Troubles of Early Idaho Governors: A Turbulent Beginnings
A fragmentary historical sketch recalls Idaho's first territorial governors, their brief terms, low pay, and battles between radical Reconstructionists and Southern sympathizers. It notes DeWitt Smith’s heroic but costly journey, Wallace’s Oregon ties, and the era’s cash‑strapped, danger‑prone governance.
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William J1
Wallace
Oregon
Idaho
DeWitt Smith
David W. Ballard
Hale
Caleb Lyon
William Wallace
Washington
Smith
Pacific Coast
Panama
Portland
Lyon
Bonded fabrics enter market with two face wool blends
The article notes new bonding methods creating two face fabrics like Lock-Lined wool bonded to acetate tricot and coin fabrics. It cites Idaho as a market, with forecasts of bonded wool to lining for pleated skirts and other combinations, signaling a new textile horizon.
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Idaho
Esther Nystrom
Recognition Granted to Postal Clerks at Local Post Office
The National Exclusive Recognition was awarded to Local 13047 United Federation of Postal Clerks after a nationwide election held June 1 to July 1, 1962. William G. Gorton was named president and the Postmaster will negotiate and hold regular meetings to draft written agreements covering all craft unit employees.
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Soda Springs
Maho
Gonditions
Pastimare
John Delo
Persitent Kennedy
Wach
Post Office Department
Washington
United Federation of Postal Clerks
William G. Gorton
VA Assistance Program Nears Peak Despite Distorted Text
The Veterans Assistance program is expected to peak this year with about 100 Idaho children of disabled or deceased veterans set to benefit. Director Lor Yok Ropan of the VA Center notes the program may then gradually decline toward 1885 while eligible families must file applications and arrange appointments.
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Juan
California
Arizona
Idaho
Cehaldren
Peete
Loryok Ropan
Dors
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Roverini
Congress
Kot
United States
Beal & Wells
Jacent
MacArthur
Gilbert Nelson
Richard
Sarehive
Homemakers’ Corner
Karleen L. Gunnell
University of Idaho
Southwest
VGH Ss
Cariao
REP Airey
Ern
Dan Deharvesti
Dan
Vascui
Yssnalys
2Ight, Dan
WASCO
Oah Falls
Charlie
Thais What Joan Anderson
Escellence
4-H Club
Putare Farmers
Aseria
de Cue Rey
Ate
Mscvites
Pannine
FFA
Hone Andersen
Thre
Tro
Bertier
Standard Oil Company
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