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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
4
Edward T. Barber and Zeno C. Rechel edit the Shoshone Journal at Shondons Maho. Subscription runs two dollars per year. The paper is entered at the post office for transmission through the mails in second class matter.
The text argues for replacing a vague league pact with concrete articles. It lists independence, the Constitution, the Monroe Doctrine, Gettysburg address, and Washington’s legacy as a foundation. It also mocks opaque writing and urges plain interpretation by all readers.
A distorted clipping argues for reducing all business taxes or charges to two percent of turnover. It cites a Spokane Spokesman-Review opinion and mentions a chain retailer reporting a thirty percent margin last year. The piece critiques the federal trade commission and frames the idea as beneficial if broadly adopted.
Senator Fernald of Maine, speaking in the Senate, attacked the Kenyon and Kendrick bill for government supervision of the packing industry. He said the measures amount to stifling legislation and would worsen public service and raise costs, drawing a parallel to restrictive policy once seen in railroads and wire communications.
Dr Suzzalo of the University of Washington warned that liberty can become license when it hinders others or aids harmful acts like bombings sabotage arson or clan hate while monopoly power also opposes true liberty He urged a disciplined national effort to advance progress through orderly deliberate action toward a hundred million brain power nation with everyone contributing.
President Wilson argues that wage and price growth must be kept in balance to avoid inflation and a collapse in the economy. He compares it to a fable where greed harms the goose that lays the golden eggs, urging steady distribution to sustain output and prevent ruin.
The text notes rising compensation and prices for produce and merchandise, arguing that wage hikes push prices higher and urging a reality check after the war. It references a postwar mood and mentions a Presidential proposal as a path forward.
Idaho faces a near tripling of state taxes under a 1919 levy plan, with total taxes rising to 3,678,380 dollars from 1,222,192 in 1918. Despite cabinet savings, new taxes fund improvements. Reports from numerous towns note mining expansions, road work, dam construction, and industrial development across the state, including mills, depots, bridges, and sugar beet infrastructure.
Property deeds recorded show transfers of parcels in Richfield Shoshone and Wood River areas with values from 1 to 22 thousand dollars. Names include Cullen De Dehn Mickelwatt Wallace Stocks and Whitenack plus recipients Malcol m Elsenders and Nichols. A note mentions The Salvation Army invited to assist wounded veterans at Henry Ford Hospital Detroit.
Government ration notice outlines sale of Straight flour in 140 lb jute sacks to Oregon Washington and Idaho buyers at up to 10 per barrel net cash. Profits limited for wholesalers retailers. Also Dietrich area hay price meeting urged for farmers and ranchers to fix output and price. Salvation Army reports ongoing relief work in Alaska with summer aid.
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