Jerome Opening Promises Grand Water Works Project
Diet Water Works Piping moves to Jerome for a new water system to serve this year’s needs by October 1. A 4 10-horse electric motor will pump water from a well 362 feet deep into the plant. The event draws crowds with up to 10 000 enthusiasts expected for the opening, labeled the greatest land opening in the northwest. William J. Bryan and family visit Blue Lakes farm as drilling crews arrive to supply water for construction camps along the electric railroad line between Milner and the work area. A developer criticizes indecent print language and calls such editors undesirable citizens of Idaho.
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Jerome
Shoshone
Northwest
William J. Bryan
J. B. Perrine
Blue Lakes
Nampa
Electric
Milner
Shoshone Baptist Church Finances Show Prosperity
The Shoshone Baptist church reported a healthy financial year at its annual meeting with current expenses 1145.42, home mission 131.00, foreign mission 21.00, state mission 57.85, other beneficence 15, totaling 1717.42, plus an unreported offering. Pastor Rev. Thos. M. Patterson begins his fourth year.
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Thos. M. Patterson B. C
Shoshone Baptist Church
Defends an Honored Townsman in Boise Citizen Attack
A letter defends Jas H Brady against Boise Citizen editorials. The writer notes Brady is not a governor candidate yet and criticizes crude remarks as indecent. The piece expresses belief respectable people won’t be swayed by such attacks even if Brady seeks the Republican nomination after the convention.
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Boise Citizen
Jas. H. Brady
Brady
Idaho
The
Citizen
Gooding Townsite Opening Delayed
The opening of the lands of the Big Wood River project advertised for Gooding on the 24th is postponed, and the Gooding townsite opening is likewise delayed.
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Big Wood River
Gooding
Shoshonites Seek Explanation of New Train Time Card
The Shoshone travelers faced a westbound No. 3 schedule delay on Wednesday morning, arriving 5 20 was posted late with a revised time. The train ran two and a half hours late, then only half an hour late, prompting talk of legal action under Idaho’s new law requiring accurate arrival notices.
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Idaho
Coyotes Invade Shoshone Area. Local Chickens Suffer Losses
In Shoshone, C R Wheeler reports a 400 bird flock backbone weakened by coyote predations. The nocturnal thieves have reduced his chickens by about 100, prompting calls for state protection. Wheeler fired a warning shot with No 2 shot, after storing buckshot locally. Coyotes are increasingly seen near Lincoln county outskirts as depredations rise.
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Shoshone
Ioho
C. R. Wheeler
Arabian Horse Register
Prairies
Coyote
Lincoln County
Alberta State Bank to Open in Alberta Idaho
The State Bank of Alberta plans to open around October first in temporary quarters as a two story brick building is completed for winter occupancy. It carries a $50,000 capital and backs by strong local and regional stockholders. President is Mr Micklewait of Ord Nebraska, with T B Brush as vice president and resident manager, and G W Micklewait as cashier. Capital State Bank of Boise is affiliated with the venture.
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State Bank of Alberta
Idaho
Alberta
Micklewait
Ord
Nebraska
T. B. Brush
Coin, Town
G. W. Micklewait
Capital State Bank of Boise
Judge Lyttleton Price Dies in Idaho Hailey era
Judge Price, longtime Idaho lawyer and distinguished head of the 4th Judicial District, died after a lifetime of service. He gained fame for strict, fair judgments and for a reserved, principled personality that earned respect from clients and peers alike.
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Judge Price
Idaho
Hailey
Juige Price
Episcopal Rector Coming to Shoshone Church
Rev. Creasy, recently of Salmon, has been assigned by Bishop Fanstein to lead the Shoshone Episcopal church. He and his wife will arrive this week and conduct services Sunday morning and evening. He is described as an able, scholarly man likely to provide strong service, with housing arrangements still pending.
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Pee Eeroes
Creasy
Salmon
Fanstein
Teachers Examination Notice in Shoshone October 2
A special examination for teachers certificates will be held in Shoshone on October 2. Sean M. Bunsate, County Superintendent, announces the event.
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Shoshone
Sean M. Bunsate
Idaho Irrigation Company Opening Postponed to November 14
The Idaho Irrigation Company requested a time extension for its Gooding opening from September 24 to November 14. The State Land Board granted the extension to improve advertising and facilitate easier land staking for locators.
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Idaho Irrigation Company
State Land Board
Beaten At His Own Game At Shoshone Gun Club
Bob McCollum and party travel from Shoshone to Jerome where he recovers from a near fainting spell after a day of storytelling about local crops and hunting lore. Mrs. DuFoil, Sunset Magazine correspondent, shares tales of volunteer crops and a hunting mishap elsewhere. Shoshone gun club forms with $5 dues to improve grounds and traps as ammunition costs rise.
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Bob McCollum
Bob
Shoshone
Jerome
Oregon
Frank Millanps
Oliver Nicely
Bert Bowler
S. E. Todd
W. H. Baugh
F. E. Whittington
G. B. Keefer
W. C. Thompson
Jerre Purdum
S. P. Newman
F. A. Burkhill
W. H. Horne
F. C. Pierce
Paul Haddock
E. A. Bowler
al Cottle
W. Dill
C. B. Morton
Ross Haddock
Clyde Center
Bryan visit to Shoshone and Idaho trip described
The article details William Jennings Bryan and family passing through Shoshone on a westward Idaho trip. It notes a reception in Boise and a stay at Blue Lakes farm, with Bryan's private life and public appeal described, plus observations on his aging appearance and enduring popularity. It also mentions a local land dispute near Heyburn with Miller and a ferry, the road, and a proposed bridge plan, including conflicting land surveys and potential government adjustment.
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William Jennings Bryan
Idaho
Mr. Bryan
Boise
B_ Perrine
Blue Lakes
Columbia
Quite
Brian
Platte
Bryan
Hoe
Lincoln
Lttle
Therm
Idsho
Miller
Heyburn
Hut
Cassin County
Buriac
Burley
McBride
Reclamation Service
Bridge War at Heyburn Over New Toll Crossing
Conflict erupts in Heyburn Idaho as Edwin Verburg and local supporters push a toll bridge across Snake River between Heyburn and Burley. disputes arise over county land claims and reclamation land parcels with J E Miller and McBride, prompting tense accusations and potential legal action.
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Heyburn
Edwin Verburg
Snake River
Herburn
Burley
Cassia County
McBride
Reclamation Service
J. E. Miller
Count Fou
Miller
Tax Row in Pocatello Costs City Thousands in Wages
In Pocatello a street tax crisis unfolded as 400 shop workers refused a poll tax of 34 and were put to road work. Officials rushed to hire shovels and machinery but failed to manage tasks, leaving about $1,000 in equipment costs and $2,000 in wages lost. The mayor offered full receipts if they returned, and most men ceased work. The episode highlights a doubled tax rate and mounting taxpayer costs.
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Pocatello
Malad Bridge Repaired After Summer Outage
County Surveyor John Koets completed three weeks of work on the Malad river bridge over the Snake river. New concrete piers and extensive repairs cost a little over $30. The bridge is restored to as good as new, easing travel for Hagerman residents and river travelers. Fred Gwin replaced Walter White at Keefer & White, heading to the Academy of Idaho in Pocatello.
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John Keets
Snake River
Hagerman
Koets
Fred Gwin
Keefer & White
Walter White
Academy of Idaho At
Pocatello
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Coyotes
Alberta State Bank
Salt Lake City
Lyttleton Price
Erty
Shoshone Gun Club
California
Blue Rocks
F. W. Gooding
Miss Alta
Miss Gooding
Lake Forest
Chicago
Rush Haddock
Haddock Land Company
Carey Act
Blue Lakes Farm
Malad Bridge
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