Debate on school funding and modern education costs
A local meeting of school trustees and state educators examined how property values and revenue laws affect school funding, roads, and villages. Speakers highlighted teaching taxation for children, domestic science, and manual training, arguing practical value for future citizenship while criticizing parts of modern schooling.
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Tapice
J. W. Wallace
John W. Lee
Harry W. Anderson
Ty Yar
EB. A. Bowler
L. M. Burnside
Mesdames
Dean Earl
Wooster
Lewiston State Normal
Sows for schools spark swine project in Idaho program
The plan asks each school to buy a young sow by March first, breed her, and by September record her weight, feed, litter size, total pig weight, and end-condition. A $100 prize fund will be split $50 $30 and $20 to encourage participation. Local officials say Oregon and Washington ran similar programs last year, boosting interest in swine husbandry.
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Idaho
Potter
Plummer
Oregon
Washington
State funds show balance across multiple accounts
State Treasurer O V Allen released a monthly recap showing a total on hand of 1,171,41450 with 2914 opened. Interest earnings for the last quarter were 7,44041. Major balances include General fund 4291485, General school fund 18708, Common school fund 91888.71, Livestock Sanitary fund 23220.04, Charitable Institution endowment fund 7358a7, Careyect trust fund 648.76, Charitable institution fund 1.52224, Capital building sinking fund 97648.62, General Interest and sinking fund 993,925.137, Soldiers' home fund 4954.80, State highway fund uu. BsRise! Predate y anime! Sued Tie. Apprpenciatea 572,354.28. Plenty of ice has been harvestet.
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O. V. Allen
Charitable Institution
Careyect
Capital Building
Boys Toast Borden Fire Helpers at Turkey Dinner
A jovial group from Shoshone gathered January 1 at the Worden home after aiding in reporting a blaze at the Borden mill. The boys, who helped extinguish the fire and protect the area, were celebrated with a turkey dinner and social at Senator Worden’s house, with Ralph McMillen and Leonard Coates named among helpers.
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Borden Tre
Shusone
Ravue de Bf
End Sire Worden
Bortien Mill
Beck
Gortensheaye
Ralph McMillen
Leonard Coates
Prison bound thief from Rupert area lands 1 to 14 years
Ralph Johnson was jailed for larceny of a horse and other items from Wilkins and Scoble near Acequia. Sheriff Nelson pursued him from Dietrich to Shoshone, capturing him four miles from Shoshone. Johnson pleaded guilty in Rupert and received a sentence of one to fourteen years at hard labor. He also allegedly stole socks from another prisoner while jailed. The January sale at Stockgrower's Mercantile begins January 21, and Dietrich highway district bonds worth 50,000 will be sold January 30.
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Rupert
Jan
Ralph Johnson
Wilkins & Scoble
Acequia
State Prison
Shoshone
Nelson
Dietrich
Johnson
Shohone
Stockstager
Dietrich Highway District
Two Wrestlers Train for Rematch in Town Contest
In a local notice, Pete Moe and Sing Homa prepare for a ten round boxing rematch. The event, slated for Friday January 7, features both fighters sharpening skills as officials promise a stronger, more vigorous contest.
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Carramas
Dean of Gooding
Gried
Pete Moe
Sing Homa
Tragedy as Fire Claims Woman and Child in Desolate Home
A devastating house fire left a mother and child dead while neighbors and rescuers fought to salvage belongings. The report notes the cold night and burning furnishings, with scant chances to save clothing or valuables as the home burned.
School Notes and Sports Reports From Shoshone
The two literary clubs appointed weekly note writers with one club handling notes this month and the other drafting its program. Members chosen include Naomi Hansen Raymond Wheeler Deino McMahon Lenora Noble Joe Wilson Katheryn Morse. Bad colds disrupted attendance. Shoshone teams visited Gooding with girls winning 2 to none and boys losing 36 to 21. The Gooding gym housed by Mr Weaver and Miss Jennings hosted the event with Jennings umpiring girls and a Mountainhome coach officiating the boys game. Rumors spoke of trips to Soldier and Mountainhome. Declama tory work proceeds under Mrs Bowler as the Gooding gym was packed Friday night and door receipts totaled 96.
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Naomi Hansen
Raymond Wheeler
Deino McMahon
Lenora Noble
Joe Wilson
Katheryn Morse
Shoshone
Gooding
Skris
Mr. Weaver
Miss Jennings
Mountainhome
Soldier
800,000,000 LBS OF IGE HARVESTED IN BEAVERHEAD COUNTY
A historic harvest report from Beaverhead County Wisconsin notes 800 million pounds of ice gel harvested near Weaver. The Short Line reports a timely cut yielding a thick sixteen inch layer between Da Dois and Oneida on the Montane division. Railroads claim cutting ice remains cheaper than artificial substitutes, with artificial ice costs cited up to 250 dollars per ton. Local shipments destined for the California grocers and Peters at the Pyters appear in route.
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Pocateelg
Jed
Pocateli
Weaver Consin
Beaverhesd
Maptang
Mie
Belms
Dadois
Oneida
Rave ‘Moe
Getaewe
Pyters
Californie
Grros
Jerome News Notes and Local Developments
Brom the Times reports a flock of several thousand sheep on the Diefendorf farm northwest of Jerome. Mrs M J Newman’s health improves delaying planned California move. Idaho Southern discontinues express service, leaving Short Line as sole remaining option. Schools grant credits for chores, with pupils doing housework at home earning recognition, sparking parental praise and possible rivalry among students.
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Times
Newman Hers
Geo. Lawshee
Falls City
M. J. Newman
California
Idaho Southern
Hailey Idaho bank names new receivers
The Idaho State bank at Hailey appoints its advisory board as joint receivers, replacing E Daft who served as receiver. Judge E A Walters approved the resignation of Mr Dutt and the board members were named joint receivers, including Williem Leonani, Dr. EW Ktein man, and Joesph Would.
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Hailey Bank
Idaho State Bank At
Hailey
E Daft
E A Walters
Dutt
Williem Leonani
EW. Kteinman
Joesph
More Coal Station Additions for the Short Line
Construction by Snow Constructive Co of Chicago details a new coal station for the Short Line. The plant includes a steel structure, a crusher, two 1% Buckets, automatic loaders, an overhead bin, and spouts to deliver coal to the tracks, aiming to cheapen handling and reduce offside spillage.
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FeeenOy
Sistar
Gevgen
He Reed
Carl Stradley
Cate Egginver
W. Snow Constructive Company
Chicago
Punetise
A. R. Shops for Shoshone Next Move
A. R. plans to establish a repur shop at Shoshone with a thirty man carpenter force to remodel the old shape and round house. Work begins early March with repairs in Shoshone, where existing stone structures may serve. Additional housing for workers is expected to boost local prosperity as families move in.
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Shere
Shoshurie
Shoshone
Massive jackrabbit drive nets eight thousand five hundred killed
A large crowd from town and nearby areas drove jackrabbits north of town near Jas Pringie's place into a corral on January 1. The drive spanned about half a mile by a mile, with many rabbits slaughtered rapidly and counted as they were brought in. The Pioneer-Record plans to publish photos from the event.
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Jas
Pringie’s
Pringie Ranch
Acequis
Nes
Pioneer
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