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Shoshone Journal

Location

Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

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Well Represented At Boise County Commissioners Convention

Paul R. Kartrke and Chas. T. Harte distinguished themselves and earned top committee posts. The Boise convention urged revision of Idaho revenue laws and county government administration. Harte chaired the revenue laws committee. Kartake led resolutions. Attendee W. Anderson noted cash assessments and school funding implications under current law.

Paul R. Kartrke Chas. T. Harte Thul Harte Paul R. Kartake Harte Wirman Kartake Baing Mae Mittee W. Anderson Anderson Idaho Lincoln County

Big lease of state land in Fremont County

The State Land Board approved the largest land lease in state history, 14 000 acres in Fremont County for grazing with terms allowing three year review and possible agricultural leasing or sale on a path to 150 000 acres. Rates set at 25 cents per acre for agricultural leases while grazing yields 7 5 cents per acre annually. Nearby Grand Junction adopts New Zealand style preferential voting a charter reform removing party labels and expanding direct citizen power.

State Land Board Fremont County Esus Boise Statesman P. G. Johnstom Martin Garn Mark Austin Douglas Hix J.P. Parkinnon Register M Church of the State Land Board Grand Junction Colorado Aetter America New Zealand Idaho Fall

New Primary Law Sets Nominating Rules and Fees

The new primary law requires nomination by primary elections for major party tickets. It details payment methods, petition signatures, and residency requirements, with deadlines from June to August 1910. It also defines candidate acceptance, ballot separation by party, and expense limits for nomination campaigns, plus costs and administration of elections.

Secretary of State State

County Officials Push Publicity On Tax Law Deliberations

County commissioners urge wide publicity of the convention discussions to acquaint the people with current revenue conditions and the difficulties faced by assessors and commissioners due to defective laws. They advocate thorough debate of proposed remedies long before the next legislature.

Final decree in Wood River water suit issued

The final decree in the Wood River water case was issued by Judge Alfred Badge at Pocatello or Dec. 19, and filed in Lin County court on the 7th inst. The decree is voluminous, spanning pages, and will be published in pamphlet form. Nearly every water user on the Big and Little Wood rivers and tributaries is affected and involved in the decision.

Wood River On & Jesgal McMillan Cowen Dan Hamer Tumbly Bigwood Harry W. Anderson Alfred Badge Pocatello District Court of Lincounty Sean Pela Jomenel

Hagerman Valley Sees Rail and Power Lines Near

Hagerman area works progress on Oregon Short Line grading, Lower Salmon Falls power plant, and power line as winter bites. Rail access could reach Hagerman within four miles linking to Harriman interests while Idaho Southern eyeing valley expansion. Electric line work aims for water-grade routes and electric cars may follow soon after. Early Wednesday saw two degrees above zero in Hagerman Valley.

Hagerman Oregon Lower Salmon Falls Harriman Werlell Valley Sun

Pinchot to Address National Woolgrowers Meeting

Dr A D Melvin chief of Animal Industry will attend. Fred W Gooding president of the National Woolgrowers Association received an invitation for Gifford Pinchot to attend and speak. National figures and other speakers will address the gathering with a special sheep display featured.

Fred W. Gooding National Wollgrowers’ Association Gifford Pinchot Woolgrowers Anober A. D. Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry of Washington BDC Joe E. Congriff National Warehose and Storagpe Company Chicago

Woolgrowers Meet in Shoshone Call for Five Year Leases

In Shoshone wool growers gathered under C N Wood to revise grazing boundaries within Sawtooth National Forest Reserve and to extend grazing permits from one year to five. Nearly all sheepmen present supported the five year leases and boundary adjustments were reportedly agreed upon. The Gooding Herald notes its 61st issue with 16 pages of ads and a strong editorial page.

C. N. Wood Sawtooth National Forest Reserve Homer Fenn Goodinge Herald Robert W. Spangler Goodinge Publish Company, Ltd Eiay Cates

Free Advertising via Letters to Home Papers

Secretary Victor of Rupert Commercial Cipic proposes free promotion by sending editors of former local papers a copy of their literature and a letter highlighting their booklet. Suburban subscribers can prompt writeups that reveal where former residents now reside and the quality of the new area.

Victor Rupert Commercial Cipic Vietur

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Commissers Convention Tingoln Hrady Ciidren Chas T. Harte Rupert Jas. H. Brady D. C. McDougall D. Taylor Brady James H. Brady Reguisiman Forlnee U.S Justice Supreme Court Justice District Court Hagerman Valley Pinchot A.D. Melvin Animal Industry Wellitaowm Shoshone
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