Cloud Burst Destroys Crops and Livestock in Big Willow
A historic cloudburst across Ola Sweet Crawford and Long Valley regions, especially Big Willow, caused vast damage. A twelve foot flood swept Dig Willow Canyon, wiping out a major sheep corral, fields, barns, and equipment. Estimated losses exceed 150000 dollars with many farms needing years to recover. Roads washed out and disease feared from drowned livestock.
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Ola
Sweet
Crawford
Polots
Long Valley
Big Willow
Willow Canyon
Jas
Kueo
Andrew Little
Lee Mossman
Twilliger
Harry Shopshire
Jas, Keee
Vandusen Brothers
R. A. Crump
Canyon
Social sewing party and slumbering gathering noted
Thursday evening Misses Hazel White Mildred Chapman Gail White Mabel Keeler Edith Davis Hazel Case Myrna Dunn Malinda Procht Mabel Holden Ruby Landon Helen Thurston Ella Griffen Tui Capron and Miss Chansler enjoyed sewing at Miss Bien Max ford's Sixth street home. Another party hosted by Miss Helen Thure t featured over night slumbering with Merna Dunn Ruby Landon Tone Ainey Velma Spaulding Bessie Croc Mabel Holden Helen Dris coll. Morning walk and breakfast followed. A three reel Emma Theatre film on Mexican scenes of the revolution was shown Friday night August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Thuret
Merna Dunn
Ruby Landon
Tone Ainey
Velma Spaulding
Bessie Croc
Mabel Holden
Helen Driscoll
Rachel
Bessie Thurston
Migratory Bird Regulations Synopsis and Idaho Duck Season
The article outlines federal migratory bird rules including open and closed seasons, zones, and specific protections for ducks and other species. It notes Idaho falls in zone one with season dates from December 16 to September 1, and lists various regulated birds along with construction and enforcement reminders.
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Idaho
Sam
Department of Agrculture
United States
Washington
Montana
Oregon
Ohio River
Smiths Ferry Excursion Set for Sunday August Second
Rain and fierce hills originally postponed the Payette to Smiths Ferry trip. Weather cleared and organizers rerouted for next Sunday August 2. Round trip 2 dollars, depart Union Depot eight a m with pickup at Fruitland eight twenty and New Plymouth eight forty five. Five hours at the Ferry offer fishing and picnic chances amid clear Payette waters. Expect large crowds for a mountain outing with a penny per mile value.
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Payette
Smith's Ferry
Wll
Union Depot
Fruitland
New Plymouth
Bridge funds approved to build Payette river crossing at Berding Island
At the last county board session Couguissiane Blafr obtained 250 dollars from the county to aid construction of a bridge over the arm of the Payette River at Berding's Island. Ranchers raised more funds and the board increased county aid to 220 dollars. Piling orders have been placed and will be driven under the county engineer’s supervision once delivered. Local ranches will complete the approaches and planks after.
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County and Payette Commercial Club
Berding's Island
Board of County Commissioners Couguissiane
Blafr
Payette
Berding’s Island
Big Willow
Attaff
Blair
Jmon
Wheat Yield Greatest Ever in Idaho and Northwest
Expert crop statisticians estimate Idaho will harvest about 12.5 million bushels of wheat this year with Southern Idaho producing 7 million and five northern counties yielding 5.509 million. Oregon and Washington totals are 19.15 million and double that respectively. Weather and frost risk threaten records, while Latah county shows a rare decline. Dry lands expand grain prospects. Camas prairie reports improve. Local notes: sale of household goods by W H Farber moving to Beer City Oregon. campers Woodward and Chandler plan return. J A Lawer & Brother relocate plumbing. talks of tie game at Ontario for playoff between Weiser and Vale, with possible Ontario-Payette game.
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Idaho
North Stahe
Clearwater
Lewis, Litah
Naz Paree
Washington
Oregon
Latah
American Falls
Camas
W. H. Farber
Beer City
R. Woodward
M. D. Chandler
Squaw Creek
Observance urged as Sportsmen urged to heed game laws
Idaho sportsmen are urged to observe game laws to reduce deputy costs and boost fish and game funding. A circular from Idaho State Sportsmen's Association notes license payments support the department, encouraging personal interest in wildlife protection and enforcement. Payette National Bank directors announce a steady dividend and confirm growth from 40,000 capital in 1895 to 106,000 capital and surplus today. Potatoes wanted. see Denney & Co. for details.
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Atate
Idaho Stats
Assulation
Iitter Geslag
Payette Netfonal Bank
Payette National
Satan or the Drama of Humanity at Emma theatre
A special feature to be shown Tuesday evening August 5th at the Emma theatre. Five reels depict Satan from the fall to modern society with scenes of Adem and Eve and the Garden of Bien. It presents a moral lesson on temptation and human society.
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the Emma
Satan
Emma Theatre
Paradise
Adem
Eve
Garden of
Bien
Tower of Babel
Jesus
Bound Over On Serious Chars in Farrel Case
Ray Farrel charged with polygamy was bound over to district court by Justice R. L. Shaw with $5,000 bond after a last Saturday hearing. Mrs. Gertie Farrell of Brighton refused to testify citing wife’s right not to testify against her husband. The hearing produced two copies of marriage certificates showing Farrel had been married twice. No evidence of non divorce was presented. Installing New Machinery for the Water Works: the city water works committee began installing new pumps and a sump near the touring mill site. A Boise expert will fit the pumps and water wheels. An extra pipeline to Rise- Volt durset up Sixth Avenue South will supply water and fire protection to that district.
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Ray Farrel
R. L. Shaw
Caldwell
Gertie Farrell
Brighton
Col
Idaho
Jtefise
Jenson
Boise
Sixth Avenue
City Water J
Bert McIntyre
Oregon
William Greatz
Io Attalta
Wash
Mary Hollenbeck
University
Laramie
Wyo
Claude Shaw
Evannsi
An. MC. A. Convestion
Tacoma
Washington
Satem
A.S. Soule
Meadlows
Soule
Irwin Thurston
Herman Preett
Burt Venable
Goldfork
Payette National Bank Board Declares Five Percent Dividend
Payette National Bank directors meet weekly and declare a five percent dividend while reviewing the bank’s overall business. Officers Shaw and Sutras attend the state encampment planning, as do local troopers. A lively note on local losses and a missing brown coat near Job Banks ranch appears, along with staff rotations and vacation plans.
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KR. L. Shaw
J. B. Sutras
Posse
Jobo Banks Ranch
Payette
Hf. C. Veal
J. W. Repsall
Russell Department Store
Ora Wilcome
Portland
Bila Griffith
The
Canyon Commercial Company
Nampa
Mte
G. L. Shelbass
Jersey
L. V. Pateh
Association Financed for Season by Idaho Oregon Co op
The Idaho Oregon Fruit Growers Association reports successful district financing for the season. Bankers across the district have agreed to fund needs, with contracts for 300 apple boxes and crates for peach prune and cantaloupe. Further orders for paper and waste will arrive by car loads, and each district will receive materials directly from mills to distribute to growers. The movement is seen in high esteem by bankers and growers alike.
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Idaho-Oregon Fruit Growers Association
Personal mentions from Payette region weekend news
Local names across Boise Payette and surrounding towns share visits travel and health notes. M F Albert visited Boise Friday while Miss Edith Wayne and Pauline Rsp ey joined the J Nodie home visits. Several families toured Weiser Payette and Yellowstone Park with notes on trips and health trips.
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Ada Johnson
Golden Rule
Lathrop and
McComsey
L. W. Spaulding
Smith’s Ferry
South
J. A. Lawer & Brother Wednesday
Zimmerman Building
Elite Opera House
Weiser
Vale
Ontario
Aceociation
Denney & CO
Payette National Bank
Cl Bank
Mear
M. Cort
Los Angeles
Fresno City
California
Miss Besore Greet
Miss Green
la Payette
Mr. Cortner
H. J. Cortner
College of Idaho
Basa
First Presbyterian Church
Carrell Turner
Vis
M. F. Albert
Edith Wayne
J. Nodie
Pauline Rspey
Julia Dixon
James Edwards
Shome
Sixth Street
H. T. French
Hattie Gilmore
Etta Lewis
Jamison
Mise Gall White
Maxfield
Alder
Wilson
Yellowstone Park
Louis Wachter
Mendy
C. J. Chattette
Smith's Center
Kansas
Roy Simmons
Seattle
WR. Jones
LaGrande
Arthur
Ione Ainey
Sessile Cree
Lewiston
J. C. Lawker
AFP
Sterker Hot Spring
J. O. Seritchfield
Frantland State Park
Misa Hazel White
St. Lukes Hospital
Eall
Flrst National Bank
E. B Gordon
Herman Preeht
Polot
David Jones
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