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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
4
A Shoshone Idaho weekly reprints scandal notes from San Francisco about Fatty Arbuckle amid public sentiment framed as moral commentary. The piece discusses Virginia Rappe's death, trial questions, and broader social reactions including public and religious figures.
Homer Davis begins excavation for the new city water works basin and dirt spills onto streets. Weir Baker returns from St. Maries Idaho after a week with the Masonic Lodge. Jerome fair motor party includes Alvin Baer and several ladies. Sparrow’s birthday dinner on Sept 17 and a War Mothers bazaar planned for Oct 1. Central Baptist Association set for Sept 7–9 in Shoshone with full program. Dirigible disaster in England stirs headlines. Epigrams and quips abound about enemies, money, and the pen versus sword. Mrs Delno McMahon hosts kitchen shower for Leah Borden and Mrs Felix A Plastino. High school football team expected to average 50 pounds per player. Kitchen showers honor Beulah, Mary Guymon, and Mrs Harland Heist. Electa Kensington to meet Sept 27 at Mrs John Badley’s. rides organized from Mrs Frank Glenn’s. Tom Oley’s two sons Phillip and Janes due home Saturday from railroad construction west of town.
A brief notice describes a shelter home for aged servants in Stockholm where those too old to work are provided care and a resting place. The article notes the visitation hours and the facility's purpose as a humane residence for elderly staff.
A distorted summons declares a quiet title action in the Fourth Judicial District of Idaho. Plaintiff sues to quiet title and correct land descriptions, directing the defendant to appear within twenty or forty days. Witnessed by the district clerk on August 230 1921 with attorney and deputy clerk listed.
Notice of sheriff sale of estrays taken up by George Bates at the Tony Silva place 11 miles northwest of Shoshone Lincoln County Idaho. Three year old stallion about 1000 pounds dark iron gray branded on right shoulder. Three year old bay mare about 900 pounds. Two year old black bald faced colt about 700 pounds. All three branded on right shoulder. One old black work horse about 1100 pounds, no brand. Sale to be held October 18, 1921 at 10 a.m. at George Bates residence on Tony Silva place about 1 mile northwest of Shoshone. Sale to highest bidder for cash. Clarence Wheeler, Sheriff.
A fragmentary county notice warns sheep owners to report flock diseases such as foot rot and other ailments before crossing a designated line near Elmore County. Names Harris and Creon appear as inspectors or officials overseeing the state board’s inspection, with directions to contact them for crossing clearance.
The State of Idaho files an alias summons in Lincoln County District Court asking the defendants Jacob Knopp Jr and Amette Knopp to answer a complaint within forty days of service. The case concerns promissory notes and a mortgage tied to a 1918 note and a 1888 mortgage as recorded in Book 24 at page 632. Clerk Bral E F Bowler signs the notice with deputy signatures and attorney for plaintiff McPougal McDongell McDougall.
A fragmented notice urges railroad personnel to prepare and take decisive action by the 28th. It conveys urgency and a call to move quickly, though exact details and context are unclear from the readable text.
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