Lincoln County Irrigation Meeting Organizes Local Branch
A mass meeting at the Lincoln County Court House, chaired by Frank T. Disney, organized a Lincoln County branch of the Idaho Reclamation Association. Edwin T. Harber spoke on irrigation prospects for southern Idaho, with officers elected and committees named to represent each section. The resolutions endorsed the Association’s plans to provide full water supply to every acre, urged county-wide support, and called for attendance at the upcoming Burley meeting. Signatories include Edw T Barber Quet Johnson Ira Towne and other Lincoln County citizens.
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Court House
Frank T. Disney
Edwin T. Harber
Idaho
Lincoln County
Idaho Teclamation Association
W. Hail Horne
Quet Johnson
Richfield
Ira Towne
Dietrich
Frank
North Shoshone
Fan.t. Barber
Shoshone
Idaho Reclamation Association
Idaho Falls
Association
Lincon County
Lincoln County Potatoes Take First Premium at Denver Show
Lincoln County potatoes earned first prize at the Denver All-Western Potato Show. County Agent Geo E. Maroney arranged the exhibit, grown by A. Bate of Dietrich. Netted Gems showcased Lincoln County farming skill and enterprise beyond soil alone.
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Lincoln County
Denver All
A. Tate
Jim
Pocatello
Filer
Denver
Dietrich
Sam Pete
Shoshone Promoted At Business Men’s Club Meeting
At a Monday meeting of the Business Men’s Club in the clubrooms a large attendance discussed promoting Shoshone and Linesin county. A standing committee was authorized to push local interests including reopening the creamery and a tourist park for Shoshone. A three member committee was named to investigate the park idea and a special meeting was set for Tuesday and the next Monday night.
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Business Men's Club
Linesin County
High School Notes Recap Bi weekly program and games
The notes cover absences among teachers and students, a Mary McMaton hospital trip, new seventh graders, and bi weekly programs. Students enjoy educational films, a one cent admission, and a Backward party. Girls defeated the boys in a recent game, with Dietrich and Shoshone upcoming matchups. A Mother’s Day program is planned with several students earning A’s and a luncheon after.
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Primn
Houehold
Miss Smith
Republican Chairman Defines Party Purpose Speech
Will Hays, chairman of the Republican National Committee, argues that parties exist to enable citizens to promulgate and apply principles. He asserts parties should express collective will, not be tools for power, urging that individuals shape party direction.
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Will H. Hays
Natonal
Detroit
Mich
Surprise Party For Rev Brown and Wife Hit Town
Ladies Aid members and husbands staged a surprise party for Rev and Mrs Brown last Thursday night. The event featured a mustard program followed by refreshments. Guests presented fruits and groceries believed enough to feed the couple for several weeks.
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Ladies Aid
Official Report on the Flu Situation in Idaho 1920
The bulletin from January 26 1920 notes influenza cases rising across Idaho with 450 new reports. Three deaths occurred in 24 hours and pneumonia appears to be rising. County by county figures cover Ada Kuna Payette Shoshone and others, with notable counts at Pocatello Wallace and Lewiston. Public Health Service official commentary questions candidate influence on reporting.
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Boise
Idaho
Ada
Wannock
Pocateto
Bear Lake
Montpeliar
Benewah
S. Canyon
Nanipa
Tere & Vremont
Ashton
Tere
Erame
Rooters
Rose Lake
Madison County
Minutoka County
Lewie
New Perce
Lowston
Payette
New Plymouth
Pas
Passed to her reward Mrs P H Hughes dies at home
Mrs P H Hughes of Shoshone died January 20 1920 after cancer surgery. Burial was in Shoshone cemetery with Rev Withrow and Episcopal choir, as townspeople paused for a floral tribute. Born Amsterdam January 4 1882 she immigrated with her parents and married P H Hughes in 1882.
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P. H. Hughes
Shoshone
Withrow
Episcopal
Wwristiang van Touen
Hughes
Woodman Lodge
Richfield Social Roundup and Local Visits
Local residents share visits from relatives and friends, including Dr Harbin of Avery, Mrs Garlock of Shoshone, and Sophia Smith of Gorse. Reports cover entertainments, lectures, club meetings, school leadership change, and a pie social at Grange Hall to raise funds for furniture.
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Tote
M. R. Kays
Wedawatuy
Sophia Smith
Gorse
Aoe
Grange Hall
Grange Hal
Adams sale advertised and relief drive active in town
Advertisement notes a sale for Mrs Horshaw with McCoy of Gooling and A W Hansen listed among auctioneers. The Rev M B Paromagin Armenian minister speaks in Shoshone for East Relief at the Methodist Church with free sermon and appeal to give.
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Meikinsonn
Methodist Church
Horshaw
McCoy
Gooling
A. W. Hansen
M. B Paromagin
Burley Irrigation Conference Draws Large Idaho Delegation
The irrigation conference at Burley last Tuesday drew about five hundred attendees from district counties. Lincoln county was represented by A T McMahon, John Hunter, F R Mulliner, L J Mott, Edw T Barber, Hail Herne, and Mr and Mrs Keith Ferguson among others. Talks extolled irrigation benefits and methods to build reservoir dams, with discussions on funding and potential government or private financing to advance Idaho Reclamation Association plans.
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Burley
A. T. McMahon
John Hunter
Mulliner
L. J. Mott
T. Barber
Herne
Keith Ferguson
Thos, Gooding
George Schwaner
Lincoln County
Hack County
A. T. 3fcMahon
Idaho
Snake River
Idaho Reclamation Association
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Dietrich High School
Ween Hien Hart
Steve Ballard
Bernard Towne
Plurine Grewell
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Mountainhome
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Percy Smith
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Karris
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Mike
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Mary McMaton
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Hick
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Melfabor Joy Noble Montana Murray ‘Pelle
Jones Dupt
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Dert Bowler Piano Solve
Maroney
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Thande
Fontana Murry
Lary McMahon
A Anderson
Phillips “Plosele Mason
Ruth Garner
Alice Alexander
Fea Silva
Madeline Hanaofin
Geo. Haddock
Iwa Alexander Grace Anderson
May Johnson
James Zeigler
Erick Johnson
Rikie Meat
Aanes Mevoniter
Metvitte Wheeler We, Centrete
Muimenee
Wilwers
Mrs. E. Harbin
Dr. Harbin
Avery
Vege
L. W. Garlock
Tom McMahon
Mrs. Crosby
Penetra
A. L. Fletcher
Richiel’ Clas
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Truman
T. I. McMofion
I. W. Garlowk
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Ava
Gore
Hughell
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Wae
Woman's Club
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Rix VonDing
Ewer Ranch
Sprenger
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Mitchell
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Avennes
United Effort
Darenh
Linegin County
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Cheney
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Burley Irrigation Conference
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