Mackay Dam bids test of solid foundation plan
The land board reports purchasers of the Big Lost River irrigation project are conducting thorough investigations and tests to determine a solid foundation for Mackay dam. The Utah construction company, on behalf of Corey Bros. Construction, is the primary buyer. Delays and dissatisfaction with progress and plans of new contracts loom, with a potential board discussion imminent. The piece also contains a long commemorative poem by J. Luscombe praising soldiers.
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Big Lost River
Mackay Dam
Land Board
Utat Construction Company
Corey Bros . Construction Company
Wry Jong
Jani
St. Hime
Amy
Memorial Day Hymn to the Nation's God and Glory
A brief wartime style tribute urges reverence for the nation and its vast lands. It reflects on glory, gratitude, and the people's prayerful obeisance to God for the country. The piece emphasizes unity and national pride across all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwa
Strand
Haho Stockmen Meet at Secretary Bowman Office
The Haho Stockmen Association, comprising nearly all Bonneville and neighboring counties stockmen, held a profitable meeting at F. C. Bowman’s office in Ogden Falls last Friday. State Land Commissioner Gen A Dey pledged protection against foreign sheep incursions. Several new members joined and subscribed for stock. Hanson Commission Co subscribed for range for 500 head, James Just for 108 head, and Rube Dunn also acquired range.
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Bingham County
Bonneville
Bioginur
F. C. Bowman
Hanson Commission Co
James
Rube Dunn
Decoration Day services and memorial program outlined
A detailed schedule outlines Decoration Day events for next Saturday May 90th including memorial services at the High School auditorium led by Commander J M Stevens with prayers by James Duckworth and Rev Mark Ripenberk. Flowers will be presented to veterans and a cemetery decoration procession follows. Memorial Day sermons and patriotic hymns are planned at the M B Church on Sunday May 31st with veteran transport by automobiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. M. Stevens
Jewell
M B
R. L Barnstable
Capitola’ Austin
Servio
Stevens
Sons of Veterans
Greatest voting contest opens in Blackfoot area
The Optimist unveils a 90 day voting campaign with a grand prize of a $400 piano for a Blackfoot area winner. Rules, prizes, and participating merchants are listed on page three. Readers are urged to cast 25 vote coupons and support local businesses linked to the contest.
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Blackfoot
Publisher's Music Co
Chicago
Optimist
Blackfest
Dustin Pharmacy
D. H. Brethan
Rowles-Mack Co
Berryman's Hardware Co
F.C. Chriet- Thorstenberg Bakery
State Highway Proposal Observed by County Leaders
Last Monday the Board of County Commissioners and county surveyor visited Arco and Mackay with auto club members to inspect the road to Powell for inclusion as a State Highway. Blackfoot Highway boosters drew large crowds in Arco and Mackay, and the Powell road between here and Arco looked suitable for state designation. Blaine County officials share the view and plan to extend improvements to the western limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
R. K. Christensen
Arco
Mackay
J. T. Carruth
J. H. Early
W. H. Stufflebeam
T. R Jones
Automobile Club
Here
Powell
Blackfoot
Powell Road
Blaine
Decoration Day Observed With Blackfoot Services
On Saturday May 30th, Decoration Day services were held in Blackfoot at 11 a.m. Merchants agreed to close their stores until 4 p.m. to accommodate patrons, then reopened for the afternoon and evening.
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Blackfoot
Fred Neff Endorsed by Aberdeen Republicans
Aberdeen delegates and Blackfoot Republicans met at the courthouse to endorse Fred Neff for county clerk on the upcoming county ticket. Judge Stevens presided with prominent local figures present, praising Neff as a progressive, trustworthy farmer whose name would strengthen the Aberdeen representation on the ticket.
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Aberdeen
Blackfoot
Bingham County
Fred Neff
Vicinity
Stevens
Werre
P. G. Johnston
James Duckworth
Geo. Hansbrough
Sheriff Jones
I Grimmett
E- F. Malcolm
Dickinson
Dygert
Clute
Judge Giffen
Messia
Freeland
Bartell
Friesen
Neff
Aberdeen Counry
Greek Kills Greek Fugitive Prowls Hills After Murder
Last night about eight o clock John Papadeas shot and killed a fellow countryman and fled toward the hills. He is at large this morning. Sheriff Jones has been notified and a description issued: six feet four, medium dark face, short hair, smooth jaw, cap, blue overalls and jumper, armed with a single shot revolver.
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John Papadeas
Body Shipped Home After Oklahoma Man Dies at 25
Patrick Kirkhoff died in the Blackfoot hospital last Monday morning after his foot was crushed while digging a well about fourteen days earlier. Blood poisoning caused the death. Two brothers were present when he passed, and the body was shipped to their home in Oklahoma. He was 25 years old.
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Patrick Kirkhoff
Blackfoot Hospital
Oklahoma
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Abe
Ani
J. Luscombe
Nees
H Rita
U. S
First National Bank
I. H. White & Son Transfer
West Pacific Street
James Duckwoth
R. H. Clayton
I. M. Stevens
Mias
Aston Hyde
Mark Rifenberk
Idaho Falls
Congregational Singing of America
G ‘A
Relief Corps
R. L Barnetable
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
D. W. Standrod & Co
Bankers
Idaho
Pago
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