Cougar Dave Lewis Lived A Lone Idaho Life Of Lions And Guns
In Idaho's primitive Big Creek region Dave Lewis known as Cougar Dave hunted mountain lions for a living with dogs and guns. He spent decades in isolation above the canyon, rarely visiting civilization, until a July 1936 illness led him to seek a doctor and die the next day in Boise. Local oldtimers spin tales of his cold eyes and stealthy walk.
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Idaho opens streams and lakes to fishing this spring
Idaho fish and game department announces legal fishing opens beginning April 15 on the Little Salmon River upstream to the upper falls and Wildhorse River upstream to the falls for steelhead and trout with an 18 inch steelhead bonus. North Idaho waters Elks River and tributaries in Clearwater County and Lawyers Creek and tributaries in Idaho and Lewis counties open April 15 to July 31.
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Southeast Asia Rubber Stronghold Powers World Trade
Southeast Asia now houses millions of high yielding rubber trees that supply nearly all global elastic demand. The area hosts large European and American plantations plus over 400000 small farms in Malaya. A Natural Rubber and You booklet from the Natural Rubber Bureau explains cultivation and offers a free copy.
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Representative to Speak on Social Security Benefits
A Social Security representative discussed eligibility for old age and survivors insurance benefits. The talk covered how MAS widows may be entitled to different benefits at various times under federal programs.
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Social security widow benefits guidance at Preston event
Wayne Tucker of the Pocatello social security office urged a Preston audience that widow benefits depend on whether the husband was insured. He stressed that 65 year old widows who previously received benefits must apply. payments aren’t automatic. Tucker will begin in Preston on April 19 at 2 PM at the employment service office.
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Spring cleaning time for Idaho chick en houses
Franklin county agricultural agent urges poultrymen to move young chicks from brooder range to simple shelters 10 by 12 feet for up to 500 pullets. Guidance covers roost space, inside time before sun, shelter moves for green feed, and balanced care for 400 to 500 birds to profit.
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Iodine Supply Shifts to U S from West Coast Oil Wells
The petroleum industry now supplies nearly half of the 1 500 000 pounds of iodine used annually in the United States. Once recovered from Louisiana wells in 1926, iodine is chiefly used as an antiseptic and comes from brine with oil. Recent increases from West Coast oil wells reduced imports and foreign dependency.
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Local families share visits and meals this week
A series of visits and Sunday meals describe gatherings among Stratford and Olsen families plus relatives from Brigham City Salt Lake City Dayton Ogden Oxford and Weston. Guests included Mr and Mrs Demont Olsen Mr and Mrs Hyrum McKay and son Devere Mr and Mrs Joseph Binggell Mr and Mrs Reece Davis and son Bud and Mrs G R Williams with Carter Williams Don Tony Penney and more. A major operation recovery for Mr Nelson is noted and a Sunday school food sale is planned at Pres ton and Weston in front of Chapmans store.
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