Idaho Legislature Approves 100000 Tourism Advertising Budget
Idaho lawmakers approved a $100,000 appropriation to promote the state nationwide and entice tourists. Representative Wallace Keim argued that the gasoline tax would be offset by tourist-related spending, citing advertising success in other states and Sun Valley as a limited example. The plan emphasizes consistent budgeting and planning to attract visitors and potential investment.
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Idaho
Wallace Keim
R. Canyon
Sun Valley
California
Wildlife crisis prompts call for conservation and action
An editorial warns of a gravest wildlife crisis as hunting and fishing surge postwar, with 30 percent more sportsmen in 1946 than 1945 and forecasts of up to 50 percent more by postwar years. It highlights rising rule violations and National Wildlife Restoration Week March 16 to 22, urging widespread adoption of the conservation pledge.
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U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
America
Idaho tourist tax plan promotes funding for schools and roads
The state expects five to seven times the gas tax revenue from tourists to return to the fund, boosting road building and public services. It argues higher personal income from tourist dollars will raise tax money for schools, create new businesses, and bring money to every community as Idaho widens investment in its third largest industry.
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Idaho
West
Heusser Anniversary Noted With Large Family
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Heusser celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Weston last Saturday. They have seven children, 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Wm. Heusser
Weston
Mrs. Heusser
Gamble Store to Open in Foss Building
Mr and Mrs Tom J Doyle arrive from Lead South Dakota to prepare for a new hardware and auto supply store named Gamble Store in the Foss building. Fourth ward MIA officers and teachers presented a variety show Tuesday night under Ezra Allridge directing campfire scenes and songs.
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Tom J. Doyle
Lead
South Dakota
Foss
Gamble Store
Fourth Ward
MIA
Ezra Allridge
Preston High Band Delivers Second Concert Evening
The Preston high school band staged its second concert last Tuesday featuring several novel numbers. Wynn Hardware displayed wood and leather work by high school shop students with pieces from Wen dell Hulse Monte Parker Quin ten Nelson Grant Evans Blaine Hodges Gilbert States and Joe Fellows.
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Preston High School
Wynn
Wendell Hulse
Monte Parker
Quinten Nelson
Grant Evans
Blaine Hodges
Gilbert States
Joe Fellows
DDT Shows Promise for Controlling Livestock Lice
County agent Daniel Roberts reports experimental work from the University of Idaho finds DDT effective against lice on all livestock. Spraying preferred when weather allows, but dusting works if animals can be fully covered. Entomology bulletins with instructions are available, and oil-based sprays should be avoided in favor of powders or wettable DDT.
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Daniel Roberts
University of Idaho
Roberts
Mystery of the rocking chair causes playful swap
Pa Hoskins hides a new rocker after Ma favors her old squeaky chair. He notices the familiar creak and, amused, returns the old chair while savoring a beer. The couple remains content and affectionate, the town noting their peaceful marriage.
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Ma Hoskins
Pa Hoskins
Pranks and Jokes Echo Across Classroom and Bank
A humor filled snippet shows a teacher urging cold baths to start the day while a student jokes about Rosie. A bank clerk asks about retirement of a loan and a confidant quips about Aunt Emma and a torn dress, with quick quips lighting the classroom.
Jokes and Quips From An Old Paper Humour Page
A collage of light verse and slang style gags. Quick quips cover flying rockets jokes about lamps alcohol aviation gas bootleggers and jokes about law fees, parent teacher and marriage finances with a final punch about bridge humor.
Rat reproduction rates in urban infestations
Rats breed rapidly with six to eight litters yearly. Offspring reach reproductive age in three to four months. Litters range from 6 to 20, averaging 9 to 10 young per litter.
VA plans to pay union dues for veterans in job training
Under public law 16 VA may cover initiation fees and union dues for veterans in training at facilities where union membership is required for all workers in the same trade, if no alternative training is available. Dues cannot be paid for G I Bill trainees.
Feed Extra Colostrum To Calves In Herd
University dairy expert I C Fountaine urges feeding fresh cow colostrum to calves not yet weaned. He notes colostrum is rich in vitamin A and immune bodies and should be mixed with regular milk rather than poured away. He says older calves do not sicken on colostrum and that intermittent feeding improves growth and appearance.
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I. C. Fountaine
University
Fountaine
Urban Transport Routes Outlined in United States
A report notes 110 500 miles of trolley coach street car and gas bus routes exist across the United States highlighting extensive urban transit networks and public transportation infrastructure.
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United States
Cafeteria Menu for March 17 to 21
Meal plan lists daily offerings from Monday to Friday including soups such as Cream of Tomato and Beef Vegetable, main dishes like ham sandwiches meat loaf and beef in brown gravy, sides including peaches apricots green beans potatoes and cabbage, and desserts such as orange pudding jello and whipped cream, with milk and bread provided.
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Preston Citizen
County Citizen
Talley Clarion
Don E. Smith
Belva Hart
Blanche Hollingsworth
Preston
Franklin
ML Editor Association
Idaho State Editorial Association
Board of County Commissioners
William A. Davis
Mr. Davis
Skagg Meat Department
Salt Lake City
Davis
Constance Handy
Gladys Benson
Miss Benson
Lillie Benson
Intermountain Air Service
Idaho Refining CO
Lyle Shipley
Ralph Davis
Loyal Hansen
Voris Johnson
Reel Crockett
Russell
Garland Herd
Joe Marsh
Hoskinses
United States Brewers Foundation
Earth
Rosie
Franklin Fanny
Mary
Sambo
Rastus
Plymouth Rocks
Daytorr
Elmer
Daddy
Vic
V’co
Lowe’s Repair & Blacksmith
Cyril Lowe
Santeis
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