Idaho's 1948 Potato Harvest Tops State Output
Idaho's 1948 potato crop, valued at about 40 million dollars, nears completion in five Upper Snake River counties. Bingham, Bonneville lead production with 35,500 and 24,000 acres respectively, as growers fund a 110000 dollar advertising program through a one cent levy per 100 pounds.
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Idaho
Snake’ River
Bingham
Bonneville
America
Idaho Advertising Commission
Snake River
Veterans Administration rep to visit Preston Friday
James A. Hampton stationed at Pocatello will visit Preston this Friday. Veterans and dependents in Preston and nearby may call on him at the Idaho state employment office between 8 and 4 p.m. for information and help regarding veterans benefits. He normally visits Preston the Friday after the third Wednesday each month.
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James A. Hampton
Veterans Administration
Pocatello
Preston
Mr. Hampton
Idaho State Employment Office
Pheasant Season Opens in Idaho November First
Pheasant hunting begins at noon November 1 in most Idaho sections with forecasted gains in bird numbers. The Heart of the Territory includes many counties with a three cock bag, while several regions set different two cock limits and shortened seasons. Special hunts run in Deer Flat refuge and Gooding with varied hen pheasant days and shipping rules for non residents.
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Idaho
Fish
Adams
Valley
Washington
Payette
Boise
Elmore
Canyon
Adam
Owyhee
Blaine
Gooding
Lincoln
Jerome
Lemhi
Custer
Butte
Minidoka
Twin Falls
Cassia
Fremont
Madison
Jefferson
Bonneville
Bingham
Bannock
Power
Oneida
Franklin
Latah
Nez Perce
Lewis
Clearwater
Panhandle
Boundary
Bonner
Kotenai
Benewah
Shoshone
Southcentral
Cammas
Clark
Teton
Caribou
Bear Lake
Deer Flat
Canyon County
Gem
Local Residents Visit and Family News Collage
Oxford S20 notes visitors from Boise Swan Valley and Preston including Mr and Mrs Floyd and Mr and Mrs Alma Hatch. Local gatherings include a DUP at Mrs Gilbert Fowler with Mrs Esther Davis, and health updates with Mrs George Fisher undergoing major surgery.
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Floyd
Boise
George Fisher
Alma~Hatch
Swan Valley
Walter
Av Hatch
Gilbert Fowler
Esther Davis
Floyd Hellman Dollar
Ira. Hilman
Pocatello
Preston Memorial Hospital
Warren Venemon
Wm. ‘Baker
Venemons
King Hillman
Townsen
Mont
Platt Ward
Evelyn
Salt Lake City
Joseph Ward
June
Preston
Marion Olson
Lavon Williams
Weston
Anti Freezing Antifreeze Shortage Warned By Idaho Auto Group
R G Cole manager of the Idaho State Automobile association warns that demand for permanent type anti freeze will exceed supply again this winter. He cautions motorists to avoid harmful salt or petroleum base solutions which can damage cooling systems and rubber hoses. Read labels to prevent expensive repairs.
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Idaho
R. G. Cole
Idaho State Automobile Association
Cole
AAA
Bureau of Standards
Idaho Motorists Use Ocean Gasoline
Idaho motorists have used an ocean of gasoline this year totaling 96,233,563.6 gallons. R G Cole Idaho State Automobile Association manager reports eight month motor fuel tax revenue at 6,533,972 dollars, with about 1,000,000 to county highway districts and the rest to the state bureau of highways. Taxes total six cents per gallon, higher than many states.
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Idaho
R. G. Cole
Idaho State Automobile Association
Cole
Bureau of Highways
Lou
Idaho Fuel Tax Revenue Figures From 1947 Highlight High State Rate
Idaho reports 1947 fuel tax revenue totaling 10 253 765 dollars with a notable 61 341 dollar award related to gas taxes. The data point is presented amid regional tax discussions and state finance notes.
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Isiana
Idaho
The Clockwatcher Remains One Of The Hands
A wry maxim notes that a man who spends his days watching time tends to become part of the mechanism. The saying underscores patience, duty, and the blending of observer and instrument in daily life.
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Caterpillar
Peterson. Tractor Service 60
North State
Oxford
Oliver. Row
Auto Association
Wams
Claytor
Darrell
Chevrolet
Petterborg
Chevrolet. Co
Preston, Idaho
Sansracion
Etiaexngw
SEARS
Wwe
Logan
Xearat
Garimile
Ory OM
Preston and Vicinity
Logan, Uath
Cache Valley
Ben
Iy Sie
Ito
Ord
Oliver
Mountain States Implement Co
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