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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
4
Notice to creditors and probate notices follow a fixed rate schedule from the Caldwell post office legal notices column. Prices begin at five dollars for notices proving wills and summons service, with other notices priced per inch on initial and subsequent insertions.
Notice states Canyon County Idaho Republican Central Committee calls for a county convention on April 29 1908 at 10 am to elect delegates to the State Convention May 17 1908 and the National Convention June 16 1908 in Chicago. Primaries set for April 20 1908 with times varying by precincts including Caldwell Nampa Payette Emmett districts.
The Republican State Central Committee announces a State Convention in Prince Idaho on May 12 1908 at 11 am to elect delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago June 16 1908 A State Nominating Convention will be held in Boise September 1 1908 at 10 am for platform and officers including nominating a Justice of the Supreme Court one member of Congress and state officers for the November 3 1908 election County delegates are apportioned and county conventions may be held to select delegates The State Central Committee will meet at Wallace Idaho on May 7 1908 at 10 am Addison T Smith Secretary
Readers are assured the Idaho political situation article was thoroughly scrubbed before typesetting. Any lingering rancor is blamed on the compositor, not the report.
The piece argues Idaho Republicans seek Heyburn re election via party unity while asserting hidden opposition exists. It criticizes Boise Statesman for attacks and questions Governor Gooding's senatorial ambitions, urging Heyburn endorsement at the State convention to calm concerns and balance the ticket.
The writer recalls a claim that Nampa started on a shoe string and kept afloat on hot air. The piece notes Caldwell’s parallel efforts, including hotels, a sugar factory project, and other progress, highlighting Nampa’s aggressive campaigns and rapid gains in infrastructure and services.
The writer urges Caldwell merchants to back Mr. Britt and Mr. Foote, recounting how supportive early promises faded and a flour mill struggled after moving from Middleton. They warn that lack of patronage could kill industry, leaving Caldwell with a burned out building and a lasting stain of selfishness and indifference.
A scan of an old ledger or advertisement shows a long string of firm names and partners. The list includes Co., C. Shillard Smith & Co., Stone & Christie, Jennings & Stansfield, J. Reifanyder, Son & Co., Chas. O. Herbert & Co., Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd., Coffin & Son, Philadelphia, Horkheimer Bros., Wheeling West Virginia, J. & McConnell company, Mt. Vernon Ohio, Traugott Schmidt & Sons Detroit Michigan, Chas S. Sweet Troy New York, Agnew & Co., Watervliet New York, H. A. Perkins & Co., White River Junction Vermont, Silberman Bros., Chicago.
Washington April 7. Secretary Garfield and Secretary Wilson announce a cooperative summer inquiry into future grazing policy on streams used for irrigation. Reclamation service and irrigated farmers favor prohibition, stockmen want freedom. Limited sheep and goat grazing may be allowed under forest patrol. Wilson cautious on current season, Garfield urges restriction on federally reclaimed lands. Agriculture secretary pledges full use of forage crops to reduce losses to the West.
Letter from George E. Hilton of Fremont Michigan addresses Emmett Idaho readers urging protective foul brood laws and inspectors. Hilton, a National Bee Keepers Association officer and local investor, offers service and cites his statewide legislative experience to aid Idaho beekeepers. He stresses preventing utter destruction of hives.
A fragmented 1908 campaign segment listing support for Bryan for Congress and Bryan for President. It includes condemnations of panic and criticism of Republican state administration, with a final note praising Bryan's statements and a brief attack on Mormonism.
Boise wool grower J B Clinton Jr reports a critical communication from wool merchants urging Idaho growers to cease tying fleeces with sisal twine or excessive string. Merchants pledge to reject wool tied with such twine, aiming to elevate American wools in global markets. list of signatory firms includes Jeremiah Williams Co and many others.
Notice from Co. F. Hildreth in Caldwell Idaho dated March 27 1908 states all photos tickets must be used on or before May 15 1908 and none will be accepted after that date.
Bolg d Arc a Chestnut trotting stallion grandson of Lord Russell and full brother to Maud 8 stands at stud at Caldwell Idaho Fair Grounds. Colts on show. Stud fee set at 25 dollars with cash insuring living foal. 47 650.
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