05 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
1
Former governor seeks to have his namesake designated as the county seat of a new county. He argues for political and economic benefits while opponents cite governance concerns and precedent. Local officials weigh feasibility, funding, and impact on regional development.
Local readers warn voters against division of Lincoln County to settle for a county seat. The letter-writers caution about higher taxes, criticize Governor Gooding aligned boosters, and urge unity among Shoshone, Richfield, and other towns while arguing no town should gain the seat at the expense of the whole county. They challenge rumors and urge voters to consider economic impacts and fairness in preserving the county’s integrity.
Prof Cave, visiting Albion, outlines the Albion State Normal School’s mission to elevate teaching standards. He notes improved faculty, added courses in domestic science and elementary agriculture, and the absence of tuition with low room and board costs.
A historical article outlines labeling requirements for shipping fruit trees shrubs and related plants within the state. It prohibits sale of fruit bearing San Jose scale larvae and codling moth damage with penalties including fines and possible jail time. Inspectors are empowered to seize destroy and enforce compliance.
The Anti Division League of Lincoln county endorses Fred W. Gooding for State Senator M W Smith for State Representative and A N Felton for State Representative. It argues county division raises taxes hitting farmers hardest and urges Lincoln county voters to back their slate or face higher taxation.
Six year old Merritt Newman suffered a severe arm injury when his hand was caught in a wringer at a Pointal home. The accident occurred as the device operated near an open door. Mrs. Newman turned off the machine and assistance arrived quickly. The fractured arm lay near the elbow with bones broken. workers dismantled the wringer to extract the limb. Emergency crews and family aided the boy as the machine was secured. Meanwhile Hales and Crane Get Big Contenet. North Dam project teams and equipment from Vale, Oregon, arrived to accelerate the dam construction.
A North Side company plans a large storage system south of Shoshone near Sugar Loaf Reservoir. The project aims to expand water storage capacity and support regional needs.
The North Side Water Company expands, pushing a multiyear irrigation plan to store 171000 acre feet. A large reservoir system is planned with dams, multiple reservoirs, and pumps to secure water for Twin Falls area irrigation and regional markets. Strong emphasis on large-scale conservation and cross-river water management with multiple supporting reservoirs and transfers.
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