King Hill project opens October 12 for Carey Act farming
The Kings Hill project, originally Glenn's Ferry, gains new life under C. H. Hammett with fresh surveys. About 12,000 acres will be irrigated from the Malad river with a 140 foot head. water rights are costly but the high upland location suits fruit growing and diversified crops. The Slick Brothers lead the construction, with the plant and works in Lincoln county though lands lie south of the Snake river.
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Kings Hill
C. H. Hammett
Salt Lake
Frst
State Land Board
Snake River
Glenn's Ferry
Slick Brothers Company
Intermountain
Lincoln County
Circus Day in Shoshone Promises Grand Parade and Elephants
Circus day August 7 in Shoshone thrills locals with Barnum & Bailey touted as greatest show on earth after four year gap. Describes arrival by four special trains, massive menagerie including 32 elephants and many exotic animals, and the parade through town. Highlights include Baby Bunting the infant elephant, nursing babies, and new acts like Autos that pass in the air. Afternoon show scheduled with a full day of sights and excitement for families.
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Shoshone
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Pocatello
Land of Nod
Cormmespla
Gyp
Lena
Zoological Kindergarten
Amon
Wo'elek
Munner
Rimels
LaRoque
Open Letter to Ex-Senator Dubois in Idaho History
An open letter defends Miho’s honor and rebukes Ex-Senator Dubois for political attacks. It argues Idaho's people should judge leadership by deeds, not by scandal, praising Mormon citizens and detailing past public controversies. The author promises to continue fighting for Idaho’s advancement and name.
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Dubois
Weed
Idaho
Miho
Dirbois
Coyself
Idaheid
Paul Corcoran
Ing Sevitense
Diaho
Dilute
Tome
Dolids
Yin
Sonor
John Hart
Antipiss
Senate
Mr. Dube
Dean
Uy Jungment
F. KR. Goorge
Believes It Mistake Join Davies Seeks Justice for Tragedy
Junth Davies, returning from Des Moines, claims a fatal misunderstanding led to his father’s death by Ennis in Pocatello last year. He presents renants to clear his father’s name, arguing Ennis acted innocently. Both men enjoyed strong reputations in their communities, and many friends doubt the misfortune stems from a true motive.
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Junth Davies
Des Moines
Eanis
Pocatello
Davies
Ennis
Crops On Minidoka Tract Show Promise For 1890s Soil
A. J. Murray toured Rupert and the Minidoka tract noting fine crops and potential yields. He observed sandy soil pockets reducing seed loss risks in some fields and highlighted a large potato field with strong profits. The article compares sand hills near Abilene Kansas where sand land fetched high value, to local trials by Schroeder brothers at Heyburn with early June potato plantings producing lucrative five cent a pound tubers.
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A. J. Murray
Rupert
Minidoka
Ofter
Anand
Thors
Murray
Abilene
Kanens
Schroeder Brothers
Heyburn
Minidoks
Faith in Lincoln County Reported as Basis for Growth
A local piece extols Lincoln County faith among residents in Shoshone where most own land or city property and Cary Act claims. It cites Dr. Dubes the dentist, who recently received high offers and a large profit potential, as evidence that investors expect fruit land to command high prices. The article links broad investment faith to anticipated future prosperity.
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Lincoln County
Shoshone
Linen County
Dudes
Dr. Dubes
Idaho Fish Hatchery Records Strong Production Gains
The Silver Creek hatchery led by Superintendent George H. Lasur shows exceptional success, producing about 850,000 fry this year with more on hand. The Oregon Short Line and other railroads delivered 275,000 fry to north Idaho, with minimal loss due to in-transit conditions. Bear Lake trout eggs have been hatched and seedlings sent to sites, showing promise for expansion of propagation in state waters.
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Idaho
United States
George H. Lasur
Stephens
Neath
Oregon Short Line
Bear Lake
Utah
Idan
Fish and Game Department
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King Hill Project
King Hill
Hay Spur Hatchery
Silver Creek
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