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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
4
Publication details show Davis and Barnett publishing weekly editions with a Dec 4 883 establishment date and Caldwell postmark. Rates for display advertising 17 per issue, reading notices 10c per item, classified 1 ½ per word, with a 7.60 minimum for public notices and 1 per folio inch for legal notices, telephone listings included.
The homesteaders under the Government Reclamation project demand a definite start date or release of land for private water access. Six years have passed since withdrawal. no progress on the north side. The Tribune suggests withdrawal if the government cannot begin immediately, noting private capital is ready to proceed if favored.
Idaho Republicans face pressure as recent Boise municipal results favor Democrats. The editorial warns of a troubled legislative record and infighting among state officers. It urges unified effort and positive administration to maintain public approval and avert surprise political shifts.
A Quaker Oats advertisement promotes feeding children with oats claiming improved health and energy for brain and muscle work. It touts regular 10c and large 25c packages for city trade and family use, urging daily breakfast.
The passage reflects a critical view of the Democratic party’s prospects, noting disorganization in Boise and disenchantment with state officers and media. It praises the Republican ticket as strong but warns they must act in concert. It stresses upcoming effects of the direct primary law on public sentiment.
The Board of Regents removed Prof Hiram T French as Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station. The Tribune doubts alarm, noting his eleven years of service but modest achievements. It argues competent replacements exist and funding will continue. claims grounds were incompetency and suggests the university will fare without him.
The Tribune questions government reclamation in Malheur county Oregon arguing private capital is faster cheaper and more efficient. It asserts government red tape slows progress elevates cost while Carey Act projects deliver profit to capitalists and delays public welfare.
The argument favors private capital over the Reclamation Act for the Malheur tract claiming private investors are eager to undertake the work, while government projects lock land for entry rules and delays. It asserts vast arid lands will not remain waste and that capital will arrive soon to reclaim them.
The Nampa Fourth of July celebration draws Caldwell residents to join the event. The Tribune urges Caldwell to attend and patronize Nampa, highlighting shared interests and the benefits of cross town civic pride and friendship. The piece promises a good time and new features, urging generous support.
The secretary of the interior has decided to remove Director F H Newell of the reclamation service for incompetence. Investigations show the bureau under Newell was weak and vacillating with jealousy and overweening ambition, lacking force to lead as a top government department.
The piece argues Secretary Ballinger lacks administrative grip while praising Newell as an engineer imperfect for reclamation. It calls for a broad, capable successor in irrigation, condemns Senator Lorimer as a machine politician and urges reform and support for direct primary ideals amid Washington conditions and Wisconsin and Illinois politics.
A Y P Exposition announces fare of 26.55 dollars for Caldwell to Seattle and return on sale daily starting June 1. Agents advised to request further particulars.
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