Eye opening rail line reforms and a public meeting
In a bustling town, officials face scrutiny over poor air conditioning, unsafe outdoor conditions, and plans for a new passenger station. The article notes a town meeting with General Manager and officials discussing recommendations, plus a push for reform and safer, warmer public spaces amid wakeful dawn activity. It references politics, elections, and community groups, including the Dewey club discussions and local endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturt
Thie
Gwitlen
Mixed Race Marriages Spark Debate in Early 20th Century
A long discussion on mixed marriages, citing Jack Johnson and notable statistics, argues for and against racial unions. The piece analyzes social tensions, perceived biological traits, and the impact of interracial unions on American race development, reflecting period prejudices and debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Johnson
Moston
Mary
Good Roads Drive Gains Support Across States
A broad push for highway funding surfaces as states consider large line items. The Pontatuion and Antec proposals seek 410 000 toward road improvements with a further 420 000 from state input if the project progresses. Supporters claim broad farmer and auto interest endorsements while opponents warn of overreach. Lincoln County lists Frank 2 Gooding as a candidate in the current race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontatuion
Idaho
California
Senate
Renator
Heyburn
Lincolin County
Frank 2 Gooding
Blenfield Ree
Bread For The Eater In Winter Famine Warns Of Wheat Shortage
An 19th century writer argues rising costs of flour and milk threaten the poor as bread becomes the staple. He notes bread prices from 7 cents to a dollar per barrel equivalents and recalls how milk, bread, and a simple supper sustain field workers. The piece laments modern labor and food costs while urging frugal, home baking and kneaded bread as vital for families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wywth
Minneapolle
Altenla
Bellevue Notes from the News Highlights Local Trade
Matt McFaud visits from Shoshone to handle business as Bellevue merchants anticipate strong holiday trade. Advertisements signal upcoming displays and specials while local concerns report a thief incident and talk of fur bearing season. Missouri Girl comes to town December 18 and railroad ticket details through early January 1913 are listed. Pneumonia and colds threaten health in winter and spring with cautions to seek early treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt McFaud
Bellevue
Paine Brow
Fragmentary ad about cure and medicine with odd spelling
Fragmentary advertisement claims a new discovery by Dr Eines and mentions remedies for coughs and croup. Includes garbled names and location Nanaonville VI and refers to prices like one dollar. Text is unclear and many words are misspelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eines
George W Place
Nanaonville
Windstorm Strikes Twin Falls Tractlevel Fire Destroys House
A very high wind tore through Twin Falls causing a house to collapse after a stove ignited a fire. Miomax Reese escaped unharmed while Keene Catan suffered broken bones. Dust storm caused panic at a local wedding as crowds rushed to exits but later returned to seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miomax Reese
Reese
Keene
Notice of Application for Deputies in Lincoln County
J Pred A Chirk treasurer and ex officio tax collector of Lincoln County Idaho will apply to the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners at their January 1913 meeting for authority to employ deputies and clerical assistance at the county expense to properly perform the duties of the office. Dated December 13 1912 Fred A Clark Treasurer and ex officio tax collector Neots
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notlen
J. Pred A. Chirk
Treinrrer
Lincoln County
State of
Idaho
Board of County Commissioners
Maid County
Aaid
Fred A. Clark
Neots
Christmas Holiday Rates Offer From Post Office
Holiday rate notice announces reduced fares via Grewin to January 6 with low rates between local points. Readers warned of delays and race schedules. office officials prepare for the season. A reader reward leads to questions about a cure advertisement for catarrh and a local drug firm touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line
Grewin
Jamagery
Iocal Pointe
Reatm
Hall
Hali
Adres F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Téky Hail
Public land final proof notice for Carey Act claim
TH A Stacy of Shoshone Idaho, assignee of W K Greene, seeks final proof to establish a land claim under the Carey Act. He will prove residence and cultivation before O A Truman of the State Land Board in Shoshone on December 28, 1912, with witnesses George Gaches Thos Kuchan R B Mewitt Holmes L Bry all of Shoshone Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. A. Stacy
Shostone
Idaho
Merignee
W. K. Greene
Jon
State of
A Truman
Representative State Land Board
Shoshone
George Gaches
Thos. Kuchan
R. B.mewitt
Holmes L. Bry
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First National Bank
Bhowhone
Melvin & Son
Mus
Hdda
Manect
Ik Seeietent
Mansa
Diewe
Ierus
Maion Reed
United
Tintin
Pollo
Dalpe
United States
Menatior Heyburn
Hohl
Fred Nihart
Olmline
Mahe
Beaale
Bobby
Bear
Ical
Dewey Club
Anette
Webser
Frank 1
Weiser
Pocatello Tritone
Menapapues
Drady
Dewey
Tribune
Little MN Paul
Paui Clagetone
Praha
Mamdeh
Tomi Sock
Wolfe
Onda
Bellevue Notes
Baugh
Ady
Aestephen Sect
Post Office
Asean
Stockgrowers Mercantile Co
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