Reclamation talk on Idaho irrigation plans and funding
The article outlines early 20th century Idaho irrigation ambitions led by the Idaho Reclamation Association. It discusses American Falls Reservoir as a pivotal project, potential water storage across Snake, Payette, and Weiser rivers, and a push for county level organization to raise funds and coordinate surveys. The piece promotes rapid action and broad support to secure water for arid lands and associated development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Reed
Snake River
American Falls
Idaho Acres
Idaho
Boise
Alturas
Addi
Sunnyside
Payette
Weiser
Idaho Reclamation Association
Snake Boise
Owyhee
Washington County
Bannock
Washington
Reclamation and Idaho’s Development Vision Declared
Fred R. Reed, executive secretary of the Idaho Reclamation Association, urges statewide effort to promote reclamation. He praises the Commissioner of Reclamation, Governor, and Idaho’s potential, calling for laws to aid development and inviting capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Reclamation
Idaho Reclamation Association
Association of States of the
Far West
Washington
South
Congress
Idaho-Declamation Association
Fred R, Refd
Idaho Reclamation Ass'n
Increased Wages and Production Decline Across Industries
An analysis argues that higher wages and shorter hours raise per worker costs without boosting output. It cites mining and lumber camps where wage hikes and reduced hours lowered hourly productivity, noting labor shortages and rising living costs as broader consequences.
Union Christian Endeavor Society Formed At Walon Y
The Walon Christian Endeavor Society organized its group with Sunday meetings at 6:30 PM in the Y lobby. Sixty three youths attended last Sunday. New officers include Charles W. Koy president Rhena Towlin first vice Clark Cram second vice Lucy Powell third vice Mildred Baker secretary Esther Wasson treasurer Miss George religious meetings and Donald Gimser publicity. A cabinet meeting is planned Friday at 4 PM at the Y to map a girls program for city youth. Tomjin will lead next Sunday's service at six-thirty. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walon Christian Endeavor Society
Charles W. Koy
Rhena Towlin
Clark Cram
Lucy Powell
Mildred Baker
Dorothy Reed
Esther Wasson
Miss George
Wanted salesman for Payette and vicinity
Help wanted advertisement seeking a commission based salesman for spare time or full time in Payette area. Company offers instruction on selling income protection and building a business, with a large Idaho Oregon mail order opportunity and free price list. Also notes seed potatoes and a milk machine listing from Caldwell and nearby Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette and Vicinity
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
Accident and Health Dept
Saginaw
Michigan
Capital
Idaho
Oregon
Caldwell
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Summit
United States
Guiterman
The
Ity
Payette, Idaho
State of
Martin
Luther
Martin O. Luther
Payette Enterprise
Will Wells
Holane
Union Christian Endeavor Society
Red Cross
Pfarber’s
Monarch
A. T. Wilson
Boat Hoan
Payette County
Charlotte Swatman
M. W
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