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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
BILLS PLACE HAS A REVOLUTION

VIM. Musselman. proprietor of Bilrs
Place is preparing to expand his quar-
ters the coming week. Bill will move
his present stock of cigars. confection-
cry, etc. to the next room east OF his
present location and will open the pres
ent place as an ice cream parlor of no
small pretentiors. On the opening day.
which viii be announced later. each
lady will be treated to a dish of Bilrs
hest ice cream and viii in addition re-
ceive a handsome souvenir Of the occa-
sion. Bill's motto that ''Bill keeps the
place, the Place keeps Bill" is surely
cxempiified as far as Bilrs part Of the
motto is concerned. ana from the man
merlin which he is expanding the busi-
ness it also looks as though the place
would also keep Bill"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Our Nation has been
drawn in struggle for the supremacy
of It's rights and of the great principles
Of equality and freedom upon which it
was founded, and
WHEREAS, Civilization, history, and
religious teaching have demonstrated
that those who battle for the right look
to God for their guidance in the great
struggle and forget not the teachings
and admonitions of the Great Jehovah
THEREFORE, In order that the
minds and spirits Of all our people may
at one and the same time be brought in
touch with the Great Mind and the
Great Spirit of the Ruler of the Uni
verse and in order that portion of cur
preparation for the great struggle upon
which we have entered may be devoted
to looking after the spiritual and moral
welfare of our soldiers in active duty
in behalf of the State and Nation, !,
M. Alexander, Governor of the State of
Idaho. do set aside and designate Sun
day, May 9th, 1917. as a special day for
prayers for Divine guidance and assist
ance that the great American principles
of humanity, freedom and right may
be victorious and as day upon which
special offerings shall be taken for the
aid of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation, or such other similar organi-
cations of denominations having the
same or similar object in view in efforts
to protect the morals and religious
welfare OF the soldiers on duty and
do call upon all citizens of the State
to assemble upon that day at their
usual places of worship to make this
day special day of prayer and petition
to God for His protection and guidance
in the Nations struggle $500 $500
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my Hand and have caused
the Great Seal of the State to be hereto
affixed Done at Boise, the Capital OF
Idaho, this Nineteenth Day of April
1917.
MOSES ALEXANDER,
Governor.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
TO GUARD OUR IRRI-
CATION SYSTEM

A large delegation of leading citizens
from Richfield, Shoshone and Gooding
went to Boise Wednesday evening to
urge the Governor that he take imme-
diate steps to place a sufficient force
on our dams and bitches to properly
guard them from injury by emisaries
movement cannot be overestimated
since at no other point is it possible for
so much injury to be done at so little
effort on the part of the enemy. Every
rod of each main ditch should be
guarded night and day. as Should all
head gates and diversions dams.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
sHosHoNE HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Crescents and Olympian Liter
airy Societies played a base ball game
Monday after school. The Crescents
carried away the score Of to 3. They
only played six innings on account of
lack of time.
The question for the Debate Wednes-
day afternoon given by the Public
Speaking Class was Resolved that
new Literary Law is a right and just
law" On the affirmative were Edwin
Crosse. Marshall Chapman. and Clara
Vance. On the negative were Lois
Dunn, Edward Ryan. and Edward
Chrisman. The judges were Mr. A. 1.
Mcmahon, Mr.. E. A Bowler, and Prof
Johnson. Lowell Danilson acted as
chairman. The judges decided in favor
of the affirmative. While the Judges
were deciding the pupils of Miss Ras-
mussen's German classes sang a couple
of German songs. Then the Star
spangled Banner was sung by the
entire school.
The Junior Prom given by the Jun
ior class on April 20 was the biggest
social event OF the school year. The
Hall was beautifully decorated in green
and pink. the Junior class colors.
over hundred invitations were sent
out and about half that number came.
Punch was served during the evening
by some of the under classmen- This
was the first Junior Prom ever given
to any seniors in the Shoshone High
School. Mrs. Bert Bowler, Olivia Chap
man and Leah Borden each gave read
ings. and Lois Dunn and Earl Swope
gave solos. The Gooding orchestra
furnished the music for the occasion.
Every one reported having very tine
time.
Miss Eleanor Divis Of Boise attended
The Junior PrWn and since has been
visiting her friend. Olivia Chapman.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
U. p. OFFERS RIGHT OF
WAY FOR FARMING

Salt Lake City. April Il, 1917.
TO ALL EMPLOYEES:
The shortage in staple food products
throughout our country has become so
pronounced during recent months that
the problem of increasing the produc-
tion of food crops during the coming
season by all available means and
methods, both for home consumption
and to supply the demands from
abroad in the present national crisis.
is one of grave concern and all patrt-
otic citizens and organizations are now
seriously engaged in its solution.
The measure Of success that will at
tend the efforts being exerted in this
direction will depend largely upon in
dividual action. and feel that existine
conditions justify me in calling your
attention to this matter and urging
upon you the need of your help and
cooperation in the nation wide move
ment that is now under way, with the
object of having the greatest possible
acreage devoted to the cultivation OF
vegetables and other food products
The urgency of this matter is too
apparent to need emphasizing and it
is hoped that as many as possible OF
our employees will not only. by indivii /
ual effort. be able to place available
ground that is capable of producing
vegetables and other food products
under cultivation but that they win
cooperate fully with their town au-
thorities, local rganizations-such as
commercial clubs, women's clubs, etc.
and individuals in their communities,
and assist in all possible ways in the
extension Of this beneficial work.
I would offer the following sugges-
tions as indicating practical ways in
which you may assist in this matter;
first, by planting a garden on your own
ground. if you have any. otherwise on
railroad righ-of-way where suitable or
on vacant lots you might lease for the
purpose; second, by urging your neigh /
bors to plant gardens; and third, by |
taking UP with your commercial clubs /
Or other organizations and urging upon /
them the desirability Of organizing
within the limits of their community 1
a concerted plan for carrying on this
work. If the railroad company can be
of assistance in providing hespor giving
,dviee it Will be pleased to do SO to
he fullest possible extent through its
-arious representatives.
1t is desired thst Agents bring shis to
he attention of their local newspapers
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
THE JUNIOR PROM.

Last Friday night was an epoch max
ing event in history of our high school
in that it was the date Of the first
celebration of the Juniors in what is
known in high school parliance as a
Junior Prom" which is Hebrew for
a dance given by the Juniors to the
retiring seniors OF the High School.
This first Prom was a magnificent sue
cess from every standpoint. Seventy
five couples responded to the artistic
invitations sent out by the Juniors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert White. Mr.. ard
Mrs VIII Newman and Mr.. and Mrs
W. W. Custer acted as patrons ard
patronesses for the occasion and the
members of the class acted with these
as a receiveing line The exercises
were held in the K. P. Hall which had
been elaborately and artistically dec
GRATED in the class colors Of green and
pink. Punch was served during the
evening The guests were supplied
with printed programs decorated with
the class colors. Not a hitch or Esv
occurred to detract from the fullest
anticipation Of the class Of the SUCCESS
of the entertainment and all who were
fortunate enough to be present went
home congratuit.ing themselves On
their good fortune tc have been guests
on such an occasion
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
RETURN GAME WITH WENDELL.

The Shoshone high school team goes
to Wendell today for a return game
with the Wendell high school team
Our team consists of Walton. Crosse.
Chrisman. Swope, Turner, Helm, Doo-
little Danilson. Mason, Wilson and
Casey, with Professor McGraw as
coach. The battery is Mason and VIII
son. with Casey for Captain of the
team. The boys leave with much en-
thusiasm and feel confident Of victory,
but that is another story for next
week
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27

bion from there and Mr.. Greer drove
back to Dietrich Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Pierce. Rupert Borden.
and Ralph Kepford returned from the
missionary convention at Twin Falls.
Friday. Mr. O'Farrell. a missionary
from Africa accompanied them home
for visit. Rev. Pierce and Mr.. O'Far-
rell were Fraternity brothers at The
Northwestern University in Chicago.
Mr.. O'FarrelI left Saturday for the
East He expects to return to Africa
his field Of work. in July.
Dietrich school is planning on a
school fair next fall Many of the
pupils have pledged themselves to plant
a garden, raise poultry or help their
parents with an increased average of
wheat or potatoes. This may grow
into a community affair as a commit
tee has been appointed to take the
matter under consideration. This fair
can be made a grand success. Help,
by planting to exhibit next fall.
A patriotic rally was held in the
auditorium of the Dietrich schoolhouse
Friday night. Patriotism ran rampant,
and plans for increasing the acreage
of food productions were discussed.
The school contributed to the pleasure
of the evening by rendering several
musical numbers. Uncle Sam appear
ing in costume in one of them. The
desirability of a school and commun-
ity fair, to be held next fall was voic-
ed and committee appointed to per-
feet plans whereby a large exhibit may
be held.
Friday, April 20. Arbor Day, general
activities took place at the Dietrich
school. The larger boys filled in ''The
Ditch" while the smaller boys and
girls cleaned up the yard and greatly
improved the appearance of the school
ground. The larger girls were also
busy, decorating the auditorium for the
patriotic services. After this the chill
dren were all given a long recess Of
an hour and a half.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
BASE BALL SUNDAY.

Jerome win play Shoshone Sunday
on the Shoshone grounds. The Sho-
shone team is composed mostly of high
school boys. Everybody come and set
inoculated with the base ball germs for
the coming season. This win be an
game.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
THE pARRAH SCHOOL DIST. IS.

Mr. Fred Gwin made business trip
to HALEY last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Studivin have NOV
edon their place north of Shoshone.
Mr.. Studiven will work for Mr.. Pitts
this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Straten are
working for Mr.. II. C. Hill
Cronan and Brown from Gannet are
pasturing a herd of cattle out in this
vicinity.
Mr.. George Banner viii take Mr..
Springer's place as clerk OF the school
board of Dist 49,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
DIETRICH NOTES:

Goodbye! This is our last letter.
Brain storm coming on. Exams next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beach have moved into
the Washburn house
The Shellman home caught on fire
Monday, but it was extinguished be-
fore any damage was done.
Mr.. Watson and Mr. Blomberg went
to Filler Saturday. They made the trip
by auto.
Florine Grewell visited the dentist
at shoshone. Monday.
Dwight Warrington left school We'd
nesday in order to go to Eden where
he has secured work.
Mrs. Harley Grewell went to Port
land, Oregon, Sunday. She will under
go medical treatment at one of the
hospitals there.
Mr.. Jim Kelly branded about forty
five head of cattle Tuesday prior TO
putting them out on the range. Ben
Mattson was the expert roper.
The Dietrich Girls Base Ball team
is coming along nicely. They expect
a game with the Besslen girls next
week.
Mrs. Ray Donovan and baby daugh-
ter visited at the Donovan home last
week.
Mesdames o. E. Borden. ]. NJ Clark,
F. c. Smith, S. E. Kilker and Ed. Gage
were shopping in Shoshone Monday
P. M.
The Dietrich base ball boys are
scheduling a game with the Besslen
boys for Friday.
party is being held tonight CFri.) |
at the Dietrich hotel. the hosts being |
Jack Pense and Glen Kershner. The |
invitations read "A Backward Party" /
so all the guests anticipated very !
merry time.
Mr.. D. d. Beckett left for Caldwell, |
Idaho, Tuesday. where he will visit for
time with his son, Lester. Later, he /
expects to go to Utah.
Some of the Shoshone visitors Mon
day were. C. p. Chapman. C. Grant, |
W. o. Hamilton, d. D. Beckett, D.
Struthers, P. Andrew, ]. Mcclure, and |
Clayton Sellers.
Mr.. Jacobs. who has charge of the
creamery department of the Hennesy
Com. Co. of Butte, Mont. and w. A.
Stratton, field agent. were here in their
company's interest. Tuesday
Mr.. Monroe. recently of st. Maries,
Idaho, has purchased the Walter Smith
farm southwest of Dietrich. Mr.. Smith
has no definite plans for the future but
win reside on the farm until school is
out
ar. p. Anderson has purchased a new
Maxwell car and Clarence Anderson a
new Buick four cylinder touring car
None of us expect to walk from now on.
Rev. and Mrs. Pierce went to Jerome
Tuesday. They were accompanied by
Mr. ]. F. jenkins who went over TO see i,
about getting contracts for this years 4
clover hulling.
Mr.. o. e. Borden has cleared the
block just south OF his house. He is
going to put it into garden produce /
and pasture. II
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Hill and family {
and Mr.. Seller were dinner guests of 5
MIR. c. T. Chapman and family sunday h
Mr.. snodgrass Of Albion. spent part 9
u last week on his farm southwest of Z
Dietrich. He and MIR Greer went 70 II
Twin Fails Friday. to sell a span Of ,
mules. Mr. snodgrass returned 10 Al '
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
MONEY TO LOAN.

On improved farms at the lowest
rate Of interest I represent one Of the
largest farm loan institutions in the
north west aud prepared to give you
quick service. If You need money for
stock. improvements. or to take care Of
other Indebtedness. call me by phone
or write me. We also give payment
options. W. A. HESS
Jerome. Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
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PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.


3 Ones hour OF rest, as a rule,
8 should be the same every night
. 1t is not safe for even the most
9 robust and healthy TO violate the
8 law of regularity in this matter.
= The man or woman who retires
. and rises at irregular periods,
. varying from two TO four or six
. hours. as many are accustomed
. to do. cannot enjoy good health
. or live long and happily. Every
9 one should aGoat ra.e to retire
q at a certain hoHr ani adhere 20
. it as strictly rs possible. never
. deviatins from it except in emer-
. gencies.
. > . 3 3 : = = = > > . 9 9 . . .
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
Ths Homespun PhiIosopher.
MOSES ALEXANDER.
Governor.

Some folks pray to the Lord to make
'em thankful when it's up to them once
in awhile to surprise the angels by be-
ing thankful OF their own free viii and
accord Providence has enough to do
without putting unnecessary work on
it-Atlanta Constitution.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
notice.

with view to enlisting their support in
this movement, and I trust that our
employees will lend their aid to it to
as great an extent as may be possible.
H. V. PLATT,
Vice President and Gen. Mgr.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27

The palm-like nipa tree OF tropical
Asia has a sap exceedingly rich in
sugar, but so salty that its utilization
has not been found profitable.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1917-04-27
TO THE PUBLIC.

On and after May 1st, 1917. our
Store in Shoshone will close at 8 P NJ.
daiIy-except Saturday, until further
notice.
J. c. Penney & Co.,
Golden Rule Store.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The Germans, following their heavy have attempted to drive a wedge into the British line west of Cambrai, but although they used numerically supe- only a minor gain
 The attack, launched between Bulle- court and Queant, was similar to that adopted by Crown Prince Rupprecht's troops when they pierced General Byng's front southwest of Cambrai nearly two weeks ago and caused a retirement of the British on the salient General Byng previously had driven toward CambraI A like purpose doubt less was involved in the latest offen- Efve, and for its execution huge waves of Bavarians were thrown upon the sector in an endeavor to overpower the defenders The British, however, held tenaciousfy to their ground, except at one point. where the enemy penetrated a front line position
 As in their previous attempt to wreck the Czmbrai salient the Ger mans lost heavily in the enterprise, the Br1tfsh moving them down with ma Ehine gun and rifle fire in the fighting, which lasted from dawn until 1 o'clock I'm the afternoon The spot chosen for the attack was similar, from strate- gtc point to that near eEeu where the offensive of a fortn. mt ago began. and had it succeeded, another retirement by the British on the Cam brai sector probably would have been uecesSarv.
 Notwithstanding their failure, the Germans are keeping up an intensive
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
INCREASED COST IN OPERATING TROLLEY Explained by p. ". .Wl1ipple, Ensi-
 rcer of Construction.

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 12.-At the af- tcrnoon session of the continued hear ing on the six-cent fare protest be- fore the public utilities commission today it was announced that the Con necticnt Company probably would not and it's presentation of witnesses un- til Wednesday next. p. w. -Whippie, engineer Of construction, testified that the corporation needs more than $6,- c00, 900 for Improvements in the next eight years. Of the increase in oper- atfng expenses he declared that to maintain the six power houses of the company during the year anding June 20 last 1t cost $1. .2e0, 900 as against $500, ,000 for the wear of 1914. Coal cost was now s1 900 q month over previoIls figures, he, said.
 Edward P. Chapman. reasurer of the company, stated that the cash balance in banks during the past year was only $10,on0 and additional reve- nue was required to care for notes to the amount of $1,167,- 956
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
NO SHORTAGE OF ORDNANCE
 FOR U. S. TROOPS IN FRANCE.
Ger. Crozier Explains Delays to the
 Senate Military Committee.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Delays and deficiencies in supplying the war army with ordnance were detailed and ex- plained today by Major General Cro- zier, chief of ordnance, to the senate military committee at the beginning of the general inquiry planned by congress into conduct of the war.
 The initial hearing was pu blic and will be continued tomorrow with Gen. eral CroZier on the stand. Later ex- ecutive sessions will be held for dis cussion of subjects involving military secrets.
 That there is a shortage of ordnance at home for training purposes General Crozier admitted, but he said there is no shortage lon the other side" and will be none. It has been possible, he said, to purchase English and French artillery for use in Europe, and he predicted that by next summer the principal ordnance shortages for train ing purposes would be met.
 Delays in supplying ordnance Gen eral Crozier explained, have been due to several causes, including time taken for considering estimates and appro- priations before congress and labor difficulties in private plants. He said there is no shortage of skilled muni- ton labor in this country, and told of a plan to retain such labor which may be submitted to congress
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
Embargo on All
 Export Freight
ON RAILROADS REACHING NORTH
 ATLANTIC PORTS.
ORDERED BY RAILROADS
The Order Applies to All Freight Ex- cept for the United States Govern ment-AH Existing Permits Are Cancelled.

New York. Dec. 12.-An embargo on all export freight except for the Unit ed States government, on all railroads reaching north Atlantic seaboard ports, was today ordered by he Gen eraI Operating committee of the East ern railroads.
 In this connection the authority of the traffic managers comprising the export division of the eastern carriers was extended to cover the Issuance of railroad shipping permits embracing all commodities for export. except gov ernment freight and all existing per mits are cancelled.
 Explanation of the Order.
 Explanation of the drastic order was made in a statement issued by the general operating committee, which declared that 'it is vitally essential that there be thorough cooperation in the handling of traffic for overseas shipment, so that the railway equip ment which would otherwise be avail able for fuel. foodstuffs and govern ment freight. shall not be used in moving traffic which cannot be promptly transshipped when it reach ed tidewater."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
CONFERENCE ON RAILROAD
 TRANSFORMATION PROBLEM
Views Laid Befcre the President by
 Members of Railroad War Board.

Washington, Dec. 12.-The railroad view of the transportation problem and it's solution was laid before Pres-- ident Wilson today by. the five mem bers of the railroad war, board. At the conclusion of the conference Fair fax Harrison, chairman of the board, announced that the whole situation had been canyassed thoroughly, but that no decision had been reached.
 Whatever course he decides on will draw the fullest co-operation from the railroads. the president was told even if his plan is government operation, strongly urged by many of hih ad- visors. The railroads, however, the war board made clair are of the opin- ion that they themselves can meet the situation if given time. They re- gard as their first need a centraliza- tion of control of government traffic in the hands of Q federal traffic man ager. Priority orders without num- Der rom ng from various government departments they said. is duing moreP to slow up freight movement than any other single factor.
 The railroads. it was reiterated, are not seekirg a government loan or repeal of anti-pooling laws. They be- Iieve that measures already taken for the common use of equipment and trackage will bring relief from con gestion, though government approval of railroad credit will be necessary if the roads are to raise capital that will be needed next year.