State Officials Seek Federal Aid for Carey Act Projects
Idaho leaders urge federal assistance to complete Carey Act irrigation schemes including King Hill Big Lost River and West End Twin Falls. Secretary Lane and Director Newell discuss future conferences with Carey Act states to harmonize policy and obtain government support for rehabilitation and completion of projects.
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Peterson
Day
Washington
Marble Creek
Newell
Idaho
Reclamation Service
Black Canyon
Mears
King Hill
Big Last River
Secretary Lake
Hack Canyon
Boise
Lane Flat
Salt Lake
Wich
Lane Labo
Benk
Pocatello to Clean Up Houses of Ill Fame, Grand Jury Rules
The Bannock county grand jury urged strict enforcement of laws against houses of ill fame in Pocatello. Indictments were issued against several owners, with a recommendation to end monthly fines. City and county authorities promised rigid enforcement despite mayoral opposition and recall petitions, amid debate over feasibility and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgh Invetucne
Bannock
Pocatello
Trax
Itty
Ely
Ii-Fame
Compensation Law Text Fragment Sparks Debate
A garbled sentence fragment references compensation law and its impact on employers and employees. The text hints at plans, payments, and the role of the next legislature, but details are unclear and many words are unreadable.
Nearly a Million More in State Revenues Explained
C A Hastings former state treasurer warns that direct taxes and fees collected by state agencies amount to nearly one million dollars in 1911 and 1912. He argues many funds merely shift taxes, urges legislative review to ensure revenue is used for government costs, and cites a table of receipts across departments. He questions if Idaho will ever hold a legislature that explains revenue intelligently.
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Stemsell
Washington
C. A. Hastings
Otly
Hastings
P Lute
Legielatire
Me Hastings
Lewiston Law Library
Gante
Forest Reserve Fund
Secretary of State
Public Funds Corporation
Supreme Court
Sothens
Opye
Idaho
Idaho Editors Earn Praise in Early Public Affairs Debate
A fragmentary report notes Idaho newspaper editors including George B. Parker Pend Oreille Review and Theophila Pico le Hel Times discussed public questions. It highlights editors from Grangeville Wrishr Montpelier Purcell Weiser Signal Payette Richfield Hecorlers and others as potential leaders for party guidance amid incumbency. The piece questions humor and leadership in politics.
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Idaho Journaliss
Oar
Herald
Counsess Goorge B. Parker
Pend Orelle Review
Theophilua Picolle
Hel Times
Mconpree
Idaho
Branecombe
Grangeville
Repubic Party
Iver Lave Parker
Taxpayers Rally for City and County Expenditure Reform
Taxpayers form a committee to study municipal, county, and school spending with aim to cut costs. A plan suggests saving about 20,000 dollars yearly by reorganizing government and reducing waste. A public mass meeting will review recommendations as Caldwell’s State Band plans reorganization and local business leaders may back a broader efficiency program.
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The
Tribune
Castlewell
Government County
Commercial Bank
Taxpayers Committee
Ascom
Ible Wader
Valuations Unequal in Caldwell and Nampa Real Estate
Investigations by private chiefs show perceived bias in property valuations with Caldwell and Nampa listed as examples. The Dewey hotel area and Saratoga block are cited as overvalued or undervalued compared to similar properties, suggesting widespread inequity in assessment practices across the county.
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Canyon County
Caldwell
Nampa
Napa 18
Saratoga
Dewey
Ted Comenitree
Claim Against Defunct Bank Noted by Court
The American Surety Co. seeks a February 17 hearing on deposits from the Nampa and Meridian irrigation district in the defunct bank of Nampa. The fund is treated as a trust and constitutes a preferred claim for $1,4664. The notice appears in Tribune Classifieds.
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The
American Surety Co
Nampa & Meridian
Snake River Valley Company Eyes Fall Warehouse Build
Snake River Valley Company signals new warehouse and retail push by fall. Secretary George Crookham says mail order business, seeds and grains will be shipped daily from new facilities. President J. C. Fond and Crookham plan staff hires and expansion despite existing providers leaving.
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Snake River Valley
George Croskhant
Snave River Valley Company
The
Tribune
Vamyuoy
Haney and
Oley
Wesent
Crookham
Nociaten
Warhel
Wits
Cine Snakeiver Valley
Compan
Aifierre
Arenx
J.C. Fond
George Crookham
Wife Seeks Divorce After Twenty Years of Marriage
Ella Skelton files for divorce from Serna Skeleton alleging cruelty and abandonment after they were driven from their home four years ago. The case lists two sons aged one and nineteen and notes alleged bad grocery dealings. The filing was reported this week with details pending further action.
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Ella
Skelton
Serna
Sveelton
Mra Ske
Alleatent Bay
Civarey
Ray
Hugi Ray
Brazil of Texas Buys Star Cigar Store
A local brief reports Brazil of Texas purchasing Star Cigar Store. The narrative notes the purchase date as yesterday and mentions Mevara GW Williams in connection with the deal. Further specifics are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Brazil
Mevara
Williams Pas
Star Cigar Brazil
Texay van We
Petasse
Death of Mrs Henry Cox Remembers Caldwell Native
Caldwell mourns the death of Mrs Henry Cox a long time resident born in Madison Iowa in 1857. She moved to Nebraska in the 1890s and later settled in Caldwell for several years active in church and religious life. A service was led by Rep Dr Boooe with many friends expressing tender appreciation. Burial at Canyon Mills followed the ceremony.
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Henry Cox
Bosband
de Atho
Caldiwell
Boooe
Caldwell
Untitled Fragment Reflects Damaged Trial Mention
A fragmentary newspaper line mentions Dito West seeking damages amid a kidnapping claim. The garbled text references a designer, a Utah firm, and a vague location chain. No clear dates, names, or outcomes are discernible.
Anyon Republicans Attend Lincoln Banquet Report
Anyon Republicans plan to attend a Lincoln banquet with arrangements led by JM Thompson and ASL Way Day. Widespread signups promise strong turnout and a capacity crowd. attendees include Ford and O. M. Van Duyre Gap.
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Anyon
Lincoln
Tailand
Caldwel
Carlo
Gildwell
Hanunel
Meare
JM Thompson
Callwell
Thei
Havis
Seyvetmey
Atendan
Mail Order Ten Commandments From A Cautionary Sheet
Fragmented OCR yields a satirical list urging extreme gullibility in mail order deals. It mocks scams by detailing nine or more prohibitive rules about sending money, awaiting bonds, and buying goods in advance, then abruptly shifts to mention local business ties and planing mill ownership changes. The piece combines spoof guidance with local business notes about Wright and Son, Caldwell plans, and Gate Falls Mill, indicating era concerns with trust in mail order firms and regional commerce.
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Troi
Hismena
Uae
Ava
Goose on the Fence Sparks Barnyard Ad Lesson
A rambling fable in a New York setting shows a shopkeeper mocked for gullibility by a talking goose. The fable critiques advertising and readership, implying the need for a message that actually reaches the intended animals and people. The goose quacks a verdict on visibility and value in a whimsical scene.
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New York
Carnegie Library 5 About Ready for Occupancy
Council and library officials discuss readiness of Carnegie Library 5 for occupancy. Maintenance funding, tax levy use, and legality of diverting maintenance funds are reviewed amid bills and expenses. City attorney to rule on legality within days.
Sudden Death Reported in Local Community
Unclear text indicates a sudden death of a local resident named Cyrus Noble, with fragmented references to health decline and family reactions. Details are sparse due to damaged OCR, but the notice notes a death occurring recently and mentions concern from kin and neighbors.
Panamano At Nampa Theatre Tempers Local Showings
Local listings announce a theatrical event featuring Molt and Jeet Pyoamas with four noted acts. Tickets go on sale at the Seam 4 Theatre on Thursday with special seating and timing details.
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Molt
Jeet Pyoamas
Amu
Brit Fant Duces
Thureday
Potahontas Chapter entertains with dance and drama
At the home of W. E. Bolton on upper Belmont, Potahontas Chapter hosted a social with Miss Gettinde of Meridian and guests including Danyte and Ward Stone. Mey Stone resigned as regent. the event featured dances such as the Turkey Trot and the Banny Huy, with conversation topics and charity proceedings and a varied program.
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Potahontas
Actatilaly
Messames P. A
W. E. Boulton
Upper
Belmont
Tower
Miss Gettinde
Meridian
Ron An
Nampa
Anaes
Ward Stone
Femdom Gam
Turkey
Hanlon
Wwe Houston
Verinalisé
Eva v Waughter
Hysterses
Trey
Mies Bltey Boutin
Gertrude Ste. Sparrey
Kyrh Hoston
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I Politics
Ani
AHO State Brass Band
Fisk
Ines
Maho State Band
Will. Develo
Caideen
Henry Cos
Dito West
Gawns Anderman
Agai Auerbach
Bote
Wah
Ford
O. M. van Duyre Gap Cree Sr
Miia
Cajalal City
la UK
Mirsangly
Sani Vauliyning
Pik and Dei Chien Et Parma Ins Chy Poputae
Ness Fleal
J F Johnson
Hay Bees
Catdscott
Wright
Payette
Glenn
A. PF
Hart and Son
Ain Bussiness
Johnson
Snan
Butt Nar
Nowa
Wrights
Perate
Walley
Payette Aare
Saleman Falls
Planing
Cargegie
Chateesan Haydon Tella Coun
Steark Alege
Corts Hardy
Curnegie Library
Brani
Ehuneil Alida
SIAM
Bordon
Library Board
Hector
Cyrus Noble
Mira
Gers Noble
Usink
Joel
Roswell
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