Irrigation Pumping Project in Lincoln County Idaho
The Slick brothers of Boise won the contract to pump 1 000 acres near Jerome and open the sugar beet area by April 1912. 200 teams plus hundreds of men will work on the reservoir and ditches with dirt flying soon. Openings planned in Jerome December as buyers from the East watch. Water shares rise to 4.00 per acre with maintenance about 2.00 per acre annually. Socialism growing in Lincoln County amid shifting prices and reform debates.
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Slick Brothers of
Boise
Millionare
Jerome
Cares Acs
Idaho
Lue Jerome
Walter Tight
Jervice List Bt
Josie Paps
Deen Mace Pee
Omala
Lincoln County
Peevinet
Acequia
Dietrich Traut
Shoshone Pioneer Called to the Great Beyond
A sad accident Saturday afternoon near Shoshone claims Willi Mortis Mabbutt, an old pioneer. His buggy jolted when frightened team veered near Borden’s yard. Mabbutt struck a telegraph pole and was thrown. He died that afternoon after rescue, funeral held at the chapel with Willard Hoots officiating. Mabbutt, born in 184, came to Amelia in 1872 and lived in Tahoe since 1884, survived by Mabbutt relatives across several cities.
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Willi Mortis Mabbutt
Sam Grubiers
Ron
Willa Morris Mabbutt
North Hamptonshire
Raghind
la Amelia
Mary Pilzabett Moeris
Missouri
Tahoe
Hias
Ambrove
Albert Mabbutt
Morblane
Alan
Jol
Socialism Gains Ground in Ohio Cities and Statewide
The election of five socialist mayors in Ohio and strong showings elsewhere signal voter discontent with national political conditions. The outcome suggests rising unrest and a shift in affiliations as socialist candidates gain traction across the state.
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Ohio
Eit
United States
Howard
Phe
Shoshone Opera House Names New Managers
AL Allen and Chas D Lyon lease the Shoshone Opera House and plan wholesome winter entertainment. Allen, a local pianist, and Lyon from Medford bring show business experience and stock connections to secure quality acts and moving pictures for four nights weekly. Friday piano nights and Saturday matinees will feature diverse programs, aiming to deliver the best in town entertainment.
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AL Allen
Chas. D. Lyon
Mr. Allen
Mr. Lyon
Medford
Oregon
Portand
Seattle
Alten
Reminiscences of Judge Puller and Horse Theft Tale
Boise man Herb Johnson recalls a campaign gaffe that swayed southern Idaho voters. A horse theft rumor spread by an enemy damaged Judge Fuller’s rival, yet Fuller prevailed while Johnson lost. Johnson quips that voters in the district mostly live in the mountains, implying a rural verdict.
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Herb Johnson
Boise
Judge Fuller
Mr. Johnson
Alluras Cavily
Idaho
Jim Fuller
Pees Lane
Hailey
Puller
Johnson
Heyes
Ladies Study Glut Announces Lyceum Tickets Sale
The Ladies Study Glut thanks Shoslunu citizens for fiber patrons to secure seas tickets for the lyceum course they sponsor. Next issue is November 8 with tickets available at Bowler Brog store and from campaigners. Season tickets are priced low and reserved seats promised for supporters.
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Shoslunu
Lotine
Nev
Cie Ranpihers
Bowler Brog
Gurtick brothers seek correction in Journal statement
In a Monday city visit the Gurtick brothers requested a clarification of a prior Journal report about a fight last Saturday. They dispute the assertion that AU were intoxicated and insist they were sober at the time.
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Gurtick Brothers
Journel
Sau
Garrick Brothers
Nnt
Amber Mey
Ceader
Fuet
Nevada Seeks Dry Farm Boost Through State Scheme
Note reveals Minidoka project data, dam and power plant details, and Nevada Governor Walker LL Odium’s cooperative dry farming plan. The piece covers irrigation, transmission lines, power capacity, and a farmer J O Handy sheep sale, plus Utah-style push to involve residents in land development via state-backed investment and expert guidance.
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Walker LL. Oddie
Nevada
Carson
Avedi
Loken
Trans— Welion
Tbis
Utah
What Is Your Family Worth Reading Youth's Companion
An advertisement touts the Youth's Companion magazine as the best reading for all ages with varied stories and adventures. It promotes affordable weekly issues, highlights Ralph Ty Paine's serial, and offers a 1912 Cranmpanton Kalendar gift with a subscription from the Souths Companion at Berkeley Street Boston.
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Lange
Hye
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Walker Commences Wind Soil Pump West of Town
M Walker begins installing a wind soil pump in a well west of town and plans a large reservoir nearby to irrigate land around the house. Roussier Brothers are in partnership with Thee Gob in the property venture.
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M. Walker
Mr. Walker
Roussier
Duroc Jersey Hog Farm Sees Strong Season Demand
A farm near Dermis southwest of Astroy develops 20 irrigated acres for feed crops and pasture to support a Duroc Jersey hog operation. They sold 106 pigs at five dollars each totaling 520, plus four sows with pigs at thirty dollars each. Season sales reach 650 with four sows and 32 pigs on hand and three sows expected to farrow later. Pure breed stock, Messrs Fry and Moore capitalize on a favorable market, signaling profitable future years for southern Idaho hog production.
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Wis
Hegui Bridge
Burley
J. O A. Handy
Big Bend Distriet
Burn
Mr. Handy
Handy
Hand
Behera
Whit Love
Dermis
Duroc Jersey
Astroy
Messrs Fry
Moore
Cindingya
Idaho
Wood River News of the Week centered on community life
Tony Stiva family left for California last Monday and reports of fruit and crops. Mrs Me Wyelt improves after ten days of illness while Win Sitas begins a drive to Iris OFF in Iowa this week. The community buzzes with labor scenes, a doodle about potatoes and spuds, and remarks on a bond election outcome.
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Tony Stiva
California
Me Wyelt
Win
Sitas
Iris
Lowa
Ihisines
Lowry
Reddy
Walter Sels
Lewiston Normal School Offers Six Week Courses
Short courses at Lewiston State Normal school cater to teachers seeking renewals or new certificates under the state law. Six week sessions start November and April with courses in reading, language, history, arithmetic, geography, education principles, and methods. Additional academic offerings cover English, history, manual training, sewing and cooking to strengthen skills.
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Vines
Lewiston State Normal School
Alene
Gig
Etoval
Pacific Monthly promises Western industry features and ads
The Pacific Monthly from Portland plans a series of expert articles on Western industries with topics like garries and walnuts, paired with campaign ads and introductory offer details. A concurrent note covers Shoshone theater tour and upcoming performances with pricing from 75 cents to 3 dollars, praising audience reaction.
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Pacific Monthly
Portland
Oregon
Siren
T Westies
Shay
Portlard
Jerome Plans Spending on Cement Works Project
A fragment notes Derome’s plan to invest in cement works, with figures suggesting around fifteen thousand dollars. The text is garbled but indicates notable spending and potential project timing.
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Jerome
Water logistics and dam repairs at Idaho irrigation works
Idaho Irrigation company continues major work on the Magic dawn reservoir system, cementing leaks and reinforcing the dam with high pressure cement injections. Despite extensive seepage concerns, post season leakage was minimal as the company reports supplying water to the Big Wood and Little Wood rivers with uninterrupted delivery since March. Over 200,000 acre feet of water ran unused into the Snake River, and storage exceeded 125,000 acre feet as irrigation needs were met.
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Idaho Irrigation Company
Idaho Trigalion Company
Maret
Snake River
Commission Form Of Government Growing Popular
Several Mississippi valley cities have adopted the commission form of government and a growing number of municipalities nationwide are under this system. The transition promises improvements over old systems, though graft challenges persist as the new method takes hold in local governance.
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Mississippi Valley
United States
Cant Work the Sheriff Yet Follows Name in Frauds
Jim Roberts, known to borrow the sheriff’s name, faced Judge Fuller in Jerome on a predminant hearing for grand larceny. Witnesses included W. S. Berry and Gen. J. Bloom with James Galliher of Twin Falls. Bond set at 500. authorities allege forgery after a bad check and cashing a 320.00 instrument in town. Conviction expected on forgery.
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Jim Roberts
Zug
Puredum
Jerome
Twin Falls
Jas. Galliher
Isiai
Roberta
Zoe
Jerome district plans three new houses and one more next season
The Independent School District of Jerome installed three outlying eehoo houses this year and will erect five near the Jerome reservoir next season. A long bar for school children has not proven satisfactory in Linenin County district schools.
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Independent School District
Jerome
Jerome Reservoir
Linenin
Free trial offer for THETH music and song treasury
Publishers of THETH offer 160 old time songs with words and music. A three months trial subscription to VORUTH is sent free to every respondent who sends fifteen two cent stamps. Address 92 Fifty Ave New York for details and delivery.
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Voruth
Fifty Ave
New York
Teachers Examination Notice From County Superintendent
The notice announces quarterly teachers examination under the Nevada county system dated November 28 1935. M Burnside County Superintendent outlines eligibility requirements and testing dates for prospective educators.
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M. Burnside
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