05 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1919
Page
1
A new state government framework emerges with a finance plan to streamline budgeting and curb haphazard legislative appropriations. The Finance Department touts modern banking, tighter bond and tax oversight, and accelerated public welfare data reporting under Commissioner White.
President Wilson starts a twenty five day ten thousand mile speaking tour to press treaty acceptance. Idaho attention centers on Coeur d’Alene as Rodenberg of Minnesota comments on teamwork and travel costs.
Superintendent S Hoo Woon lists staff for Shoshone Public Schools as openings planned for Monday. Teachers for grades and subjects are named, with two positions contracted by agency and others re elected. Kindergarten opening postponed to September 18 due to equipment, while indoor renovations completed within budget constraints.
An electrics expert from General Electric outlined a rural telephone line plan at a North Shoshone meeting. The line will be installed at cost five thousand dollars, with twenty five phones priced at two hundred dollars each. If thirty subscribers enroll, pro rata costs per customer should stay under two hundred dollars. Also noted is a new Methodist pastor assignment for Shoshone and Mountain Home churches for the coming year.
A public health note from Shoshone warns residents to boil water before drinking due to typhoid cases in the area. two outbreaks are noted including Carey and nearby Mon nn on Phonhene Bank, with no official water tests recently. City health officer Dr Dit orders equipment to test water weekly at state labs, though continued coverage awaits page 3.
The Shoxboas Journe Smeyred fee 4M patrune ay ed cutwrtixement claims improved greeting qualities and a perc ent gain. They offer a cut from Ad Art Service at no charge and make the cuts in their own shop. The service is presented as a new era in advertising art and text for large city stores.
A reflective piece by George Matthew Adams urges avoiding judgment of others and oneself. It argues people often misjudge and that inner meditation reveals true thoughts. The author cautions against harsh condescension and promotes kindness to spread happiness in a world with many sad voices.
Under the Dietrich Grange, citizens welcomed Lincoln County soldiers back to the district school house. Wind spoiled supper but roast pork was served in the halls. Fifteen soldiers in uniform occupied honored seats as speakers praised the boys. Judge King and others addressed the veterans before a dance at the Dietrich Hotel.
Voters chose two members of Independent District No. 12's school board on Tuesday afternoon in Gleeton. juries show J. W. Lewman and Arthur Haeveen to retire, while W. Newman seeks reelection. The board plans to employ twenty teachers under the new schedule as ShoShone continues to advance public education.
The note indicates Professor O. Custer and Mrs. Custer have arrived and taken rooms at the Dietrich hotel ahead of his potential appointment as principal of the schools next year. The professor previously taught at the Industrial School in St. Anthony and comes well recommended for vocational work. The Rev Andrew Moore leases his farm for four years to Ludwig Huse, while Mr Monroe returns to Tacoma due to health. Jupiter Piavius opened valves and looms amid a heavy shower on Wednesday evening.
A garbled public notice shows a threat to enforce trading conditions with a mallet, indicating an imminent demand orWarning aimed at a potential potato trade or other subscription item. No clear names or dates are readable.
An official investigation reports massive trout losses at Magic Dam reservoir due to extreme drought and warming waters. Upper Wood River ranchers may release irrigation water to rejuvenate the lake, while restocking plans aim to return 16,000 trout to their native habitat over the next seasons.
The Grange Hall in the North Shoshone Tract hosts the first social of the season on Saturday evening September 6. The program features a lecturer, a dance, and refreshments with proceeds funding winter repairs such as windows and doors. Admission is moderately priced and open to all area residents. Salvation Army workers announced the soldiers’ safe arrival after transport turmoil.
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