Idaho County Farm Bureau to elect officers at meeting
The Idaho County Farm Bureau plans its annual election of officers for the coming year. Current officers include Geo Cowgill as president and Ed Nelson as vice president with a slate of directors from Grangeville Cottonwood and nearby towns. The bureau highlights farm benefits, grasshopper relief, and upcoming programs such as ground squirrel poisoning. a meeting is set for January at the Cottonwood Hotel with lunch served.
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Geo Cowgill
Grangeville Press
Cotton’ Dent
Wood
Ed Nelson
Fenn
Geo. Betz
Ird
Joe McDonald
Howard McKinley
Idaho Farm Bureau
Cottonwood
Oil venture forms near Moscow for local oil drilling
Actual work for organization of a home company to drill for oil or gas near Moscow has begun. Promoters are Moscow citizens and farmers. The plan calls for cooperative operation with local interest. C. Butler, a geologist with Kansas Texas Oklahoma oil experience, predicts oil may be found at about 1200 feet.
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Moscow
C. Butler
Kansas
Texas
Oklahoma
Primus Leases 880 Acres in Fenn Section Farm
Frank Primus, a young farmer from the Nezperce area and owner of land near Fort Benton Montana, has leased 880 acres in the Fenn section known as the Herman Miller ranch. He plans to move to his new home and raise thoroughbred stock alongside farming.
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Frank Primus
Nezperce
Ft. Benton
Mont
Fenn
Herman Miller
Primus
Nugent Resigns Senate to Join Federal Trade Commission
Senator John F. Nugent resigns to take a federal trade commission post, effective January 15. Frank R. Gooding will be appointed Idaho's junior senator on that date, gaining seniority over 22 incoming senators. Nugent’s swift confirmation follows Wilson’s nomination and Borah’s support.
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United States
John F. Nugent
Frank R. Gooding
Idaho
Davis
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Gooding
Senate
Congress
Nugent
Commission
Senator Nugent
The
Trade Commission
Senator Nugoing
Borah
Harding
Etvonary
Ferdinand Enterprise Hires Interim County Superintendent
The DuBois family from Kadoka plans to settle in the area to fill the term of Leonard Case as county superintendent. L. Ferdinand teaches at Fer dinand and will be deputy. The family seeks a milder climate and plans to enumerate four children as residents. The gentleman owns a farm and stock in his home state.
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Ferdinand
DuBois
Kadoka
Leonard Case
Jackson County
Dakota
Ted
Red Rock Happenings In December Notes
Mrs Jim Johnson sits by the bedside of her father E H Thompson gravely ill with pneumonia at Endicot Wash. E M Ickes and son Charles visit Lewiston this week. Leah Smith spends vacation at Linden Idaho. Ben Robinson and daughter Lola travel to Clarkston Monday. A December 22 schoolhouse Christmas program drew a small crowd but was praised. Snow improves sleighing for farmers. Winona Christmas program December 24 drew a large crowd and was well received.
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Jim Johnson
E. H.thompson
Endicot
Wash
E. M. Ickes
Charles
Lewiston
Leah Smith
Linden
Idaho
Ben Robinson
Lola
Clarkston
Christ
Winona
Tax forms to be distributed January 3 1920
Distribution of fill income tax forms for 1920 will begin January 3. Sixty four districts will release six classes of forms on that date. Forms cover affiliated corporations income and profit taxes merchant marine corporations and government contract profits. Also schedules of taxable interest on Liberty bonds and certificates of inventory.
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Aiaret
Merchant Marine Corporation
Two Fine Presents Christmas Baby for Cottonwood Family
Christmas Eve brought a fine baby boy to Mr and Mrs Ray Downer and a baby girl to the Conrad Bosse home. Dr Shinnick and Dr Orr report both mothers and infants doing nicely.
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Cottonwood
Ray Downer
Shinnick
Santa
Conrad Bosse
Orr
Poles Blown Down Hit Felix Mart Area
Four electric light poles were blown down near the Felix Mart jen home yesterday, leaving part of town without lights for the evening. Kendall of the Light Co. has a crew repairing the damage and expects to have the lights back on.
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Felix Mart Jen
Kendall
the Light Co
Still They Come Subscriptions Paid Since Last Teesday
List of subscribers who paid dues includes Hi man n, iangey Renato, and Renato. No further details.
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Hay Last Teesday
Hi Mann
Iangey
Renato
Moonshine Seized at Grangeville Lodging House
Sheriff Eller seized 25 quarts of moonshine at a Grangeville lodging house on Christmas night with no claimant for the property. The house remains unclaimed as of now and authorities note the liquor was found in the residence.
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Eller
Grangeville
What President Gets A Private White House For The Nation
A historical notice describes an official role with a private suite in the capital including a private room, a yacht, a force of fifty police, a social secretary, a personal physician, a daily newspaper for the president, and staff to manage entourage and finances. It outlines privileges such as a private library, a private secretary, a barber, and right of way for the president wherever he may go.
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Uinlal
Orld
Bohubee
Capital
Automoans
White House
Charles Striekladen Delights in Cottonwood Sale
Charles Striekladen of Ferdinand praised the public auction held in Cottonwood as a success despite limited turnout. He plans to move to Ferdinand to pursue farming and will carry on operations there. Striekladen also arrangements a deal with Cottonwood Hardware for a new Mitchell automobile while visiting.
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Charles Striekladen O. Ferdinand
Cottonwood
Charles
Ferdinand
Strickfaden
Mitchell
pleased with new home in Kamiah by Robertson family
Ira Robertson assistant cashier of the Clearwater Valley State Bank of Kamiah spent Sunday in the city visiting relatives and friends. He said the Robertsons were well pleased with their new home at Kamiah and that business expectations are being met. He departed for home Monday morning.
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Ira Robertson
Clearwater Valley State Bank of
Kamiah
Visi
Robertsons
Returns to Prairie Home for Nuxoll Family
Frank Nuxoll and family arrived in Cottonwood last week from Stacey Montana to again make their home in Cottonwood. Mr Nuxoll left here for Montana about four years ago and says Camas Prairie looks promising for their future.
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Prairie
Frank Nuxoll
Cottonwood
Stacey
Montana
Mr. Nuxoll
Mont
Camas Prairie
Espero
Lewiston breeders plan Poland China hog sale in February
Howard Mi and John Funke left Thursday for Lewiston to arrange a purebred Poland China hog sale. The event will be held at the Lewiston Livestock grounds at an early date in February.
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Howard Mi
John Funke
Lewiston
Wil She Stone
Sheriff-elect Kimers names Rothwell as chief or
Sheriff-elect Jake Kimers has appointed Hervin Rothwell, formerly county assessor, to serve as his chief officer. The selection signals Rothwell will oversee county operations and coordinate with department heads during the transition and early tenure.
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Jake Kimers
Hervin Rothwell
Delinquent Taxes Loom on Final County Day
Thousands of dollars in taxes may go unpaid as the county reaches the final day of collection. The Free Press notes the situation across all parts of the county, with a summary not yet released.
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Maila
Road boosting meeting on Grave Creek Hill and Joseph district
About 30 businessmen and farmers attended a meeting to discuss a road project linking Grave Creek to the river and the hilltop. Senator Jones and Representative Fenn pledged to press authorities for relief, noting state land value potential and regional development. The legislators gave no firm promises but said they would strive to aid residents on the opposite side of the river.
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Grave Creek
Joseph Highway
Jones
Fenn
Joseph
Boise
Su Beast
Baine
Idaho County
Bacon
Postmistress Receives Credit For Steady Local Office Work
The article praises Mrs Percy Campbell the new postmistress for taking charge during a quiet period and easing into the office routine, noting she is entitled to much credit for handling the daily transactions smoothly despite slow business.
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Percy Campbell
Idaho News Highlights From Around the State
Idaho reports show growth and loss across venues with Craig opera house fire, rising sheep counts, and memorials to pioneers. Officials note education funding rising by 940 thousand dollars. local electors discuss presidential returns. a Spokane incident prompts Lewiston aid amid family concerns.
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State Board of Education
Educational Institutions of
Idaho
Santa Claus
Rouge
Senepeie
P. M. Harding
Nez Perce Prairie
Aeal
Eva Brown
Lewiston
Spokane
B. F. Savage
Northwest Livestock Show
W. J. Jordan
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Anton Burns
Fred Rustemeyer
John Forsmann
Eenanne T. Hymps
Aves Rangeyile
Dr. Briley
W. L. Farnsworth
Stites
Dr. Smith
van Dorn
Turner Building
Henry Nuxon Jr
Joslin
Rev. Duke
Seville
Fenn Farm
Fective
Pseu Nugent
Red Rock
Senator Jones
Our
Rendara
Richard McChy
Bill
Boise City
Bunker & Sullivan
Jack, M Smith
Kellogg
Craigmont
Edward Stanley
Coeur d'Alene
Mr. Stanley
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