Idaho Sees Major Reclamation and Rail Growth Ahead
Special to The Tribune Boise Idaho envisions rapid development in industry and agriculture with two large projects The American Falls reclamation plan aims to place 192000 acres under irrigation and affect over a million acres of land while a Greater Fort Hall project involves vast dam and canal work More rail investment includes double tracking out of Glenns Ferry Boise extensions and a Boise to Wells line improving access to California markets and the Orient boosting southern Idaho growth and prosperity.
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Water supply looks better for Deer Flat reservoir
Deer Flat reservoir shows 161,428 acre feet on June 1 1923, up from 120,876 in 1922 and 164,495 in 1921. Arrow Rock reaches full capacity and rains ease deliveries, with farmers urged to avoid waste as districts report low percentages and the New York canal feeds the reservoir. L. J. Magee notes more land is cultivated now than in 1921, affecting comparisons.
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L. J. Magee
Payette- Boise Water Users Association
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New York Canal
Magee
Farm Bureau Membership Drive Sees Strong Returns
Farm bureau reports praise for membership gains across communities with Nampa showing mixed results. Greenleaf, Wilder, Homedale, and Arena Valley note notable enrollments while one farmer drifted away. Official says drive served publicity goals and broader fall campaign may build on this momentum.
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Nampa
Greenleaf
A. J. O'Reilly
Wilder
Homedale
Arena Valley
Bureau
County farm bureau funds misread by publicity
A Caldwell Nampa and Wilder business committee with a few farmers asked county commissioners for $1000 to carry on boys and girls club work, not a farm bureau levy. County agent A J O Reilly clarified the group was not a farm bureau committee and the bureau has no funds or appropriation for the work. The board will consider the request.
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Canyon County Farm Bureau
A. J. O'Reilly
J. M. McCarthy
Will Open Office Here For Potato Reports This Summer
Cald well will again host daily U S Department of Agriculture reports on potato shipments and prices this summer, with the Commercial club providing office space. Washington confirmed the arrangement Monday. C E Shultz led last year and, though in Idaho Falls now, is expected to supervise the Utah territory again.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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C. E. Shultz
Close Club Rooms Open After Summer
The Commercial club board decided to close the Boys' club rooms for the summer. They will remain closed to outside recreation with no summer supervision, and will reopen with proper supervision when school resumes.
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Commercial Club
Doctor Boone's address at University of Idaho on posses sions and virtue
Dr. W J Boone president of the College of Idaho delivered the baccalaureate address to the University of Idaho graduates urging Americans to safeguard physical mental and spiritual possessions. He warned of three modern evils violating laws the widening gulf between boss and worker and rising divorce.
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W. J. Boone
College of Idaho
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Caldwell Cavalry On Target Range
Sixty five Caldwell cavalry troopers demonstrated wartime fitness with target practice in Black Canyon under former army rifle instructors. Captain Merve McConnel praised the accurate firing as the unit prepares to depart Caldwell July 4 for Cheyenne. The encampment will last 15 days and most gear will accompany the horses. Rose Gardner, injured in a Deer Flat runaway, has returned home from Caldwell Sanitarium after treatment for two broken ribs and a broken collar bone.
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M Kaley
Young man river victim dies in Snake River accident
Wilson Hibbard 21 of Sunny Slope lost his life Monday when a motor boat test near Jump Creek stalled and he leapt to push off a supposed sandbar no bar existed and he disappeared beneath the water. Leonard Hamilton witnessed the event and Hibbard’s body was recovered later that day. He is survived by his parents and two brothers. The Caldwell resident recently joined the Woodmen lodge and carried a $1000 insurance policy.
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Marsing
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Golden Place
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Woodmen Lodge
Carload of Butter Shipped from Caldwell to Portland
The Caldwell Creamery Company sent the first carload of butter to Portland marking a new volume in business. Over 20,000 pounds were in the shipment. Additional storage space was added by Caldwell Ice and Cold Storage to handle rising demand. Manager E R McGinnis resigned last week to take a post in Nampa, successor not named.
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Nampa
Off on Jaunt by College of Idaho Students
Hugh Baumburger and John Post lethwaite of the College of Idaho depart Tuesday in the summer jaunt to California. Los Angeles is the immediate destination, with Post lethwaite from Caldwell and Baumburger hailing from St Anthony.
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St Anthony
Caldwell considers tourism park plan amid council debate
A debate on charging a nominal fee for Caldwell's tourist park dominates council and Merchants Association discussions. The Commercial Club plans full review tonight as budget talks proceed, with L A Harmon’s park committee likely to influence whether funds are allocated. Local tourist feedback favors a paid park with adequate facilities and supervision, though some object.
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Retail Merchants Association
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Paris
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Idaho Falls
Mr. Nelson
Salt Lake
No Lodge Meeting Cancelled for State Convention
Elks lodge will not meet this week per secretary S Earle Boyes. Many members head Wednesday by special car to the state convention at Pocatello, and officers granted permission to dispense with this week’s gathering due to their absence.
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S. Earle Boyes
Pocatello
Directors Return From Idaho Meeting With Farm Bureau Leaders
Directors of the Idaho Producers' Union returned Friday night from Pocatello after a special meeting with Aaron Sapiro legal adviser for the American Farm Bureau federation and Walton Peteet a noted leader of that organization to confer on union affairs.
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W. T. McCall
Idaho Producers’ Union
Pocatello
Aaron Sapiro
American Farm Bureau Federation
Walton Peteet
Home from East Cole Family Returns to Caldwell
Dr. and Mrs. F M Cole returned to Caldwell Sunday afternoon after about a month away Dr. Cole studied post graduate medical and surgical work in Chicago while Mrs Cole visited relatives and friends in Iowa They were joined by Leland Cole son of Crowley Cole who has often visited Caldwell in recent years
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Caldwell
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Chicago
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Iowa
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Committee Successful in Caldwell Fourth of July Appeal
The Commercial de finance committee led by Henry Zeh and W H Bilot reported about 600 dollars in contributions Monday for the Fourth of July celebration. The fundraising covers only part of Caldwell’s business district yet, with strong early support promising one of the era’s notable celebrations.
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Commercial de Finance Committee
Henry Zeh
W. H. Bilot
Caldwell
State Parade To Be Real Feature In Caldwell Fourth
Unusual interest shown in Caldwell Fourth of July reunion parade with states invited to participate. R E Pikes oversees arrangements and seeks state chairpersons. Picnic by state planned at Memorial Park after the parade with registration a feature. success could make the reunion a future Caldwell tradition. Mrs Raymond Oct and Children returned from Montana after nine weeks with relatives.
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Child May Yet Survive After Fall From Alturas Hotel
Charles Pippie Richardson four was pulled from danger after a fall from the Alturas hotel second floor. Doctors reported he had a good chance to recover and remain conscious, with minor concussions noted but no skull fracture. Witnesses said the child fell headfirst onto an iron basement door after being left briefly by his mother for a drink. Grandparents own the hotel. father works as a fireman on the Idaho Northern railway.
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Pippie" Richardson
Hayden Richardson
Caldwell
Alturas
C. Mc Kaley
Kaley
S. B. Dudley
Local party enjoys Jump Creek picnic outing
A local party including Mr and Mrs Frank Hollingsworth Mr and Mrs Glen Krater Mr and Mrs Ray Vincent Mrs C E Ramsey of Aberdeen and Mr and Mrs John Huitt of Wilder motored to Jump Creek on Sunday for a day of picnic. Fishing was poor.
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Glen Krater
Ray Vincent
C. E. Ramsey
Aberdeen
John Huitt
Wilder
Jump Creek
Dr Gigray Honored Secretary of Idaho Dental Association
Dr W F Gigray was named secretary of the Idaho State Dental Association at the annual Boise meeting held last week. Nearly all local members attended while Caldwell dentists contributed to programs sharing experience and special work in dentistry.
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Idaho State Dental Association
Boise
Caldwell
Dudley Heads East for Reunion and Postgraduate Work
Dr S B Dudley left Sunday for Oberlin Ohio to attend a class reunion tied to commencement exercises at Oberlin College He will then visit Cleveland Chicago and Ann Arbor where he plans to begin post graduate work He expects to be away about three weeks.
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Oberlin
Ohio
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