Dietrich Idaho growth prospects urged in Shoshone Journal
A letter to Melvin from Congressman French extols Idaho potential in agriculture mining and irrigation. Dietrich is highlighted for new school and road funding plus railroad access, with encouragement for families to move and invest while noting future business opportunities and a stone lodging house for rent or sale.
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French
Melvin
Shoshone
Idaho
Richfield Exchange
Iield Ental
Alay
Dietrich
Oregon
Dieterich
Idaho Growth and Industry Rise Under State Progress
A historic overview highlights Idaho's rapid development in dairying meat packing and livestock industries. It notes improved river and railroad access boosting trade with Europe Asia and the East and cites investments of millions in manufacturing plants and water utilities driving industry and population growth. The piece also discusses concerns about large scale government employment and potential political shifts affecting public service and private enterprise.
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Triental
Hteek
Oregon
Washington
Wake Trust
Idaho
Columbie
Tunkma Catal
Fife
Burton
Government Ownership Debate Highlights Costs and Doubts
Discussion centers on government control of the telegraph, with Clarence H. Macher warning that operating expenses could outstrip income and that the plan may be financially impractical based on English experience. Dietrich Idaho grows as a promising new town in Lincoln County, backed by the Idaho Irrigation Company with a modern water system and telephone links.
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Epeelal
Opinon
Tiey
Honitor Kourse
Han
Cte
Clarence H. Macher
Mackay Companion
Mackey
Dietrich
Idaho
Lincoln County
Oregon Short Line
Uebivhe Irrigation Company
Dietrich Tract
Idaho Irrigation Company
Overbrook Farms in Southern Idaho Raises Elite Stock Details
The Jerome area operation owned by D. C. MacWatters and E. G. Bennett spans 960 acres with a 160-acre registered stock farm. They cultivate grain hay and fruit, yield 12,000 sacks of potatoes, and average 84 bushels of wheat per acre. Their registered Duroc Jersey herd includes the famed Overbrook Crimson Wonder, a world record sire, and Overbrook Valley Chief. The herd has produced prize-winning sows and boars, with notable mentions of University of Idaho breeding tie-ins and Hampshire sheep and Holstein cattle kept in selective breeding programs across southern Idaho.
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Jerome
Ida
D. C. MacWatters
G. Bennett
MacWatters
Bennett
California
Overbrook
Crimson Wonder
Boise
Idaho
Overbrook Valey
Valley Chief
Missouri
HM. A
H. A
Valley Ciel
Iowa
Prof. Iddings
Overbrook College
Shoshone Hardware Company Expands Stock and Service
Shoshone Hardware Company, the largest store within a 100 mile radius, offers tin and granite ware, general building hardware, sporting goods and ammunition. Owner J P Lane, recently took over, aims for large, lucrative trade with courtesy and fortitude as guiding traits. Lane’s background as a commercial traveler informs his approach to business.
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J. P. Lane
Lane
Starth Drug Store Showcases Modern Innovations
E W Sinclair, owner of Starth Drug Store, emphasizes that the business now blends pharmacy with up to date conveniences. The store highlights pure drugs compounded scientifically and stocks a wide range of toilet articles and related pharmacist side lines.
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Ing
E. W. Sinclair
Starth
Sinclair
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Idaho Review
United States
Hremont
Romant Etvit
Lincoln County Court House
Nivwatiwlend
Mir
Geld
Wilver
Oaegon
Little Wood
Overbrook Farms
Idaho University
Twin Falls
Butterfield
Hampshire
Shoshone Hardware Company
Starth Drug Store
Big Wood River
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