Ladies of North Shoshone Auxiliary Meet and Organize
The North Shoshone Auxiliary met on September 5 and purchased two more machines while completing 14 dresses for young girls. Officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. 5, HH. Ryan as chairman and manager of the new sewing, with Florence Butler as secretary and treasurer. Local residents reported visits, trips, and travel news, including Will Ivie seeking car repairs in Gooding and the group planning bear and deer outings after the 16th. Louis Peck sent word from Camp Lewis that he arrived safely and likes the camp.
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Ladies of the North Shoshone
Mesdames Harting
Silva
Horn
Furnace
Sant W. Peck
Ivie
Cannon
F. Peck
Ryan
Misses Hattie Peck
Mabel Franklin
Florence
Lilly Butler
HH. Ryan
Newing
Florence Butler
Harry Turnbull
Horace Sandy
Butler
Bertha
Mrs. Hastings
Louis Peck
Camp Lewis
From One of Our Boys August 12 1919 Letter From Over Here
Clinton Pinney writes from the war front describing a move to a quieter sector and a brutal day under artillery and machine gun fire. He recalls stints in a dugout, shell bursts near him, a German airplane attack, and a close brush with shrapnel. He notes preparation to go over the top, encounters with prisoners, and his role cooking for 21 men while hoping his family stays well and reassures them about his health.
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Clinton Pinney
Min
Glen
Roches
Ine
Marines Letters Speak On War Hope And Home Visits
A wartime letter from Clinton Pinney of the 75th Company, 6th Regiment, U S Marines in the American Expeditionary Forces in France reflects relief at Allied victories over the Huns, longing for home meals on a china plate, and plans to write again tomorrow with love to Claudia and Walter.
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Claudia
Walter
Clinton Pinney
U. S. Marines
American Expeditionary Forces
France
War Department rules require prepaid newspaper mailings
Notice to subscribers explains that due to paper scarcity the War Department bans free mailings and requires advance payment. Newspapers nationwide must sign to abide or risk losing paper supply. No paper house will sell to publishers who do not observe the regulations.
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War Department
Department
United States
Local Art Paintings Put On Sale At Journal Office
Two paintings by a local artist are on sale at the Journal office. They are described as exceptionally well executed, and interested buyers are invited to call at the Journal office to view the works.
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Journal Office
Mechanical Accountant Aids Auditor Office With New Adding Machine
County Commissioners buy Burroughs adding machine for the Auditor's office. It powers two column addition, computes column totals and combined totals for tax sale certificates and interest. Handles total interest, total principal, and combined sums. Marketed as the work of an extra clerk with no meals or lodging.
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Burroughs
Fred Turner Joins Army After Passing Examinations
Fred Turner reports he has passed examinations and joined 84 Company Development Battalion, 144 Depot Brigade at Camp Lewis. He previously faced rejection due to health but is now in fine shape and expresses happiness for his service. A R C calls for 300 women ambulance drivers and support staff for France, with criteria including age 25 or older, solid health, first aid ability, vehicle knowledge, good moral character, and ration-saving intent.
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Fred Turner
144 Depot Brigade
Camp Lewis
Fred
France
Northwest Division
Clow Family Leaves Shoshone for Kansas Pastorate
Rev and Mrs Jay J Clow and baby will depart Friday for Wee hine Kansas where Mr Clow becomes pastor of the M E church. The community expresses regret yet extends best wishes for happiness in the new home. Shoshone Chapter lacks 159 pairs of socks on the September allotment and urges knitting progress.
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Jay J. Clow
Wee
About Our Soldier Boys Training for Overseas Service
Extracts from the Official Press Bulletin of the Idaho State Council of Defense show 47,243 U S Army trainees receive vocational training for overseas service. Auto mechanics lead with 17,420 students, followed by auto driving 5,450, blacksmithing 2,137, carpentry 4,506, electricians 2,969, gas engine 1,251, general mechanics 1,130, machinists 2,054, radio operation 3,724, and sheet metal work 996. Other trades range from wheelwrights to cobblers and locomotive engineers. The army has purchased 225,000,000 pounds of sugar since Sept 1, 1917, with about 237 pounds per 1,000 men consumed daily.
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Idaho
State Council of Defense
United States Army
Licenses Issued At The Court House
On Sept 4 David Le Owens and Cellestine Rounds both of Twin Falls were issued licenses. On Sept 5 Alva B Radcliffe and Irene Bell of Jerome received licenses. On Sept 7 John Finley and Gladys Wintess of Hailey were licensed. On Sept 9 Henry Yardon Get Zelda Radcliffe of Twin Falls obtained licenses.
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Court House
David le Owens
Cellestine
Twin Falls
Alva B. Radcliffe
Irene Bell
Jerome
John Finley
Gladys Wintess
Hailey
Henry Yardon
Zelda Radcliffe
Lincoln County Primaries Official Returns September 3 1916
Official returns for the Lincoln County primary held September 3 1916 are presented with scattering votes omitted. The table lists votes for printed and unprinted candidate names where sufficient to nominate, detailing the results by candidate and race.
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Lincoln County
Quietly Married in Shoshone by County Agent and Bride
John Finney Blaine county agent and Gladys Winters wed with Rev Clow officiating at H G Avery's home. The event drew cheering attendees in cars that followed the couple through town as reporters describe a festive scene. Free copies to soldiers face War Department cutoff. publishers must stop free mail if not prepaid.
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John Finney
Blaine County
Gladys Winters
Shoshone
Court House
H. G. Avery
Rev Clow
Wofla
Halley
Avery
Card of thanks and county wheat totals in Lincoln county
Card of thanks on behalf of the Gwin family extends sincere appreciation for sympathy after W W Gwin's death. County Agent Avery reports Lincoln county threshings totaling 164,003 bushels, with 134,944 in Jerome end and 29,059 in the north end, as Bolshevikism is Liberty's chubtoot.
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W. W. Gwin
Hing
Anna J. Gwin
Avery
Lincoln County
Jerome
North
Red Cross praised by twin Falls physician from war zone
In a Aug 22 Twin Falls Times article a letter from Dr. J F Coughlin, serving with the 19th Ambulance Corps, praises Red Cross work in France. He notes limited lighting near the battle line, describes field hospital conditions, and thanks the organization for dressings, pillows, and supplies that sustain wounded soldiers from the United States, France, and Germany alike.
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Twin Falls
War Zone
Twin Fall
Red Cross
Pranoce
J. F. Coughlin
Coughlin
Ted Crom
America
J. PF. Coughlin
New Pastor Arrives at Methodist Church
A.W. domes new pastor of the Methodist church has arrived and will hold regular services at dwellrich Sunday morning and evening.
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A.W. Domes
Th Methodist Church
Dwltrich
Lincoln County Registration Returns Full Thursday
Lincoln County records show 1205 new men registered as of Thursday. Officials note the full returns include detailed counts by precinct and district, reflecting nationwide mobilization efforts.
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Lincoln
News from the Boys: Ray in New Jersey camp Floyd in France
Mr and Mrs F L Probart report letters from sons Ray and Floyd. Ray belongs to Company C of the 1st Ordnance Guards and is at Camp Raritan New Jersey awaiting active service. Floyd serves in France in the tank department and enjoys the challenging work, though nicknamed the death by own action club by fellow soldiers.
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F. L. Probart
Ray
Floyd
1St Ordnance Guards
Camp Raritan
N. J
France
Tank Department
Save All Scrap Materials For Paper Making
Save your peach and prune Vo and nut shells for carbon in gas production. Soon there may be a call for old paper and cloth, to be collected for use in paper making mills. Shoehone teachers attend Institute week and praise YWCA Institute visit by Mra Merrifiuid.
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Institute
Merrifiuid
Thea
Bois
Y. W. Coa
Menatonal
A Word for the Canning Club War Aid Appeal
Lincoln County Canning Club No 3, under Mrs Ies direction, asks for donated fruit and vegetables for a Red Cross box. Members Elizabeth Betty Elsie McCollum Ivah Alexander Agnes Alexander Ines Webb Anna Erickson Lola Craig Helen Fields Margaret Bolman are listed as contacts. Morse Store displays hats in the window for viewing.
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Lincoln County Canning Club
Ies
Elizabeth Bettey
Elsie McCollum
Ivah and
Agnes Alexander
Ines Webb
Anna Erickson
Lola Craig
Helen Fields
Margaret Bolman
Morse
Windshield accident injures Oliver Dunn
Oliver Dunn suffered a severe cut to his hand when a windshield shattered while he attempted to close it during travel. The incident occurred on the road, and the glass caused a deep gash requiring treatment.
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Oliver Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Keefer Party Travels to Salt Lake by Auto Route
Mr and Mrs Joe Keefer Mr and Mrs A J Keefer Mrs Elizabeth White and Mrs L M Zug traveled to Salt Lake by auto last week A J Keefer and wife returned by train on Wednesday The remaining party members planned to stay in Salt Lake for a while.
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Salt Lake
Joe Keefer
A. J. Keefer
Elizabeth White
L. M. Zug
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Wood River News
Eeee
Republican
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U. S
Wylie E. Borah
Madi
Frank R. Gooding
James F. Ailsbie
Cong
Dist
Addison T. Smith
D. W. Davis
Teobert M. McCracken
Samuel P. Atherton
Co. C. Moore
Tel
Edward G. Gallet
John W. Eagleson
Roy L. Black
Ethel EB. Redfield
Inspector of Mines
Febert
Bellicoe
W. A. Heiss
Esset
E. B. Streitz
W. J. Tapper
Zimmerman
J. W. Lundin
Ee Sheritf
Clarence Wheeler
Joe Vernon
Sal I
Frank C. Smith
Sitesi xi
Democratic State
National
U.S
Wace L. Oore
John Nugent
James H. Hawley
Ong
James A. Laneton
Arthur W. Hollen
Aaversar
Rawant A van Sieklin
Trante Mortiam
HP Sar
Rt Sakpane
Oscar G Peak
John Mt. Clark
Wilken
Vera Secretary of State
W. A. Fite
Geitta
Ae State
Clarence van Deusen
Sal
Ernest J. Parker
Asitsat
Avi
Salto
al An Aguar
Tnsnector of Mines
William J. J. Ae
Tal Talmasa Faward
Mace Henry M. Hall Mateo Jattvoatnarl
Ral Ant Wal Chas. McCabe
Warry Nelson
Sam W. Hills
Jany
T. Roberson
R. J. McMahon
Ard
Patterson
A.D. Williamson
SteHn Cook
Kate Archer
Bert Bowler
Sol
Rex V. Wilcox
Kaiser
Lincoln County Registers
Salvation Army
C. F. Bordn
B. Patterson
Mitchel
North Half Lincoln Co
Jer Richfield
Bolee Headquarters
Canning Club
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