Origin of Boise Name and Early Idaho City Facts
The Boise name arose from a French explorers exclamation about cottonwoods seen in the Boise valley. The river was Reed river, and Boise basin and Boise valley terms spread to the Snake River region. In 1863 United States cavalry camped on Government Island and Boise barracks site was chosen, followed by the founding of Boise City led by John A. O Farrell, with the O Farrell cabin still standing today. Early settlers moved into tents and simple shelters after surveying.
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Bonneville
Boise Valley
Boise
Boise Basin
Snake River
Marsing
Parma
United States Cavalry
Government Island
Boise Barracks
Idaho City
Boise City
John A. O’farrell
O'Farrell
Fort Street
Early Boise City Growth and Idaho News History
Fragmentary historical notes describe Boise’s early settlement with wood and canvas huts, a few stores, saloons, stables, and hotels including the Capitol hotel where The Virginian is said to have been written. It notes the Idaho Statesman’s evolution, mail routes to Boise in 1864, and Boise becoming territorial capital in 1864 with a 1920 sandstone capitol.
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Capitol Hotel
West
Owen Wister
Virginian
Idaho Statesman
Boise
John Hailey
William Ish
Placerville
Walla Walla
Tightening of Loopholes In Shipping of Fish Asked by Federation
Idaho residents voice frustration over permit abuses in fish and game shipments. Hugh Sproat, field representative for the Idaho Wildlife Federation, reports back from a tour of south central and eastern counties, where he gauged public opinion on the issue.
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Theo H Wegener
Federation
Sproat
State Game Department
Magic Dam
Island Park Reservoir
Lemhi River
Mackay Reservoir
Lost River
Idaho
Hugh ‘Sproat
Idaho Wildlife Federation
University of Idaho
Coopera
Sproat Reports Mixed Reactions to Predator Control Debate
In Idaho and nationwide, Sproat notes a mix of support and self interest among hunters over predator control. He cites misinformation, criticism of the game department, and a belief that current scrutiny may lead to changes, while few support CVA and most sportsmen remain hopeful for modification.
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Game’ Department
Sproat
CVA
Henry Drury Holstein Completes Herd Tests
Sleepy Hollow Cinderella Phoebe a registered Holstein Friesian cow owned by Henry Drury and Sons Preston has completed a 365 day production test of 576 pounds of butterfat and 15 554 pounds of milk made
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Sleepy Hollow
Phoebe
Henry Drury and Sons
Preston
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