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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
5
Warning that a new legislature makes it a misdemeanor for minors to use tobacco in public places with a 10 dollar fine and dealers face not less than 26 dollars. The notice urges enforcement and warns dealers and youths. signed by J Jones, Probate Surgeon. Also a brief obituary notice and unrelated advertisements appear in the fragment.
A reader describes years of sour stomach heart burn and smothering spells from systemic catarrh. After using Peruna the writer reports relief, regained appetite, and improvement within months, praising Peruna as a family remedy. Free literature offered by Peruna Co, Columbus Ohio, with tablet option noted.
Mrs Adelbert Crothars of Thurman visiting sister Mia. George Anderton and Harvey Dixon from Matuerd, James Prairie. Senator J G Heddrick Hatley en route to Boise. H B Redford of Rupert prosecuting attorney in Minidoka County in town. Homer C Brown from Bling seeking land in neighbor town area. Senator C F Burden has workers on new residence. delays due to materials. Charich Akins Nan rerignet. deputy and executor of duty sanity to Rupert, then to Victor.
Real estate records show multiple deeds, transfers, and mortgages including Idaho Irrigation Company stock, water rights, and property parcels in sections 29 and 7 with various parties such as A Youngskin, Hiram F. McCollister, A C Chipman, William Hardwick, and J F Reece. Notable items include a $60 transaction, a stock deed, and a public sale certificate of $804.28.
Community notes from Shoshone Idaho recount transient visits, traveling shows, and social events. Mentions Kenyon moving to Pocatello for work, Probate Judge Puller's trip to Hitley, ranch visits by Harry W Anderson, and visiting Bellevue resident Mrs M Hi Williams. Local entertainment by Condit Downs and Condit In Vaudeville. Socials include bridge party at Mrs Millsaps and Eastern Star activities with masked Halloween dances. Messages about road work and a Shoshone cement crossing project, plus upcoming local notices and small ads. Likely spelling errors remain but names and places include Shoshone, Pocatello, Bellevue, Hailey, Chicago, San Jose, Twin Falls, and Idaho events.
Fred Chapman of Wendell spent Sunday in Shoshone Davenport and plans to sell at 4 bargein. Journal office handles club book distribution while Mrs Gilbert J White and sister Nellie Smith alter winter plans in Los Angeles. John T Hendren, ex Gregson Short Line now Western Pacific conductor in Salt Lake City, visited Shoshone on business.
Fragmented ad text touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a life saver for consumption and coughs, with promises of money back if unused. It mixes in store contests, bargains on a piano, and various sale notices for livestock and real estate, all in rough, early 20th century ad style.
Report of the condition of The Lincoln County National Bank at Shoshone in Maha State as of October 21 1914. Details show resources loans and discounts 101612.98 overdrafts 752.85 U S bonds 40000 notes and cash items 805.10 specie 24031.15 deposits 50000.00 capital 30000.00 profits 33590.75 cashier Gilbert J. Wade swears to accuracy before notary James F. Broughton. Directors listed.
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