A dash of history: 100 years ago, Mountain Home was gearing up to play its part in the Great War

A photo published in a January 1918 issue of the Mountain Home Republican

Editor's Note: As such a historic part of Elmore County, the community has expressed many times the desire to have historical pieces in the Mountain Home News - we are happy to deliver. This is the first installment of a series that will appear the fourth week of every month. Enjoy January's dash of history, prepared by reporter Stephanie Root.

In January of 1918, the United States had entered The Great War - now known as World War One - on the side of the Allied forces just nine months before on Apr. 6, 1917, and even in the small village of Mountain Home, ID, the war effort was front page news. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper's online edition.

This Castoria ad, promoting the use of castor oil for infants and children, appeared in nearly every issue in January 1918.