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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
8
Poem by Edwin Markham arguing against sending boys to war. Mothers asked to consider the cost of battle drums and missing sons. The speaker defends his son who chose to fight for democracy, praising selfless sacrifice, remembrance, and moral duty beyond personal loss.
The item mixes incomplete familial travel and social notes with classroom adages and a product plug. Mentions Jerome Oregon and Twin Falls area names, visits by Mrs and Mr Updewratt, plus a testimonial for Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a note about second hand heaters for sale.
A Minnesota mother warned her foster son about horse work after a vivid dream. Sgt Wegner of the Medical division 332nd Infantry at Camp Sherman died in an accident when thrown from a horse. An inquiry confirmed the fatal skull fracture. Castor beans thrive as Georgia farmers plant extensively. A Seattle shoe factory delivers size 14 shoes for Camp Lewis soldiers measuring 17 1/2 inches long and 5 inches wide.
A front line Sabbath in the Lunéville sector shows an insurance man leading brief outdoor services in a Y M C A hut. After a morning talk and benediction the same man hosts a boxing bout, songs, dancing, and a glass-eating feat, ending with “The Son of God Goes Forth to War” as soldiers sing in the night, illustrating wholesome restraint.
A section of school law outlines duties for parents guardians and others to educate children eight to sixteen in reading writing spelling grammar geography and arithmetic and to enroll in school unless exemptions apply. Exemptions cover age fifteen with completed eighth grade or eligibility for high school, need to support family, disability with a physician notice, or other good cause. Appeals go to the probate court with a $1 fee. releases not renewed more than every three months. Stella Cook County Superintendent.
In the matter of Alli Tong deceased the Lincoln Idaho probate court fixes September 7 1918 at 10 a m for proving the last will and testament and hearing Harry Tong to letters testamentary. Notice to interested parties via publication at least ten days before the date in the Shoshone Journal. Dated August 17 1918.
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