Big Valued On Minidoka Big Valued On Minidoka
The Minidoka project near Rupert shows rapid value growth as sub irrigation and a new railroad spur boost farm lands. Frank Millsaps reports heavy alfalfa and wheat crops, four cuttings of bluegrass and clover, and growing optimism for future development despite earlier harsh conditions.
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Rupert
Frank Millsaps
Rupert County
Mackey
Roy Adams
Millsaps
McQuisten
Minidoka Dam
$75 An Acre On Wheat Hay Converts Crop To Profit
F L White of Moscow Idaho harvested 108 tons of whea t hay from 17 acres 75 tons from 10 acres and 25 tons from 7 acres averaging 6.33 tons per acre. Most was sold loose at 30 a ton yielding a total about 75. The windstorm prevented threshing so he mowed the fallen grain. he notes high soil fertility in Moscow and claims no prior crop failure in 53 years.
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F. L. White
Moscow
Idaho
White
West
Middle Western
Spokane Review
New Idaho Educational Law to Overhaul Teacher Examinations
The state district board of educational examiners will convene next week to grade and issue certificates for county teacher exams under a new law that centralizes grading and eliminates county superintendents from the process. Miss S Belle Chamberlain leads the department, with 13 board members. The list of examinees includes Mabel L. Tibbs, Bliss. Maude M. Gariner, Wendell. Gertrude Yaden, Richfield. Dora Sommerville, Wendell. Anna Beck, Shoshone. Helen Burdick, Heyburn. May Roberts, Wendell. A T Park, Richfield. Grace E. Thompson, Wendell. Jas Westhoff, Shoshone. Harriet E. Ellis, Jerome. Stella M. Evans, Shoshone. Rae Brooks, Wendell. Ruth Brooks, Wendell. Esther Johannesen, Rupert. Myrtle Akins, Rupert. Marie Ryan, Manard. Joanna Bray, Blanche.
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Idaho
S. Belle Chamberlain
State Educational Department
County Superintendent of Schools
Mabel L. Tibbs
Bliss
Maude M. Gariner
Wendell
Gertrude Yaden
Richfield
Dora Sommerville
Anna Beck
Shoshone
Helen Burdick
Heyburn
May Roberts
A. T. Park
Grace E. Thompson
Jas Westhoff
Harriet E. Ellis
Jerome
Stella M. Evans
Five Year Leases on Forest Reserves Reach Wool Growers
An Ogden Utah conference between Fred W. Gooding and James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, yielded an understanding to preserve forest reserve boundaries and issue five year leases to wool growers in the Northwest. The agreement aims for stable policies, immediate changes, and lasting permanence for Idaho and regional stockmen. Wilson then moved on to meet Idaho woolgrowers in Pocatello and Mackay as part of a statewide tour.
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Fred W. Gooding
National
Woolgrowers’ Association
Wilson
Ogden
Utah
Shoshone
The
Nations Wool Growers Association
James Wilson
National Forest
Northwest
Gooding
Idaho
National Forest Reserve Service
Forest Reserve Service
Forest Service
National Association
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Mackay
Mr. Gooding
Program of Running Races and Facility Plans
The notice lists October racing events with varying distances and purses from October 11 to 15, including automobile day on October 16 with $1000 in purses and multiple car categories. It also describes campus athletic facilities additions at Lewiston State Normal, a new martial arts program, swimming pool, lockers, and a future wing plan, plus a Baptist convention in Shoshone with regional delegates and a call to boost Lincoln County.
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United States
The
Baptist Church
Shoshone
Lincoln County
Lewiston Normal School Announces New Buildings Plan
The Lewiston Normal School will erect two new buildings this summer a two story gymnasium and a 3 mana arts building. The tenth legislature adjourned last February and appropriated 1200 for maintenance and improvement with about 50000 slated for building and equipment. The gymnasium is projected to cost around 30168 details continue.
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Lewiston Normal School
Lewiston State Normal
Milner Notes Report Busy Season and Railroad Talks
Milner crowded with visitors and new residents as the Idaho Southern railroad progresses toward year start. Local firms L W Howard Co and real estate ventures drive activity while officials from Twin Falls Jerome and Boise visit, with irrigation plans and ranch trades promoted. Regulars like Fessenden and Voight appear in regional commerce as hotels serve growing traffic.
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L. W. Howard & Co
M A. Hoyle
Milner
L. W. Howard &Co
Fred A. Voight
Twin Falls
Idaho Southern
John C. Hoyt
Washington, D. C
Riverside Inn
Tush
Twin Palla
Junction City
A.J. Wiley
Boise
Oakley
R. S. Cookinham
Cookinham
Idaho Southern Railroad
Jerome
R. W. Faris
Seise
Company
Auto
H.S. Geery
Walter Musgrave
Filer
North
Mark Coffin
Buzz
South Side Water Co
RLS
Fessenden
Glenns Ferry
William Lockwood
Hillsdale
Robi. L. Kran
Marshfield
Wis
Mr. Evans
Clyde Kirkpatrick
Hotel
Grinnell
S. J. Tillman
Sehrowder Brothers
Native trout from Silver Creek and Eastern Brook join streams
Superintendent Isaac of the Hay Spur hatchery arrived in Shoshone to deliver 14 000 Silver Creek native trout to the Mat McFall ranch on the Little Wood River. The fish, hatched from spawn taken from ripe females, range 2 to 21 inches and are protected by law from sale. A second batch of Eastern Brook trout, spawning in November, will be distributed alongside natives to extend the fishing season and grow the local stocking program.
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Iease
Hay Spur
Shoshone
Mat McFall
Little Wood River
Silver Creek
Isase
Isaac
Old Time Miner Returns to Lincoln County
L. M. Schroeder of Beatrice Nebraska visited Lincoln County renewing acquaintances and considering a permanent move. He once operated placer mines on the Snake River at the lower Salmon Falls and notes that modern scientific methods could have tripled gold yield and profits. He mentions Judge Fuller as one of the miners previously in the area.
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L. M. Schroeder
Beatrice
Nebraska
Mr. Schroeder
Snake River
Salmon Falls
Judge Fuller
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Minidoka
Gongeoolua
Moan Poyshes
Amma Mus, ES
Lewiston State Normal School
North West
A Greater Normal School
Milner By-The
Nvans
Dake
Mat MaFall Ranch
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