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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1923
Page
1
Big Yields and high returns for special crops come from diverse regions as schools report strong results. Notable gains in orange, corn, and bean programs reflect active farming partnerships and expanding market interest across districts. Community agriculture groups credit youth-led experiments for fresh varieties and improved profits.
A Minidoka County observation reports mixed yields across a 40 acre tract near Rupert and nearby farms. Netted Gems potatoes yielded 318 sacks firsts and 105 sacks culls, with a three acre lot netting $381.60 after costs. Beans from an eight and a half acre field produced about $1,000, while clover seed earned near $2,000 from 16 acres. Farmers note high freight costs but praise crop diversity and strong per acre returns.
At the county courthouse a tax deed sale drew few bidders. High bid was 25 for 40 acres by B G Lane. Idaho Irrigation bought five forties for 10 each and one for 15. Richfield Lot 3 in block 3 sold for 2 to Brick Sandeen. S M Peterson bought ten lots for 1. Buick car formerly used by Sheriff Wheeler sold to J H Wesson for 285, last county auto. All real estate came from the treasurer to the county to place on the tax rolls.
Elias Gabba a noted Nampa sheepman was in a minor collision on Twelfth Avenue when his Hudson skidded in loose sand and struck the Badley Ford from Shoshone. Gabba was pinned briefly but escaped unharmed. the car rolled and then stopped after about 50 yards. Both vehicles suffered light damage.
A historic chiropractic ad touts adjustment as a system to correct nerve-related conditions and restore vitality. It claims universal benefit for all patients not in perfect health and cites Dr. Gatley as a proponent with wide circulation and testimonials.
Readable parts show scattered names and places with unclear event. The text hints at local figures or teams and possible dates, but specifics are obscured, leaving an incomplete notice or brief item without a clear lead or outcome.
A Thursday with Rev W M J Dumvill in Hailey. Ernest Gomes from Tampa a shy visitor. Br Lemmon of Richfield in Shoshone. Miss Mary Wernicke returns from Gooding. Mrs Caldwell hosts Bridge Luncheon. Lowell Winchester from Bellevue. Mrs David Rands of North Shoshone in town. Local street grading active. David Graves of Richfield on business. Kelso Newman of Jerome in Shoshone. Mr and Mrs Clegs and daughter from Ketchum visit. Walter Hastings of North Shoshone conducts business Thursday. Rummage sale at Marys house on Saturday October 27. Shoshone youths attend Richfield dance. Miss Florence Edwards and Ida Matson of Dietrich visit first of week. October term Fourth Judicial district court opens in Shoshone October 18. Legion dance October 25 with Hawaiian Troubadours. War Mothers meet at Mrs Becks home with Mrs Erickson as sunken.
A garbled account describes a journey with unclear details and fragmented phrases. It mentions Bunny Spat, G ole Cou Hie Het, and an attempted tale about Mommtals. The text is severely corrupted, making coherent facts difficult to extract.
Boise will host a Baptist bible and missionary conference from Wednesday to Friday with a planned registration of 1,000 attendees. The program covers Bible expositions, missionary reports, religious education, woman’s work, layman’s banquets, and talks by Dr. T. J. Villers, Dr. F. W. Padelford, Rev. Thomas Moody, Miss Ina Burton, and others across sessions in history, overseas missions, and home mission fields.
A fragmentary report notes a record breaking effort at an event labeled Aw Manaen with mentions of Piet Haltovel Heme and possible participants. The readable text includes a 40 4 pnd reference and references to boating, timing, and a keen audience.
Tuesday evening Frederick Atwood supreme prelate of the Knights of Pythias was entertained by local Pythians. Though totally blind he is a famed orator and writer, author of several books, and has held the office of supreme prelate for fifteen years.
The Shoshone Study club hosted a well attended reception last Thursday for new teachers. Juniors of the high school provided the program with Mrs Bert Towler delivering a delightful reading and being encored. Mary McMahon accompanied at the piano as refreshments and social hour followed.
Manager Myers announces the William Fox adaptation of A H Hutchison novel If Winter Comes. Harry Millarda directs the film with production notes praising Myers efforts. the release schedule targets the local venue with upcoming showings and a planned week of screenings beginning Friday.
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