Headquarters Move Debate For Big Wood River Company
Discussion on moving the Big Wood River Company headquarters from Richfield to Shoshone, weighing accessibility for stockholders and cost benefits. Article notes irrigation line ownership, potential charges, and which location serves the majority of stockholders best. Also includes week ending April 11 1920 storage and snow data for Halley and reservoir capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tusaday
Big Wood River Reservoir and Company
Com
Om Richfield
Coveryr
Chrléra
Opera
Idaho Irrignany
Ty Wood River
Idaho Irrigaany
E Utility
Big Wood River Company
Big Wood River Pany
Ar Idaho Irrigation Company
Big Wood River
Comwe
Richfield
Shoshone
Hiehfeld
Wood River
Halley
Community Band Grows as Local Musicians Seek Players
Reberenn from Filer Tahoe Dae moved on Parson ranch near Then Creek. Mrs Arthur Silva hosted guests including Inez Hunday and Mire Price with children LaVon Hubba who was sick but now back at work. Danay Stoddard knotted fever, LaVerne Burdett back to school after illness. Quilting party at Mrs Harry Cannon produced a baby quilt for Mrs Herbert Sprenger. Granze meeting planned. Games Peck and Jones adopt plans for term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UH. Reberenn
Filer
Taho
Dae
Parson
Then Creek
Arthur Silva
Inez Hunday
Harlan D. Heist
Mire
Price
la von Hubba
Ritter
Alan
Silva
Kuka
LaVern Burdett
Stowell
Jerome
Darrah
Danay Stoddard
Slater
Nicholia
Yvan Terry
Burdett
Corskachten
Richfield
Fttven Eure
Harry Cannon
Herbert Sprenger
Neree
New Officers Named for American Legion Women’s Auxiliary
The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion elected officers for fiscal year 1921. Chin. W. Dill is President, M. Guymon Vice-president, Alfred Vredenburgh Secretary, Frank Clem Treasurer. Meetings move to K P Hall and new officers invite eligible members to April 27 meeting noting many eligible relatives served and urging membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avrilist
Chin. W. Dill
M. Guymon
Alfred Vredenburgh
Frank Clem
K. P. Hall
Jory
K.P. Hall
Masonic Lodge
Rost brothers arrested on bootlegging and weapons charges
Sheriff Wheeler arrested Rost and Rost jr while driving west near the county line. The men attempted to destroy evidence by throwing a jug of liquor from the car. They are held for preliminary hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAday
Wheeler
Rost
John Rost
Miss Ethel Redfield to Address Lincoln County Teachers
The Lincoln County Teachers Association will meet April 24 in Shoshone at the high school building. The program features Miss Ethel E. Redfield State Superintendent of Public Instruction delivering the main address on new educational ideas. The meeting invites county patrons to attend and hear her talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln County Teachers’ Association
Shoshone
Ethel E. Redfield
Dietrich J. H. Cuthbertson
Pennsylvento
Wells
Minnesota
Toe
Mre. Colpertson
Pennsylvania
Mina Swedenborg
American Falls
Nelson Maurer
Federal Agricultural Department
N. W. Line
Tra Towne
Munnhy's Corner
Van
Richfeld
Heh
Tohfeld
Tom
Die Drake Sport Cuminie
Elured Henke
Mes Miller
Sunday School Rally at First Baptist Shoshone
A Sunday school rally will be held at First Baptist Church of Shoshone on Thursday April 28 with two sessions at 2 30 P M and in the evening. Rev FM Keeler and Mr J G Mook will attend with the Idaho Sunday School Association secretary. Afternoon session features a conference on children’s work and Mrs Hook will speak. Rev Keeler to speak at night. Public invited especially Sunday School workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church of
Shoshone
FM. Keeler Gener
Idaho Sunday School Association
Inl Mrn
J. G. Mook
Eh Advens Division
Hook
Keeler
Jyen
Baptist
Two City Tickets for April Election
Unofficial reports expect two slates in the April 26 election. Citizens ticket lists E. W. Sinclair Ross Torden W. H. Jackson Thos Le Ratley and J O Baker. Taxpayers ticket lists Ben Darrah Sid Smith W H Murphy Archie Bowler and Gue Keefer. Five council seats are to be filled and voters must register before April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
E. W. Sinclair
Ross, Torden
W. H. Jackson
Thos. le Ratley
J. O. Baker
Taxpayers
Ben Darrah
Sid Smith
W. H. Murphy
Archie Bowler
Gue Keefer
Fve
County Track Meet Set for Shoshone
The second annual Lincoln county schools track meet will be held in Shoshone on April 30 with all county schools participating. Organizers expect it to be a valuable and interesting event in Idaho school athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secord
Lincoln County
Shoshone
Ite
Idaho
Interesting Musical Program at the Methodist Church
The Study Club program at the Methodist Church drew a full house last Saturday. Madam Lillie Sung Collins directed Gooding College and accompanied two pupils. Collins lectured on music’s moral value, urging families to choose uplifting tunes and distinguish good music from lewd forms, urging parental effort to guard homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Madam Lillie Sung Collins
Gooding College
Pershap
Madans Collins
Aed
Hlw
Receivers Sale Near Shoshone on Dietrich Road
Public auction to dispose of farm gear including hay derricks machines rakes harrows plows harness wagon gears and sleds at Ignacio Parrogochoea residence on the Dietrich road about 6 miles east of Shoshone. Sale starts 2 PM Mountain time with cash terms. W W Custer Receiver and Chayton Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatio Parrogochoea
Tobacco License Requirements and Penalties in Idaho
Idaho requires licenses for all persons or firms handling tobacco. Violations carry fines from 50 to 300 dollars, possible six months in jail, and bond forfeiture. Licenses expire December 31. fee is 50 dollars with 500-dollar bond, with 10-dollar fee and 500-dollar bond for remainder of 1921. Transfers require returning the old license and new bond. Minors may not possess tobacco. selling to minors incurs 50 to 100 dollar fines, higher for repeat offenses, plus jail time and bond forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
School Nurse Report and Board Appeal Decision
The Public Health Association met at the school house on April 4 to appoint a committee to request that Mrs Thuman be retained until school ends. The committee’s request was granted and Miss Thuman will remain. The nurse’s report covers January 15 to April 9, including 68 conferences and examinations, 25 operations or minor procedures, and several home calls and classroom inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Association
Mesdames Smith
Withrow
Burnside
Dr. Dill
Board of Education
Witte
Caaa
Hare
Local items and social notes from Twin Falls area
Mt. Broonman aged 6 1, trip to Twin Falls on Tuesday. John Anderson ill with sine pneumonia after spotled fever. Mrs. Henry Lane back from Boise after a week. Mrs. Robert McSlahon and child visiting at Mr. and Mrs. Tom McMahon. Mr. and Mrs. Lindemer were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Truman McMahon. Hard Time Dance by American Legion well attended. Mr. Croxby and children entertained at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Brush. J. Will arrived from Salt Lake City to visit his daughter. Mrs. L Jensen and Mrs. T B Thrush hosted a shower. Bride-elect Ava McMahon to be married on the fourteenth. readings and music provided. about forty eight guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Broonman
Twin Falls
John Anderson
Henry Lane
Hatunday
Boise
Robert McSlahon
Tom AicMahon
Iindemer
Truman Mc Mahon
American Legion
Mise Ava McMahon
Robbery by Intimidation and Union Labor Ties
Industrial News Bureau cites radical union tactics reducing productivity since 1913 despite wage hikes. It notes bans on labor-saving machinery and limited brush width, with masonry output dropping from 9000 bricks daily at $4 wages to 500 bricks at $1.35 hourly in 1919. Americans favor fair pay over job theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoxton
Lam
Eiher
Industrial News Bureau
Press Program Critiques War Efforts and Economic Policy
A historical statement by Representative Simeon D. Fess criticizes wartime production methods. He accuses government actions of inflating costs, boosting overtime and housing spending, and fostering profiteering through taxes and contracts. The speech argues for retracing steps to restore efficiency and curb excess government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
New
Congress
Simeon D. Fess
Republican Congressional Committee
Priess
Hemesementa
Baptist Church News Highlights Upcoming Campaign and Baptisms
Services were well attended at both morning and evening services. Officers for the next six months were elected, led by President Max Letchfarth and Secretary Aly Alexander. The new Works Campaign begins next Sunday evening, focusing on efficiency with a high participation goal. The choir of about 25 young people performed, and baptisms are planned in Gooding with Rev. Withrow leading services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norning
Max Letchfarth
Amy Maso Svertary
Aly Alexander
Florence Wolf
I. Orginist
Helen Fiella
Till Tvek Ant
Sumiay
Eathel Tonle
Huthwa
Loyd Crothers
Withrow
Gooding
Turner
Thor
Local social notes from Kimama and Shoshone gatherings
Leven and Margerette Anderson visited Shoshone on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Paine shopped at Rupert Saturday evening and visited the Dawley home Sunday. Mrs Kirtley and Miss Hettle Leeper were Shoshone visitors Sunday. Mr Tyson and family moved to Eden. The Rughs visited the Van Zandt home at Rupert Sunday. Guy Eddy moved his furniture to Paul where he will locate.
Bringing People West Homeseekers Get Special Rail Fares
Homeseekers head west again with special rail rates offered for settlers. These are the first low fares in four years and apply across Union Pacific lines to reach western territory. Stopovers allowed, giving prospects chance to view the country as railroads resume traffic with a push to attract settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Imvel
State cracks down on seed fraud in Caldwell case
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture seeks prosecution of Livesay of Caldwell for exposing alfalfa seed that failed purity standards. Officials say seed sold through Caldwell Sales Company contained 540 dodder seeds per pound. The department urges high quality, tested seed and clear labeling to prevent low grade seed from harming local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
H Ahtsum
Canyon County
Livesay
Caldwell
Caldwell Sales Company
Galne
Idaho
County Institute convened at Richfield
The Stay County Institute met in Richfield on April 3 at 11 o clock with delegates present. Mrs Withrow led the opening, a complete County organization was formed, and the program featured talks on welfare and child morality. The Stay Convention will be hosted by Sho shone County with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withrow
Pearson
Boise
Fernice Powell
Drake
Mra Withrow
Houston
Dietrich
Seey
Hill
Richfield
Detrich
Richfield Union
Mra B. Willams
Dierich Union
Dietrich Union
Naval
Othrwortens
Joel
Shoshone
Tiscott County
Lati ‘Wate
Mra. Wm
HIM, Co
Serr
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Dietrich, Shone
North Gooding
Ing
Theompany
Rige Ion
Nee
EIG
NEW Auxiliary Oficers OF American Legion
Miss Recou?seld
W. W. Custer
A Chayton
Digest OF Tobacco
Baptist Church News
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