Shoshone Journal Marks 35 Years Returning Home Focus
The Shoshone Journal notes over 35 years in town fielding a home town focus in all seasons. The item emphasizes long-standing publication and community centrality.
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
4
The Shoshone Journal notes over 35 years in town fielding a home town focus in all seasons. The item emphasizes long-standing publication and community centrality.
The passage asserts the Republican state land board lends Idaho farmers nearly 3 million dollars at 7 percent, generating about 200 thousand dollars annually for public schools and institutions, with no losses, and profits from foreclosures exceeding 10 thousand dollars. It argues the average man votes for his family’s good, contrasts with Democratic reforms, and questions the removal of protection on American industries.
The article argues Senator Wovats may enter the campaign if Congress adjourns soon, urging a Republican victory to curb free trade and its depressions. It cites economic suffering, calls for better wages and jobs, and urges electing Republicans to counter protectionist and tariff policy. Also notes the death of State Engineer Frank King as a public shock and a call for Republican gains.
An article notes unusual recent moves in New York City 6 percent lands at par and a shift in interest rates. It warns that higher borrowing costs will affect municipal financing, public improvements, railroads, and public service bonds, raising charges or delaying projects. It frames the era as favorable for investors with dollars amid long term debt outlook.
Robert Brown returns from Hat Lares while Eimer Williams of Bellevue visits Stix Disney week en route to Salt Lake. Mrs W W Custer from Salt Lake on visit. H Altenhagen plans Boise trip. Porale offers commodious dwellings in Shoshone with four lots and six rooms. Four room furnished rental listed by Oliver Dann North Greenwood St Shoshone Idaho.
The county fairs showcase barkers and showmen who drive open-air entertainment. The piece notes their ready speech, wit, and showmanship and suggests some midways hold educated men who drift from formal toil. It reflects on how these figures sustain and sometimes transform local life at fairs.
A dated column muses on the baseball season's end for 1914, praising its wholesome value while warning against spectator passivity. It notes state auto licenses rising to 3590 and compares year-end registrations, and mentions Moses Alexander explaining the Million Dollar Mystery and a concurrent film about the theme.
A plea to readers to stock up on magazines and periodicals for winter evenings. The piece promotes various magazine clubs and bundles, urging families to choose from story papers, literature, fashions, and household subjects. It touts three high class magazines with a year’s subscription and encourages timely orders for savings.
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