Taxation series highlights Idaho state office growth
A historical summary notes rising costs in Idaho state administration over 40 years, driven by new functions and duties. It compares 1891 budgets for the treasurer and auditor with 1931 appropriations, showing expanded staffs and personal services across offices including attorney general, education, and secretary of state.
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Idaho
State of
Kkee
Commonwealth
State Board of Education
Brcretary OF State
Secretary of State
Commissioners First to File for Nomination
Friday marked the first day for filing nomination papers with the county auditor for the May 2 primary. Last day to file is April 23. Incumbents seek renomination. auditors and district judge terms not yet sketched. Rumors place Budge as Republican state senator candidate and Transtrum as Democratic first district commissioner candidate.
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Sam V. Tunks
Fle
John Landon R. Pugmire
Milford Williams
Arthur Budge
Ola Transtrum
Tunks
Wheat Used With Success As Cow Feed
J. R. Brown of the Boise Valley Cooperative Creamery reports western Idaho farmers find wheat a good and cheap substitute for corn in dairy cow rations. Its use rises with low prices, and unlike corn its value boosts milk production rather than cow fattening.
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Boise
Idaho
J. R. Brown
Boise Valley Cooperative Creamery
Caldwell
Brown
Prayer themed conjoint program in Paris Sane Ward Chapel
A Sunday evening program invites the public to attend in the Paris Sane Ward Chapel. The theme is prayer with singing and talks. Participants include Vanguard Scout Brogan, Jean Passey Quartet, M. Men, Frank Crockett Mixed Chorus, and speakers on prayer led by Mrs. Vallentine and Mrs. Roberts.
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Paris Sane Ward
Vanguard Scout Brogan
Jean Passey
Frank Crockett
Conjoint Program at Paris First Ward April 3
An evening program in the Paris First ward is announced for Sunday at 7:30. Eva Tueller presents solo numbers with Emma Austin and Ruth Evans in a royal duet by Virginia Rich and Jean-Hoge. An M. Man delivers a talk, Glen Longhurst offers a testimony, and Mrs. Mary A. Rich contributes a prayer experience.
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Paris First Ward
Eva Tueller
Common School District Elections Set for Bear Lake County
School elections will be held in all Bear Lake County common districts on Saturday April 16 to elect trustees and set tax levies and school terms. County official Mrs Mirva Beagles is sending notices to districts about the meetings and business to be conducted.
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Bear Lake County
Mirva Beagles
Beagles
State Warden Resigns to Enter Private Business
The state warden under Governor Ross resigned today to become sales director for the northwest district of a California firm and will move to Portland with his family. He cited inability to afford state employment at the current salary and noted Governor Ross opposed his decision. The Sportsmen’s letters urged him to stay, and the governor reportedly disagreed over pay scales.
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Ross
Northwest
California
Portland
Idaho
Southern Idaho
Transfer of Registration to Other Precincts Described
Text explains procedures for electors to transfer registration to another precinct before the registration books close. It notes the elector must apply to the registrar, in person or by mail, to have their name struck and receive a transfer certificate that authorizes registration in the new precinct if filed before the last day of registration.
Clifford Pugmire Dies After Appendicitis Surgery
Clifford Pugmire 24 died March 2 after an appendicitis operation at a Pocatello hospital. Funeral services were held at the L D S chapel in St Charles with Bishop E W Allred presiding. Interment followed in the St Charles cemetery. Survived by wife Vera Kunz parents and siblings.
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St. Charles
Clifford Pugmire
Pocatello Hospital
Montpelier
E. W. Allred
Ward
Edward Grosjean
J. W. Linford
Robert Schmid
Pres
Roy A. Welker
Lfe
H. C. Hansen
Salem
Robert Kuns
Bern
John 8
Rulon Denzel
Dannie Kunz
Grover Cleveland
Golden Michaelson
Hazel Olsen
Lanore Arnell
Bernice Pugmire
Nathell Wilks
Edna Hansen
Dale
Cleone Nelson
Myr
Kunz
Yvonne Christensen
S J. Charles
H. M. Pugmire
Pocatello
Vera Kunz
John Kunz
Pertell Pugmire
Violet Nelsen
Bloomington
Marguerite Christensen
Idaho Marriage Rate Drops On Five Day Notice Law
Idaho’s vital statistics bureau notes a 60 percent fall in marriages in 1930 to 1931, from 4491 to 2263. The decline is attributed to the five day gin marriage law requiring five days notice before a license is issued.
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Boise
Idaho
State Bureau of Vital Statistics
Seminary Activities Report Shows Varying Attendance Percentages
The Paris Rem. Thary classes raised church activity participation with Sunday School and meetings. Five classes averaged 64.6 percent over three months ending December. A 400 o'clock tabernacle program followed by an entertainment is planned. Professor Amburt and Hoyle visited the 9.10 section and President Welker will report on April 10 in Salt Lake City.
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Paris Rem
Tabernacle
Amburt and Hoyle
Provo
Utah
Welker
Department of Education
Barrett
Grim street exchange among two lawyers over business
Two attorneys met on the street. One gloomy lawyer said business is rotten as he recounts chasing an ambulance for 12 miles and finding another lawyer in the process.
Fielding High Senior Class Play The Boomerang
Fielding High School selects The Boomerang for the senior class play a three act comedy. Rehearsals are underway with performances planned for early May. Cast directed by Miss Ostlund includes Dora Alfred and others.
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the Fielding High School
Miss Ostlund
Art Exhibit Showcases Local Talent at Fielding High School
Friday’s Father’s and Mother’s day program featured an expansive art exhibit sponsored by Mrs. Roy A. Welker. Local artists Ann Crockett L W Johnson Dan Curless William Stocker Smith Hoge and others displayed landscapes oil paintings watercolors crayon pastel and hand painted china to an audience of more than four hundred, praised as a first major display and a potential spark for more talent in the area. A light anecdote about Ananias concluded the piece.
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Fielding High School
Roy A. Welker
Better Homes In America
Ann Crockett
L. W. Johnson
Neu -Wilhelmsen
St. Charles
Dan Curless
William Stocker
Smith Hoge
Idaho Phosphate Industry Faces Foreign Competition
The Idaho phosphate industry is hurt by foreign dumping from Japan Belgium Holland and England. Foreign bidders cut quotations by not less than 1140 per ton due to cheap labor and exchange rates. Idaho holds over five billion tons of high grade deposits and seeks a dumping tariff to protect domestic production and jobs. The State Chamber has notified Governor Ross and the Idaho delegation in Washington.
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Idaho
Japan
Belgium
Holland
England
State Chamber of Commerce
California
State Chamber
Ross
Wathington
Garden City Girl Dies From Purulent Infection
Afton Erickson six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Eden Erickson died yesterday in Garden City from a purulent infection. Her body was taken to the parents home where funeral services will be held later this week.
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Afton
Eden Erickson
Garden City
Simons Seeks State Mine Inspector Nomination
W H Simons of Wallace former general supervisor of Dayrock ShermanLead and Tamarack mines and current Idaho state highway engineer announces his Democratic bid for state mine inspector. He calls for a tougher inspector to aid those developing the state's mineral resources.
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Wallace
W. H. Simons
Dayrock
Shermanj
Idaho
Moscow
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