Marking of the Old Oregon Trail in Idaho Planned
A Idaho state wide committee named by the State Chamber of Commerce will plan a marking program for the Old Oregon Trail. Ezra Meeker and the Oregon Trail Memorial Association back the effort as a centennial project with a bronze plaque and distinct Idaho markers. Souvenir half dollars funded by Meeker help raise money for markers and monuments. The committee includes E. H. Peasley, Lester Albert, Mrs. R. P. Erwin, John Case, and Leroy Harlan adapting local groups statewide.
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BOISE
Idaho
State Chamber of Commerce
Memorial Association
Ezra Meeker
state chamber
L. F. Parsons
E. H. Peasley
the
Idaho Historical Society
Lester ¥. Albert
American Legion
R. P. Erwin
Daughters of the American Revolution
John Case
Sons of Idaho
Leroy Harlan
Boy Scouts
Oregon Trail Memorial Association
association
congress
national treasury
Washington, D. C
Parsons
Grand Opening Dance at Ozburns Garage
A free dance kicks off the new facilities at Ozburns garage on Monday August 10. Everyone is welcome to join the community celebration and inaugural event in the refurbished space.
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Ozburn
Mineral Heights Private Property Notice to Public
The spring house and grounds on Mineral Heights will no longer be open to the general public. City lights will not be burned at night. These homes are private and friends guests and delivery wagons should park outside the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minera Heights
Mineral Heights
Meadowville Social News and Local Trading Notes
Meadowville residents visited friends in Soda and nearby towns last week with multiple households noted for social calls. Vendors advertise a sheep trading inquiry and a grocery merchandise store for sale, plus local items like bob sleighs and garden tools for cheap.
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Ray Caldwell
Springs
Election Returns From Crow Creek Precincts
Returns show various races with many candidates across districts. Names include D. J. Lau, J. L. Downing, Abe C. Anderson, Bud Weaver, R. F. Robinson, Colin Chester, D. K. McLean, and Ida L. Stone among others with tallies from Soda Springs Meadowville and Freedom precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Creek
Soda Springs
D. J. Lau
C. P. Turker
J. L. Downing
Abe C. Anderson
G. McConkie
E. H. Smith
Bud Weaver
Houtz
A. Ozburn
R. F. Robinson
Sam Sibbett
Colin Chester
D. K. McLean
Frank E. Ellis
Maughn
Gorton
C. P. Tucker
triet
Abe G. Anderson
J. B. Lau
B. H. Smith
Frank FE. Ellis
Heney
Sunta
Lau
oP Tucker
Downeing
IE Jaw
G. McConkle
Ind
J. S. Houtz
Sam Bibbett
D. K
11th Annual Henry Stampede Near Soda Springs
The 11th Annual Henry Stampede and Stockmen's Reunion builds in Soda Springs Idaho with rodeo events and dances from August 14 to 16 1930. Cowboys bucking horses bulldoggers ropers and riders gather from Wyoming Montana Utah Nevada and Texas as crowds plan to attend at Stampede Park. The L D 8 Band of Preston Idaho under John J Fiala will assist the Soda Springs Band with concerts during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
Utah
Nevada
Texas
Everett Colborn
West
Stampede Park
Preston
John J. Fiala
County Officials and Delegates Listing Election Roles
A dense OCR-like list records named candidates for county offices and precinct positions including County Surveyor E J Baird Justice of the Peace Albert Nelson and others. it cites district judges lawmakers and various district committees with multiple repeats and percentages alongside names such as J L Downing Col in Chester Abe C Anderson G McConkie Ida L Stone and D K.
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Ida L. Stone
Rhea Soffe Lau
Luella Rinehart
T. H. Horsley
R. D. Gorton
E. D. Whitman
E. J. Baird
George R. Small
George
Horsley
H. J. Finch
L. C. Ruud
A. J.Davis
Paul Tipton
Milton Horsley
Co. P. Tucker
R.3. Gorton
Walt Hogan
E. Matthews
Albert Nelson
Harry Hosick
Al- Harry Hosick
Davisville
D. J. Lau
A. L. Ozburn
R. F. Robinson
Sam Sibbett
Colin Chester
Ellis
Maughn
Gorton
D. Whitman
Baird
L. B. Rosa
F. A. Reed
Dan Balls
M. C. Brown
Saraf Eldis
auehos & Cone
Lleasurer Korn
Protete budge Le
Houtz
J. S. Houts
Idaho Not Hurt By Summer Dearth
The Idaho Department of Agriculture reports no serious drought affecting Idaho while the nation, especially the Midwest, suffers drought. Myron Swendson of the Department of Reclamation notes measurements showing American Falls Reservoir at 765,330 acre-feet, Jackson Lake at 530,960 acre-feet, and Blackfoot Reservoir at 222,702 acre-feet. The Snake River’s natural flow remains strong, holding up to last year’s record.
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Idaho
state department of agriculture
middle west
Myron Swendson
state department of reclamation
American Falls
Jackson lake
Blackfoot reservoir
Snake rivers
Rainy Thursday Concert Disruptions Plague City Band Schedule
The City Band faced disruption as the regular Thursday train interfered with a concert drawing a large audience. Officials note several upcoming Thursday evenings may be moved to avoid rain and keep performances on schedule.
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Wenal Fic
Soda Springs
Lemhi the Gambler Miner of Idaho Pioneer Days
A reminiscence recalls Lemhi, a limping miner famed for hard living in Idaho’s early mining camps. He survived eighteen winter nights with scant shelter, became a skilled digger, and earned a reputation as a generous gambler who helped rivals in loss. His tale ends around 1915 in Grangeville as part of Idaho’s frontier history.
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Florence
Warren's
Germain
Lemtn
Idaho
Lemhi
Miku Deasey
Riebolds
Jim Raines
Salmon River
Lemh
Raines
Lemht
Warren
Boise Basin
Grangeville
old Territory
For Sale Milk-fed White Cow Arac
For sale milk fed white cattle dressed at 25 cents per pound. Call after reading the message.
Joan Crawford in Untamed at Idanha Theatre
The article notes Joan Crawford’s return from a dull debutante role in Untamed and promotes her first all talking picture at the Idanha Theatre. It discusses youth modernism and parental dialogue in a reflective, era tone.
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Joan Crasford
Idanha Theatre
duran
mini
satrbaty Nh
hetty
Baseball Game Sunday Sodas to Face Bes Sunday
Paris visits Bes Sunday October 10 to clash in a cross bats game. The two teams have split earlier games with Soda winning 10 to 9 in one and Ital losing the other. Soda’s regular lineup returns for the upcoming match. A Ladies Aid meeting is announced at the Presbyterian Church with pasture rental for sheep details by A. J. Knollin.
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Paris
Bes
gams
Soda
vnc ital
Presbyterian
A. J. Knollin
Idaho Auto Crash Toll Rises in First Half 1930
A Traveler’s Insurance report shows Idaho recorded 84 motor deaths and crashes in the first half of 1930, up from 28 in 1929. Data detail ages of drivers, accident causes, road conditions, daylight factors, and urban versus rural locations amid state efforts by the Chamber of Commerce and law enforcement to curb fatalities.
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BOISE
Idaho
Traveler's Insurance Company of
Hartford
State Chamber of Commerce
state department of law enforcement
incorporated
Ellsworth Enters Idaho Auditor Fray From Rigby
E Ellsworth of Rigby a Legionnaire and politician announces a run for state auditor challenging Ed Gallet. The bid gains weight from possible governor race volatility and veteran voters allied to Phil Stalker, with Bannock County pivotal for Stalker and for Ellsworth to build southwestern support. Trades among candidates loom as power blocs seek influence.
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Ed. Gallet
E. ¥. Elsworth
Rigby
Ellsworth
Gallet
Idaho Falls
pope
Pocatello
friends
Phil Stalker
Stalker
Bannock County
Bannock
Gallett
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Oregon Trail
MEADOWVILLE
R. S. Hawker
Mrs. Grant Cummins
Boda
Mr. Wilford Thatcher
fameily
O. B. CAlkins
Mugene Gates
Nathan Gates
Chas. Skinner
J.P. Haggerty
Thatcher
Vern Gordon
James Moore
Bud
Frank Daniels
Frank Cumming
Ferris
Ada Gates
Taimir Club Oaltus
County Agen T MC
Walter Sutherand
Enders Tote
L. C. Eastman
Conda
S. Skinner
T. R. Horsley
H. B. Fraser
Martin J. Ruggles
W. Lindsley
Leroy Traegar
J. EB. Lau
BE. H. Smith
Houta
R. S. Gorton
T. W. Horsley
E E. Gates
Petra Gates Freedom
J L. Downing
Abel Anderson
D. J
Howard Hemmert
Dot Gan
didee JL Downing
TE Tan
Ge McCankie
Abe
Andeeon
BH Smithob
Dotuet J & Houtz
BAL O
RF Robinson
DE McLean
Frank B. Filia
Eastman
R&ea Soffe Lau
Wagan
J. Lau
P. Tucker
J L Downing
Abe Ca nnderson
J. BE. Lau
G. McCunkie
H. Smith
J. S Trout
A.D Ozburn
K. F. Robinson
Sam
Emil Stoor
M. R. Kaoin
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