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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
1
A political advertisement mocks Democratic campaign themes with a jab about Mr Hughes and Mr Wu. It accuses the administration of weakness and prefers a sardonic slogan equating to Pie Pork and Piffle.
Gladys Jones reports Ki mama eighth grade has five members while 33 students enroll across the school with 23 in lower grades. A new Nelson family moved from Owalza to enroll children. several absences due to illness noted among students and staff as classes work on projects like sand tables and a cook book.
A clipped advertisement quotes Charles E. Hughes praising the Republican party as Lincoln’s party. It extols progress through free institutions and cooperative energy, framing the party as united and true to enduring ideals for the plain people. The piece frames Republican ideals as permanent and forward looking.
A Boise meeting last Tuesday ended Electer faction's 14 year control of Idaho's party machinery. Dr W R Hamilton of Welse elected chairman over D S Pence who led Elder system supporters. Pence failed to secure proxies as the convention barred remote proxies, James H Hawley Jr named secretary and W V Regan of Boise treasurer.
The article notes electricity powered the Deutschland submarine�s 2800 mile 16 day voyage from Germany to Baltimore. It credits turbine propulsion, electric winches lights and wireless gear as essential to the risky surface and near subsurface journey, without which the voyage would seem foolhardy.
Mrs. Fred Gooding presided as state vice president at the Lincoln county organizing meeting. Miss Eleanor Barker of Indianapolis spoke on The Woman's Party Its Purpose and Policy, outlining federal versus state suffrage, and noting the party dissolves once Congress submits an amendment to the states. Officers elected include Chairman Mrs. Frank Disney and Vice Chairman Mrs. Fred W. Gooding.
The submarine carried two crude oil engines to surface and generate electricity for storage batteries. Electric generators kept cells charged while submerged, enabling reserve motors to propel the craft up to 100 miles without surfacing. On a voyage to America it traveled 90 miles underwater amid patrols, even sinking to the bottom and “going to sleep” for hours.
A congressional bill introduced by Addison Smith moved rapidly through both houses within weeks. It sought to permit an additional non contiguous homestead entry for entrymen with under 320 acres under the enlarged homestead system. The interior secretary ordered instant examination, reports, and favorable actions leading to presidential approval.
A fragmented editorial piece argues tariff shifts and protectionism by Democrats, critiques Wilson on suffrage timing, and promotes Hughes via Pinchot while noting Progressives and Villa. It questions trust in Wilson and previews after election moods at Shadow Lawn.
The enterprising town of Richfield plans its annual Richfield Day with committees assigned to oversee displays, exhibits, sports, and entertainment. Key figures include H. E. Exsley as president, W. M. Breck treasurer, and Louis Johnson livestock chair, among others. In Idaho politics, county Republican and Democratic central committees met to organize campaigns with leaders named for each party.
Mrs WH Wallane and family move to town for the winter. Frank Cheney has returned from Detroit where a serious illness of his mother brought him there. Reports say his mother is improving and the trip showed him the way home was good for him.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination for Lincoln County at Richfield on October 14, 1916. Open to male residents domiciled in the county who meet Form No 1977 requirements. Forms and applications available from the local office or the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C., and should be sent promptly.
Mrs B Lane and Mier Fannie Lane entertained at auction bridge Saturday afternoon. The house featured large purple asters. After the game a two course luncheon was served. Mr Murphy won first prize and Mrs J Wheeler second. Attendees included Mesdames Wheeler Murphy Horne Whitnock Disney Raymond Howler Smith P Gooding G Anderson Copp B White G White Bothwell Merrifield Fairigan Chinaman Haddock J A Baker and others.
Under the primary law the state central committees met to nominate presidential electors. Republican Electors named Tennis Well Sandpoint D W Church Pocatello with Edward Walters Twin Falls W H Eastabrick Idahoity. Democratic Electors listed D J Feins Muatad Harry L Day Wallace Anderson Bats e Jovan K Pintieck Bug ar City.
The Republican state central committee met in Boise on Tuesday and reorganized for the campaign by electing Ryan Brang of Grangeville as chairman W C Gregory as secretary and El Rimer as publicity secretary S T L Frodjein was reelected president of the committee A Republican rally was held that evening at the Pinney theatre with strong enthusiasm for the coming campaign
Miss Allen Voy Swope daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Swope of this city married Marion W Kelly of Givens Ferry. The ceremony took place at Mountainhome due to his duties as Short Line agent at Glenns Ferry. Well wishes from friends in Shoshone.
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