Copy of Blue Laws in Lewiston Idaho Described
A copy of Connecticut’s 1650 Blue Laws, in Mrs. Laverty’s possession in Lewiston, Idaho, has drawn attention after reports of a sale offer. The rare volume, prized for decades, is not for sale despite offers. it mirrors early colonial civil government and severe penalties, including capital punishment, for religious and family offenses.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Willie
the Tribune
Connecticut
Willis
Mra C. FE. Laverts
E. C. Laverty
Health Department
Laverty Yeaterdey
Windsor
Doing Business Again After Illness and Stroke of Luck
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York credits Electric Bitters with curing indigestion nervousness and debility. He reports renewed business activity and daily stamina after using the remedy, guaranteed by Tallman & Co. Drugists. Charles A. Woelfsen wins $6737.50 verdict against Lewiston Light Co for injuries at its plant on Asotin Creek in May 1904.
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A. A. Chisholm
Treadwell
Tallman & Co
Charles A. Woelfsen
Lewiston Light Company
Asotin Creek
Bolte Teachers' Salaries Raised About 12 Percent
Tolme Independent school district trustees adopt committee report increasing teacher salaries for next year. Total salaries rise from 524,425 to about 545,665 annually. New scale classifies grade teachers into three levels with specific yearly pay plus additions for principals and department heads. Extra music teacher added. principal duties expanded in larger buildings. small monthly stipends for teaching time approved.
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Tolme Independent
O. O. Hagn
Belxe
Bolte
Teience
Ohwawe ix
Tiwan Alo
Shingle Mills Lose 1.19 Million From Car Shortage
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific failed to supply enough cars, causing losses of about 1.19 million dollars for 17 Tinlard area shingle mills since January 1 1907. Embargoes halted rail shipments from January 15 to April 1, with only six cars daily for mills and zero cars for 10 weeks, lowering shingles moved to 40 million units.
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Becaue
Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railroad
Seattle News
Railronde
Ballard
Finilard
Anthracite Mine Development Near Lyons and Others
A report from M A Bates of Parrage to the Polis Statesman notes progress at the Lyons and others anthracite coal mine. Four feet of solid coal uncovered in a tunnel driven about 700 feet, with coal holding well after weeks of driving. Samples from earlier coal showed interest, property about 25 miles from Nyeso reachable by wagon road. Private use coal indicates superior quality and a potential notable significance if a body is found.
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Tour Fou Veln
M. A. Bates
Parrage
Lyon
Fpolse
Nyeso
Lkely
Idaho Sells Standing Timber at Court House Auction
Timber on state land in Idaho was sold at auction today by State Land Commissioner C. J. Munson for 203,294.50. The 27 tracts in Kootenai and Bonner counties were appraised at 102,167.56 and must be cut within 15 years or revert to the state. Spirit Lake tributary timber went to Panhandle Lumber and others, while A. L. Flewelling bid in all on section 4 and nearby parts at appraised value.
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Idaho
Court House
C. J. Munson
Kootonal
Bonner
Coeur d'Alene Lake
A. L. Flewelling
Spirit Lake
Panhandle Lumber Company
Sheepherder Fatal Shooting Near Beckstead Camp
John Hegrell a sheepherder employed by Alex Beckestead was shot and killed at about five yesterday afternoon by Evana Finck at the Beckstead camp seven miles north of town. Finck surrendered, claiming self defense. long standing ill will between the men is noted. Hegrell was from High Point, N. D. and both men were strangers to the area.
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John Hegrell
Alex Beckestead
Evana Finck
Beckstead
Black
Heese
Hessel
High Point
Pocatello Tribune
Banerat Corres
Eilers Piano House Ad Promises Low Prices and Easy Payments
An old style ad extols Eilers Piano House as the place for piano shoppers offering the finest pianos, the largest assortment, and the claim of paying low prices due to high purchase volume. It urges readers to "make us prove it" and highlights an easy payment plan.
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Coursg
Eilers Piano House
Bhilers Piano House
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Bond Brothers
Hartford
Witheerefield
Freneiel
Folger’s
Golden Gate
J. A. Polger & CO
San Francisco
Alexander
Idatio
Oregonian
Pendleton
New York
Madison Square Garden
Panama
Eton
Eee Hietox Bold Sas Het
Springfield
Lane County
Ptanovalt
G. Rogers, Mer
Atures Seth
Aime
la Salle Street
Rock Island-Prisco Lines
Chicago
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Heek
Union
Rock Island-Frisco Lines
Portland
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Elling Frank B. Clopton & & CO
E. Court, St
Elling
Pendleton Roller Mills
W. 5. Byers
East Oregonian
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