How They Used Their Mussel A hazing tale and a homestead clause
A satirical piece portrays freshmen Sherm Mussell mocked by sophomores Jay Robertson Sam Cupp and Edmund Newman who defend hazing, face police, then vanish. The text shifts to a House of Representatives act from January 13 1908 granting homestead benefits to previously lost entries with fraud or valuable relinquishment exceptions.
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Sherm Mussell
College of Idaho
Jay Robertson
Sam Cupp
Edmund Newman
Sherm
Jay
Sam
Printer
House of Representatives
Police Court Session Clears Several Minor Offenses
A Saturday police court session addressed cases from the week end. Jake Bishop faced an allegation of jumping on and off moving trains while warrants were issued for A. Peterson and C. Crawford for abusive language and threats. No defendants appeared at 7 pm, bond of $10 was forfeited as they chose freedom over courtroom attendance.
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Jake Bishop
Pear
Heyburn Bills and Second Homestead Bill Overview
The text outlines two major 1902 acts: the Heyburn Bills granting leaves of absence to homesteaders on irrigated lands and an act enabling second homestead entries. Qualified entrymen with bona fide entries may obtain leave of absence if water for irrigation is unavailable, with absence not reducing residency requirements.
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Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
New Boise Depot to Rise on Main Street Site
Activity at the lower end of Main Street signals a new depot. The Boise and Interurban Railway purchased two lots where the old blacksmith shop stood and plans call for a substantial station built with white compressed brick. Construction begins soon and aims for rapid completion, promising a large, modern facility for the city.
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Main Street
Galdwell
Boise & Interurban Railway Company
Prospect of Coal Mine Near Roswell Sparks Local Interest
Fred McConnell city engineer of Caldwell visited the mine near Roswell and reported glowing prospects. Located about 14 miles southwest of Roswell and near a strong power site on the Owyhee River, the tunnel depths reach 900 and 500 feet with 14 and 11 feet veins. Promoters include Charles Lyons and a Mr. McGuffey with several silent partners.
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Fred McConnell
Caldwell
Roswell
Oregon State Line
Lehigh Valley
Charles Lyons
McGuffey
Owyhee
McConnell
February Warrant Call for Canyon County Funds
The February warrant call announces current expense warrants numbered 1 through 26 from the April 1907 issue, calling for payment or redemption on February 1, 1908. C. W. Geisler serves as treasurer for Canyon County.
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C. W. Geisler
Canyon County
Forward Club Meets in Commercial Club Rooms
The Forward Club held a regular monthly meeting in the Commercial Club rooms on Tuesday afternoon with smaller attendance but reports indicate more business than any prior meeting. Committees presented strong reports and the club plans biweekly cooked food sales starting February 15 to bolster the treasury. next meeting is Tuesday February 18 with a social agenda and entertainment by the library committee.
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Forward Club
Mbrary Committee
Citizens Speak On City Progress And Moral Duty
A Caldwell Tribune reader urges civic pride and upright government, praising local officials and law abiding residents. He argues youths need parental guidance, criticizes public sensationalism, and calls for Christian influence in politics, urging others to act rightly.
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Tribune
the Tribune
Caldwell
City Council Considers Franchise Renewal And Finance
City council in regular session with four members discussed Caldwell Interurban franchise renewal after failing to meet daily operation. vote deferred. A bond for three bridges over Indian Creek was read but not acted upon. An ordinance to designate a city depository bank was read. Mayor to appoint five library commissioners per 1901 law and sinking fund of 1500 to be invested in city warrants. J W Ross named city hall janitor and sexton. Fire escapes for public buildings debated with action pending.
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Caldwell Interurban
Indian Creek
J. W. Ross
Bidding for Laterals in Payette Boise Valley
Bids are invited for Kuna high line Kuna lateral and Rawson lateral construction divisions of about 2000 cubic yards each. Proposals due February 11 at Caldwell office. Plans and forms available in Caldwell Boise Nampa Meridian Kuna and other offices. Includes Rockefeller policy letter from F H Ewell and notes on water distribution plan for Nampa Meridian irrigation district and anticipated fruit shipping material needs.
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Kuna High Line
Kune
Rawson
Payette Moise Water Users’ Association
Caldwell
Aasociation
United States Reclamation Service
Boise
Citizens’ State Bank
Nampa
Meridian Exchange Bank
Meridian
Kuna
F. J. Newell
Geological Survey
Washington, D
Secretary of the Interior
F. H. Ewell
D. W. Ross
Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District
Water Users’ Association
Government Canal
Washington
Dan Barker
Mr. Stalker
J. H. Lowell
Walter Griffith
J. J. Walling
G. W. Davies
Idaho Fruit Men Elect Manager
The Payette Bowe Valley Fruit union directors met in the Overland building to elect an executive committee. The chosen members are Michael Harri of Payette CG J. Stusel of Boise and W. A. George of Caldwell. F B E Price of Payette was named manager and purchasing agent.
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Overland
Payette Bowe Valley Fruit Union
Ehippera
Idaho
Steteaman
Michael Harri
Payette
CG. J. Stusel
Boise
W. A. George
Caldwell
Tremont Wood
Charles E. Paine
Roswell
C. C. Eaffe
C. J. Sinsel
F. BE. Price
Cartagena’s Oldest Walled City in the Hemisphere
The article describes Cartagena Colombia as perhaps the oldest walled city in this hemisphere. The wall stretches several miles around the irregular city, once a wealthy Spanish stronghold. It notes a historic cost of 50 million dollars for the wall and features like sentry boxes and a government prison with carved shells and wood, now popular with tourists.
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Colombia
Cartagena
South America
New World
Spanish Main
New York
Hera
In Case of Fire The Author and the Landlord
A famed author once wandered Arkansas hotels seeking local color. In a frame town hotel with a top floor room and a single exit, he asked how to escape a fire. The landlord replied bluntly you would show the night watchman a receipt for board and lodging and have him tie up the bulldog.
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Arkansas
Waal
Bill Foh
Cleveland
Ruby Devons Heralded For Dual Purpose Use
A Southern Planter excerpt extols the Devon cattle as versatile dual purpose animals suited for beef and dairy. It recounts farmer testimonials praising Devons for butter and milk efficiency, drought resilience, and superior milk quality. Comparisons show Devons outperforming Durham, Jersey, and Holstein in balance of milk, fat, and feed, with strong notes on tick resistance and hardy, compact build. The piece also cites researchers in New York and Pennsylvania who favor Devons for dairy production and balanced milk for infant consumption.
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Ohio
Mae
James Wood
Westches
County
N. Y
J. Chetsop Meria
Westchester
South
Georgia
North Carolina
Alabama
A Mission That Failed In Saint Louis History
Brother Yves of the preaching friars meets an aged woman in Damascus during the sixth crusade. She carries fire in her right hand and water in her left and vows to burn heaven and extinguish hell to do good for love of God alone.
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Sire de Joinville
St. Louis
Yves
Damascus
Good Cows Well Kept in Pasture Comfort
A brief reflection by W. F. McSparran on cow care, noting that full pasture and adequate forage sustain a cow’s nutrition and milk quality. It warns that drought or poor pasture burdens the grass and reduces milk flow, emphasizing proper nourishment for healthy cattle.
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W. F. McSparran
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Heyburn
Homeseekers
Te Senate
Idaho Fruit Men
Duke OF Vrenon
Devon
A. F. Bron. Vernon
Caldwinsee Daes
Frost Station
Alice Frost
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