Dear Mister Editor from Caribou on taxes and hen house memories
Uncle Cal from Caribou writes to Mister Editor about neighbors at the country store opposing taxes while preparing to file income taxes by Feb 15. He recalls farm records on a hen house door and a burned year when he broke even, laments government tax policy, and notes Zeke Grubb’s remark that taxes are theory in theory but practice in reality. He closes by asking for clarification.
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U. S
Ed Doolittle
Franklin Roosevelt
Washington
Zeke Grubb
Zeke
Congress
Ice Skating Plea Prompts Rink Construction Tips
In Soda Springs residents urge a safer ice venue and share an expert method to build and maintain a rink. A snow base three to four inches is preferred, or saturate ground to freeze, then apply light sprayed coats of water until solid ice forms. Night spraying speeds the process, and regular cleaning ensures smooth ice.
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Soda Springs
City urged to improve ice rink resurfacing methods
The letter advocates better ice resurfacing by thorough cleaning before spraying to reduce sprayings and avoid flood issues. It urges civic minded residents to contact the city council and push for action, stressing that extra expense should not deter help or equipment.
Improved fish foods boost hatchery yields and efficiency
The Fish and Game Department notes improved dry fish foods yield healthier hatchery fish at lower cost. Two pounds of food now produce one pound of fish, down from five. Foods require less handling and no refrigeration, enabling distribution by mechanical feeders. License sales rise with nonresidents funding over half income.
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Idaho
Fun is Like Insurance for the Solder Costs
A brief column notes a tongue in cheek comparison that enjoying life comes with cost, joking that the more fun you have the higher the price. The quirky line reflects lighthearted humor in local column style.
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