Idaho Prosperity Figures in 1930 Farm Output
Idaho farm crops will net growers about 110 million dollars in 1930 the highest since 1925. Southern Idaho shipped 13 930 carloads of perishable products in eight months Boise to Twin Falls 140 miles. Potato crop 22 000 cars 220 miles Boise to American Falls. Dead crop worth six million with 10 percent production rise. Idaho dairy need 770 freight cars and 277 carloads of eggs in eight months. Gasoline sales 32 905 282 gallons first seven months up 24 percent. 1930 motor trucks 12 307 up from 10 473. passenger cars 942 303 up 3 percent.
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Idaho
Southern
Boise
Twin Falls
American Falls
Budge Leaves for Dresden German Austrian Mission
President O H Budge of Logan Utah heads to Dresden Germany to serve as president of the German Austrian mission after a long Cache Valley career in dentistry and LDS church leadership. Family and Cache Valley friends in Logan marked his departure with a testimonial in the Tabernacle reflecting on his public and religious service.
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O. H. Budge
Logan
Utah
Paris
Bear Lake Valley
Budge
Dresden
Germany
New York
Cache Valley
Utah State Agricultural College
Intermountain
Mutual Improvement Association
Logan Stake
Jos. R. Shepherd
L. J. Bailey
Fielding High opens football practice with hopeful lineup
Sixteen aspirants attended Fielding High practice as Coaches Church and Green project many mipro boys in suits early. Prominent linemen include Preston Michaelson, Vernon Rich, Elmer Bis choff, and Dean Stock among others. backfield players feature Kay Gilgren, Bruce Beck, and Wright Innes. Season schedule lists games at Afton Bancroft McCammon Paris Star Valley Thatcher Soda Springs with dates from September 27 to November 14.
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Fielding High
Church
Green
Mipro
Preston Michaelson
Vernon Rich
Elmer Peterson
Dean Bischoff
Lewis Shepherd
Darrel Smith
Ray Tueller
Paul Loveland
Bernell Wilkes
Max Stucki
Thomas Piggott
Heber Stock
Harold Peterson
Reed Tueller
Jury Question Raises Bail and Yeast Handling Doubt
After being charged, jurors ask for clarification on how long the defendant was free on bail and how the yeast is kept out, reflecting concerns about both flight risk and evidentiary details.
New Yorker Seeks All Idaho Potatoes
New York businessman E. D. Gessner telegraphed the Idaho State chamber of commerce that he will visit Boise to buy all Idaho potatoes, seeking 35 000 carloads and asking growers and shippers to hold stock. Secretary L. F. Parsons weighed the request and promised to show him as many potatoes as possible.
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Boise
E. D. Gessner
New York
Idaho State Chamber of Commerce
Idaho
L. F. Parsons
State Chamber
Gessner
Parsons
Special Coach to Carry Idaho Legionnaires to National Convention
Idaho Legionnaires will ride a special coach to the national convention in Boston October 6 to 9, with a Boise-Oregon delegation plan to push Portland as the next host city. About 25 Idaho delegates will travel, leaving Boise October 1, with stopovers in Chicago Washington and New York en route.
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Ial
Idaho Legionas
Boston
Oregon Legionnaires
Portland
Lester F. Albert
Boisé
Oregon
Adjutant Albert
New England
Sasho
Boise
Veterans’ Hospital
Chicago
Washington
New York
Stytler Hotel
National Headquarters
Idaho
Idaho County Treasurers End Yearly Meeting
The Idaho County Treasurers association closed its sixth annual convention at the capitol to discuss serving notices for taxes of 1926-27 and deeding those properties. State Treasurer Defenbach spoke on statewide tax issues, and new officers were elected: President Lawrence C Dunn, Cassia county. Vice President Lela D Painter, Canyon county. Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy E Fowler. The group plans to meet again next September.
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Idaho
Estelle Mulliner
Bonneville County
Defenbach
Lawrence C .Dunn
Cassia County
Lela D. Painter
Canyon County
Dorothy E. Fowler
Fund for Schools Shifts Athletic Prizes to Smaller Districts
Boise officials say about $1500 once awarded as district and state football and basketball prizes will be distributed to deserving schools regardless of championship status. The state athletic commission will discontinue prizes for championships to aid weaker schools and support mass games with equipment for many players, including soccer and volleyball.
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Boise
State Athletic Commission
Final Onslaught Urged Against NoX 1008 Weeds Now
The article urges an immediate aggressive campaign to treat perennial weeds like Wild Morning Glory and Canada Thistle before frost. It argues fall applications yield best results and warns untreated weeds will multiply next spring, increasing costs for farms.
Liberty School to Install Water System and Upgrades
Liberty School trustees plan a water system and modern toilets in the school building with an estimated cost of about 8000 dollars funded by a three year tax levy. A Sunday school anecdote contrasts human growth with flowers as a preacher cites children and worms in a light moment.
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Liberty School
Democratic changes in Montpelier ticket
A Montpelier Democratic meeting filled county ticket vacancies and set a tentative campaign program. Walter Findlay resigned as state representative candidate due to business duties. Chairman Harris will convene a central committee meeting to fill the vacancy and consider Harold R. Toomer joining the ticket.
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Montpelier
Harris
Walter Findlay
Central Committee
Harold R.toomer
Findlay
Idaho Men File Campaign Costs
A Boise Democrat and two Republicans filed campaign expense accounts with the secretary of state. Burton L. French listed $49.50 for travel and hotel costs for the convention. Myrtle R. Davis reported $23.35 for convention expenses while seeking reelection as state superintendent of schools. Andrew G. Suthre of Burley, Democratic nominee for attorney general, spent nothing.
Seminary Classes Elect Officers
Seminary students elected class officers across sections. Vernon Rich and Joseph Olsen lead the New Testament groups as president, with Leah Hymas and Mary Morgan as vice presidents, Flora Grimmett and Donald Stewart as secretaries, and Greta Rich and Wanda Rich as correspondents. Colors silver blue gold rose signify purity loyalty and glory. President Roy A. Welker leads the year 1930 31 with high hopes for success.
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Seminary
Church History
Vernon Rich
Leah Hymas
Flora Grimmett
Greta Rich
Joseph Olsen
Mary Morgan
Donald Stewart
Wanda Rich
Dean Bischoff
Bruce Beck
de Vere Stock
Elmer Tueller
Roy A. Welker
Mosquitos Ruin Oil Hopes at Idaho Border
Residents of Seneca Oregon and nearby areas hoped for an oil discovery but a bottle of water sent to chemist W W Leonard contained wigglers and hatched mosquitoes. Leonard confirmed no oil, noting oil on water would affect mosquito eggs.
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Idaho
Boise
Seneca, Ore
W. W. Leonard
Leonard
Ruling on Delinquent Tax Evasion Refuses Local Requests
Boise board, citing a supreme court ruling, refused three requests from Twin Falls and Minidoka counties to pay delinquencies on land foreclosures tied to state mortgages. The ruling follows a spring decision that eviction of delinquent taxes was optional for the board. The piece notes hunting season as readers prepare for autumn.
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Boise
Supreme Court
Board of Examiners
Twin Falls
Minidoka
Homecoming Day Showcases Primary Exhibits at St Charles
St Charles held a September Homecoming for the Primary children with a grand march, group performances, and graduating certificates for Harvey Michaelson JavVar Pugmire Willie Wilhelmsen Rand al Peterson Marion Brewer Wayne Pugmire and Robert Minor. A live parrot, handwork displays, a pet and hobby show, a functional Fun House and miniature circus highlighted the community event.
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St. Charles
Lucy Pugmire
Trail Builders
James Bunderson
Harvey Michaelson
JavVar—Pugmire
wWillie -Wihelmsen
Randal Peterson
Marion Brewer
Wayne Pugmire
Robert Minor
Rythmic
Hero Cab Driver Fired After Fatal Nightstand Incident
John Miller, once praised as a hero after he shot and killed Aaron Smith during a hold up attempt, was fired by his cab company. The manager cited Smith reaching for a gun and Miller acting too quickly, prompting company caution amid public acclaim for the driver.
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John Miller
Aaron Smith
Miller
Smith
Joni Miller
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