Lincoln county road experts in state and bond funded works
Edward S Smith Joe Vernon and Joe Wheeler gain fame for public service in Lincoln County guiding Shoshone Falls bridge building and Bliss district road projects. Bonds totaling eighty to one hundred sixty thousand dollars spur improvements in Shoshone Richfeld Dietrich Falls City and Gooding. Smith oversees Shoshone Falls bridge and state highway program. Wheeler led Shoshone road work and becomes state inspector. Vernon manages Bliss district with a large crew as national highway building looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omirion Duke
Theighway
Aecur
Shoshone Highway District
Shoshone
Richfeld
Dietrich
Falls City
Lincon County
Thee
Gooding
Lincoln County
Bliss
Gooding County
Edwards. Smith
Shoshone Falls
Snake River
Smith
Lincoln
Joe Wheeler
Wheeler
Joe Vernon
Bliss Highway
Sam
Dietrich Rouile
Mrs Zellers Card Party Opens Holiday Festivities
Mrs Charles P Zeller hosted a holiday card party on Saturday December 20 with 28 guests. The home overflowed with holly mistletoe lilies and evergreens as Miss Jessie Chrisman poured punch during bridge. Guests included Mesdames White Brent Walters Thomas Horn Lundin Newman Will Newman Griffin and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Zeller
Jessie Chrisman
Punch
Xame
Mesdames White
Brent Walters
Thomas
Horn
Lundin
Newman
Will Newman
Griffin
Edward G. Gooding
Mel Campbell
Rhing Han- Milter
Beckett
John W
Jehie Rowler
Chrin“wson
Miss Brerityatr
Querion of Road District Arises in Lincoln Gooding Counties
Judge Walters ruled the good roads district must cover at least 20 000 acres though 50 signers were claimed to represent 20 000 acres. A Brinnegur sues W F P Horne Blaine auditor to stop Fairfield election for a district. Witnesses included Deputy Clerk McCloud and Engineer Gup tel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Broadhead
R. M. Angel
Mailey
Getlow
McCloud
Harley
Guptel
Good Roads Bill Faces Federal State Funding Debate
The proposed five billion dollar good roads plan faces strong contest in Congress as leaders push for annual road appropriations and potential federal state cost sharing. Debates center on funding methods including bonds and direct appropriations while avoiding wasteful pork barrel politics.
Christmas Day Observances Warm Townwide
An ideal Christmas Day with a foot of snow and near freezing temperatures. Sunday school events and family reunions marked the Christian holiday, while the post office remained open with Miles acting as Santa Claus for about 15 hours daily. Gratitude is shared for Miles’s service and for assistant Mrs Fulligan in sorting the mall for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Santa Claus
Uncle Sam
Fulligan
Farmer Nolis Christiansen installs grain crusher well east of Shoshone
Nolis Christiansen an enterprising farmer near Shoshone has installed a new grain crusher and feed cutter driven by a four-horse engine outfit paid for by the Shoshone ware company. He is feeding about a hundred cattle for market and plans to expand his operation to the full capacity of his farm and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolis Christiansen
Shoshone
Christiansen
Idaho Pictures At Baugh Theatre Show Next Week
Idaho pictures set for early next week at the Baugh theatre featuring local scenes like Shoshone Ice Caves Shoshone Falls and lakes photographed by Hale Horne. Lynn Lamunyon left for Buhl to spend Christmas with relatives Mr and Mrs Farr. Mrs Burnside and daughter Bessie also left for the same trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baugh Theatre
Idaho
Shoshone Ice Caves
Hail Horne
Payette Lakes
Althuras
Red Fish Lakes
Shoshone Falls
Blue Lakes
Lynn Lamunyon
Buhl
Farr
Burnside
Miss Bessie
Road funding bills dominate congressional debate in 1920s era
Lawmakers from Missouri New York Ohio Georgia South Carolina Alabama and others push varied road funding plans including annual appropriations from 9 million to 100 million and one third federal cost sharing. An omnibus good roads bill and a revived public building river and harbor pattern loom, while fears of a treasury surplus temper push.
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Sharkleford
Missouri
Chandler
New York
Whitacre
Ohio
Lee
Georgia
Hymes
South Carolina
Hobson
Alabama
Dent
Treasury
National Bank
House
Congress
Shackleford
600 Plays That Are Well Received At The Baugh
The Manton Claman players display strong acting in a series at the Baugh this week with Saturday matinee and night shows. Christmas night featured a heroic theme about a telephone girl loyal under pressure from the Governor and political boss. Tonight the bill includes The Girl from the Hills and tomorrow’s program East Lynne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton-Claman
Baugh
Essine
New York
Sheep Wintering In Idaho Fields Faces Heavy Snow
Thousands of sheep are moved from desert ranges to Idaho feeding fields as snow blankets the ground. Flocks are guided home with hay carried by a four horse wagon amid good hay supplies, sparing many from past winter losses. Flockmasters report sheep have wintered well so far.
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Idaho
Quail Menace Spurts Into Utah Idaho Foothills
In Washington county Utah quails are urged to be introduced to foothills to curb crop damage. The Rupert Pioneer Record reports a line about railway trunk service, while Wood River News Miner describes six Golden eagles seen near Camp Creek Canyon. Also Boise gains a new railroad line Butte to Boise and mentions Alateks Patagonia Arkansas Short Line through Boise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Utah
Idaho
California
Rupert Pioneer Record
North Side
Wood River
Hailey
Phil Borup
Camp Creek Canyon
Boise
Butte
Christmas Story That’s a Sermon Gooding
Christmas time softens hard hearts as Claude Miller and his wife reunite after a year apart. His wife, living with her parents on the coast, returns to him at the station, and Christmas influences mend past misunderstandings and restore their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooding
Claude Miller
Furmer
Pullman Car Fire Persists Delays Train At Shoshone
A Pullman sleeping car caught fire before No 14 reached Shoshone Saturday morning requiring passenger transfers. Fire reappeared under the floor after No 14 arrived. crews cut through the floor and fought the blaze for an hour. The car was moved to Pocatello badly damaged with losses in the several hundred dollar range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 14
Shoshone
Pocatello
Disputed Wages Trigger Murder Case in Lost River Valley
Deputy Sheriff A. B. Justus and Prosecuting Attorney Richard Angel arrived at Shoeshone with Hee McConnell, accused of fatally shooting Williams after a wage dispute. McConnell, from Kansas, claims self defense as Williams allegedly assaulted him with a pick. Williams, a prominent Lost River Valley farmer, faced a contentious wage quarrel that preceded the fatal incident. Chase Clark of Mackey represents McConnell in district court.
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Justus
Blaine County
Richard Angel
Shoahone
Hee McConnell
Wiliams
Lost River Valley
McConnell
Cour
Williams
Wilams
Shoshone
McConnel
Williams Williams
Lostover Valley
Idaho
Kansas
Willaams
William
Chase Clark
Mackey
Auditor's Report on Montpelier Public Schools Findings
The State Auditor's office filed a report by Harry W. Anderson detailing analyses of Montpelier public schools. Summary notes appear garbled, but indicate examination of merchandise and financials with a focus on totals and allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Anderson
Idaho Day ceremony in Moscow schools aims to mark state observance
Idaho Day gains attention as H Ole directs the extension service to introduce the custom in all Winte schools. The board discusses the day’s significance tied to state acts and the memory of President’s views, urging observance across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Idaho
H. Ole
University of Idaho
Winte
Carey Act Progress in Idaho Land Projects
Stephen D Taylor, state land commissioner, submits a favorable Carey act report to the land board detailing Idaho projects. He cites acres reclaimed, wealth added, population growth, and extensive irrigation advances with 25 segregations applied for and 24 approved, most under contract, plus optimistic outlook and proposed government co operation.
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Stephen D.taylor
Carey Act
The
Land Board
Taylor
Idaho
Save the
Communister
Atete
Save Teen
Etule
Corbo
Orien
Commis~ Jaioner
Reclamation Service
Washington
Wyoming
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Montana
Arizona
F. H. Newell
United States Reclamation Service
Carey
Ladies Discuss Idaho History In Club Meeting
The Ladies Study club held a December 19 session focusing on Idaho history with members naming counties and sharing facts. Speakers covered territorial and state government history, pioneers Halley and Shoojid, and Shoshone’s early days. next meeting on January 9 will address manual training, domestic science in schools, vilhuré taxes, and related topics.
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Idaho
C RR
Wheeler
Isaac Hill
John Halley
George H. Shoojid
Burnside
Shoshone
Disney
Wallace
Business Republic Offictids
Rathersd
wehGle
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Detaigh
Wattern Roads
Edward S. Smith
Joe Wheller
Mrs. Zeller
Secretary of the Treasury
Red
Pablo
Apend
Idaho Pictures
Manionclaman CO
Sterling
Auditor's
Catia
Secialis
Montpelier
Idaho Day
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