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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
1
The Organ Short Line plans an extra daily through train from Chicago to the coast around May first. It will be a fast service with seven cars, likely including a mail car a baggage car a diner and Pullmans with an observation car. The train will be electrically lit using a front end dynamo powered by exhaust steam.
M W Belshaw of Spokane based Green Investment Co, in Richfield Monday to inspect his 160 acre Carey Act claim and three other 160 acre claims nearby, expressing optimism to cultivate the land this year for next season.
In Hagerman valley a thousand acres of rocky land and 400 nearby acres owned by C N Dilatush and Wm Goltharp are set for private irrigation. They will use a buried syphon pipe to lift water to the high land, enabling fruit growing on land too rocky for standard systems, inspired by success of nearby Blue Lakes ranch.
Bad weather delayed the Slick Brothers construction on the King Hill tract delaying canal and flume work. Despite heavy excavation and rock work the crew faced a slow pace but anticipate water for the season. A 1800 foot wire overhead tramway and a 35 hp hoisting engine enable cross river log transport, with lumber from Tiyska siding. Nearby King Mill prospers as a new depot, brick building and hotel rise and settlers prepare for spring planting. Wealthy buyers seek winter homes in King Hill, signaling rapid town growth and renewed activity across the tract.
An article extols a proposed Shoshone Falls railroad and wagon bridge spanning the Snake River, arguing it would outshine Scotland and New York structures in majesty. It compares depths and spans, notes potential $400,000 cost, and cites state legislative action by Lincoln and Twin Falls counties to bond for construction.
The Journal visits Rupert to view a thriving reclamation town facing regulatory delays. Despite limited taxable property and five year homestead rules, Rupert boasts a strong Commercial club, thriving businesses, and a large, well educated population. Residents cite high potential for farming, windbreaks, dairies, and year round work as garden-spot prospects unfold.
Program lists music invocations opening address and talks by Miss Dorothy Crawford Miss Millett Miss Alma Middleton Miss Vera Phelps Mrs Lucy Tibbs N B Higgs Hagerman Quartette Maude Warrington and others. Spelling contest noted for seventh and grade pupils across schools with teaching topics including hygiene and primary reading methods.
Bids were opened for the Twin Falls county court house with prices ranging from 111,854 to 152,000 for Bedford stone brick and terra cotta. Officials expect a decision soon, noting Twin Falls plans an elegant design and viewing the project as a solid investment for the county.
The Arbor Day and Bird Day booklet from the Idaho Leader is lauded as a superb example of state level printing. It highlights Miss Belle Chamberlain’s work and argues Bird Day’s growing popularity alongside its utilitarian and aesthetic value for crops and nature appreciation.
Wheeler and deputy Zug arrested a stranger on general principals for carrying too much money and suspicious voting. The man Flynn allegedly robbed a saloon at Twin Falls Sunday night and fled toward Jerome, planning to board a train to hide. Lincoln County Sheriff’s team captured him and will return him to Twin Falls to face charges.
Policeman Ames carries a gun for minor offenders but uses his rare bands on real criminals, a weapon said to terrify and force punishment. Weighing 240 pounds he can sprint 100 yards in about one second, and could overpower most heavyweight boxers in a clash. He has warned away troublemakers, a reputation heard across town and the traveling fraternity.
Entrymen under canal systems must deliver their state entry certificates to B Williams, representative of the State Land Board, at the time of making final proof per recent board ruling.
Experimts Farms engages W. B. Guilford as superintendent for new Twin Falls North Side company experimental farms at Wendell and Jerome. Each 10 acre plot mixes gardening and small stock with larger cereal and hay crops to show profitable farming with minimal labor. Professor Knorr of Colorado State College joins to aid farmers with no price to participants. Journal plans to publish results.
Deputy sheep inspector C. C. Dunn reports overall good condition among about 250000 sheep. A band of 1590 near Kimama had scab cases but were isolated and dipped to cure, with only two deaths after dipping during severe weather. Bucks in Hagerman valley show foot rot but are being treated and improving.
The Village Board met in regular session with C F Borden as chair and others present. They ordered publication of the election proclamation, appointed Harry W Anderson register for the April 6 1909 election, named judges and clerks, approved a marshal service bill for 52.80, and adjourned to March 8 1909.
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