Plans for Next Year at Lewiston Normal School
Dr. C Ross Baker urges a 50000 dollar appropriation to expand Lewiston Normal School facilities in Idaho. He notes improved faculty, growing student numbers, and emphasizes the school's role in training teachers, requesting permanent building upgrades and new equipment to support science, training, dormitory space, and physical culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston Normal School
C. Ross Baker
Capital Evening News
Boise
Baker
the Normal
Lewis
Black
Lewiston Normal
Idaho
Marten
Lewiston lodge directory and other fraternal notices
A compilation of fraternal lodge meet schedules and officers for Lewiston and surrounding orders. Listings include Lewiston Elks, Excelsior Lodge, Modern Woodmen, Women of Woodcraft, Foresters, J O R M, United Artisans, and other groups with meeting times, locations, and officer names. Also notes on Lake Superior ice volume and a remark on pauper counts in Japan.
United States Exhibits at Lewis & Clark Fair
Portland reporters describe Uncle Sam's extensive Portland display for the Lewis and Clark exposition opening June 1 and closing October 15. A government building on a Gull Lake peninsula with Roosevelt Avenue fronts a grand complex including a life saving station, forestry exhibit, and a model fishery, with 260 foot towers and chimes to be activated by President Roosevelt. The Philippine section will showcase island industries, villages, and 150 Visayan and Negrito natives, plus 100 Filipino scouts for daily drills.
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Portland
Uncle Sam
Oregon
Government Board
St. Louis
United States
Gulli’s Lake
Columbia Court
Cascade Range
Mt. Hood
Mt. St. Helens
Roosevelt
Washington
America
Territorial
Fisheries
Government Forestry
St. Louise
Idaho Regents Seek Funds for Two New University Buildings
Three members of the University of Idaho board of regents met in Moscow on December 17 to request legislature appropriations for a $35,000 metallurgical laboratory and a $50,000 agricultural experiment building. They also seek about $15,000 more for maintenance. Regents present were Mrs. W. H. Ridenbaugh, George C. Parkinson, and James McCarthy. ill were C. L. Heitman and E. S. Sweet. They reviewed progress on the armory and gymnasium due for completion in about a month, with Heitman and McCarthy named to finalize the building’s inspection.
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Moscow
Idaho
Board of Regents
University of Idaho
W. H. Ridenbaugh
Boise
George C. Parkinson
Preston
James McCarthy
Wallace
C. L. Heitman
E. 8
Sweet
Heitman
McCarthy
Office Supply House Opens Front Room In Main Street
A. G. Bagley, formerly with Bagley & Minster, has secured a salesroom in the Bunnell building on Main Street. The front room will be Bagley’s office supply shop while Leeper & Dowd and the Pacific Express office occupy the rear. He will stock general office supplies rubber stamps and metal goods and plans special lines for offices. Opening is expected this week.
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A. G. Bagley
Bagley & Minster
Bunnell
Main Street
Leeper & Dowd
Pacific Express
Bagley
New Electric Line Project From Spokane to Lewiston
Spokane press indicates a proposed electric line extending from Spokane through the Palouse to the Snake River with Lewiston as a likely objective. Promoters are well funded and surveying, rights of way, and route decisions are being prepared with emphasis on a workable grade into the Lewiston valley.
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Spokane
Palouse Country
Snake River
Palouse
Lewiston Valley
Lewiston
Uniontown
Hatwai Creek
Clearwater River
Changed Hands at Lewiston Paint and Varnish Co
Lewiston Paint and Varnish on Main near First Street changes ownership. J W Powell sells to D C Howard G C Ettershank and Wm Ettershank who take charge immediately. Purchase price reportedly 2500 dollars. Powell to reside in Clarkston where he has bought property.
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Lewiston Paint & Varnish Company
Main
First Street
J. W. Powell
D. C. Howard
G. C. Ettershank
Wm. Ettershank
Mr. Powell
Clarkston
Wheat and corn futures and market notes
Chicago grain markets report wheat and corn futures near unchanged for some contracts while Minneapolis shows strong opened session. Cattle hog receipts and cash prices listed. Advices warn of looming milling wheat shortage and potential sharp price gains as market expects limited supply.
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COE Commission
Chicago
Cenceie
Minneapolis
Liverpool
Ohio
Baltimore
Southwestern
Storks
St. Paul
Atchison
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Christmas Gift Displays Bring City to Busy Pace
Stores across the city anticipate a rush for Christmas gifts as windows glow with toys and novelties. Merchants report a busy past week and expect a strong holiday week while Lewiston awaits a mild Christmas with little chance of snow in the valley.
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Lewiston
Consolidation of Interests Moves Goods to Main Street
Geo F Loeb who bought an interest with H E Kreis in the Blue Front on Main Street has completed moving his stock from the Fifth street store to the new location. Loeb will retain the agency for the Northern Pacific Express company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Loeb
H. E. Kreis
Blue Front
Main Street
Fifth Street
Mr. Loeb
Northern Pacific Express
Clarkston Growth Aims At Major Irrigation and Railties
Spokane dispatch reports Clarkston editor W. E. Willie noting steady growth with new factories and a large irrigation project planned by Lewiston ClarkAtomic company investors. Six hundred pupils fill public schools as a new high school and church buildings rise. Rail surveys by Northern Pacific and O R N anticipate a boom with an electric line to Moscow and Snake River country. Clarkston being promoted as a health resort due to mild climate draws Spokane and regional visitors seeking flowers and sun.
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Spokane
Chronicler
W. E. Willie
Clarkston Republican
California
Mr. Willis
Pepeanie
Clarkston
Valley Lumber & Man
Mena
Lewiston-Clark Atoms ‘Company
West
E. H. Libby
Willis
Northern Pacific
Moscow
Snake River Country
Jay P. Graves
Elks Lodge Dance Planned at Woodman Hall
Members of the local lodge of Elks will host a dance Thursday night at Woodman hall. The event is restricted to Elks members and their lady friends.
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Lewiston Lodge of Elks No. 896
Woodman Hall
C. L. McDonald
Chas, W. Mount
Augusta A. Hive
Mary FE
Hollywood
Snake River Avenue
Lodge of Elks
the Elks
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Dr. Baker
Lodge Directory
Excelsior Lodge No
K. of P
Henry Fair
E. A. White
C. Cc
Modern Woodmen of America
Adams Block
F. J. Edwards
Wv. C
Moss Rose
Odd Fellows Hall
Court Lewiston
Foresters of America
Odd Fellows’ Hall
M. L. Smith
C. R
John Roe
F. B. Trader
L. LeQuime
Pearl Assembly No
United Artisans
I. 0
Mountain Gem
C. E
Masonic Temple
Elizabeth Barnett
W. M
J. D. McConkey
W. P
Louis Squier
Clearwater
Wm. Schuldt
C. Ps
EL A. Rowley
Alpha Rebekah Lodge
Lizzie Barnett
N. G
Gussie Schultz
V. G
Emma Edwards
Maud Warren
Knights Templar
FE. Dol. Thomas
E. Com
Nez Perce
A. F
A. M
E. G. Cummings
Rosa Gammon
Eliza Baum
S. V
Mary Giffen
J. V
Sarah A. Rowley
Eliza Pierstorff
Maggie Parker
Barbara Thompson
A. Smal
J. S. Cox
O. D
S. R Strong
O. G
Geo. A. Manning
R. B. Hayes
G. A. R. Department of Idaho
H. W. Kimbrough
L. Rowley
Henry Tobin
Thomp
A. Small
S. R. Strong
Gee
A. Manning
Lewiston Lodge
C. F
E. A. Rowley
Fraternal Union of America
Gateway City Lodge
M. C. Rea
F. M. L. LeQuime
Lake Superior
Office Supply House
G. Bagley
Objective Point
Lewiston-Clarkston Company
W. E. Willis
Vineland
Superior Court
Union
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