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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
4
Scribal note records a stamped tale from Shoeshine Idaho relating to an overprint mail mission. The fragment cites a scrap class tail matter concerning postal processing and publication handling in a rural Idaho context.
The document lists names and offices including For Lieu lieutenant, treasurer, clerk, coroner, and superintendent positions, along with references to Me War and patriotism. It reflects a community mobilization, naming local officials and citizens involved in government service and wartime support.
A garbled transcript describes a chaotic early campaign with General York and General Puch amid disputes over liberty, taxes, and loyalty. Figures including Townley, Femuels, Kay McKalg, Hays, Davis, and Mens appear in a charged exchange about loyalty, speeches, and party leadership.
The outline discusses proposed changes to how the State Superintendent of Schools is chosen. It argues against transferring the power from the people to the governor or other appointive authorities, warning that such a shift would politicize the office and reduce direct public input. The piece calls for retaining popular election of the state superintendent.
Bindale presents the Public Library with a framed copy of In Flanders Fields and a painting by Philip Lytton. The accompanying note claims the poem was written by Colonel John Metre of Montrest, Catalonia, while serving in Virginia. The author’s body is said to be buried in a distant location.
A new federal program for all public eating places takes effect October. The plan reduces consumption of staples and bans bread without at least 2 percent wheat flour. Patrons may receive limited bread portions and substitutions like corn bread. Restrictions cover meats, sugar, and overall meal components, with emphasis on conservation and rationing across eating establishments.
Government regulators push new rules affecting hotels and public venues. Agencies intend to enforce safety and health standards to protect patrons, with penalties for noncompliance and broad authority to inspect facilities.
The speech defends Tittae against opposition and emphasizes loyalty to the cause. Smith argues his political record proves usefulness, urging swift support and asserting no citizen doubts his patriotism. He claims wide access to information and signals readiness to guide policy.
The article lists the executive staff for the United War Work Campaign including state and county leadership. Names include A. Barton state chairman Dr H B Lindley C Anderson Richard E Handall W B Graham E W Rowman Frank Kingo J Abba and W J Abba. The county plan calls for a county campaign committee with representatives from seven organizations and a county publicity director to coordinate community efforts.
An advertisement for Links Business College in Boise pledges accredited status and guaranteed salaries from 1000 to 1200 dollars for graduates. It claims several students secured government positions within two weeks, urges young women to train for office work, notes war mobilization calls, and announces new classes starting September 30 with contact details for W. H. Coppedge and B. C. Beetham.
A government memo lists large wartime orders including 350 thousand dollars in casings tires and tubes, 5000 tons of ram monthly for three months, 416 trucks and 100 heavy sun bulances, 675000 sweaters, and 25 reserve meat cases. Great Britain receives 100000 corngob pipes 1000 typewriters 100 tons chocolate 200 cases California oranges. Purchases and shipments start promptly with sweaters staggered over several months.
A letter declares loyalty to Idaho and condemns the Non-Partisan ticket as traitor and enemy collaboration. It warns that voting for the ticket is disloyal, framed as aiding enemies both abroad and at home, ahead of the November election.
A collection of World War I era appeals urging the public to buy Liberty Bonds. Pledges emphasize patriotism, defeating Germany, supporting Foch, and sparing soldiers by funding the war effort. Phrases push collective action and warn against German bondage and letting dollars stay idle.
The Red Cross reports weekly materials purchases for shipments to Italy France and Great Britain. For the week ending August 1, the department authorized seventy five tons of food and related supplies to the commissions abroad.
The Women's Council of Defense of Shoshone names Mrs. G Mansfeld as chairwoman and adds Mrs. J W Newman as vice chair, Mrs. W I Murphy as secretary, and Mrs. Al Keefer as treasurer. The committee now oversees the coming campaign for seven war activities within the residence district. They also view a veia:
Democratic candidate Hrlan D. Heist, Fremont College graduate, seeks the office of Prosecuting Attorney. He cites experience in state and federal courts and in prosecution as his qualification.
For sale about 24 feet of 8 inch extra heavy stove pipe suitable for fur and face pipe. Inquire at Journal Office Omer. Lost between Hansen's garage and Custer’s land one split bamboo pole. Finder please leave at Cash Grocery. Fred Clinger.
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