Beginning of a Fine Estate on the Billows Farm
A tour of the Tapper farm near Richfield reveals extensive land clearing, sagebrush removal with horse teams, and a planned model stock farm. The owner works toward large scale dairy and crop production, with diversified stock and growing buildings. Nearby roads improve access as the party surveys farms from ShoShone to the Cottonwoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupper
Richfield
Tapper
Tapper Estate
Poland
Shoshone
Richfeld
Idaho Irrigation Company
Woodmen Spare Trees Said to School Trustees
Citizens who cherish Sho high school grounds protested after several poplars on the west curb side were felled near the building. M T White nack and J L Beckett consulted a trustee and halted the work temporarily. The lawn was cleaned but a tree bore scars from the ax. Officials claimed frost damage justified the maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Whitenack
J. L. Beckett
Eitder the Frost Todach
Gold Found in Paying Ledges Near Wendell
An historic mine discovery near Wendell, Nor. reports rich quartz containing gold and silver. Aun, a local farmer, sent samples showing 40 to the ton in gold and 1250 in silver, sparking a regional boom as claims stretch over a two mile by one mile area near Thousand Springs. The find lies amid lava beds and rimrock, with extraction anticipated from surface and extensive staking by locals. The event eclipses prior county seat excitement and signals a major mineral source for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell, Nor
Stans
Great River
Wendall
Thousand
Unrest and Violence Mark Owinza Colony Turmoil
Reports detail ongoing clashes between Black and White residents in Owinza. A fatal shooting occurred Sunday night when Paul Jones, a Black man, fatally wounded Rob Jones, with police arresting a suspect claiming self defense. A public safety pistol used in the incident caused the fatal wound. Sheriff Zuly and Judge Copp appear in actions to restore order as threats persist into Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jones
Rob Jones
Zuly
Dr. Zeller
Jor Wheeler
Ray Keefer
George Redman
George D. Campbell
J. J. Fuller
HL B Jones
Owinza
Dan Davis
Collins
Judge Copp
C. Bell
New Shoshone Enterprise Aims at Local Development
J L Alvord promotes The People’s Viliams and Riewater cooperative with 16 capital behind the venture in Shoshone. A bank trustee will oversee funds for proper use. Alvord notes 2 Sour mill to be opened without delay with community support. Probate Judge Copp officiated a Carey marriage between Walt Billingsley and Martha Van Sickie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Viliams and Riewater Company
Sriple Gapital
J. L Alvord
Copp
Carey
Walt Billingsley
Martha van Sickie
Judge Walters Declines Public Utilities Chair Appointment
Governor Haines offered Judge E A Walters of the Fourth Judicial District the chairmanship of the Public Utilities Commission to fill the vacancy from Judge Standrud's resignation. After several days, the judge declined the appointment, a tribute to his integrity and judicial ability in Twin Falls.
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Utilities Commission
GOV
Haines
E. A. Walters
Fourth Judicial District
Standrud
Pocatello
Walters
Twin Falls
Idaho Hog Auction Aims for Record Los Angeles Shipment
John Thomas and HM M. Fiske of Gooding with E Mursters of Boise plan the largest Idaho hog shipment to Los Angeles. Fifty five cars will move 5500 hogs along the Oregon Short Line from Poestello to Weiser and north to Poestello, destined for Howser Packing and Pacific Meat & Produce. Bidders have not fixed the exact price but producers will be paid at least a quoted rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
HM. M. Fiske
Gooding
E. Mursters
Boise
Los Angeles
Idaho
Poestello
Oregon
Weiser
Howser Packing Company
Pacifics Meat & Produce Company
Dairy Farm Case Reaches Court Over Injuries and Feed Claims
The article details a civil action brought by the Dairy Herd against Defendants named Brows Brothers and others, alleging injury related to an auto incident and seeking proper feed for the sons of a dairy herd. It covers court proceedings, a demurrer, and expert testimony on feeding regimens including alfalfa, silage, and grain rations, with references to witnesses and involved firms.
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MT. Whitenet
Jean Whithark
Jude
Brows Brothere Amd
Valuatie Real
Poditian Johnson & Hinddock
Pleintit
Cart Ke
Johnson
University Stag
Herspbowt
oMey
Johnsom
L. 4
Mort
Jonseon
Public lands being settled under Secretary Lane plan
Secretary Lane reports that since March 4, 1813, settlers entered vast acreages in public lands across multiple states. The Geological Survey mapped withdrawals, restorations, enlarged-homestead designations, and lands entered by settlers, detailing Montana Utah Wyoming Colorado New Mexico and others with specific acre totals.
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Lane
Seatiers
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New Jersey
West
Geological Survey
Hit
Monntana
Tait
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Maho
Washington
Oregon
North Dakota
Arigna
California
Nevada
Archbishop Calls Nation to Abstain During War Support
The archbishop of Canterbury led a mass meeting where resolutions urged national support for Kitchener's appeal and asked nonabstainers to commit to total abstinence during the war as an example for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Canterbury
Kitchener
Nothing from Nothing Proved in Rexburg Election Report
Washington November 12 Charles HOS Robinson of Rexburg Mass on the Republican ticket has filed his district report at the capitol It states I received nothing promised nothing expended nothing get nothing A carpentry and plumbing crew work on the interior of Mr and Mrs W W Custere house on Riverside drive creating a brief local improvement note
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Washington
Charles Hos Robinson
Rexburg
Mass
Capitol
W. W. Custere
Riverside Drive
STOCK CARS DISINFECTED AT SHOSHONE AND ELSEWHERE
Stock cars across the Short Line system are tied up as disinfecting sweeps proceed. Stockyards at Shoshone Pora tello Tisbo Falls and others are being thoroughly treated under Dr. Plank of Rupert supervising with about 5 cars to disinfect. Montana quarantined over bovine disease fears.
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Ed. Merrifield
Lawas
Jerome
Anderson
John Nims
Jerome Mercantile Pyle
South
Jackson
Poratello
Tisbo Falls
Shoshone
Dr. Plank
Rupert
Montana
Finlayson Assaulted at Saloon Bout Ends with Arrest
Joe Murray assaulted Charlie Pit layson in the saloon on Saturday night. The proprietor was in the act of acting when Murray formed a confrontation. Witnesses say the injuries are not serious. Murray was promptly arrested and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Murray
Charlie Pitlayson
Murray
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. J. Tapper
Rickfeld
Forit
Aid Dre W. J. Tapper
Berry Anderson
Mea. Anderson
Model Stock Farm
Chinas
Berkshires
Wendel
Rimrose
Mother Lode
Brake
Qwinza
Neck
NEW Shoshone Enterprise
Plage
Pim Avant
Jos Duvhir
State University
Finlayson
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