Hawley tax scheme debated in Idaho legislature
The article analyzes Governor Hawley and a cash valuation plan tied to railroad and utility taxes. It argues the proposal is radical yet premature, blaming legislative processes, assessors, and voters for tax burdens while urging study of political economy before decision. Idaho faces a large tax discussion with about thirty thousand dollars spent on the debate.
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Tylapo
Bigauon Companie
Allott
Luimer
Ali
Ma Lawley
W.ugs
al Stat
Lawley
Thor
Luo
Tsut
Ahupoml
Wien
Bedouuabie
Thut
Bardea
Idaho
Thomas Reeves Killed Under Moving Train
Thomas Reeves a 17 year old youth from Preston was killed when struck by a freight train while attempting to seek employment. His father Moses V Reeves a veteran and civic figure mourns with an aged mother as the family is described in the Preston community.
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Iweb Nmeeves
McDoug Su Court
West
Malad Papers to Merge Under New Management
Rumor indicates Watkin L. Roe former Preston News manager Red Turner once Logan Republican business manager and Thomas G. Carter publisher of Preston Booster have teamed to buy the News plant and consolidate the papers. The Malad Enterprise offers congratulations hoping for mutual success though Turner’s other interests limited his connections.
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Watkin L. Roe
Preston News
Red Turner
Logan Republican
Thomas G. Carter
Preston Booster
Stand Up For Your Town Boost Morale In Tight Times
A community editorial urges residents to stop knocking their town during money tightness. It stresses supporting legitimate local business, avoiding unfounded complaints, and valuing fellow townsmen. collective success depends on positive public action and unity.
State Inspector Targets Dangerous Dopes and Nostrums
James H. Wallis, a state pure food and drug inspector, is pursuing several brands containing acetanilid and plenacetine, dangerous drugs in violation of the law. He condemns the nostrums and prosecutes their manufacturers, earning mixed censure from the legitimate drug trade who doubt the tactics.
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James H. Wallis
Pure Food and Drug
Land
Wallis
Dotzig
Editor’s trip weighs political winds in Malad valley
Malad editor tours Preston and American Falls finds varied progress and looming county division fights. Preston backs major improvements and a water system while Falls stalls on reservoir plans. Political contests loom with multiple candidates for state senate and various local offices. The piece notes strong fringe for power county and warns Malad Valley faces a fierce, energizing campaign.
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Free Hom
Preston
American Falls
Bear-river
Malad
Power County
Republic
SMO
Rockland
Arbon
Malad Valley
Smoots Son Visited Bliss From Utah
H E Smoot son of Senator Smoot, a Utah Statesman, visited Bliss last Saturday. He earlier worked for Bear River Power in line construction and recently started a new venture in Preston Idaho heading an electric light and power company with capital of 25 600. Friends in Bliss wish him success in his new business undertaking.
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H. E. Smoot
Senator Smoot
Utah
Bliss
Young Smoot
Bear River Power Company
Preston
Idaho
Electric Lght and Power Company
Smdoth
Sign and the Mouse Highlighted as Strong Play
The column from other city press praises The Sign and the Mouse as among the strongest productions. Critic Charles Kielar is cited for his brilliant authorship and enduring impact in theater circles.
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Chas
Kiela
Raver
Kaysville Reflex Roasts B F Cumming
Kaysville Reflex Roasts B F Cumming for wrecking the office and carting off tyre and other goods from the confines of the office. The item recalls prior vilifying articles about Logan and Cache alleys and notes editor reaction.
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Kaysville Reflex
B. F. Cumming
B. Cummings
Cummings
Bhelof Last Gasue
Kaysville
Refi Bys
Center Stake
Zion
Hla
Interurban Franchise Still Pending in Logan
Logan Utah January 80 The franchise situation remains unresolved as Mr Eccles and the Logan Rapid Transit directors want modifications while commissioners seek favorable terms. A two hundred thousand dollar to build the road is expected to circulate through Cache County over two years creating local jobs and increasing tax revenue. Builders anticipate extending to Smithfield Providency Richmond Lewiston and Preston, with passenger and freight service boosting the region.
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Eccles
Cache County
Logan
Logan Rapid Transit Company
Mr Eccles
Iihepty
Grant
Smithfield
Providency
Richmond
Lewiston
Preston
Governor appoints Charles P McCarthy as Ada County judge
Governor James H Hawley appointed Charles P McCarthy prosecuting attorney of Ada county as judge of the Third judicial district to succeed Judge John MacLane whose resignation takes effect January 27. Hawley praised McCarthy’s record and predicted he will be an excellent judge after consulting with the Ada county bar.
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Charles P McCarthy
Ada County
James H. Hawley
Third Judicial District
John MacLane
Judge MacLane
Hawilex
Capitol
McCarthy
MacLané
Mac McCarthy
County Atorney
Hawley
Lost Boy Clings to Rabbit's Foot Belief in Desert
John Stutz, four, wandered fifty miles from a railroad in search of an abandoned mine. He survived a week clinging to a jack rabbit by devouring almost all but a left hind foot, sparing it for luck until a borax teamster found him and brought him to Banning, California, reinforcing the charm's potency.
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John Stutz
Prpple
Banning
Cal
Tribune
Preston Orchestra Delivers Well Attended Dance Night
The Leap Year ball in the L. D. meeting house last Friday night drew a large crowd and ended in success. Gor-ton's Hall hosted a Saturday dance with music by the Preston orchestra, a quartet led by J. D. Montague T. A. Montague G. A. Bos and L. Montague whose performances have pleased local residents.
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L. D
Gor‘ton’s
Preston
J. D. Montague
T. A. Montague
G. A. Bos
L. & Montague
J G Smith Mercantile Co Plans Downey Store Build
J G Smith of the J G Smith Mercantile Co announced plans for a brick two story building with basement at the southwest corner of Main and Center in Downey. The 30 by 80 foot structure will house offices on the upper floor to accommodate growing business.
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J G. Smith
J. G. Smith Mercantile Company
Downey
Preston
Main
Center Streets
Hyde Block
Smith Announces Readiness to Begin Downey Building
The mercantile company under E C Smith has thrived for two years and will move to larger quarters as weather allows construction. The news signals strong faith in Downey's future and should spur more substantial business blocks.
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Downey Idshoan
Extraordinary Opera House engagement promotes Lion in the Mouse
The Opera House hosts a February 7 performance of The Lion in the Mouse amid strong demand and major-city bookings. Managers Blood and Needham secure an iron clad contract for this city, signaling the companys growing strength and high show appeal.
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Blood and
Needham
Opera House
Notici
Sean
Pany
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