Jerome County Idaho Rich Soil and Notable Growth History
Jerome County Idaho lies between sage flats and the Snake River with a legacy of rich soil irrigated lands. The 1919 county creation named Jerome as seat in honor of the Kuhn family. Principal industries include farming, stock raising especially sheep, dairying, fruit growing, and honey production amid scenic falls and Blue Lakes.
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Jerome County
Old Alturas County
Lincoln
Gooding
Jerome
Jerome Kuhn
Kuhn
North Side
Wilson Price Hunt
Teton Pass
Columbian River
Idaho
Snake River
Whooping Cough Still Dangerous Say Health Officials
Health officials warn whooping cough remains a serious threat to children. Dr T O Carver of the state health department urges early protection with vaccines starting at three months, with boosters for older children. Idaho recorded 726 cases and six deaths among under fives in 1950, highlighting the disease risk. Parents should consult a family physician at first sign of illness, and isolate a sick child to prevent spread.
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T. O. Carver
State Health Department
Idaho
Carver
Phosphoric Acid Boosts Potato Yields in Tests
University of Idaho extension agent Vance T. Smith reports on tests across 83 potato fields showing yield gains from phosphoric acid applications. 40 lb per acre yields up to 1500 lb extra, 180 lb per acre up to 3700 lb, with diminishing returns beyond crop needs. soil testing advised.
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Vance T. Smith
University of Idaho Extension Service
Smith
More Machinery Needed on Farms As Labor Gets Short
A rising demand for tractors, crop pickers, harvesters and spraying gear grows as farm labor shifts to defense and military service. A 1948 demand survey by the U S department of agriculture suggests a 14 percent or more equipment increase is needed for 1952 to keep farming efficient, with horse drawn gear hardest to obtain and heavier tractor powered equipment most sought. The report also flags strong demand for irrigation and liming equipment and notes possible 35 to 75 percent increases in certain lines.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
J. W. Martin
University of Idaho
Martin
1945 Shortages Forecast for Motors Pumps and Pipes
1945 outlook warns scarcities in motors pumps and pipes could worsen due to shortages in raw materials needed for manufacturing these items.
Northwestern U. Enrolls 32 Idahoans in 9500 Fall Students
Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois reports 9500 full time students this fall with 32 from Idaho. Among them is Van Ness Hansen of Preston a dental student. The university marks its 100th anniversary as enrollment includes 212 students from 44 countries and four U S territories. The College of Liberal Arts leads with 2125 students.
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Idaho
Northwestern University
Evanston, Il
van Ness Hansen
Preston
U. S. Territories
College of Liberal Arts
School enrollment figures show two colleges topping list
The school of commerce reports 1,101 students while the graduate school follows with 1,071, indicating continued steady enrollment as the campus academic divisions unfold.
Husband Weston Girl In Navy at San Diego
Bruce G. Pitcher aviation electrician's mate first class apprentice USN son of DeConn Pitcher Cornish Utah reported to U S naval air station San Diego for duty in overhaul and repair department. He entered naval service January 1951 and trained at Great Lakes. His wife is Jeanne Lemmon Weston daughter of Richard Lemmon.
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Bruce G. Pitcher
USN
DeConn Pitcher
Cornish
US. Naval Air Station
San Diego
Pitcher
Naval Service
U.S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Jeanne Lemmon
Richard Lemmon
Weston
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Northwestern
Macgregor
Beven
King’s
Mr. & Ma
Hie & Hers
SOX
Metal Doll House
King Store
Navy
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