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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
2
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A distorted report from Lincoln County outlines disputes over property assessments and tax recall issues. It notes alleged shifts in county valuations by local boards, with references to court action, assessment figures, and individuals connected to the tax process amid statewide equalization debates.
A Republican gathering is planned for September 20 in Bolen to mobilize support for the 1912 campaign. Prominent figures including Senators Hay and Merah and Congressman Premet are expected, with a new party secretary to replace Addison Smith.
Former uversor Gooding arrived by train Monday and discussed land valuations. He noted patented Maine lands are overvalued in Blaine county, citing Corey station land at four dollars an acre but offering six dollars for bee lands. He mentioned 300 acres near Wood River and Idaho land assessments.
A potpourri of local interest items from Idaho includes theater chatter, a notice of public sale and a political land claim filing. Highlights mention performances by Camus minstrel troupe, gatherings at hotels and churches, health ads for Electric Bits, and final proof for John J. Guiry's Carey Act land claim in Dietrich with witnesses named.
Public notice announces the Shoshous Steam Laundry closing after September 10. It lists prices for flat work and loaves, noting a 40 cent per dozen rate and a post deadline change affecting service. The notice includes partial names and ties to Gober.
Charles Weeks of Sto thous Miho seeks final proof to establish his claim on lands in Shoshone Idaho under the Garey Act. He lists witnesses Parker Laswell Parkes Ulver Crank of Shoshone and cites a court summons against William G Tidddleh.
A public notice from Lincoln County Idaho outlines penalties under the 1919 Session Laws for parents and guardians who neglect school attendance. It details delinquency definitions, required attendance ages eight to thirteen, exceptions, and probate court remedies including juvenile detention or schooling, with probation officer roles and district reporting duties.
Community notices list Modern Woodmen of America Lincoln Camp No 5229 meeting times and Bethany Lodge No 21 schedule, plus church services at Methodist and First Baptist churches with service and Sunday school times. Also notice of Carey Act land entry by Dietrich Idaho residents with final proof date set for September 26, 1914 and witnesses listed.
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