Job rush for 20th Engineers Forestry unit recruits
Informal statements indicate the Fortry Regiment in the United States will supply a vast timber output to allied forces, with a daily 1000000 feet hoard shift to keep Porosky sawmills at full capacity. Positions include sawyers, engineers, millwrights, electricians, firemen, a horse shoer, saddler, and truck operators, all to support early battalions and later expansion.
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Fortry
United States
Porosky
Unsisk
Porrster Bt Ogden
Tyne
Ofler
Hehdae
Heart
6Lt Engineers
20Th Engineers
Forestry
Knit for the Red Cross drives sewing for soldiers aid
The article urges Red Cross knitting sessions in parish houses with Tuesday to Friday sessions from 2 to 5 and details required items such as mufflers sweaters wristlets and socks. It cites a Chicago Tribune editorial criticizing American women for knitting for themselves during wartime and calls for patriotic, khaki knitting for overseas troops.
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Red Cross
Seattle
Fries Newsnan
Ehair
Sire Wheeler
Noratian
Chican Tribune
Sepe. Z
Ute of Mutomobile Carelessness Injures Dietrich Resident
Dick Turner was injured in a Saturday accident near Shoshone when a car struck him, causing head and body injuries. The driver did not render aid and left the scene. Turner was taken to Dr. Zeller’s office and is recovering. The item also notes local residents’ travels, Navy enlistments, hunts, and community events, highlighting Sho shone and Dietrich connections.
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Dick Turner
Shoshone
Turner
de. Zellers
Hate
John
Navy
Salt Lake City
Unelea
Miehash
Ollie Bate
John Guley
Mustard
A. W. Patterson
Jack Pence
Adolph Lehman
Halley
Bishop
Peteeeenie
Irrogation Co
H. E. Cornell
J. . Rice
Twin Falls
Cornell
Clark
Hurd
Boise
Vanity Lake
Dietrichh
Red Cross Dance To Benefit Soldiers Comforts
A Red Cross dance is planned at K P Hall tonight under Fred Turner Aaron Fuler and Percy May. The organizers want to hold dances every other Friday night through winter. Tickets fund Red Cross supplies for soldiers, with all net proceeds to the treasury.
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Red Cross
K. P. Hall
Fred Turner
Aaron Fuler
Percy’ May
Red Cross Treasury
The
J. E. Jones Builds Picture Theater in Canon City
Canon City residents learn that Jesse F. Jones and his parents have purchased a site and are erecting a modern picture theater with cement floor electric lighting and level street entrance. The venue will seat about 100 and features a stage-end drop. Local Shoshone friends wish him success.
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Canon City
Coto
Jesse FE. Jones
Mr. Jones
Open Letter of Appreciation to Shippers and Public
An open letter from Union Pacific officials praising shippers and the public for cooperation in freight operations. It cites July capacity gains over 1919 and 1916 across commodities like corn, barley, oats, sugar, cement, bricks, railroad ties, and coal. It notes loading percentages by year and urges continued mutual understanding and cooperation with railroad officers and employees available to assist.
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Union
Peel
Wien
Ellyrag
Ellyrag Yet Releeiinn Inv She Statin It Wt Coorady
Wyoming
Utah
Union Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
District Court Delivers Sentences In Multiple Cases
John Kokel received 90 days and a $300 fine on a bootlegging charge. Walter Scott, also known as Gliber R. Jone, was convicted on forgery and drew 7 to 14 years. Scott is an old time criminal wanted in several states for forged checks against Bell Telephone. Manuel Bieta’s bootlegging charge was dismissed due to the Army departure of the principal witness. Change of venue granted to Minidoka County for Frank Greene O M Harnees and George Brown. Dr. R B Maxey of Boise registered at the McFall Hotel.
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John Kokel
Walter Scott
Journal
Scott
Scotts
Gliber R. Jone
Bell Telephone Company
Manuel Bieta
The Beauty of Faithfulness in Public Service
A reflective essay honors lifelong loyalty in public service, praising conductors Fred Fisher and Sam Lightcap among others. It lauds unwavering commitment to employer and public rights, comparing humble workers to historic leaders like Gladstone Lincoln and Wilson.
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Lawrenes
Ty Union
of Lyiton Pacific Foi
Hantur
Fred Fisher
Yarnews
Sam Lightcap
Alan
Union
Eifle
Gladstone
Lincoln
Wilson
Farmers Should Ship Now Wheat Appeal By Rail Board Chairman
Fairfax Harrison, chair of the Railroads War Board, appeals to farmers to market wheat immediately. He states the President supports a fixed wheat price year round and that storage, milling for domestic use, and aid to allies require loading now. Railways urge farmers to cooperate to avoid fall bottlenecks amid military supply movements.
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Fairfax Harrison
Railroads ‘War Board
Food Administration
Oll
Episcopal Guild Meeting at McFall Ranch
The Episcopal Guild schedules a meeting next Wednesday October 3 at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs John MecFall. Members attending should meet at the Episcopal church at 2 p m for car transportation to the McFall ranch. Miss Florence Golley has returned home to King Hill after acting as a stenographer for Judge Stockslager this past week.
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Episcopal Guild
John MecFall
Episcopal Church
McFall Ranch
Florence Golley
Railways face surge in freight as war demands rise
BR R H Ashton of the Chicago and Northwestern notes railroads will handle 510 million tons of freight in the coming year, surpassing prewar levels. He cites global comparisons and credits Railroads War Board methods, shippers, and receivers for improved loading and unloading efficiency amid car shortages.
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United States
BR. H. Ashton
Chicago and Northwestern
St Louis
Clul
Germany
France
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Roumaska
Holland
Canada
South Africa
Mexico
Japan
Brazil
South Wales
Railroads’ War Board
Near Tragedy After Street Accident In Dietrich
Last Saturday evening J D Turner of Dietrich was struck by a car driven by Henry Hall of Jerome while crossing in front of Schneider and Snodgrass Pharmacy. Turner was taken to the hospital with cuts and injuries. bystanders say Henry Hall and Mabel Lowry were in the vehicle and the car did not stop. An official investigation was urged as the incident highlights dangers of driving after dark without lights.
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J. D. Turner
Dietrich
Schneider and Snodgrass
Henry Hall
Jerome
Turner
Mabel Lowry
Lincoln’ County
Obituary of Mary Cooley of Shoshone Idaho 1917
Mary Cooley born November 12 185? at Hermitage Missouri died September 23 1917 at Shoshone Idaho maiden name Mary Little married James Cooley in 1874 came to Idaho four years ago and lived at Shoshone mother of six children John Ben Charlie Maude Ida and Rosa all living John, Ben, and Jenariey reside in Shoshone funeral held at Baptist church on Tuesday September 28 services by Rev W H Swartz.
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Mary Cooley
Hermatage Mo
Shoshone
Idaho
Mary Little
James Cooley
John
Ben
Charlie
Maude
Ida
Rosa
Jenariey
Second Idaho Passes Through Shoshone Heading to Camp
The Second Idaho troops were rumored to pass through Shoshone on their way to Charlotte North Carolina. A large crowd greeted the soldiers at the depot with hearty welcomes and provisions. Citizens from Twin Falls Jerome Hailey and Fairfield sent greetings to their home boys, who carried themselves with soldierly bearing despite the somber reminder of the war. Mrs. W D Biles traveled from Seattle to visit her daughter before heading to Oklahoma.
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Idaho
Shoshone
Charlotte N.C
Twin Falls
Jerome
Hailey
Fairfield
Germany
Italian War Genius Emerges in News as Alps Frontlines Heat Up
The piece highlights Italy's military actions against Austria over the Alps, noting a surge in prominence of General Cadorna and Italian forces. It calls the army a growing factor in the war and promotes a special article on Cadorna in the journal.
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Alps
Cadorna
Card of Thanks for Gottlieb Gehrig death
The Gehrig family expresses appreciation to friends for kindness and help during the bereavement over the death of husband and father Gottlieb Gehrig. Mrs. Gottlieb Gehrig and family Gottfried Gebrts.
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Gottlieb Gehrig
Gottfried Gebrts
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McFall Hotel
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