20 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Soda Springs Chieftain
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
1
Government appeals for War Savings stamps purchase at post offices banks and licensed agencies. Citizens are advised to buy as much as possible to support the war effort, with earnings described as a 4 percent return and quarterly installments.
A Grace Idaho program announces a June 22 lecture series on dry farming irrigation farming and handling of live stock conducted by speakers from Boise Idaho. The ladies will discuss homemaking economics and club work. Attending is encouraged as the meetings are said to be worthwhile.
Forest Officer Bob Gordon and Deputy Game Warden Brank Shrives had an exciting experience Tuesday last week when they encountered Dagnes by the river in Novine. Officers stumbled upon them at the river.
Fragmentary text references Utah and Idaho, a 30 day period, a fine, and a county assessor named OBE GRAHAM. The readable portion indicates a municipal or county tax or property notice with enforcement terms and penalties.
A notice offers 2.80 reward for the return of a gold cuff link with a diamond setting lost near or in the port office. The ad warns against buying nonessential items during wartime and promotes War Savings Stamps. It also mentions the Hotel Enders Barber Shop.
The Soda Springs Grazing Association asks the Idaho State Land Board to act on resolutions and notify the association of outcomes. Action on the motion was postponed for 20 days. A L Dorsey has purchased brig Skinner horsehoeing equipment and is moving permanently to Soda Springs from Logan with his family.
Idaho farmers urged to avoid selling hay until price talks by director Allred with hay growers shippers and buyers in Twin Falls Idaho Falls and southern Idaho. Meetings to review market situation and decide a fair price for the season will occur around July 15. The alfalfa weevil has increased damage lowering yields and likely influencing prices. Hotel Enders adds ladies hair services with Bipade dryer at Stoane’s barber shop.
Local notes report corn and beans thriving amid mild weather. A visitor named George Kemmer from Pocatello is noted. Some farm scenes include a horse being stepped into a badger hole and sheep driven through fields. County road petitions from the vicinity are being considered by officials.
A newsnote reports a healthy ten-pound baby boy born to a father described as highly pleased and content with his heir. The brief item notes the event as a positive family milestone.
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