Power of Southern Idaho Foretells Prosperous West
A flowing homage to Idaho and its Snake River power traces sites from Idaho Falls to Shoshone Falls. It extols Thousand Springs and Auger Falls and predicts vast industrial growth through irrigation, mills, factories, and cities, led by harnessed river power. The piece, by Ernest Millett, reflects local pride and hopes for a booming future. Also noted is the death of Louise M. Bliss at 23, widow of a Bliss resident, with funeral by Rev. W. J. Barger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousand Springs
Riley Creek Falls
Snake River
Barnum’s Island
Idaho
Auger Falls
Whense
West
Ernest Millett
Harnessing Water Power on Snake River in Idaho
The text discusses exploiting Southern Idaho natural resources through hydro power. It highlights Snake River rising near Yellowstone, with falls at Upper Salmon and lower Salmon, noting the river’s path, low banks, and opportunities for harnessing energy near a long island where the river divides.
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Ces
Idaho
Snake River
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Salmon Falls
River System Powers Rapid Cascades in Southern Idaho
A description of a major western river bending southward through Southern Idaho, its tributaries shaping a winding course with steep rocky channels. The text notes the immense potential energy of the river, with a reference to Upper Salwon Falls and nearby Taasbas, hinting at harnessing the water’s power.
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Starrh,s Ferry
Snake
Starrh’s Ferry
Twin Falls
United States
Pacific
Idaho
Seross Idaho
Salwon Falls
Village Board Meets in Shoshone Idaho March 9 1903
Regular session notes show members J F White T H Gooding J W Wheeler with W H Baugh and F A Burkhill absent. Minutes from March 2 1902 approved. Bills approved. E W Horton charged for street lamps and fencing. Ordinance 12 prohibits children from streets at night. Ordinance 11 on dog taxation second reading. L K Adams named live magistrate. Gen. Brown village marshal. Adjournment set for March 15. Bennan Frewster plans a new barber shop for W Custer on Bilots, 40 feet, stone or brick, with modern facilities. excavation to begin after frost.
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Idaho
J. F. White
T. H. Gooding
J. W. Wheeler
W. H. Baugh
F. A. Burkhill
E. W. Horton
Shoshone
L. K. Adams
Gen. Brown
Ment
Ben A. Frewster
Bennan
W. ©. Custer
Custer
Coroner's verdict on Glenns Ferry train wreck
The coroner's jury finds A M Barnett and A W Long died in a rear end collision at Glenns Ferry about 7 20 pm on March 5 1903. It blames a freight train on the main track without proper signal and says the passenger train engineer failed to have the train under control. Names of jurors and contained details of victims and crew are listed.
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A. M. Barnett
A. W. Long
Glenns Ferry
Glenn's Ferry
Louis Peckhart Foreman
William Murphy
W. Bryant
Albert Stein
M. J. Carr Gan
D. B. Warner
Barnett
Long
Pocatello
Colorado Springs
Colo
Joe Leal
Jones
Joby Freeman
Resolutions From Lincoln Camp 5229 M W A
In Shoshone Idaho on March 7 1903 Lincoln Camp No 5229 Modern Woodmen of America notes the death of neighbor N P Warren and extends heartfelt sympathy to his family. The camp charter is to be draped in mourning for 30 days and the resolutions are to be recorded and published. A related church event and speeches by Rev Usmurn and Rev Gkborn were attended at Episcopal Church.
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Bliss
Idaho
Louise M. Bliss
N. L. Warden
Gooding
Warden
W. J. Barger
N. P. Warren
Lincoln Camp
Woodmen of
Teamp
Usmurn Deniv Reu
Episcopal
Chrunel Sa
Gkborn
Sheathone
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Idano
The
Union
Great Rocky Mountain Region
Upper Snake
Idaho Falls
American Falls
Shoshone Falls
Twin
Lower
Thaho
Les
Fred Bliss
the Twin Falls
Village Board
Gen
W. Frits al. B. Roberts
B. L Byrne
Wenennsi Tan
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