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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
4
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The Journal reviews railroad regulation amid scarce legislative progress. It questions the need for a state railroad commission given uncertain benefits and rising costs. It notes expected large appropriation bills and debates over pass fares and returns, urging clarity on the commission’s value before action.
The editorial argues Idaho needs a formal agricultural college in a southern irrigation region rather than Moscow. It condemns Moscow as a weak annex to the state university and cites rapid irrigation expansion in Lincoln and Owyhee counties. It asserts a true college in irrigated southern Idaho serves the majority of farmers and funds should not be wasted on a marginal site.
Local experiment stations to collect agricultural data for the various sections of the state, Idaho could feel that the educational facilities were in a fair way to do the good they should do.
The piece defends honoring pledges on local option against efforts by opponents to sway lawmakers. It condemns bribery and violence aimed at breaking promises, notes a possible $100,000 fund, and endorses legislators who stand by the pledge to pass a local option law.
In Boise last week the Journal editor received a cordial invitation to attend The Great Divide at the Pinney Theatre. James Pinney, Boise’s prominent theater owner, built the Pinney on the former Columbia site and now offers a venue rivaling Seattle’s best. His venture grows beyond initial expectations and can stage any large American production.
Idaho farmers hear expert advice on water use, grading land, and early sowing at a Richfield Farmers Institute. Alexander MacPherson and Prof Shinn stress correct irrigation, leveling, legumes with grain, nurse crops, windbreaks, and tree planting to boost yields and establish homes on prairie soils.
Grant A Caproni listed as engineer for surveying leveling and construction on Arma Wste Sauitarton and W Andustelal Buildings at Higheglass Residence Work in Suosnone Sy Twin Falls with phone 228.
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