National reclamation plans to break desert barriers
The Spokesman-Review reports a broad federal plan to reclaim 6,463,000 acres. Twenty five active projects could yield 3,198,000 acres, with 13 more held in abeyance, expanding farm land, boosting crop production, and adding $232 million in taxable property while housing 80,000 families.
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Great American Desert
United States
Reclamation Service
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Florida
Allocation of Forest Reserve Revenues to Roads and Schools
The state treasurer reports 6 620.67 from forest reserves up to June 30 1906. County treasurers must apportion 75 percent to the general road fund for local road and bridge work and 25 percent to the general common school fund for building and supporting public schools, prioritizing reserves when needs are equal.
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Hastings
The Galdwell Horses Ready for Service April 15 1907
Breeders announce the Galdwell horses finest in Idaho and beyond. Percheron Belgian and Clyde breeds promised for farm use and improved family status. Owners are urged to breed now to secure future wealth and education for children.
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Idaho
Georgetown Family Celebrates Mother's Birthday Surprise
In Georgetown on April 2 1907 Mrs Hunt turns 72. Family gathering of 40 included sons daughters daughters in law sons in law and grandchildren. The event resembled a wedding supper with music and singing and a plan to attend conference followed by news of travels and snowbound roads.
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George
Ada
Norman Hayes
Canada
Fide Siedler
J. A. Hunt
Mary Mason
Baby Girl Joins Sharon Family After Winter Return
George Crossley returned home on a winter trip to welcome a baby girl born Saturday March 30 in Sharon. A baby boy arrived April 1 at Wm. G. Smith’s home. A Sunday night altercation ended with one man fleeing after a theft of $6.00. Sister Beutler remains ill and inactive. Snow melts but farming won’t start soon. J.C. N.
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George Crossley
Gladen
Wm. G. Smith
Easter Sunday Program At Sunday School Observed
Easter Sunday was observed by the Sunday School with a nicely prepared program to the credit of all who took part. E. M. Allred is removed as Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent H. & Rich have resigned, prompting a reorganization. Many citizens have gone to Salt Lake to conference.
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E. M. Allred
S. S
H. & Rich
Salt Lake
Paris Idaho special election on water works bonds
Notice declares a May 6 1907 special election in Paris Bear Lake Idaho for issuing municipal water works bonds of 1000 each at six percent to fund water supply. Polling places by ward list judges registrars and registration rules with eight A.M. to seven P.M. hours. Mayor William L. Rich clerk L B Suzenemy signs.
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Paris
Bear Lake
Idaho
Center Street
Main Street
Athay
2Nd North Street
David N. Lew
David Athay
Daniel Price
Pheove Booth
Sam’ Athay
City of Paris
Mainstreet
2Nd Ward
William Hoge
Neary Davis
Jas. S. Poulsen
Eden Shepherd
Thomas Williams
Hymas-Richards
Morgan Rich
George Spencer, Jr
Frank S. Beck
Alice Sleight
Hyrum HH. Hymas
Fourth Ward
City of
1St Ward
Henry Stocker
George Perrett
J. W Nebeker
Alvina Tueller
Christian Tueller
William L. Ricu
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Georgetown News
Sharon
Beutler
J.C. N
St. Charles
Blayor
L. B. Suxeneny, Ao
J.R. Shepherd
Bhepherd Mercantile Company
Shepherd Brothers
J. R
F. T
Joseph R. and
F. T. Shepherd
Bear Lake State Bank, Ltd
Bear Lake State Bank
J. R. Shepherd
Will H. Young
A. E. Steunenbers
E. M. Pugmire
Paris Lumber Yard
Oregon
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