United States Preparing for War on Wood River
Early 20th century column discusses national war planning with War and Navy colleges in Washington and Newport, outlining defense strategies against potential powers. It notes readiness for land and sea campaigns, logistics, and the role of military education in peacetime preparation. The piece shifts to local development on Wood River, praising Cottonwoods road links, resort growth, and fishing tourism with cabins, a dam site cabin, and plans for a summer hotel to attract anglers.
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Philadelphi
Mliiery
Japan
Europe
War College
United States
Washington
United States Army
Newport
Naval War College
Naval Powers
Naval College
Shuthone
Cotten
Wood River
Turner
Senator Gooding
Walton
Conference and State Fair Exposition Dates at Salt Lake
The item lists the Conference and State Fair in Salt Lake from October 3 to 10, 1914, with excursions via Oregon Short Line. Tickets are on sale from Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming from October 1 to the inclusive limit October 13.
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Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
Idaho
Oregon
Wyoming
Porms
Robert Brown III at Hot Lakes Operation
Robert Brown III of Brown Brothers at Shoshone has been in Hot Lakes Oregon for two weeks and his condition alarms relatives. A message to George Brown says an operation may be necessary to ease his suffering. George Brown plans to travel to Hot Lakes tomorrow.
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Robert Brown
Brown Brothers
Hot Lakes
Oregon
George Brown
Georg B Brown
Finest Alfafa Stand Seen In A Day
Fragmented OCR notes describe farm wells, depths, and irrigation details across several ranches including Wallace, Novinger Derrah, Darrth Range, and Franke. Mention of a windmill for lifting water and spring sightings at a staple shop.
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North
Franke
Turin
Aurnex
Elmow
Springer
Seer Cetting to Be Rare in These Parts
Fragmented OCR notes describe scarcity of seer catching and hunting activity in foothill waters and rivers. Mentions Shoshone area and limited duck counts, with references to hunters and seasonal setbacks near Belpere and Little Wood River sources.
Woman Creates Scenic Drive Through Devils Lake Shore
Mrs. Kelley of Lake, North Dakota, transformed a muddy, potholed two to three mile stretch along Devils Lake into a picturesque drive. A prior rough road near the Little Squaw house was moved two hundred feet, and a garden with cottonwoods, box elders, willows, elms, and poplars was planted. A nursery was started to replace dying trees, turning the route into a favored motorist speedway.
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Furmirs
Devils
Mttle Squire
Kelley
Kethey
DaHo Candidate Seeks Support Amid Primary Bid
The unnamed DaHo candidate faces a contested primary as supporters dispute his prospects and hidden backing. The article notes limited visibility of his campaign and uncertainty about his eventual positioning before the November election.
Hotel Offered for Courthouse in Gooding County Fight
A heated county battle over the permanent county seat centers on Gooding proposing the townsite hotel as the courthouse. The Gooding County fight includes lease terms, a $20,000 purchase, and a $3,008 hotel cost, with political maneuvering by local figures and the state legislature to secure the seat.
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Linowit
Caous
Idahu
Gening
Gooding
Frank E Gooding
Goodin Tin
Mt In Tern
Ad Mayer
Wanty
Ely
Tincoln
Minidake
Gondise
Old Timer Pen Portrait Of An Old Time Friend
An old timer writes from Old Hieberg praising Tom Fay as a long time party member with deep local roots. He notes Fay secured 159 names for a patronage position and could gain more, while detailing Fay’s career from county treasurer to early county commissioner and his Carey Act farming years. The writer ends by asserting shared identity as an old timer.
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Old Hieberg
Fridtuy
Tom Fay
Linwin Coutty
Salt Lake Fair and Farm Progress Notes by Mrs Kelley
Salt Lake events run October 3 to 10 with train tickets from Idaho and Oregon. October 1 to 6 for Wyoming. Mrs Kelley, a leading woman farmer, touts scientific methods, pedigreed stock, and profitable hog and stock breeding on 1000 acres. Her Ayrshire line and blue ribbon winner Mary Ann illustrate high returns despite low input costs.
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Kelley
Mary Ann
Ayrune
Ryughaim
Hanly
Rapiaiy
What’s the Matter With Kansas State Primary Totals
Topeka Kan Sept 24 The total vote of all but three counties in Kansas in the recent statewide primary shows Capper 102105 Hedges 7065 Bond 547 Mitchell 4882. The message notes no party contests for nominations and compares to 1912 presidential voter totals.
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Topeka
Kans
Kansas
Arthur Capper
George H Hedges
Silas Bond
Milo Mitchell
Soverior
Kannas
Senator Brady Campaign Tour Heads into Idaho
Senator Brady arrives in Idaho with a slate of national and state party leaders set to campaign. The Empire district central committee opens offices as plans unfold for speeches by Brady, Borah, and other GOP figures to rally supporters alongside McCracken, Haines, and Peterson in the state race.
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NSF
James EL Heady
Washington
Homer
Benatar Brady
Wat
Central Coutities
Empire Wall
Darge
Braty
Borah
Smith
French
Robert M. McCrakem
Robert M. McCrakem, “Acessful
Congress
Haines
Aljen
Peterson
City School Teachers Form A New Club
City school teachers met Tuesday evening at Mrs Murphy's home to form a torch club under Miss Mabel Anderson. They planned a meeting in two weeks at the homes of the bankers according to the order of names. The hostess served refreshments. Present were Miss Patrick, Jennings, Mateo, Voris, Svemon, and Mrs Murphy.
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Mabel Anderson
Mra Wl
New Janitor Appointed for Shoshone High School
A new janitor is appointed at Shoshone High School with a monthly 85 salary. Mins McMahon is named trainee musician with high ability and a three year term. A new telephone line was installed at the North Site school building yesterday.
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Mins McMahon
Tchool
School Contests in Bread Making and Potato Growing
School contests in bread making and potato growing concluded with winners named in girls and boys classes. Bibel Christman led bread making with Gerald Murphy second and Roland Smith third in the boys, while Ethel Christman Naomi Her and Madeline Hanan topped the girls. Pot score winner Fred Clinger led poultry class with Kelso Warren second. Potato growing contest to be held at the Courthouse next Tuesday evening with further events at Richfield next Saturday.
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Shoxshowe Es
Bibel Christman
Gerald Murphy
Rogaland Smith
Ethel Christman
Naomi Her
Madeline Hanan
Clase
Geral Murphy
Roland Smith
Paci Furtidae
Soble
Newman
Beckett
Fred Clinger
Kelso Warren
Deine McMahon
Richfield
Prohibition Wins in Virginia Election Result
Complete returns from Virginia show prohibition sweeping victory with 121 763 total votes. Minorities totaled 7 453 against 44 678 for the opposed option as scattered results from counties and cities continued to be tallied.
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Reston
Virginia
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