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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
1
The Journal continues its first hand look at the Magic Dam reservoir project troubles by interviewing farmers on site. A Richfield farmer says crops were decent but water shortages ruined potential gains. he cannot find a purchaser for land unless he accepts heavy sacrifices. A Dietrich tract resident offers more optimism as the investigation proceeds.
Testimony describes water shortages and gate jams restricting access, with farmers claiming entitlement and others noting reduced flows and forced cutbacks. Speakers recount prior years with better allotments and current stress on crops, tying disputes to company actions and court involvement.
The Gooding county Duroc Jersey Association sponsors a two day hog show in Gooding on October 20 and 21. All hog breeds welcome with numerous entries and cash and merchandise prizes. Judging starts at noon on day one with awards in the afternoon. no stock leaves before 4 pm on day two. The event, in the cavalry barn, aims to become an annual affair with free admission. J P Hunt supervises and E McConnell serves as secretary.
Three Nelson brothers of Besslin brought a courthouse load of 157 coyotes and bobcats to claim a state bounty of 2.50 per animal. They trapped since September 10 and expect more loads before winter. Sheriff Clarence Wheeler certified the kills before shipping hides to dealers for fur. County superintendent Leah M. Burnside spent Sunday at Wendell visiting relatives for the teachers institute at Twin Falls.
Captain Conner a Republican attorney general candidate spoke to Die trich voters Tuesday night criticizing former governor Alexander for a million dollar deficit and diverted funds. He alleged funds from endowments irrigation district and other accounts were moved to the general fund to brighten the administration's finances. Also notes J H Ellpatrick relatives returning home from Welser by auto.
Shoshone high school forms a 1922 football team after weeks of uncertainty. Coach Wesson guides a self-supported squad preparing for a home game against Jerome at Shoshone Field, with Gooding and Hagerman slated for away clashes. The lineup includes Mills, Gartin, Carr, Grosse, Brunker, Haddock, Murphy, Jones, Ryan, Serpa, and Conkunn.
In Shoshone this week the San Francisco appellate court refused a rehearing on Judge Dietrich's Magic project decision and added 5,000 acres to the project. Judge Bisset traveled to San Francisco to resolve the apparent discrepancy. The Lincoln chapter OEL&KP will hold its next meeting on Tuesday October 24 at the K.P. hall.
Congressman Smith spoke at Richfield Friday night praising recent farm aid and tariff actions. He credited emergency measures, the War Finance Corporation expansion, and immigration limits for aiding farmers and workers, while noting ongoing economic challenges and policy buffs.
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