Law tests irrigation act before Idaho Supreme Court
The Idaho Supreme Court hears the case of Jesse R. Budge against Alfred Budge over the irrigation law. An alternate writ of prohibition is returnable at Boise on December 7 to restrain further proceedings in a dairy canyon creek water rights quiet title action by J. Turner, water commissioner, against unadjudicated claimants.
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Supreme Court
Pocatello Tribune
Jesse R
Budge
Bear Lake County
Alfred Budge
Fifth Judicial District
Boise
J. Turner
Water Commissioner
Water Division No. 1
State of
Idaho
Dairy Canyon Creek
Galling graft letter targets Idaho paper subscribers
A caustic letter from Nov 17 1903 exposes a graft plan aimed at obtaining a list of Shoshone Idaho Journal subscribers to push sewer and irrigation products. It ridicules the writer as a graf ter and pledges to publish the demoralizing scheme while warning the author that the time the eternal hades freezes over will come before the list is given.
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Idaho
The Violet Girl's Secret Revealed at the Club
Report portrays a club intrigue where a girl known as the violet girl appears in white broadcloth and ermine, carrying a vast bouquet of purple fabric violets. The mystery ends when Van discovers the flowers are artificial, ending the speculation about a generous male benefactor.
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Ermine
Van
Victoria
New York Press
A Good Yield From Six Acres Across Snake River
The Parma Herald notes a six acre ranch across Snake River from Parma yielded 100 bushels of alfalfa seed threshed recently. At ten cents a pound the seed is worth $600, plus the first hay crop adds about $120 per acre, underscoring the soil’s value in the region.
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Snake River
Parma
F. J. Smith
Caldwell
Parma Herald
Jury verdict overrating critic’s opinion overruled in England
An English trial jury awarded a manager 3750 dollars against a newspaper for a harsh review. The Appeal Court reversed, ruling jurors may not substitute their taste for the critic’s judgment. The court emphasized public interest in protecting critics from juror bias and found the trial judge misdirected the jury.
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England
The First Requisite Dialogue Exchange
Ascum presses Layze about work as Layze reveals he has not found a job yet. Ascum urges Layze to get to work and literally turn up the sleeves to take action.
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Layze
Village Franchises Lights Up With Hayes Plan
Robert Hayes of Pocatello presented a franchise for an electric light and power system in the village. After discussion, an ordinance granted access to streets and alleys for construction. Hayes said materials would be procured and work would begin after frost and spring arrive, signaling a new lighting plant for Shoshone.
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Robert Hayes
Pocatello
Blackfoot
Idaho Falls
Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Great Thanksgiving Ball in Shoshone Promises Elegant Pythians Event
Next Wednesday evening the Knights of Pythias hold their annual Thanksgiving ball and supper in Shoshone. McKibben Bros Orchestra, four pieces, will provide music and feature singing between dances. Supper at 12:30. A large turnout of out-of-town guests is expected.
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Shoshone
Irrigation Fund Growing as Idaho Surveys Expand
The land office report shows Idaho's reclamation fund balance at 1 149 667 from public lands sales and fees. For 1903, 641 104 acres of agricultural surveys were completed and 7 615 miles of lines were surveyed in the field. For 1904, 3,122 surveys are planned with clerical staff needs rising, as the surveyor general seeks at least 80,000 for Idaho. Seven Idaho surveys under contract were accepted this year.
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General Land Office
Idaho
Reclamation Fund of the Treasury
Land Office
Act of Congress
Belshazzar Lesson Ends with Eeny Meeny Joke
In Sunday School the Primary class wrestles with the writing on the wall. A bright boy named Johnny jokes aloud, "Eeny, Meeny, miny, me," prompting surprised laughter as the room shifts from silence to amusement.
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Johnny
Fire Scare at New Columbia Hotel Water Tank
On a Wednesday morning Shoshone residents witnessed a housing fire at the water tank of the New Columbia hotel. The culinary department appeared to burn, prompting a rush for pails and a rear fire line. Fire was quickly controlled and damages were less than feared. Keefer arranged immediate cleanup and the tank housing was rebuilt.
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New Columbia
Burns Social Among Ranchers Bright and Busy
Last week Ed Kimpton's party was a grand success and guests enjoyed a fine time. Frank Roggles returned to the Byrne ranch Sunday and learned his father was recovering. P. E. Byrne drove cattle to the Murphy ranch Monday. A dance will be held at the Cottonwood schoolhouse next Friday evening and everyone is cordially invited.
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Ed Kimpton
Frank Roggles
Byrne Ranch
P. E. Byrne
Murphy Ranch
Cottonwood
A Good Place to Be At in a Wild Country
Den Beard recalls a striking scene from a remote wilderness as a minister in black garb stands in a leaky boat on a mountain torrent. A roaring cataract, snowcapped peaks, and a gaunt bear among driftwood frame the surreal image from the World's Work excerpt.
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Dominio
Light Reading Quip Sparks A Humble Retort
A witty exchange centers on reading habits with a quip about night reading and a sharp reaction to a remark that the writer reads casseters for a time, provoking gnashed teeth and helpless indignation from the woman involved.
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Idaho Journal
Shoshone, Ida
Yours Truly
Violet Girl
Woodworth & Donaldson
First National Bank
Hoshone, Idaho
F. R. Gooorse
F. W. Goovrse
Cras. M. Heupuits
P. R. Gooding
Fred W. Goeaing
Chae. M. Hemphill
Thos. H. Going
Boman M. Heribert
Edward A. Waite
Howard Sebree
Oto
LO. O. F
Junction City Lodge No
Odd Fellows New Hall
Odd Fellows
3. M. Borer
N. C
W Wersrcke
E. W. Kleinman
M. D
Office Stockgrowers
Frank Whittington
E. A. Walters
Frank T. Disney
the Phanais Life Insurance Co
K. I. Perry
Moustainhome
Iéshaj
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