A lively crowd watched Shoshone defeat Jerome 39 to 10 in a smooth game praised for sportspersonship. The piece highlights the team’s solid, collective effort and calls for public support to push back the Huns.
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Ten Fonds Ad
Npt
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Loyal League
Liberty Loan
Borah
F. R. Gooding
RED Cross
Federal Grand Jury
Wichita
Kansas
U. S
Fred Robert
Son
Ter
United
League For
Stephen Shurin
Ray McKaig
Tdaho
Partisan League
Hun
Idale
Inna
Tahu
S. D. Taylor
Willie
Bill
Frandz
Papa
Rhine
Frantz
Schart Vick
Marne
der Rhine
Balgium
Tilte
Library’ Board
Strantionn
Silvenellen
Biba Toes
David Smith
Mra Clark
Shorhone
Wilson
New York
Glen Kershner
Glen
Ray Donovan
Wood River Center
Grange
District 29
Matthhe Stindrau Teercher
J. Fein
W. Peck Toemlay
Chis Butier
Chas. Wilken Tank
Gonting Ratuntareve
W Peck
Wednemlay
Fred Stott
Joe Anhares
Aire
Tein
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