Tom Paine Comes into His Own in Our History
The article argues that Thomas Paine, born to a Quaker family and raised in poverty, shaped free government through works like Commonsense and The Crisis. It portrays him as fearless, pious, and misunderstood, noting his modern reevaluation and claim that his name will soon grace history pages for his devoted pursuit of liberty and humanity.
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England
Thomas Paine
Tom Paine
Gret
Samuel
Christmas Notes From The Neighborhood
Waldo Weeks and wife visit Star while Cecil Weeks and family spend holidays in Boise. Myrtle Parsons returns from school to join family. About twenty locals shopped in Caldwell on Tuesday. Will Larman finished his well and John Isbell dug his cellar. Mr. Baird was in Boise. Fred Smith completed ditch work. Cemetery matter postponed to next meeting. Fargo Christmas service featured a 16 character cantata and drew hearty applause. Sol Durkirk returns from Boise with good report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Weeks
Star
Cecil
Boise
Myrtle Parsons
Caldwell
Will Larman
John Isbell
Mr. Baird
Fred Smith
Fargo
Sol Durkirk
Sol
Nampa Boosters Push for New County Seat in Owyhee
A column from Owyhee Nugget argues against redrawing county lines to create a new Canyon County. It notes 95 percent of Owyhee residents oppose changes, cites Snake River boundary, and warns ranchers would face higher taxes if split. It questions benefits to ranchers and warns debt and cash footing implications.
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Owyhee
Nampa
Owyhee County
Snake River
Canyon County
County division motives questioned by promoters
County residents question Echome promoters goals in dividing Canyon County. Officials fear two aims: boosting city value at farmers' expense and pressuring local option by enabling saloon control if a local option bill passes. How farmers gain from division remains unclear.
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Echome
Canyon County
Silver City mine development advances with 42 workers
The mine overseers report progress with 42 men employed and more to be added as development continues. The 300 level tunnel runs beneath key Silver City buildings and drafting can be heard in local business houses, while large stock holdings by Silver City residents show their strong belief in the mine’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis Posi
Silver City
Local News Highlights From Emmett Idaho December 3 1968
A carload of machinery for the Ox Bow company arrived for the new building. Various residents including Mr Lester of Palisade and W Rhodes of Gweet coeeery visited Emmett. Tom Russell and A Mechs formed a Boise partnership to start a plumbing business here. F Waymas returned from a trip to Chicago and the East to review interests on Simmett beach. Miss Bernice Laraves visited family in Emmett while teaching in Ola le. New arrivals from Tekea Wash plan to settle here. Maud Myers at Weber to spend vacation with her mother Mrs Bird. A A Bhoten left for Los Angeles to visit relatives, pausing at Galt Lake. Walter Stokesberry arrived from Moscow to visit parents. Dr B O Clark reported four births in Canyon county this week. Ora Crites bought twenty acres of beach land at $60 per acre. Caldwell and Jamies from Payette sought opinions on twenty divites. a mass meeting opposed division for now. Andre Witsees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Waymas
Chicago
Simmett
Bernice Laraves
Ola
Howard Davis
Phillipe
Tekea
Wash
Banmett
B. O. Clark
Canyon County
Ora Crites
Ries
Caldwell
Jaine
Payette
Concensus
Andre Witsees
Bullion Shipments From Potosi Highlight Idaho Mill Output
Two bricks of bullion weighing 1160 ceness, containing gold and silver, were shipped from Silver City to Salt Lake via the First National Bank, with the Potosi company as depository. A ten and a half concentrates shipment went to the Americas Smelting and Refining at Salt Lake. The Gret mill run shows early results. the mill runs at Sve tees capacity daily and ore is processed with minimal handling. The Potosi mine, though only 800 feet deep, is blocked out enough to sustain months of production as the mill resumes after a storm disrupted operations.
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Potosi
Silver City
Salt Lake
Firet National Bank
Potosi Company
Americas Smelting & Re@ning company
Galt Lake
Idaho
W. F. Sommercamp
Thie City
Fe Genere
Tribune
Ed Masters
Trade Dollar Company
Fred Erwin
Western National Bank stockholders meeting notice
Caldwell Idaho December 8 1808 notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Western National Bank of Caldwell will be held in the office of the president on Tuesday January 12 1909 at 3 50 p m at which time directors will be elected and such other business transacted as may be legally brought before the meeting. D D Campbell President Attest L Dille Cashier.
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Deoekholders
Caldwell
Idaho
Western National Bank of Caldwell
Dresident
D. D. Campbell
Caldw Lumber Co., Incorporated
Ins Corporation
H. R. Cleaver
T. E. Walker
Idaho land transfers and college contest at Caldwell
A long list of property deeds shows transfers in Nampa Caldwell Payette and Payette counties including lots in Griths and Kings addition Nampa and sections in township and ranges. The College of Idaho won two of three honors at a statewide declamatory contest with contestants from five schools. Edwin Newman Lena Neth Winifred Maloney led the event with prizeworthy performances.
Declamation Contest Draws Winners From State
Next Monday night the three winners from last Friday meet three eastern state winners in Boles Caldwell is represented in two pieces dramatic and humorous Payette represented in the oratorical division Eastern teams come from Academy of Idaho and Albion Normal A good contest expected and College of Idaho basketball links noted A practice game with Nampa high to gauge team strength Schedule lists Jan 15 Caldwell Boise and Weiser Jan 22 Boise Payette Jan 29 Weiser Boise Payette
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College of Idaho
Idaho
Bolee High School
Gray McConnell
Margaret Stolle
Ada Dunlop
Mountain Home
Elmer Groessema
Frank Colthorp
Gladys Loveridge
Payette
Scott Brainard
Sadie Keith
Myrtle Bell
Weber
George Courdin
Alma Hoover
Robert Bohrer
Edwin Newman
Lena Neth
Winifred Maloney
Regulus
Mies Lena
Mise Maloney
Mies Maloney
Botee City
Pinney Opera House
Mise Carleton
Emmett
Chariafaint
Boise
Conklin
Ontario
Boles
Caldwell
Payette i
Academy of Idaho
Criterion
Albion Normal
Robertson
Wheeler
Foote
Dille
Boones
Hamilton
Gowen
Wilkerson
Oakes
Gordon Dille
Vassar
McCormick
Nampa High
Gret
Weiser
Boice
Caldwell team schedule and upcoming championship note
The Caldwell schedule applies to the girls team as well with a February 5 championship game referenced. Also mentions U S R S reportedly assembling a college opponent and a Christmas gift deal on two lots with prices and terms. The A L Merphy Co Piest door 8 P 6.
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Caldwell
A. L. Merphy Co. Piest
Silver City Camp’s Prosperity Grows Amid High Stakes
Silver City remains a booming Rocky Mountain mining camp with rich mines and bustling activity. Prolific hotels run by Connors and Pribanagh entertain guests, while staged entertainments promise quick winnings though the silver price dulls sentiment. Investors still favor Silver City as a safe bet among Northwest camps.
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Sliver City
Silver City
Rocky Mountains
Ida Hotel
Connors and
Pribanagh
Poecent
Reliable
Real estate listing near Middleton depot hints at sale
A real estate note describes six acres of bench land near Middleton depot with mall house and improvements. A nearby six acres with similar features brought about $1000, with the A. L. Murphy Co. handling arrangements from their first door street address.
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Middleton Depot
Mall House
A. L. Murphy Co
Local Talks in Caldwell by Mrs Shepherd and Union Services
Notice lists Mrs Jula L Shepherd Utah State W T U speaker at Caldwell January 34 2 30 pm at First Presbyterian Church on improvements in present conditions. Shealso speaks Sunday morning at Presbyterian service. Union services planned at Assembly Hall College Sunday evening with special musical program. Also stockholders meeting for Caldwell Lumber Co January 19 1909 to elect five directors. Road movement in Canyon County seeks road opening with 60 foot right of way and list of landowners along sections to be affected.
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Jula L. Shepherd
Utah State W
Board of County Commissioners
Canyon County
Corne
Sage
B. My
David D. Murray
Bainifred & Hawkes
Imogene Madden
Ays
Wynene
le Morrt
Owndd
Eirey
J. H. McCollus
Wkes
J. Etann
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Erskine
and & Pree
Emmet
Ox Bow Company
Ten City
Mr. Lester
Palisade
W. Rhodes
Gweet Coeeery
Immett
Tom Russell
Gusaity
Jes
Mechs
Beal
Frank Sherry
Christian MN. Wilmer
Township
George NH. Everett
John “Giffem
Milton C. Kreiner
Maggie M.kretteor
B. Chapenee
M. J. Devers
May Devers
Charles D. Gates
Devers
Alice
Urquhart
Robert B. Haggett
Park Place
Samuel B. Chaney
Delilah B. Chaney
Fred O. Chaney
Zenila Newton
Edward Newton
John R. Bartshhe
Melcher
Payete
Terry Gund
George W. Reed
Theodore Gchacher
Katie Gehacker
M. F. Fuchs
Charles W. White
Anne G. Long
George HM. Regedale
Nebeee Vernell
Weet
Andrew P. Peterson
Legy Mesener
Perth
David D. Hambley
Mary Hays
Roscoe &. Madden
Marietta
Payette Land & Colonization Company
George W Clanton
Renge & West
Conrad Schoenbaschler
W. &. Hoebler
Washington Heights
A. L. Murphy
G. F
Raterieal
Mean's Glee Club
Ef I. Brameotée
Signal Boz
Tarsi
H. G. EI
Cem
Nick
Anow
Shever
Ans
Ans, Bwerie YD
di oMarrgy
Big Pe Shaver
Tmogeee Nm
Floyd Fy
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