12 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
1
The county school districts approved a tax levy at the regular County Commissioners meeting on Monday. Eight areas show decreases while districts 2 12 16 29 and 43 raise their levies. District No 16 now levies 1 90 and No 29 levies 26 cents, with 30 districts total in Lincoln county and a table detailing valuations and required amounts.
Lincoln County reports for the 1919 20 school year show 1057 children of school age. District totals include Shoshone Itchitet and Die trich areas with rural figures noted and a mix of district numbers. Carey farmer Brown reports a 60 bushel per acre corn yield from a Minnesota Flint variety after 80 days to harvest. Postmaster E Noble leaves for a national convention in Detroit and will visit Illinois on the five week trip.
The County Commissioners approve an appropriation for a County Nurse with $309 from State University Extension and $2,800 from the county for salary and expenses. Lydia Sinclair, recommended by the Red Cross, will start December 2 and will coordinate public health efforts, provide home care guidance, and develop local health groups to prevent disease and reduce costs.
Sam Miter on the Dietrich tract secured the best wheat yield yet reported to the Journal. On a 124 acre tract the yield was 45 bushels to the acre. County Agent Moroney notes weather and brittle beds reduced potential, with storms causing grain shattering and gravity losses. On a seven acre plot Miller produced Tram shell to the acre.
Lincoln County commissioners at the regular meeting on the Court House steps set the 1919 property tax levy for all property owners. The total is described as the heaviest levy ever in the county with items listed in the state tax code, though many items are incompletely readable.
A reflection on the value of stopping to think before acting. Emphasizes balance between progress and caution, urging readers to measure steps, view work calmly, and pause to gather strength and nerve for future endeavors. Includes fragmented notices on taxes, local levies, and a Ladies' Aid election at a Methodist church.
County commissioners reviewed two petitions seeking a herd district prohibiting stock ranging within a defined area and a heat district for April through June. After hearing all sides and considering outside cattle pressure, they approved the original petition to protect local ranchers from outside herds. The article notes continued discussion on page column 1.
North Shoshone farmers announce plans to acquire a milk tester to measure butterfat output on each cow. They cite examples from Twin Falls and Gooding counties showing profit from better herd testing and selective breeding. The goal is to let each farmer know daily butterfat production and real value of his stock, guiding mating and purchases. This could signal the start of registered, high-blood lines in Lincoln County.
On Monday September 5 at 1 20 P M farmers on the Dietrich tract will host a community fair. Entries include spuds from certified seed potatoes and seed grain wheat. Judges will evaluate finest chickens and garden vegetables with F B Commack, Field Dairyman from the Stage University Extension Department, presiding over the stock display.
A scrambled note outlines a big hunt schedule for Shoshone men involving Pwrdora Hall Hinrse Dusk Jane Prask Millsaps EW Sinclair and Pred Gut. It mentions scaring Prigay after nonh for a 4 bie game hott beyond the Stunter Basin and notes preparations for the hunt grove around morning after a funeral-like end.
The column recounts recent entertainment, social news, and local listings. Soldiers, hunts, and travel details flow with names like Kelly and Norris. A livestock sale drew a large crowd. Tacoma trip plans surface with Brice Walker and Warner. Minor domestic events include a birth and a Seattle visit, plus a note on a price for corn and a general sense of community activity.
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