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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
5
A collection of humorous quips and reflections on habits, trains, love, and human foibles. Includes remarks on packing for trips, jury delays, certainty, and ready quips about temperaments and readiness, with brief exchanges about a comet, marriage, and the readiness of a ready-made man.
A satirical verse about a politician courting voters contrasts with a formal notice describing land enterants paying 50 cents per acre and water shares in the Idaho Irrigation Company. One share per acre represents a proportional stake in the canal system. contracts must accompany applications.
Notice from the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners announcing the opening for entry and settlement of approximately 70,000 acres of desert lands in Lincoln County for parcels not exceeding 160 acres each. Entries may be made after November 24, 1907 by qualified individuals or agents, under Carey Acts provisions and state rules.
The Village board met in regular session with C F Borden as chairman and W Wernicke as treasurer. They approved prior minutes and ordered an arc light at Walnut and Logan and a 2 candle power light on Peterson avenue. The street committee was to widen Peterson avenue for safety. Andy Aleson to ring the curfew bell for $5 monthly. C F Borden granted permission to place wagon scales on Rail street. Several claims were approved for warrants.
Indiana pastor William Grabb of the Church of the Firstborn in Nashville, Indiana, wrapped rattlesnakes around his neck to prove divine protection. He claimed true worshipers cannot be harmed and that he can handle snakes by faith. The demonstration drew mourners and prompted mixed commentary from other items in the clipping.
The article states that submerged land in navigable streams lacks entry authority and that entry qualifications must exist at filing date. Rights from filing can be lost if disqualified before entry. It notes surveyor general findings do not preclude rights or facts, and practice is not altered by state procedure. Residence starts when a settler occupies land with intent to reside. Contests may allow withdrawal and new evidence before further action. Entry for another’s benefit is fraudulent and cancelable. Rights do not extend to lands reserved by competent authority.
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