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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1916
Page
9
A fragmentary historical note discusses opening a newspaper in a mid sized city. It contrasts the need for capital with the challenge of launching.print in Pocatello. It hints at regional publishing dynamics and the high bar for entry in local markets.
A Tribune analysis notes Deer Bird preserve plans affect Boise Reclamation Project lands. Settlers accuse the US government of ignoring local wishes and wasteful management causing higher costs. They insist landholders should cover irrigation costs, while acknowledging bird preserves may be beneficial but not provided for in the Reclamation law.
The public mind favors Hughes as the Republican standard bearer for president. The piece denounces nominating any other candidate as perfidy against public opinion, arguing a Hughes nomination and election are assured if Chicago party delegates align with voter sentiment. It contrasts Hughes with Roosevelt and Comming, praising Hughes as the credible choice for the party and nation.
An article warns that a proposed national censorship measure would curb freedom of the press and threaten liberties. It urges readers to contact their Congress members to oppose the initiative and defend rights against governmental overreach and political harassment.
Fragmentary notice recalls Brigham Young's birthday and the influence of his leadership on the Mormon church, describing historical religious impact and the spread of the faith.
A reflective biographical sketch credits Brigham Young as a pivotal leader who shaped Mormonism after Joseph Smith. It highlights his role in guiding the church, expanding into Utah, and building a lasting empire through leadership, colonization, and organization, with emphasis on his vision and influence.
A letter urges removal of the State Land Board figures after loan issues. It alleges loss of public confidence and says the Republican party should present a new slate, with Governor, Secretary of State, and other top posts open to fresh faces to restore trust and win the upcoming campaign. The writer singles out Hinton, Huston, McCoy, and Marker as tainted or likely to retire.
The piece decrying Roosevelt loyalists argues the camp tries to thwart the will of the people and demand nomination. It asserts opposition to the idea of elite control and predicts continuity or change in 1912 politics, questioning rhetoric around party control and strategy.
Fragmentary note reports Kansas considering county commissions and state governance changes. Mentions KT. Nackney as chairman of the water board of admin, signaling public administration reforms and possible statewide application to counties.
Hackney proposes a five member nonpartisan county board to supervise education, public safety, finances, buildings and poor relief. He calls for merging duties, keeping probate alone, and reducing offices from fifteen to six or four in larger counties, with salaries tied to full-time service.
Analysis from Springfield Republican notes Roosevelt’s backers form an open campaign to block Hughes, aiming to unite Republicans nationwide. The piece cites Oregon and Massachusetts as pivotal states, outlines tactics to broaden the Roosevelt faction, and contrasts forward looking leaders with party elders as Wilson’s presidency looms.
Fragmentary remarks from Salisbury North Carolina on Saturday show Lyeath Sai Wil kens and supporters asserting heavy future roles for America and the GOP, with scattered phrases about duty and national rank. The garbled text repeatedly references party allegiance and political stakes.
A Louisville Courier-Journal column argues that Mexico’s vast geography and diverse population make stable centralized rule from Mexico City unlikely. It urges decisive foreign action, comparing Latin America to colonial wars and condemning pacifist policy as dangerous, while calling for intervention to enforce peace by force.
The discussion with Carranza will probably produce little beyond what the Villa talks achieved four years ago. The leaders are mostly bandit chiefs seeking power and none align with established law and responsible government.
Writings of Caldwell residents record visits from Woodruff Gartin to Bob Andrews. Dallas Mark seen with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. WH. Menaler. Pottery Day events at Mrs. H. D. Batch- Tex and Mrs. Mary Jones hosted gatherings. Olivia Meador of Hrier Rose visited Georgia Andrews. Mend J E Bird and R. McGregor led a road inspection with Caldwell citizens. Town figures Moyes, Gribby, Cowden, Vortes, Zchaml Maiden attended.
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a medicinal food and tonic to enrich the blood and treat catarrh by addressing its cause rather than local treatments. It cites a belief that one in three people suffer catarrh and urges trial of the product despite dubious wording.
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