Hagerman Happenings Highlight 1905 Progress
Special correspondence notes Hagerman Idaho's prosperous year 1905 with bank formation Hagerman State Bank under J. E. Clinton Jr. and directors. It describes new gravity water works by Billy Coltharp, ongoing building projects, ranch improvements, and social events including a New Year wedding. Snow totals and milder winter are mentioned along with visiting locals and long-ago partners reuniting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerman
Hagerman State Bank
J. E. Clinton Jr
W. L. Coltharp
P. E. DuSault
A. F. Bacon
C. P. Johnson
E. M. Beil
P. K. du Sault
Morris, Robert Co
Heyburn Notes Chronicle Local Moves and Departures
John Koets plans departure for Shoshone after arranging affairs. George Schroeder returns from Omaha with brother expected in spring. Calmar Struble heads to Boise High. Barker relocates a hay and grain building to riverfront brick yard. Campbell fills ice house. ice about fourteen inches thick. Odd Fellows order carpet for hall. Rev. Charles May leads chapel services and revival through week. Leah Burnside visits Heyburn school. J A Zeller builds ice house and harvests ice. Holt Nichalds from Rupert aids ranch improvements. Paul Shafter receives household car. Morgan sells interest in Hogan and Morgan to M Armstrong. Armstrong buys Morgan’s claim. Morgan and wife plan Aberdeen transfer. J C Early sells Southern Idaho Review stake to Frank Adams. Early joins Burley Bulletin. C S Erickson joins Hogan & Morgan.
Clear Lake Snow Hits Six Inches In Valley News
Clear Lake locals report six inches of snow, unusually heavy for years, with slick roads but timely mail. No dances held this winter, hay scarce in the valley, Barton of Hagerman baking hay at Madelena's place, McEvoy delivered beef to Twin Falls, and Will Lyster has been ill for a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barton of
Hagerman
Joe Madelena
Baby Story Tells Of Straw Road Mystery
Mr Pett Ridge narrated an engaging baby tale at the New Vagabonds club ladies summer dinner. A mother and her daughter stroll Grosvenor Square and pass a straw strewn road where a neighbour’s newborn baby girl is mentioned amid gossip and curious eyes.
Ginseng profits promoted by state professors and traders
A 1910s bulletin cites Prof Howard of Missouri State Agricultural College urging farmers to cultivate ginseng for high profits. It notes dwindling native root supplies, rising prices, steady China demand, and advocates that ginseng can be grown across the United States with low production costs. It quotes American consul Wildman on market potential and promotes St. Louis Ginseng Co. investments and literature.
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Howard
Missouri State Agricultural
Pennsylvania State College
China
Wildman
Hong Kong
America
United States
Canada
St. Louis Ginseng Co
Government Surveys Sealed Bids in Boise Idaho 1906
The interior department survey office in Boise invites sealed bids by January 30, 1906 for government surveys including township ranges base and meander lines. Bids must meet set per mile prices, with security and performance obligations. Government reserves right to reject any or all bids and open bids publicly at the stated time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Interior
U. 8
Surveyor General
Boise City
Enve
Notice of Permit for Diversion of Water on Little Wood River
Notice records January 196 with intent to complete diversion works on the Little Wood River under permit 419005 issued by the Idaho State Engineer. Holder is Charles M Bemphill, Rhoshon County Lincoln address, 200 acres described in section 28, township 58, range 17. Water is for power purposes, with completion date as set, and lands described listed.
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Wests
Little Wood River
State of
Idaho
Charles M. Bemphill
Puch Peror
Puch Peror Rhoshonw
Lincoln
World’s Largest Island and rough size figures
The note identifies New Guinea as the world’s largest island at about 206,000 square miles. It also oddly cites Great Britain with a value of 3,826 dollars, suggesting an archaic or erroneous context for the latter figure.
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New Guinea
Great Britain
Diversion Works Permit Notice for Monumental Gule Water
State Engineer announces completion dates for diversion works in Idaho for irrigation use. Permit No. 1446 covers 16 100 of one cubic foot per second from Monumental Gulies for lands described in sections 8 13 14 1 2 in Town 78 Range 13. Notice includes proof date January 1906 before W J Barger at Sho shone Lincoln County Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Thaho
W.J. Barger
State of
Idaho
W. Mer. Irons
Hagerman
Lincoln County
Ecene Maid Inserf
Formosa Law Says Man Must Have F to Smoke Opium
In Formosa a man must possess the letter f before he is permitted to smoke opium, a curious rule reflecting local licensing oddities.
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Formosa
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Journal Special
Billy Coltharp
Paul Gurley
Chas
Gustin
Lee Boyer
M. F. Kerry
Brailaford
Cannella Ranch
Edward Roberts
Lottie Garner
Myron Durfee J.P
Geo. Conyers
Dr. Baugh
O. P. Johnson
Robert Chattan
Bobo
Mountain Home
Harry Hughes
Mr. Weiss of
Buise
John McCabe
Mr. Coltharp
Wyoming
Mr. McCabe
John Koets
Heyburn
Geo. Schroeder
Omaha
Neb
Mr. Schroeder
Calmar Struble
Boise
Ala. Campbell
Chas. May
Leah Burnside
Heyburn School
J. A. Zeller
Holt Nichalds
Rupert
Paul Shafter
Mr. Morgan
Hogan & Morgan
M. Armstrong
Armstrong
Mrs. Morgan
Aberdeen
Wash
J.C. Early
Southern Idaho Review
Frank Adams
Mr. Early
The
Burley Bulletin
C. S. Erickson
Clear Lake
James McEvoy
Twin Falls
Will Lyster
Oregon
TRE Intermountain
Traine
Shoshone
ST. Louis, Missouri
McFall House
Ben M. Coltharp
Jij Aho
T- Sbrewiwnal
ICHAS
Burcess
PRO
William C. Custer
New Columbia Hotel
F. Binford
Prop
State of Idaho
Jas
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