Secretary Garfield Visits Payette Boise Irrigation Project
Secretary Garfield and Idaho officials toured the Payette Boise reclamation works by special car, meeting Caldwell and Nampa delegates. He spoke on script policy, land sales, and settlement aims, noting need for cash buyers and federal support while praising local cooperation and infrastructure progress. The 40-member party lunched at Dewey Palace in Nampa before continuing to Minidoka.
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Garfield
Payette-Boise
Boise
Caldwell
Commercial Club
Secretary of the Interior
Judge Smith
Payette-Boise Water Users’ Association
Interior Department
Deer Flat
Congress
Gooding
Froman Ferry
Fisher Ranch
Alto
Nampa
Junction City
Dewey Palace
Con Dewey
No. 6
Minidoka
Idaho
West
Bar of Justice
Department
Hawaiian Islands
Department of the Interior
Siding Installed At Wilson Ranch For Packing and Shipping
The Boise Interurban Electric Co adds a 400-foot siding at J. P. Wilson's property to support a packing house during fruit season and provide storage for nearby ore. Wilson, a longtime valley settler, plans to ship prunes, apples, and other fruits, backing up a cautious but optimistic view of improving industrial demand.
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Boise Interurban Electric Company
J. P. Wilson
Wilson
Caldwell
Boston Wool Market Sees Record Shipments Amid Active Trade
The Boston wool market reports shipments over six million pounds and rising domestic receipts. Trading remains active though many dealers note smaller transfers than last week. Supplies in fleeces and staple goods move well, with few buyers and limited dealer participation.
Old City Hall to be dismantled for new tool house
The old shack used as a city hall since the new building began will be torn down. Materials will be reused to construct a tool house near the pump house. Built in 1883 by F. R. Coffin & Co, it served as a store before Main and Kimball streets gained a brick building. The new structure will serve its practical purpose rather than aesthetic aims.
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City Hall
Ben
F. R. Coffin & Co
Main
Kimball Streets
Caldwell Men Asked To Leave Nampa Cigar Store
A Caldwell pair of livestock men and a Nampa cigar dealer feature in a Thursday incident. After a business talk post dinner, the Caldwell men bought cigars and were told to leave the Imperial cigar store for not spending more, prompting questions about the store owner's motives versus the men’s reputation.
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Nampa
Caldwell
Imperia
Atore
Threshermen Hold Meeting in Idaho City Hall
The Southwest Idaho Thresher men's Association met at City Hall with 19 members. J B Cato of Meridian named president, W A Lawrence vice president, Will Plowhead secretary. Trustees elected were J Nelson J H Mabee and F A White. Highway and bridge committee chosen. Threshing prices stay the same: wheat 3 cents per 60 pounds oats 2½ cents per 40 pounds barley 3 cents rye 5 cents. About 25 outfits in Ada and Canyon counties expected to join. Lemonade aid from Idaho Implement Co.
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Southwest Idaho Threshermen's Association
City Hall
J. B. Cato
Meridian
W. A. Lawrence
Will Plowhead
John Nelson
J. H. Mabee
F. A. White
Nelson
White
Coleman
Atcheson
Holmes
Nossiger
Hogland
Ulrich
Ada
Canyon
Idaho Implement Co
Medical Association Holds Annual Meeting in Boise
The South Idaho District Medical Society met at the Commercial club rooms with President Young presiding after a late start. Papers discussed included educating the public on venerial diseases and a proposal for a national Department of Health. Dinner was served at Rev. Long’s home, then a business session formed a legislative committee for the next session. October brings Boise City as the site for the next annual meeting.
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South Idaho District Medical Society
Young
C. L. Dutton
Meridian
Ed. EB. Maxey
Maxey
Nourse
Taylor
National Department of Health
Mary B. Johnston
Johnston
Rev. Long
Gue
Woodard
Now You See It Now You Don’t in Idaho Democrat split
Article summarizes Boise newspaper interviews with Tim Regan and John F. Nugent on party rift between Dubois and Wallace factions. Regan claims dominance before and after Denver, demands concessions but no compromise on principle. Nugent urges unity, platform, and a clean ticket to win in the Wallace convention. Fred Flood urged to push harmony within the party.
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Mhey
Denver
Boise
Tim Regan
John F. Nugent
Dubois
Wallace
Regan
Mos
Twin Falls
Nugent
Congress
California Nevada Idaho North earnings railway charter
Articles of Incorporation for the California Nevada Idaho & North ern Railway received at Caldwell local office. The morocco bound 200 page minute book cost over $1,500 and includes papers drafted by Chicago attorney J. Hamilton Lewis. An adjourned meeting will be held in Caldwell on the 17th for election of a local treasurer and three directors. The Short Line sent a bill over $1,000 for connection expenses.
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California, Nevada, Idaho & Northern Railway
Caldwell
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Parma Roswell Picnic Grows Into County Event
Residents of Parma and Roswell held their annual picnic at Anderson Grove near Parma. The gathering drew about 1500 people and featured D R Hubbard as the principal speaker, with foot races, other sports, and a ball game. Organizers aim to secure 40 acres nearby for permanent picnic and meeting facilities.
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Parma-Roswell
Parma and
Roswell
Anderson Grove
Parma
D. R. Hubbard
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Washington
Set Hera
Boston Wool Market
Threshermen
Medical Association
Fred Flood
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