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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
8
Local gossip notes H J Syms of Boise in the city on business and J H Lowell in Bore for weekly work. Numerous brief updates cover trips, store promotions at The Famous and Jones Furniture Co, furniture discounts, clothing prices, and local travel. Also mentions the bush fire losses in British Columbia and Caldwell civic visits.
Sage hong and pleasure described as the journey's aim near south of the Snake River. The Famous offered ladies Oxfords at bargain prices while M. G. Rockwell closed out stock but stays in Caldwell. The Tribune crew were treated to fresh buttermilk with ice. Jack Harrington and Jack Hall scouted Payette Valley land for potential sales. A broncho busting show drew Caldwell sports to Nampa. Visitors include BE. C. Lavering from Twin Falls with wife and child, driving 212 miles in a day. Judge Worthman, Emmett lawyer, seen as possible state senator candidate for the Republican ticket.
L B Jenness editor of the Danbury Review and Post Master, visiting Caldwell with his brother R Jenangs. He has gained 10 pounds in under 30 days and is there for his health. C W Belville editor of the Knoxville Express arrived Thursday, plans Portland coast trip, notes Iowa corn belt hardship and vacation in Northwest.
Teachers examination will be held at the Court House Caldwell on August 27 28 and 29 beginning at 9 a m Questions will be given for the diplomas state certificates first second third and primary grade county certificates.
Eighth grade pupils may take exams at Caldwell Nampa Payette Emmett Parma and New Plymouth. The schedule lists Thursday History and Physiology Friday Arithmetic Spelling Civic Government Saturday Grammar Geography and Reading. Papers are to be sent to the County Superintendent to be marked.
A joint teachers institute will be held in Boise from September 7 to 11 with Ada, Boise, Canyon, Owyhee, and Washington Counties participating. All who plan to teach in the county must attend the five day program led by County Superintendent CORA B. BEAN.
A Nampa breeder announces 9 head of Thorebred registered short horn cattle headed by Pride of Fame. He aims to show them at the Caldwell fair and sell October 12, seeks advertising plans, stock papers, pedigrees, barn stalls, and option to provide photos and cuts for promotional use. He may visit Caldwell next Sunday to finalize details.
J B Alspach of Payette informs J B Gowen that he and two other stock men will bring a car load of live stock for the Canyon County Fair and remain for the big sale on the fairgrounds next Monday. Alspach, a noted breeder of Duroc Jersey hogs and Barred Plymouth Rock chickens, won blue ribbons at last fall’s fair. space is already tight for stall room due to early orders.
Notice of a lost horse, a grey mare eight years old with a box brand on the left shoulder. Reward offered for information leading to recovery. Respond to Sheriff Thorp in Caldwell, Idaho.
Reduced railroad fares offered by U S L and Union Pacific for travel to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago and other destinations with a limit date of October 21st. See local agents for rates and full details.
A Bells Texas ceremony married Miss Lewis Bain Swafford to Edgar F. Kimbrough this morning at the M E church South. The bride, a former high school teacher, wore a white princes dress with a shower bouquet. The couple will reside in Caldwell Idaho after a reception at the groom’s home.
The Knollin Sheep Commission Co reports Aug 4 1908 at Chicago Union Stock Yards a larger supply of sheep and lambs by 12 000 head. First class sheep and yearlings traded strong while lambs ranged 10 15 lower with Idaho yearlings at 5.00 5.10 and Idaho lambs up to 6.85 dipping to 6.76 today. Demand remains good for feeding lambs 5.25 5.50 and Western lambs may dominate supplies if Southern lambs move this week. drought could curb movements. Prices: good to choice lambs 6.50 6.75. fair to good lambs 6.00 6.25. feeding lambs 5.25 5.50. good to choice wethers 4.50 4.60. fair to good wethers 4.25 4.40. feeding wethers 3.60 4.00. good to choice ewes 4.25 4.40. fair to good ewes 3.75 3.90. feeding ewes 2.00.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership between D D Campbell and James G Gartin is dissolved by mutual agreement. All bills owed by the firm are to be paid by James G Gartin, and all debts due the firm are to be paid to James G Gartin.
Farmers report alfalfa stands struggle due to soil prep or moisture but often due to planting too little seed. Northern states advise 15 to 18 pounds per acre, while Nebraska and Kansas commonly sow 25 to 30 pounds per acre where the legume is widely grown.
The notice urges summer vigilance as birds nest near homes. It warns cats threaten fledglings and calls for deterrence by throwing brickbats to deter felines during daylight, especially under sheds or barns.
J C Gartin announces dissolution of the partnership Campbell and Gartin and asks all debtors to call and pay at once to settle the business.
An alias summons in Canyon County Idaho District Court orders Sarah Lawlis to appear within 20 days of service or 40 days if served outside the district. The suit seeks dissolution of marriage, division of property, child custody, and general relief. Clerk ISBAL o V Hadley notes August dates and attorney Van Duyn and Plowhen appear for the plaintiff.
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