Sheep Industry Battles Forest Reserve Policy Letter
An open letter to the Boise Statesman by Dr. H. S. Bettis argues forest reserve policy harms the sheep industry. He explains discrepancies in Idaho sheep numbers between the state and forestry department, attributing part to permit holders failing to report stock, and notes losses between application and reserve entry, with some seasons showing 15 to 20 percent gaps.
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H. S. Bettis
Boise Statesman
the Statesman
Bettis
Idaho Wool Growers’ Association
Idaho
Forestry Department
Salt plant deal boosts Idaho woolgrowers stake
Idaho Wool Growers Association members bought 61 percent of a Great Salt Lake salt plant for 10 000 three years ago. Current market value of their stake ranges from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. Salt prices dropped from 16–18 to 10–12 dollars per ton, saving sheepmen and other stakeholders at least six dollars per ton and an estimated 40 000 dollars in salt stone for sheepmen, with similar gains for cattlemen miners and farmers. The recent woolgrowers meeting discussed potential trouble, but it was averted pending a committee report and future Tribune coverage.
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Idaho Wool Growers’ Association
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Trust
Tribune
Idaho
The
Sales Day success boosts Caldwell merchants
The Commercial Club reports a strong Sales Day last Monday with many Boise visitors and robust local traffic. Merchants Gowen Oakes Rockwell Haines Harris all shared positive feedback as auction sales reached nearly 700 dollars and plans for March Monday sales were approved, chaired by D Campbell with Gowen secretary Dow clerk.
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Mr. Gowen
Boise
Oakes
Caldwell
Rockwell
Haines
Harris
Commercial Club
Dorman
D. D. Campbell
Gowen
Dow
Publicity Plans for Ongoing Community Matters
Officials noted that interest in the topics was discussed and that additional public guidance will be issued periodically. The statement indicates ongoing attention and future updates on the matters at hand.
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Terest
Nampa Seeks Republican Convention Success
Nampa aims to attract a Republican convention, boasting energy and ample accommodations. The Tribune wishes the city strong success and notes its proactive effort to land the gathering.
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Nampa
the Tribune
Baptist Sunday School Supper Entertainment Evening
Baptist Sunday School superintendent hosted a party for twenty five young people from the church last Saturday. Guests dressed clothes pin dolls in a lively auction and enjoyed lunch, games, and music into the late hour, pledging support to the school and its leader.
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Baptist Sunday School
Gipson
Public reception for Rev H B Steelman at Washington Heights
A public reception will be tendered to Rev. H. B. Steelman of the First Baptist Church on Wednesday evening February 12 from 7:30 to 10 p m at the home of T F Bridges on Dearborn Street Washington Heights. Members of his church and congregation and all city ministers and congregational members are invited.
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Steelman
First Baptist Church
T. F. Bridges
Dearborn St
Washington Heights
Bogus Bills Bring Bond for Mills and Reilly
Frank Mills and Charlie Reilly faced Judge Hagel on charges of passing fictitious bills from an extinct Georgia bank. The complaint was dismissed on motion, but they were promptly re-arrested for obtaining property under false pretences. Hearing set for Monday at two. Also corrections Ira Cook’s actual time served was nine months of a four year sentence.
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Frank Mills
Chariie Reilly
Georgia Bank
Hagel
van Duyn
Alva Coulter
Payette
Ira Cook
Bettis Defends Equal Rights Against Forest Reserve Policy
H B Bettis condemns the national forest policy, arguing special privilege permits deny equal rights to Idaho citizens. He cites examples of funded permits to executive committee members and others, challenges The Statesman, and calls for return of lands to public use, insisting liberty and taxation justify opposition.
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Idaho Wool Growers’ Association
Sam Bellantyne
J. E B. Clinton
Hyrum Pickett
Thomas Stanford
van Sicklen
Bettis
P. G. Johnston
Forest Reserve
W. Scott Anderson
Joseph Keefer
James Laidlow
John Gary
Forest Reserve Department
Idaho
Boise
Clinton
Statesman
Forest Bureau
United States
National Forest
Divorce claim disputed by Gilbert Lauderback
Gilbert Lauderback says a Cald well News report of a last week divorce from Ethel Lauderback was mistaken. He says they separated without a divorce, shared property, and he gave her $250 in cash. She resides at a Seventh Day Adventist school to study.
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Gilbert Lauderback
Ethel Lauderback
Caldwell News
Lauderback
Forest policy debate in Boise Statesman reply
The Boise Statesman replies to Dr. A. Bettis, arguing that forest reserve policy is essential and that opposing views ignore the looming timber shortage. It mocks European origins for common ideas and defends forest management as a necessary policy amid pressures from dwindling timber supplies.
Evangelist Clarke to Preach at Christian Church This Week
Evangelist Clarke will preach on Saturday Paul and the Gospel Sunday morning Give us This Day Our Daily Bread Sunday Evening Faith of the Magii or Wise Men of the Bible. Sunday School at 10 30 a m Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.
Church Services and Musical Attractions This Week
At the Methodist Church morning and evening services feature psalms, hymns, and special music. The Presbyterian Church lists sermons by Rev. J G Cowden and Rev. J S Boyd with choir performances led by J G Turner and Isabel Squier. Dr Snyder and Dr Sloan relocate offices. Royal Highlanders lodge recruitment in town.
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Methodist Church
J. G. Turner
A. A. Binford
W. A. Pringle
Only 3000 More Needed for College
A historical plea recounts Caldwell’s effort to raise 26000 for the College of Idaho. Citizens have already contributed over 22000, with organizers urging final gifts to reach 25000. The piece casts donations as smart business, noting every dollar yields at least three dollars in Caldwell.
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Caldwell
Eighty Acres Makes a Ranch Proposal Pending Bid Requests
President J H Lowell of the Water Users Association says bids for digging laterals are drawing strong interest with forms requested and bids due by 2:00 p m February 11 at the association meeting. A Washington report from the Reclamation Service backs an 80 acre farm unit after a special commission, including Judge Suttliff and Walter W Grange, recommended the 80 acre size. The association hopes the decision ends doubts about shrinking to 40 acres and sparks renewed cooperative effort. a taxpayer letter also discusses store safety and building exits and urges relief from danger.
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Pres. J. H. Lowell
Water Users’ Association
Washington
Reclamation Service
Special Commission
Judge Suttliff
Ogden
Utah
Walter W. Grange
North Yakima
Secretary of the Interior
Fire Horror Dreaded Here in Caldwell Opera House
Caldwell Idaho February 6 1908 letter laments dangerous opera house conditions and imminent fire risk. Calls council negligent for failing to act after public warnings. Urges protection of lives and property and accountability of public servants.
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Caldwell
Idaho
the Tribune
the News
Opera House
Local Gossip From Caldwell and Boise
Bert Varlan a Welser attorney visits the city as business in Boise improves. The Caldwell Forwarding Co sold goods to a local resident. Alva Coulter Paget marshal and J R Banks from Paget attend a hearing on bad bills. Clerk Badley issued two marriage licenses this month. The Notus bride Ruth Ross and Boise groom John Hurley wed in Judge Hagelin's office. Caldwell pep skated on Lake Ethel then rode to Nampa on Manning's dray. A Temperance Union meeting welcomed eight new members with Mrs R W Oakes presiding. Grand Junction Fruit Growers Association offers free catalogs. Seeds that Grow.
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Dan Cupid
Badley
Guy B. Feight
Viola V. Baker
Caldwell
John Hurley
Boise
Ruth Ross
Notus
Lake Ethel
Nampa
Manning
Deacon Sturgeon
Ber’ An
Roy Condon
Guy
Glen Brooks
John Boone
James Dement
Harry Froman
Leland Turner
Harry Heler
Theo Harris
Orrie Gearin
Edmund Miller
Chelmer Jacobs
Olle Bates
Dell Brumbach
Morris Manning
Womens’ Temperance Union
R. W. Oakes
Grand Junction
Colo
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H. B. Steelman
Will Montgomery
Mountain Home
Major Fenn
Europe
America
J. G. Cowden
C. E
J. S. Boyd
Matthew
Mark
Luke
C. B
Isabel Squier
Dr. Snyder
Egleston
Union Block
Dr. Sloan
B. R. Fitch
Paytte
Lodge of Royal Highlanders
C. of
College of Idaho
Bert Varlan
Welser
Caldwell Forwarding Co
Paget
J. R. Banks
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