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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
2
Publication notice indicates the Weberly establishment dated December 8, 1588 is entered at the Caldwell Postoffice as second-class matter under the Act of March 3, 1879. Rates listed show $2.00 per annum and $1.00 per inch for the first insertion.
Pursuant to the authority of the Republican State Central Committees the Republican State Nominating Convention will convene in Boise Idaho on Tuesday September 1 1908 at 11 oclock a m. A Republican platform will be announced a new State Central Committee elected and candidates nominated for Justice of the Supreme Court one member of Congress and State officers for the general election on November 3 1908. Counts by county for delegates are listed and county central committees are urged to arrange primaries and conventions for delegate selection. James Brady Addison T. Smith Secretary Chairman.
Notice under Canyon County Idaho Republican central committees sets date and place for a county convention in Nampa on September 17 1908 at 10 am to nominate a county ticket. Precincts East Caldwell South Caldwell West Caldwell Franks South Payette New Plymouth Btuart show 103 delegates. Primaries in nine precincts September 14 1908 from 3 to 6 pm Caldwell Payette Emmett with Caldwell City and town precincts from 2 to 7 pm. J B Gowen chairman and C J I Davis secretary.
Mabel Grace Carleton of Emmett Idaho and V Patch of Payette Idaho announce their candidacies for state senator and Canyon County superintendent of schools respectively, contingent on Republican nominating conventions and party approvals.
Will Monk announces candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the decision of the Republican County Convention. He seeks the nomination and urges party support.
Laura Patton declares her candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican County Convention decision. The statement asserts intent to seek the office and relies on party process for selection. The message targets voters and party members with a formal nomination bid.
Ael at candidate for fees to be the action of the Re ty Convention of Canyon Caldwell Idaho and K Corbett.
Frank Crowth of Oregon declares candidacy for the assessor nomination at Canyon County Republican convention, subject to the committee's decision.
The Caldwell City Council amended ordinances to empower the street commissioner to remove weeds along streets for better sanitation. Weeks passed with no action as pedestrians dodge overgrown stalks on the Boulevard. The piece criticizes mayoral leadership and urges competent officials to clean up the city to prevent disease and maintain the town’s standing.
Harper's Weekly cites a Lincoln dispatch noting organized Methodist support for Bryan in Nebraska and reports of anti Taft activity by ministers at the Epworth League Convention. The piece argues churches should avoid partisan politics and urges clarity on whether Bryan runs on a Methodist ticket.
A letter discusses water purity in Twin Falls and claims nitrates and nitrites are absent, implying no fever germs. It argues decaying vegetation could create germs, cites Caldwell vegetation, and criticizes the Statesman over Treasurer Hastings. It notes Hastings earned $40,000 for the State versus $13,000 by a predecessor and mentions campaign contributors.
The Saturday school election produced a strong bond approval with 241 votes in favor and 41 against, signaling broad community support for the proposed bonds.
The election result pleases the school board as Lincoln building work continues. G H Van Wyngarden is hired to finish three Washington school rooms. School opens September 16 with teachers engaged and repairs completed. Two directors to be elected next Tuesday, R W Oakes and J C Rice near ends of terms. Citizens debate ward representation and finance importance. Twin Falls council cites water safety findings from Salt Lake chemist Herman Harms. Water shown non injurious with neutral reactions and no contaminants.
The approaching Republican state convention is shaping the field for governors and congressmen, with several contenders for attorney general and other top posts. Notable names include Lanadon for secretary of state and Brogaw versus Tucker for author. Hastings faces mild opposition for state treasurer, while Chamberlain is assured for public instruction. A large, enthusiastically received convention is expected with special trains from north and south.
Passengers on a Boise stage experienced a narrow escape when a tree toppled on a hill by Moore Creek. Frightened horses plunged down the slope at high speed. Driver W O Treanor pulled a horse free, the animal fell and was dragged 200 feet before Treanor halted the team. Passengers included Dr Yocum and Schoen.
In Lorain Ohio C B Mosher and others traveled by stagecoach when Miss Lida Cooper leaped from the vehicle causing no serious injuries. She suffered a sprained ankle and a minor forehead cut while the front-seat passenger escaped with a jump. The Idaho World reports the incident with the listed travelers including G H Ivor and Hiram Ballan tyne.
E. K. Corbett of Caldwell visited Payette to meet Republican voters as a sheriff candidate. He is a longtime Idaho rancher who formerly rode range for Peter Pence and Henry Ervin and has resided in Caldwell for 13 years. He aims to secure the nomination at the Nampa convention on September 17.
A telegraph from D. R. Hubbard in Des Moines dated August 26, 1908 reports that J. H. Lowell in Caldwell has a crowded tent and requests more literature, plus ordered address cards and success.
Italian scientist Dr Campanini proposes coating fresh eggs with lard to seal shell pores and halt air exchange. Eggs then airlessly stored on shavings show no weight loss and preserved color and taste for a year. Four cents of lard covers 100 eggs, prep takes about an hour.
Government researchers from the Bureau of Plant Industry and the Forest Service study larkspur to curb cattle losses. Experiments show root-based poison kills within hours, while leaf exposure may be nonlethal, guiding antidote and eradication efforts. Bureau investigators led by J. C. Thomas of Crawford, Colorado, demonstrated root toxicity after initial leaf feeding.
Notice from Utah Idaho Sugar Co dated August 15 1908 urges applicants for factory positions as beet slicing season nears and asks old hands and new applicants to inform the firm promptly. A C Pearson signs as Superintendent.
A 1908 excursion to Yellow Tone Park runs in September 34 with rates covering hotel stage expenses and railroad fare. It will be the last excursion of the season. O. S. L. agents can provide rates and further details.
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