Destructive Fire Tears Through Shoshone District
Fire last Friday afternoon destroyed four buildings on Main Street in Shoshone, including Dr. Baugh’s garage and a blacksmith shop, with losses totaling around five thousand dollars. Insurance was limited, and the fire department, though praised, could not prevent the spread. some residents worry about future safety and organization. Separate notices warn shippers of livestock to avoid transporting dead animals with live stock, under a strict regulation effective since 1915. Violations carry a $100 fine. several railroads have already faced prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Baugh
Main Street
Fred Mason
Pr. Baugh
Ed Roberts
Baugh
Rasmussen
Sam Adams
George Sharp
George Sturgess
Dr. Gaugh
E¢. Roberts
Bearn
Shoshone
Department of Agricultural
Department
District
of Columbia
May finance farms El Paso water reclamation debate
El Paso hosts the International Irrigation congress October 14 18 to discuss financing settlers on arid lands. Proposals include government funding to level ditch and support until crops sustain livelihoods, drawing on models from Ireland Germany Denmark Austria. Elwood Mead leads the rural credits segment with other reformers aiming to help small capital farmers succeed in irrigated lands.
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el Paso
Texas
International Irrigation Congress
United States
Ireland
Germany
Denmark
Austriia
U. S Reclamation
Stevice
Reclamation Service
Netter
Himeelf
Elwood Mead
Department of Rural Institutions
California
Congress
Mead
Letter Praises Walter Copp for Efficient Office in Bond Issue
Spokane August 24. A letter from auditor R E Pinney compliments Walter Copp county treasurer and Republican nominee for reelection. The missive notes Copp’s efficient office, new systems, and savings for taxpayers, and supports Copp’s bid for continued service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Copp
Sduyer
Pominetein
Autecr
Adjoser
Copp Ie
Spokane
Wash
Aus
R. E. Pinney
Tent Meeting Near Dill Hospital Draws City Interest
Evangelistic tent meetings run each evening and Sundays at 8 pm led by Evangelist Harry Joseph Elliott. Known as Brother Harry, he speaks about repentance and life changes after a background of gambling and working in taverns in his youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Joseph Elliott
Harry
Inquiry on town needs for doctor or lawyer in Billings
Enclosed letter from Enos Morris dated August 19 asks if Billings Montana has openings for a physician or a lawyer, noting the lack of doctors or lawyers in the town’s readership and questioning whether the community is peaceful and healthy enough to not require those professions. Morris requests consideration for a good man to join either profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Tilitor Journal and Democrat
Bhashone
Imain
Shastope
Enos Morris
Transfers and Marital Property Deeds and Assignments
A collection of Civil and property transfers including Mila Cox to M R Kays trustee deed for 500 covering multiple parcels and stock. Burkhead to Walter Beil contract assignment. McMahon vs Strunk writ of attachment and notice of levy on 62 shares. Peck to Wood Bros Thresh er Company chattel mortgage 365.10 on engine and separator. Charles Robb to Twin Falls North Side Investment deed for lot 15 block 67 Jerome. Haddock to Amy Wilson deed 200 for lots 20 21 22 block 2 ML View. Newman Sheep Company incorporation. Benson to Brem er deed 50 on SE1 4 NW1 4 yearly 20 7 17. Portland utile to G W Faulkner release of battle mortgage. May to Corley deed 1100 on lot 1 block Bower Out tots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mila . Cox
M. R. Kays
Wty
South
Burkhead
Walter G. Beil
Thomas I McMahon
Denney C. Strunk
Big Wood River Resy. and Canal Co
W. J. Peck
Wood Bros. Threasher Company
Charles
Amy Wilson
Newman Sheep Company
Oscar E. Benson
George A. Bremer
Portland Utile Company
G. W. Faulkner
Percy May
Emmett Corley
Passing of a Pioneer in Shoshone Community
Last Sunday night J B Peck died after a battle with pneumonia contracted on a fishing trip. Born in St Charles in 1830 he moved to Shoshone about 25 years ago and resided here since. He leaves many relatives north of town. Burial was Tuesday at 2 at Shoshone cemetery with services at his former home north of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Peck
Peck
St Chie i
Shoshone
Governor to speak at Sho shone hotel theater event
Governor Alexander will visit Sho shone next Sunday evening for a free WCTU sponsored lecture in the Baugh theater at 8 p m. A wide public notice promotes the occasion with special music and entertainment for visiting WCTU workers. The general public is invited for a profitable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Shoshone
Baugh
Women's Christian Temperance Union
WCT
T. C
Idaho Southern Railroad Ends After 24 Mile Line
The Idaho Southern Railroad from Gooding to Jerome ceased operation amid local contention over water rights bonuses and land tolls. Rails and equipment are to be sold, the right of way returned to owners, and unsettled contracts credited. Also noted are a six week auto trip by Mrs Morse and Mrs Harmen through Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana and a reflection praising youth.
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Tne
Gooding
Derome
Wendell
Jerome
Rupert
Bliss
Kuhn
Jana
Southern Railroad
Charles Morse
W. Harmen
Oregon
Washington
Idlaho
Montana
Glacier National Park
Katlepell
Idaho
Richfield Recorder
Protective League
Telleue
Can Sayons
Lest We Forget Visitors Bring Good Cheer in Idaho
A Wendell to Shoshone farmers’ caravan from Lincoln county spreads goodwill and promotes a farmers league. The Hillandale Club tours Jerome Grandview and Shoshone with speeches on roads, irrigation, and farming, praising community ties and local leaders while planning a return visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillandale Club
Wendell
Idaho
Lincoln County
Jerome
Jerome Country
Grandview
Gilbert White
Paul Hadock
Shoshone Duby Rooms
Paul Haddock
Andy Newman
Shoshone
Joe Wheler
Shepard
North Side
Oumpinss
H. J. Barrett
Mr. Tintey
St. Faulorn
William Winters Ie
Abe Shoshone Club
City Beautiful Shoshine Gardens Spark Local Pride
Readers praise W. E. Biles gardens and lush lawns in a feature on town beauty and civic pride. The piece notes exceptional yard care, flower display, and a productive rear garden, highlighting community interest in ornamental and practical gardening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoshine
W. E. Biles
Mr. Biles
Gardner
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Mers
Burley
Darling
Asherfelt
Twin Falls
Sheere
Episcopal Church
Dill Hospital
Idaho Southern Railroad
Baby Road
Roveres
PEX
Farmer Bill
Wrath
Idaho Lituation Company
Setters Protective League
Farmer Bil
Auditor of State
Bill
The
Waterflyers Protective League
Hey
Richfield Reporter
Irrigation Code Commission
League
Hillandale
Girsla
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