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Newspaper

Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1923

Page

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Only 61 Votes Cast in Lincoln County Election

Badley elected to fill vacated seat in Independent district No. 12 Sho shone with only 1 vote. Mrs Frank T Disney reelected. John Padiey chosen to replace A I McMahon. Final tally shows Disney 21 Padiey 20 Newman 18 Fuller 1 Whitenack 12 Roberts 6 Heist Wesson. Board to organize Monday evening for coming year.

Gohcal Lincoln County Shoshone Frank T. Disney John Padiey A. I. McMahon Prank T. Disney John Radley William Newman John Fuller M.T. Whitenack Blanche Roberts Harlan D. Heist J. EB. Wesson

Shoshone News Briefs and Local Notices

A flurry of short items covers Jerome and Shoshone happenings. Young people travel to Jerome for a Sunday car outing and a ball game amid rail yard repairs and new ties. Shoshone hosts a Monday dance, hotel crowds attend, and local families relocate. Ads promote toothpaste, hats, Ford trucks, and the McFall hotel with upcoming events and sales.

Sulai Jerome Hansen Garage Grandview Hall Sinclair's Michael Burns Murdock Shoshone Jerome Sandsy Ladiee Tech McFall Hotel Marie Powell Adv Tygen Rigwen Arpentier Contenetor Milner Prigay Reptemberth McPall Hotel Marie Bowell J. Bhar Tae de Garage Wuppller Ad Fintunen Tee Ania Rubny Wels California Abele

Elmore County assessor errors split bull tax case

In Rome the board reviewed Elmore County tax returns for a shared bull. The assessor split one half to one owner and did not assess the other owner, creating confusion over the correct one half tax. The text notes partnerships typically split ownership and liability.

Rome Elmore Mising Morelenn Elmore Askomor

New Gates Planned for Big Wood Canal Aqueduct

At a Big Wood Canal Co board meeting, General Manager Badley will decide on shutting off irrigation water around September 15 and whether to install new gates this fall during low water. Gates from a San Francisco firm arrive early October, but installation may be delayed if water supply is uncertain. Routine matters filled the rest of the session.

Big Wood Canal Company Badley Radley San Francisco

Vaudeville and film bill at Baugh and Paramount theatre

The Clark Oldfield Vaudeville Road show plays Baugh Theatre Friday night. Paramount production Dark Secrets opens at Kaveh Theatre Friday for two days with Dorothy Mahon. Other acts and titles entertain, including The Ten Commandments theme expansion and local showings through midweek.

Clark-Oldfield Baugh Theatre Paramount Cosmopolitan Kaveh Theatre Emnerb Erophy Bight Paramount Picture Win Tor Fleming Dorothy Mahon Buseh Bertal

Ten Percent Increase Ordered on Cattle Values

State Board of Equalization orders Lincoln County officials to raise the value of common stock cattle by ten percent. all other valuations set by the assessor and commissioners remain unchanged.

State Board of Equalization Orde State Board of Equalization Lincoln County

Local Labor Observances and Evening Dances Noted in Shoshone

In Shoshone Monday Labor flag observance passed quietly with post office and courthouse lawn closures. Evening dances drew a crowd in Hagerman and Richfield. Federal agents seized moonshine at a pool hall Friday, arresting the proprietor and releasing him on Boise bonds awaiting trial.

Sinclair's Shoshone Hagerman Richfield Boise

Red Cross Urges Help For Japan After Calamity

Shoshone chapter plans Thursday courthouse meeting to form committees and launch a drive for funds to aid Japan after the earthquake and fire. Mrs. George Falligan notes the national Red Cross request and that aid will go through the state department to the Japanese Red Cross. The effort honors historic friendship and humanitarian need, recalling Japan’s relief after San Francisco's 1906 disaster.

George Falligan The Red Cross National Red Cross Japan State Department Japanese Red Cross Pacific United States Beimg San Francisco

Kimama News Notes Summary

Mrs Dawley of Rupert spent last week with Stes Paine Rehoal started Monday with Rev Relies alse teacher Merman Yorks and family were shopping at Rupert Betuntar Mrs Bowens of Pucatello visiting her daughter Mrs Crawford Mrs ugh and Guurtters returned from Opel Wyoming Mr Hinnhew and foxally went to Sade Prigay ermine returning Saturday evening Mr and Mrs W Blae and Panwily spent their eas went Sunday pon Pobhioe

W. Blae Panwily Pad

Fragmentary note about a birthday poem and unclear text

A cryptic, partially garbled message mentions a birthday and a poet. The readable parts reference pollen, a fox, and a person named One. No clear event, date, or identifiable organization is shown.

Postoffice Lobby Ordered Closed After Nightly Mischief

Rustmaster Benjamin E Weeks told village trustees that the post office lobby will close at 9 PM unless children stop causing damage. Children have been emptying wastebaskets opening mail boxes and throwing ink, prompting the marshal to enforce no loitering after 9 PM.

Benjamin E. Weeks China Weeks EB. E. Lacy

Idaho Technical Institute at Poestello Promotes Value to Students

Parents and students are urged to consider Idaho Technical Institute in Poestello as a rapid rising school with high standards of equipment and training. The Tech Junior College grades high school graduates to upperclassmen, enabling seamless entry as juniors to Idaho or other universities, with strong instructors, campus spirit, and broad course options.

Shoshone Idaho Technical Institute Poestello United States Tech Junior College University of Idaho

Fragmented OCR: Aam and Mika Put On A Be

Incomplete text mentions AAM and Mika with garbled phrasing. Unable to identify clear event, people, or organization. Provides no verifiable details for a factual card.

City Trustees Postpone Ordinance on Sunday Picture Shows

City trustees decide to delay consideration of an ordinance permitting Sunday motion picture exhibitions. The move defers a vote and keeps existing restrictions in place while consulting residents and merchants about potential changes.

Village Trustees Adopt New Marshall and Enforce Ordinances

Lacy named marshal to enforce village laws including sidewalk bicycle riding ban and post office conduct. Trustees ordered street closings for October fair and postponed Sunday theatre opening ordinance to September 7, signaling possible death of the measure.

Shoshone Honored At War Mothers Convention

The War Mothers district convention ended at Mountain Home and voted to hold the next gathering in Shoshone. Attendance was good despite a water system break. Delegates Mrs. Anna Beck Mrs. E P Clower and Mrs. F B Grosse approved Shoshone as host.

Opened Schools Record Confusing Message From Abe Mick

Fragmentary OCR note reports schools opening with unclear references to Abe Mick and a list of names or places including Louis, Alabama, Adams, and Omaha. The readable bits imply official or administrative action but lack coherent details.

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Frank Z. Disney School of Board McMahon Onda Feidey the Baugh Theatre Iner Snodgrass Cade Ady Portland Inc Hisea Eden John Empithenn Bucelar Des Baugh @ Potter Court House Kimama News Whawhene Gotaher Mika OPEN Lacy Street Fai Marshall Benjamin EB E. E. Lacy Frank Millsaps Abe Mick Louis Alaige Ivins
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