Ada County Delegation Battles in 1920 Idaho GOP Race
Ada County faces a five corner fight as Republican candidates for governor and U S senator vie for the county delegation to the state convention at Pocatello. Colonel Patch leads a large, active slate with hundreds of precinct workers and a pledged bloc in almost every Boise ward.
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Simost
Teket
United States
Joan W. Bagieson
Smd
Hekot
Ade
Poem Teilh
1. W. Davie
Englescn
Ada County
J. V. Pateh
Pagetty County
Frank R. Gooding
Col
E.G. Davis
Senate
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Adan County
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Adil
Colonel Patch
Engleson
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Mr. Goodthe
Catone
Davison
Setther A. HH. Connor
Sandpolamor
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Wetser Hase
Ady County
Colhmett Patch
Frank R. Good Tor
John W Faginson
Pateh
Gooding
Captain Connor
Cannon
Washington County
Bert Connor
Sheahenn County
Beale
Wallace
Colonel Dowie
Oneida
Tin Ada
Coloe
Campaten
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Railroads, government control, and coal notes
A commentary criticizes public ownership of railroads and wartime price increases, arguing government operation would have shifted costs to taxpayers. It urges safer highway planning and notes a long list of visitors to a camp ground with praise for facilities and travel experiences across multiple states.
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America
Ship of Railronte
Substantial Crisis Promotes Family Stability and Law Order
The article argues for national unity and family stability as essential to safeguarding law and order. It emphasizes patriotism, social harmony, and orderly conduct to strengthen the nation, though it provides limited concrete details.
Amber Beads Long Popular Tradition in England
The superstition surrounding wearing amber beads is ancient. Amber necklaces were once common and remain in use among elder women in England. The amber, heated, was believed to release a pleasant perfume, a custom tied to a mother giving a daughter an amber token on her wedding eve.
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England
Balance the Books Occasionally
It is good to have money and the hides that money can buy. I check up once in a while and make sure you haven't lost the things that money can't buy.
Bally Thought
Heaven ne er pelyn the men who dll tot net. Soephocies.
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Bally
Requirements for voter registration in 1920 primary and election
The document lists eligibility and procedures for registering to vote: US citizenship, six month state residency, 30 day county residency, registration in the voting precinct, providing personal details, and registration windows on Saturdays before and after the primary. Naturalized citizens should bring papers. Books close July 31 and reopen August 7, then close October 30. One registration covers both primary and general elections. If moving, obtain a Transfer Certificate before the last registration day of July 21, 1920.
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United States
Two Great Business Builders And Customer Complaints
Every business faces complaints and many times the customer is right. Customers are backbone of business and costly to acquire, so they must be valued and kept, even when fault finding is persistent.
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Bogin
Eitino
Second Brood Moth Spraying Timetable for Valley Orchards
Farm Bureau notes caution on second brood culling moth spraying across Payette Heights New Plymouth and other valley locales. Complete spraying by July 24 to 26 with regional adjustments based on observations. Highlighted methods include thorough multi angle coverage and timing a second spray two to three weeks after the first, plus use of Black Leaf 40 and sopas for aphids and raspberries.
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Payette Heights
New Plymouth
Red spider visible by leaf color changes and undersides
The red spider presence is indicated by leaves turning yellow to brown and by the spider’s width visible on the underside of the leaves.
Kick Left Mark on Man Who Was Kicked by Mule
Jarvis, applying in Houston for enlistment, bears a six inch scar on his left abdomen from a prior operation misdiagnosed as a ruptured spleen after a mule kick. The surgeon later found the spleen was normal and tattooed above the scar reads Opened by mistake. Clyde D. Darvin recalls the kick and its lasting memory.
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Clyde D. Darvin
Missouri
Hite Jarvis
Houston
Texas
Jarvis
O. K
Old Street Directory of Boston from Early Printed Maps
An excerpt notes the Massachusetts Historical Society plans to sell its copy of the first street directory of Boston the earliest street directory printed in the United States. It recalls names like Paddy Lane Frog Lane Cow Kine and Pudding Lane as quaint historic street titles from colonial times.
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Massachusetts Historical Society
Boston
United States
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Christian Science Monitor
What He Thought and Other Tales of Everyday Life
The piece blends a domestic vignette about a husband nicknamed queen bee with a violent incident as Emily girm, nineteen, fatally shoots her brother after he hits their mother. The entry notes the U S transport Mercury carrying 815 American soldiers from Brest. A humorous aside questions a pale complexion resembling a salmon salad. local ads include an Overland Six for sale and distilled water for 15 cents a gallon.
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Mrs. A
Maria
Mr. A
Extraordinary expenses and pledges for April to June
The record lists April costs including 401.00 for lumber and equipment for attic rooms, 8.50 labor, 50.00 state pledge. May items include 48.70 hotel, 67.20 lumber balance, 31.25 insurance, and a 75,000.00 plate glass payment. June shows 175.00 for supplies with wrestling mat, total pledge Mw600, 1625.98 liabilities to date, June 339.18 cash on hand 400.00.
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W. W. Dillon
Local Y M C A notes and public notices from 1920
The bulletin outlines youth activities at the Y M C A including camping plans for the Bull's Eye class and leadership changes. It also lists building improvements, dormitory expansions, staff changes, and fundraising efforts. Public notices include creditors’ claims against John McPherson and various classified sale and helper adverts.
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