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Newspaper
Cottonwood Chronicle
Location
Cottonwood, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
2
The Asotin Sentinel urges readers to curb spreading bad news about neighbors. It argues that charity to others benefits all, as misused words can ruin reputations while good reporting fosters constructive outcomes.
An escaped California convict enticed a Spokane girl to ride and attempted assault toward Colfax. The girl leapt from a 40 mph car to avoid attack, while an officer shot through the lung trying to arrest the suspect. Both recovered, with the piece praising the officer and honoring the girl for defending her honor amid publicity.
A passage reflects on a year of road risks and fatalities. It urges drivers to obey traffic laws and practice caution to reduce deaths and injuries and protect lives on the road. The fragment condemns careless driving and calls for responsible behavior to prevent further losses.
A local appeal urges completing the two mile North and South highway through Cottonwood district this summer. Backers claim 95 percent of business people and many farmers support the project as it would connect the district with a graveled road, require no new right of way, and use current contractors at likely the same cost. Citizens are asked to discuss the plan with commissioners and rally support.
The city of Grangeville through its commercial club fights to reopen the South Fork road project abandoned weeks ago by the Forest Reserve. Over 200000 dollars were spent, with 50000 raised by the Grangeville highway district, and reports claim a large portion was wasted. The group remains determined, urging public scrutiny of spending.
Senator Borah has taken up residence in Idaho for the summer. Welcome senator. Some would-be politicians fear losing ground as they seek to unseat him. The convention may try to knock him out, but voters still have the final say.
Camas Prairie shows ear marks of a record large harvest this fall with anticipated bumper yields across fields, signaling strong agricultural potential for the region this season.
Price listing shows Princess Flour at $1.85 per sack and 400 Flour at $2.05 per sack at the stores of V. C. Co Whse.
The annual meeting of the Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance Co stockholders will be held in Cottonwood on Monday June 11 1923 to elect directors and transact other business. Secretary B A Baerlocher signs the notice.
Constable Frank Arnzen offers for sale a roan cow age about three at the Harry Wessel farm northeast of Greencreek to cover feed bills. The ear markings are hole and slit, brand not distinguishable. The sale is Monday June 18 at 10 am to the highest bidder for cash.
In Idaho County Idaho the Probate Court announces a hearing for the will of Marion Freeman deceased. Pursuant to a May 26 1928 order Monday June 18 1928 at 10:00 a.m. in Grangeville Idaho the court room will prove the will and hear Harvey M Freeman application for Letters Administration with will annexed.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office Lewiston Idaho May 29 1923 John T Jackson of Boles Idaho filed notice of intention to make three year proof to establish claim to land described before U S Commissioner James Lenon White Bird Idaho on July 6 1923 Witnesses George E Wright Fred Roth William A Jones Frank Hugh Boyd Dosa ugi Non coal
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