Fifth Annual Idaho Farmers and Housekeepers Meeting
The fifth annual Idaho Farmers and Housekeepers gathering will be held at the University of Idaho in late January. The program covers poultry, horticulture, farm crops and soils, dairy, animal husbandry, and special conferences on wartime farming challenges. Notable speakers include J L Chapman of Asotin Washington and W B Meyer of the Western Dairy Division, with experts from Washington State College and the University of Idaho underscoring dairy, wool, vegetables, and farm management topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Farmers and Housekeepers
University of Idaho
Idaho
Ite
East Lake City
Utah
American’ Wool Improvement Association
Riteh
J.L. Chapman
J.L. Chapman, A Prominent Farmer and Sheepman of ‘Asotin
Washington
Bly Falmete
Eminie
EB. Woodward
Washington State College
L. W. Flaharty
P. P. Peterson
J. ©. Wesley
A. M. Morse
W. 8. Shearer
J. E B. Terry
Poultry Husbandry
British Columbia
Canada
Mre
Helen Dow Wahitaker
Northwest
Pren Moore
University of Idaho Poultry Department
Wilh
Methuus
Bear Lake Pioneer John Kunz Dies After Prolonged Illness
John Kunz a long time Bern resident and pioneer dairyman died January 16 after five years of Bright’s disease. Born February 7 1854 in Ct Bern Switzerland he joined the church in 1868 and migrated to Zion in 1873. He served missions to Switzerland and Germany and presided as Bishop of the Bern ward for 26 years. He leaves six sons six daughters 42 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral held January 18 in the Bern chapel with a large cortege to Bern cemetery.
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John Kunz
Bern
Switzerland
Karl G. Maeser
Zion
Braham Young
Bear Lake Valley
David
Germany
J Die
Gallutt
Yabor
Logan Temple
Robert Schmid
Bear Lake
Wi.an
Joseph R. Shepherd
Montpelier Stake
Ed. O. Rich
H. H. Hoff
Bishop Evans
Raymond
Montpelier
J. B. Tueller
Hilder Amasa M. Rich
Paris
Fred Evans
Jobo
T. Rigby
Various-kind Program of the Week Highlights Wartime Work
A feature on conservation and wartime service outlines the weekly program of Various-kind. The item notes the focus on home front efforts and community action during the war period.
Phiotégraphs of War: Shepherd Honored at Fielding Academy
Joseph Br Shepherd longtime president of the Boat of Education received honors at Fielding Academy. A steamer trunk was given by faculty and students. Principal Welker attended Rexburg meeting on new high school basis. Wednesday the music department performed the oratorio Bethany in Bloomington to an appreciative audience.
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Joseph BR. Shepherd
Ing
Jogos
Brother Shepherd
Our
Baard
Welker
Rexburg
Bethany
Bloomington
Local Draft Board Announces Classification Progress
The local draft board states agricultural claims for different classifications require proper affidavits with the questionnaire. Some questionnaires are held. registrants may call to complete them now. Today 107 registrants will receive final classification notices as the district board nears completion and examinations will begin.
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Hecteth P
Fravik
Miles
Montpelier
Harry Zoning
Pegram
Francis M. Magee
Raymond P. Cain
Joe Gensles
Georgetown
Francisco Aspinoza
Dionisio Astray
Soda Springs
Joseph Edward Walker
Walter Doake
Paris
Kongi-Usui
Old Folks Committee in Paris Sets February Falke Reunion
The Paris Old Folks Committee met January 23 and scheduled the Old Falke reunion for February 7. A long list of committees and chairs was announced including Finance George Bunn Table Mrs. 8 M Rich Amusements 8 H Rich Reception Jas B Innes Decoration Mrs Joel Rich etc. The event will start at 10 oclock with dinner at 4 45 and invites issued to all over 50. no written invitations. A boxing contest in Montpelier was announced.
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Old Folks Committee of
Paris
George Bunn
M. Rich
First Ward
J. F. Davis
2Nd Ward
H. ‘Rich
Jas. B. Innes
Joel Rich
Robert Lindwall
Arthur Taylor
Ernest Shepherd
Relief Society Honors Pioneer on 81st Birthday
Relief Society of the Fish Haven ward honored Mrs Francis Stock Tuesday afternoon January 15 1918 with a surprise party for her 81st birthday. The event included a short program singing and Mrs Stock shared her early church conversion experiences and hardships crossing the plains. She spoke of widowhood shortly after arriving in Salt Lake and encouraged attendees with her testimony. A dainty lunch followed and each guest received a written keepsake. All wished her many more happy birthdays in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of the Relief Society of the
Fish Haven Ward
Francis Stock
Stock Oras
Salt Lake
Selig Presents The Garden of Allah at Novelty Theatre
Selig brings the film version of Robert Hichens The Garden of Allah to Novelty Theatre on February 2 with a Sahara sandstorm scene and dramatic desert adventures. Helen Ware stars in the leading role amid sensational love scenes and perilous caravan attacks. Admission 5 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selig
Garden of Allah
Sahara
Helen Ware
Garden ofAllah
Robert Hichens
Triei
William N. Selig
Atho
Danger of Coal Shortage Declared Over Idaho Retailers
Federal Fuel Administrator F R Gooding informs Idaho citizens and coal dealers that the winter coal famine danger is past after meetings with Utah and Wyoming operators. He notes December supply rose to 72 000 tons from 39 000 in November and relaxes the 30 day per customer limit, allowing 3 to 5 tons per buyer if desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho council urges emergency war session in Boise
The Idaho state council of defense voted at its January 16 session to urge an emergency or extraordinary session of the Fourteenth Idaho Legislature to meet war needs. It outlined finance, military support, food measures, unemployment, and other wartime actions, with the governor to decide on calling a special session. German aliens in Bear Lake County must register in February at the Paris Post Office from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration requires triplicate forms and affidavits, plus fingerprints.
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Idaho State Council of Defense
Idaho
House of Representatives
Statehouse Annex
Boise
A. Bryan
Joseph Hansen
A. WW
Jas Airshie
Morris
iSriatirieras RS Ie
Davidson
Frank B.gooding
A B
Stevenson
Nathan Ricks
Rich
O. N. Friday
Theo. B. Shat
Govermus Miranuer
Besore
Tuyus
Suu Pias
University Extension Department
Bear Lake County
Paris
al UN
Foger
mine found in St Charles canyon promises mining map
A mine has been located in St Charles canyon promising to place Beat Lake county on the mining map. The uncovered ore tests show about 60 ounces of silver per ton, signaling potential for rich silver production.
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St. Charles Canyon
Beat Lake County
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Fielding-Academy
Logal Draft Board
Adv
Relief Society
F. R. Gooding
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