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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
SHOSHONE HIGHWAY DIST
FORTUNATE

From all evailable sources of infor-
nation the Shoshone Highway district
was exceedingly fortunate when its
board Of directors decided to go alone
and not join with the state and Federal
government in its road building pro-
gram. To secure joint work of that
kind it was necessary for the local
highway board to surrender all their
authority as to the amount and nature
and place Of the work If the Federal
aid was secured the Federal officials
demanded full authority over the work.
Our board decided that our district
would get more real roads built by not
joining with the other two sets OF en-
sineers. Now it appears from reports
9H over the state that those highway
districts which pooled their funds with
the state and Federal funds have
nothing much but expense bills to show
for their money. The Federal aid
seems 10 have been a myth so far as
building Idaho roads has ben concerned
and the state seems to have built up
a graf organization so top heavy with
overhead costs as to produce no ap-
preciable results in comparison with
the amount of money expended. Our
highway district board is entitled 10 a
10 vote of thanks from the district
for its wisdom in not accepting the pro-
offered State and Federal Aid.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
CAUCUS ACTION

Indications are that the proposed
law repealing the 2-milI state road tax
act and the direct primary proposal
viii be acted on as party measures. al
though there are some signs Il a p
bellion against 3 binding caucus agree
ment
OPPOSITION 20 repeal Of tha 3-r.fH
tax does not run 10 the m srits Of the
proocsal as a means OF reducing 10
that extent the state tax levy hut 20
the possibilities Of a substitute t..xa
ton TO take its place The money. &,
= pointed out must be raised II any
event II the road building program
IS to carried cut and highways prop-
erly maintained The only QUESTION :
whether all property owners. or only a
class or two VIII pay the bill. As
substitute tax of cents gallon on
gasoline IS proposed, also a license OF
81 or s. on each person driving ar
auto Il Is estimated that this viii
bring in maximum Of $500 900 or
about half the amount furnished bv the
p mill road tax
There is brisk opposition to return
10 the old primary system which It
s cOntended, proved 4 dismal failure.
there IS general disposition to
'orrect anything shown 70 be wrong in
he law providing q convention system.
lne present outlook is that the con
'entlon system viii not be set aside.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
DIETRICH DOINGS

At the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. la
Grange on last Monday 4 party was
given commemorating the second
birthday Of Master Sammy. which was
attended by the following youngsters:
Doris Kershner LaFay and Iona Skeen
Margaret Mcclure, Bruce and Edwin
Cage, Charlie Smith, Billie and Bobby
DooIey, Roland Woods, Oscar Rine-
hart, Leo Ballard. Ollie Bate. Jr., and
Bobby LaGrange. According TO Mrs.
JOY who is an expert on these matters
il was one OF the happiest and health
lest lunches Of youthful kiddies ever
assembled.
Miss Susie Harris who assisted o. Z.
Borden in his store here Is visiting
friends in Dietrich, coming down from
Blackfoot where her sister is teaching
this year.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. An
ton John last Thusday
Miss Thompson who is telegraph
operator At Reverse visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard the first Of the week
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Friedline Of
Yakima are visiting his mother and
brother. Claude. on their farm near
town. Clarence is a skilled mechanic
anu - uOtIS SDDl HOfk IN the nalG4llE
OF automobiles and tractors out in the
Yakima country.
\ well-attended meeting Of the young
Of the Dietrich tract was held at the
school house Monday evening When
the school building was erected a nice
large room seating about one hund-
red people was provided for the use OF
the public for such meetings as may be
found necessary and for such purposes
II has been used up 70 the present time
Recently some Of the citizens believed
it could be put TO better uses and so
proposed turning the room over 70 the
pupils as a play hall for basket ball
games- Mondays meeting gave rise
10 a red hot discussion Of the question
out no action was taken.
Vance ShellTnan is in Shoshone TAX
ing hospital treatment for some in
. ticn " the ear
Sundar Mr. ami Mrs. Alexander z.
'arnegie. Mr. and Mrs. O. E Borden
-s Ar nd Mrs :. = King were din
er guests of Mr.. and Mrs. y. ". Sine.
at-1thstaud.ng The distressingly
ga weather last Saturday night The
Necklace" en- -ert.tinInent given by the
pupils Of Dietrich schools was. success
fully presented
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
GOSSIP FROM
THE CAPITAL.

Boise, Ida. Jan. y Although tia
fish and game committee Of the sen
ate, through majority action OF one.
refused to have printed the new hsn
and game on. providing eomnsissioo
and making il legal for those who want
70 raise game for their own use 70 do
50. the senate lent its approval By
ordering the bill referred 70 another
committee. education. in the face Or
vigorous objections from the Chairman
q the fish and game committee John
son Of NecPerce- The majority Of the
senate expressed Itself as being dis
satisfied with what was styled an ef
fort on the part Of the committee 10
throttle the measure and give no
chance for its consideration.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
PALACE BAKERY
CHANGES HANDS

Gus kOros. proprietor OF the Palace
Bakery, sold out that business the
first Of the week. and it has been
moved from its location in the Palace
Cafe TO the southeast corner OF the
square. Mr.. Koros is one Of the best
known and most highly respected
citizens Of Rupert He has been here
ever since the mountains hereabouts
were little anthiIls. and his acouaint-
ance is very large. In fact. everybody
knows Gust" and everybody likes
him. In the bakery business. he built
up the largest and most satisfactory
trade in Rupert doing practically an
the business in that line here: he did
Il by turning out the very highest
grade product by honesty. and By
'reating people fair and decent. He
EFT Monday evening for Shoshone.
Idaho. where he has bought 4 large.
modern and well equipped plant. and
the Pioneer Record has no hesitancy
in saving that the people OF that CITY
VIII get the best bakery goods they
ever obtained. as did the people OF
Rupert. ard il will be long time be-
'are another business Of that nature
sin attain the popularity in Rupert
= did the Palace Bakery under the
,i.'lia Sement of Gus Koros.-Rupert
'ionesr-Record OF Jan q
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
EDUCATIONAL BILLS

The proposed appropriation for the
educational department viii undoubt =
edly be curtailed sharply. The general
feeling is that too many trimmings
have been permitted under the cir
cumstances as to tax possibilities and
that educational Institutions viii have
70 submit 70 cut 70 a practical work
ing basis Il there is 70 be any mater
ial reduction in state taxation II Is
felt. By leaders IN the legislature, that
this can be done without impairing the
effectiveness OF necessary school work
There is particular opposition to the
manner in which the extens sion depart
ment OF the state university has been
permitted 10 expand, creating many
positions as unnecessary and a heavy
expense. Il is recognized that soma
work done BY the extension service has
been most desirable. such as the ef-
forts at destruction OF rodents. etc
but the vast expansion that dates from
war times, il is felt should be mark
ediy debated and the extension work
put down 20 he absolute necessities.
one authority who has investigated
the subject declares that If the extern
sion department extends itself much
Iarller most every body Else VIII have
70 move cut Of the state house. Il IS
felt that II the extension forces are
confined 10 essentials, leaving folks 70
work out minor problems for them
selves nothing necessary viii be neg
lected- the expense viii be materially
reduced ard a growing tendency 70
build Up great and not needed or
ganization in a small state VIII be
curbed.
Defenders Of the extension depart
ment and its various ramifcation say
that Idaho viii lose certain federal aid
bur they are snswereded BY the state
ment that this dollar-for-dOllar plan
of the government in this case, as with
highways. is more profitable if reject
ed than II accepted
The most argument favoring reduct-
ion IN this connection Is that. il being
nee sssary 70 reduce taxation. these
trimmings can only be re-
2 ined al the expense of the common
'choois and Il needed instruction in
he established state educational in
itituuons.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
EXPRESS COMPANY HELPS
EUROPEAN RELIEF

Among the numerous agencies
throughout the country co-operat
ing with Herbert Hoover. Chair
man OF the European Relief Coun-
Gil. in his efforts to raise $23, 100000
by means of national collection
for the relief Of incipient starva-
. ton among 5,500OO0 children in
9 the warstricken countries Of Cen
E tral and Eastern Europe are the
American Express Company and
the American Railway Express
= Company.
Through dhe authorization Of
G. c. Taylor, president of both
organizations 'T y VI S / 3 L z
. GUEST certificate certifying
that the purchased has saIvaged
the life Of one OF more of the little
war victims, have been placed on
sale at $4,000 of the company's
offices throughout the United
Estates. The cost Of saving one
child until the acute condition
has been relieved by the next
European harvest is $1,000 but :
donations Of smaller sums are
welcome, and a contribution Of :
only 800. under the economical :
administration Of the Council, will Z
keep life in a little body for :
month.
The European Relief Council is 4
an amalgamation Of the American =
Friends Service Committee, Ameri- .
can Red Cross, American Relief :
Administration, Federal Council Of :
the Churches of Christ in America .
Jewish Joint Distribution Com .
mittea. Knights Of Columbus. 7. =
II. C. A. and the Y ". c. A. =
formed by Mr.. Hoover for the >
elimination of duplicate effort in =
ministering TO the starving children :
TO the end that the last penny Of =
every dollar contributed might =
reach a hungry child in the form :
Of food or medical service. =
INVISIBLE GUEST =
certificates which can be purchas Il =
for any amount from 800 up. 70 =
on sale at the local Office of the <
American Railway Express Com =
pany ?
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
RETURNS TO DIETRICH

r a Norris who has been working
or the Twin Falls tract during the
winter has returned to his Dietrich
farm and is getting ready for the COM
ing season. Mr. Norris has spent three
years on the Dietrich project and prior
to that time farmed on the Twin Falls
tract three years. He thinks we have
better soil for growing crops than they
have on the Twin Falls tract but saws
the farmers on the south side are bet
ter organized for marketing He
thinks. from personal experience. that
beans are one OF the best paying crops
for limited acreage. for this project.
but il viii be necessary for enough OF
the farmers 10 raise them to make IL
pay to purchase regular bean thresh-
er. With a regular bean thresher the
crop can be cleaned so as not to re-
luire hand picking
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
INCREASED EFFICIENCY

The railways Of the United State ap-
pear. TO be rendering more efficient
service as time goes along. and there
will undoubtedly be less cause Tor
complaint in future If the good work
IS continued. More cars have been
made available for shippers,
The Plumb plan received its quietus
on November End. and II is now CD to
the executives of the raods 10 adopt
policies that viii not give rise to COM
plants. The old order OF things has
passed away. Private ownership and
operation. with government regulation
should have the effect OF keepln~ the
railroads or the shoals.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
MAGIC RESERVOIR REPORT
Snow Report

Depth Of snow at HALEY. Jan 81, was
80 inches; Soldier Creek, 40in; Mascot
Mine. es in. Amount Of snow at Hal
ley since last report 1850 incehs. To-
tai snow fall at HALEY to date 74.75 in
with water content Of 11.73 in. which
includes 4.12 inches Of rain fall.
Here are some interesting and vaIu-
able figures concerning the Magic
Reservoir which will enable you to
form a correct Judgment Of the condi-
tiOns there.
Storage capacity Of reservoir $4,000
acre feet. Elevation OF floor of out
let canal above sea level 4s175 fe. Ele-
walton Of top Of splash board at spill
way 1885 feet. When full, the depth
of water above floor of outlet canal is
117.5 feet. At present time, Jan. 81,
1921 the depth of water in reservoir
above floor of outlet canal is 46.37 fe
When filed to top of splash board at
spillway the water win stand T1.13 fe.
above present level
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04

IS Just as important as a verb and a
verb is just as important as a noun.
Dick Serpa returned to school Mon
day. after having been absent 1or
about two weeks, on account Of the
mumps
Pew Wright gave a very interesting
talk on Crime and its conditions in
'daho,' last Monday It went right to
fhe point
Sh"dy Probart is on the sick list.
SNoshone is to play Wendell a Bas-
ket Bell game next Friday night.
\ close and interesting game is ex-
pected
Mr.. werrell to Clato-- What is the
size OF this cone. CIato."
Clato --Oh er --um I don't
know
Verna Mcmahon has returned to
school after having been absent for
a few days.
Seventh Grade
Last Friday afternoon. the Seventh
grade. with Miss Carpenter as a chan
eron, went skating out to Gooding's
pond. When they left. the ice was
cracked in many places where some
OF the pupils and Miss Carpenter had
fallen. They decided TO have a weenv
roast. but the weenies disappeared
while they were getting some drv wood
for the fire.
For the last few days. the Public
Speaking class. under Miss Umstead. I.
mas been reading and choosing char /
aeters for play, "Kicked out of Col
lege" which they intend to give some
time in March.
Rehearsals for the ''Womanless We'd
ling" start on Thursday OF this week.
The boys expect to show the girls
low We'll they can get along
without them on Feb. IS at the K. OF
P Hall.
a series of triangular debates will
'e held between Gooding. Jerome, and
Shoshone during the latter part of
March on two questions: Resolved
That migration should be restricted
emporarily: and. Resolved. That us.
hould prevent Japanese from holding
and or leasing land for a period OF
ver five years in U. S. The pupils :
ave started working on material for
he two questions.
Bill No. 13T introduced into the
louise at the Monday session provided
hat physical education be installed in
ublic schools up to. an including the :
ighth grade. for twenty minutes each =,
ay.
This is certainly a step in the right !,
irection. Had more attention been Z
wen to health problems in our schools =.
nring the past twenty years. many OF u
ar soldiers might have met the dis
use ravages with greater resisting
over in the late war
is 1t not time that concerted effort q
made to protect the health OF our G
ture citizenss
The Public Health Organization has a
own out of such demand At the CT
'nuary meeting. the first Monday u
ening OF each month was selected Tor a.
e regular meeting Of the orxaization IN
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
RiCHFIELD Z - as


Mr.. and Mrs. T. Z NcNahon re-
turned home SUNDAY - ~ Twin Fails.
where they have been visiting for the
past month.
The American Le.sion Basket Ball
team played the Care, tenn AT that
place on Wednesday evening. Score
was 13 to % in favor Of Carey.
4 three day remodeling class was
held at the Schwaner residence the
last of the week Miss Prang. clothing
expert. conducted this work. under the
auspices Of the Farm Bureau. 4
class Of eighteen ladies attended these
meetings. Some remodeled clothes.
some took pointers in instructions in
fitting. others derived a great deal OF
benefit from the costuming and de-
signing classes.
\. I. Lindemer has purchased the
Hill residence in the north part Of
town and Will take possession of the
same at the end Of the week.
a. H. Sonner and family will move
into the McNulty property opposite
the park.
L. c. Jensen and wife viii return
sunday morning taking up their resi-
dence in their home recently vacated
by A. J. Lindemer and wife
Spring is here, or coming soon" /
this is the news heralded by a robin. (
which made its appearance in Rich
field Monday morning. January S1st.
William TomlinsOn. owen Toungiin
and Henry Lane We're GOoding visitors
onday.
Dietrich high school boys played the
boys at the City Hall Tues
day evening". Game Won by the Rich
field boys. A local game was also
played between the high school girls,
the blues and whites Whites were
victorious.
American Legion dance given at the
City Hall Friday evening. following
basket ball was well attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Spurck visited ,
II the Lindermer home Thursday and
Friday
Wife and children Of Harold Brook J
nan have arrived from their home in y
New Jersey and they are living in the ,
Apple residence. II
Mrs. ]. W. Taper and little son {
pent the week end as guests at the (
ack Engle home.
E Corley and family who have been 4
wing at Adams. Oregon. are expect
lg to return to Richfield soon.
Mrs. Crosby accompanied her mother
} Shoshoue Wednesday. Mrs. Rhodes
enroute to Hot Lakes. Oregon. o
Mrs. Schwaner and Mrs. Green en- W
srtained the Ladies Aid at Mrs Sch L.
aners home Wednesday. Following in
lie business meeting and W. c. T. U. Y,
light refreshments were 70
srved. s4.20 was realized from the tr
n.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby entertained the h,
blowing guests at a dinner party IN
lncay afternooo. Mrs. Murray Brook te
an and children. Miss Jessie Suther- III
nd and Messrs. Harte. Loray, and he
etcher. 70
Miss Jacobsen of Boise was Rich b,
Id visitor Friday and Saturday. tn
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
BIG WOOD RIVER ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Gherig were in
town last Saturday combining business
and pleasure.
The young people Of the Darrah
Community enjoyed skating party on
Smiths pond last Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike are again at the
home Of her father. G. Issnberg.
Mr.. A. D. Silva has gone 70 Portland
Oregon for q few days.
Mrs. Geo. Bates gave birth to a fttle
baby girl instead Of a boy as was
stated in an item Of last weeks Issue.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Sprenger have pur-
chased them d nice home in jerome.
Having rented the new home 70 other
parties they have also leased a ranch
in that vicinity and expect to move
there soon.
Earl Sheney expects TO make bust-
ness trip 10 Jerome this week and have
his tOnsils removed while there.
Robert Hubbs has again come into
our community. He is working for
Ar. Darrah on the lower ranch He
reports lots Of snow around HALEY.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sprenger are
anxiously awaiting the time when they
can move into the Sprenger ranch, re-
Gently purchased By Mr.. Fred Martin.
II is a general truth and an accepted
fact that. ike begets like; therefore
faith begets faith. When one party
shows great faith in the future for our
community, that fact IS instilled in
the minds Of our friends who have no
doubt been very near forgetting that
there was q future and believing the
end had apparently arrived. Repiti-
tion and affirmation OF this truth
causes it TO be more predominant in
our lives and not likely 10 be so quick
ly forgotten. Such faith in the future
Of our land and community held by
parties who have lived here for years;
who could sell and would not take ad-
vantage Of the offer evokss the same
feeling from others who have been
burdened with the fear Of doubt In
Justice TO all il would seem better 10 so
live that faith. that il would be i'm
possible TO stop the contagion.
Eight ladies from this community
met al the home Of Mrs Hasting last
Saturday TO sew carpet rags. Over
evenly pounds Of rags were sewed.
The ladies' certainly did justice TO the
bounteous dinner served and promised
to go again At any time their services
were wanted. Homeopathic treat tment
was threatened for a couple Of the
however the day was greatly
enjoyed by all
Geo. Welton- who sold his place here.
known as the Gashes farm. and moved
to Eugene. Ore. has written back 70
The effect that after trying 70 drive to
town with a wagon and having il 80
lub deeD into the mud. he believed he
you'd arrive upon firmer ground BY
advancing. but the wagon only sunk
leeper in the mud. He managed TO
ret home where he secured enough
nimal power 70 enat ie him 10 recover
IS wagon and return home Staying
ome q week on account Of the mud.
eminded him that there was q spot in
daho where he would be able TO 20
o town whenever necessary. Conse-
uantly he ST. les that he viii return
ere 10 locate on some ranch.
Mrs. Leah Burnside was at the Oar
al school house on Monday and con
erred with the patrons Of the school.
4 petition IS being circulated 10
bolish the Office Of county farm agent
Z this county Irving 20 cut down
axes.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
IRRIGATED IDAHO

According to report just issued by
the U. s. Census department. Idaho
contains s.7s0.04s acres in its various
irrigation projects and systems as
against s.54s SIS acres in 1910. an In
crease OF e.5 per cent. Acreage ac-
tually irrigated in 1919 was 2.4sssos
as against 1.tso,s4s acres in 1903. an
increase OF 7s.s per cent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04

Rev. c. E. Helman. of Baker. Oregon:
who was formerly pastorAor the Meth
odist church in Shoshone. stopped or
TO see Rev. Clover between trains. He
was on his way TO Jerome 10 see
his dSushter who resides at that place.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1921-02-04
MEMORIAL BUILDING
ORGANIZATION FORMED

Eighteen members Of the different
organizations in our town met in Ben
Darrah's office last Monday evening
and after due consideration and much
discussion IN organfza ton was per
fected. known IS the Memorial Build
ing Organic ton. The following Of
ficers were elected. President. Henry
J. F. Ahrens; Vice President. Mrs. Fred
Gooding: Rec See Mrs. Ida With
row; Treas surer. n. T. Whitenack.
suitable building win be erected in
a year or so. or just as soon as enough
money IS collected. This building is a
memorial 10 our Soldier Bows.
The W.C.T.T- held an interesting
meeting at the home Of Mrs Inez Scott
Tuesday at ?. II. Mrs. Cleveland as
sisted in serving very dainty refresh
ments. One new member was added
10 the Union at this meeting. The next
meeting will be held 1T the home OF
Mrs Ruby Morton. Tuesday Feb. Is.
at 3 p. m. We urge as many members
as possible 10 attend the regional con-
ference TO he held at Boise. Feb. s-fI
inclusive. 4 very interesting program
IS already out. The purpose OF this
is to discuss the work Of
he W.C-T.U. as extended and intensi-
led by the enactment OF the Eigh-
'eenth and Ninetnth amendments 10
he National Constitution. and the op-
oorunities afforded to expand many
Welfare lines OF department work which
Turing nearly 50 years have made the
NCT.U. mighty power We trust
number win be able 10 attend.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1921-05-19
Air Mail STAMPS.

Over forty varieties of specially de-
signed postage stamps for air mails
have already been published. much to
the joy of the philate'lsts. Italy has
the credit for the arstt air stamp which
was issued by the -ts.ian postal au-
thorities as long ago as 1917. The
United States, Canada, Newfoundland,
Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Esthonia,
Colombia AID the Belgian Congo have
all considered it desirable to issue spe-
cial stamps to their peoples. Tunis
ton. Needless to mention, Germany
and hungary We're early in the field,
rightly considering it an excellent
means of educating the public In the
practical side of aviation.