Ladies Aid Society met with social time and plans for picnic
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church met at Mrs Horns home with hosts Mrs Ward Mrs Robertson and Mrs Marlatt. After a brief business session a social time followed with a Guessing game won by Miss Cummings. A luncheon closed the gathering and a picnic tea for July 15 at Mrs Van Wyngardens was announced for adult members. The Damrosch Boise concert drew about 60 Caldwell attendees amid praise for organizers.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
the Presbyterian Church
Horn
Ward
van Wyngarden
Andrews and Froman wedding celebrated at bride’s home
The marriage of Ithmar Andrews and Grace Froman was held at the bride’s home in the city last Wednesday with Rev. B. W. Rice officiating. The couple’s families, including H. D. Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Froman, attended as roses and carnations adorned the Froman home. A delicious supper followed the ceremony.
Bear hunt turns away as hunters retreat from Naples hillside
Details of a bear hunt near Naples reach Bonners Ferry. Rancher William Parson and hired man Harry Severs chased a bear with Winchesters and dogs. After the bear climbed a tree and then stood down to survey, firing ceased as ammo ran low. The hunters retreated under cover, the bear resumed lunch, and the incident ended without further pursuit.
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Naples
Bonners Ferry
William Parson
Harry Severs
Brain
Parson
Boise Commercial Club Thanks Heyburn for Interstate Commerce Bill Efforts
At a May 20 1908 Boise Commercial Club meeting the directors unanimously adopted resolutions praising Senator W B Heyburn for his work to pass through Congress a bill amending the Interstate Commerce Act. The resolution notes the narrow senate vote, frames it as a victory despite railroad opposition, and expresses gratitude and publication of copies to Heyburn and state press.
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Senator Heyburn
Boise Commercial Club
W. B. Heyburn
United States
Idaho
Senate
Heyburn
National Congress
Utmots
Social notes and business trips in Caldwell area
A dense roster of civic visits and local movements fills this column. Col Place and Mr Ainsworth left for Jordan Valley. Miss Bess Fisk and Fred Mitchell attended alumni events. Mrs G D Snell and relatives in Salt Lake City. Ed Stuart of Los Angeles in town with Haley Turner. Elmer Clark from Caldwell Banking & Trust Co toured Silver City. E A Adam of Brooklyn visiting his brother B H Adam. W H Stewart notes berry perfection. J B Duncan delivered 100 head of horses to C H Turner. Sheriff Thorp’s hotel released from quarantine after fumigation. strawberries arrive at three boxes per quarter. W E Pierce settles right of way through Young property now Golden Gate addition. carnival at Fair Store draws big crowds. John Walker of Kansas visiting. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to meet for memorial services. Maud Decker returns from Beckwith California for health. Arthur Binford substitutes at Caldwell Banking & Trust Co. Mrs H D Miller Kathleen Miller and Mrs O M Van Duyn to Long Beach. Idaho Implement Co handles Deering Reapers and Mowers. Church of Christ convention attracts delegates from many towns. M Alexander runs a strong clothing sale. C W Cooper joins American State Bank as stockholder. Caldwell Interurban officers named. possible legal action if Boise Valley road funds not paid. Mrs Hurtt of Boise visiting Caldwell. Lot L Feltham attends court. a daughter born to A M Cox. Levi Norman moves Caldwell Banking vault. Mrs R V Sebree visiting Butte. Judge Smith to Oregon points. vault nearing completion. Smith & Co grocery promises best prices. trips to Boise Hot Springs. wool shipments begin east. more from south of Snake River.
Skim Milk At Its Best For Calves And Pigs
An eastern writer highlights skim milk's feeding value beyond chemistry. Key points note warm separator skim milk preserves animal heat, milk sugar content, lactic acid formation when soured, and superior growth in pigs by about 10 percent compared with whole milk.
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Ihe
When Ten Acres is Enough for a Farm
A practical guide arguing a ten acre irrigated farm can sustain a family. It recommends growing most food, keeping two cows, hogs, and poultry, and using alfalfa for hay to feed livestock. The essay emphasizes conservative, common sense farming over speculative profits.
The Ranch Plan for a Ten Acre Homestead
The plan advocates a six acre permanent crop layout with house, buildings, vineyard, and orchards then four acres in a two year rotation. One year focus on vegetables and potato production with strong manure use, next year winter wheat followed by turnips or rape for stock. It claims yields like 40 bushels per acre of wheat and potatoes yielding $200 per acre with storage sales in winter.
Caldwell Teachers Summer Travel Plans
Our teachers plan summer trips and stays around Caldwell. Miss Mac Roberts leaves Sunday for Spokane. Miss Georgia McFarland will vacation in and near Caldwell. Miss Lucie L. Lee visits Correctionville and Cedar Falls Iowa, returning by September 1 to resume duties. Miss Laura Patton remains in Caldwell. Miss Daisy Beatty visits Boise most of the summer. Miss Ella W. Davis returns to Eldon Iowa. J T Smith takes charge of Kimball Ave grocery. Gene Rowland goes to the ranch. Miss Ida White leaves for the ranch. Miss Amy Madden stays in Caldwell. Roy Eichelberger goes to Boise. Miss Francis Harris homesteads on Deer Flat. Rose Harris visits Halley Idaho. Mortes Riddle remains in the city.
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Mac Roberts
Spokane
Georgia McFarland
Caldwell
Lucie L. Lee
Correctionville
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Laura Patton
Daisy
Beatty
Boise
Ella W. Davis
Eldon
J. T. Smith
Kimball Ave
Gene Rowland
Ida White
City
Amy Madden
Roy Eichelberger
Francis Harris
Deer Flat
Rose Harris
Halley
Idaho
Mortes Riddle
Signaling by drivers in crowded streets and an almon heed origin
From Washington Post and Wooden Almanace accounts. Horse drawn vehicle drivers signal slowdowns by raising hands or whips. automobile drivers extend their arms to the right to indicate a halt. An antiquary in Chicago discusses an engraved Saxon block used to forecast moons, linking to the word Alma.
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London
Paris
Washington Post
Chicago
Descent of Zenith Balloon After 28,000 Feet Airfall Tragedy
An account of the Zenith ascent in a large balloon reaching about 28,000 feet ends in disaster. Sivel and Croce Spinnelli die instantly, while Tissandier survives after a harrowing descent. The narrative, from Minneapolis Journal, details the freezing conditions, ballast cuts, and urgent efforts to save the stranded crew as the balloon crashes to the plains near Paris.
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Tissandier
Sivel
Croce-Spinnelli
Croce
Croce- Spinnelli
Bsivel
Stvel
Baro
Paris
W. RB. C. Latson
Min-neapolis
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Botkin
Meyer
McFarland
Hay
W. J. Boone
W. A. Stone
Roberts
Clark
Barnett
Williams
B. Boone
H. H. Jones
Redway
Miss Redway
Badley
Ed Miller
Conover
Schnabel
Brobst
C. B. Steunesberg
Beas Steunenberg
Olmstead
Miss Olmstead
T. K. Little
Miss Squiers
Mesdames Boyes
Squier
Flynn
Gue
Ocheltree
Hagelin
Dew
J. A. Young
Snell
Bryan
McKnight
Dean
Miller
Dorman
Andrews
Stone
Maxey
Ruby
Jackson
Miss McFarland
G. D. Snell, Jr
Mesdames McKnight
Little, Redway
Issacs
Zeb
Shelby
Place
Ballantyne
Boyes
Harrington
Chas. Miller
Middleton
Canyon County
H. R. Creason
Florence F. Steele
Horace J. Burr
Ora L. Keithley
Thomas R. Jenkins
Louisa Jenkins
W. H. Curringer
Minnie B. Goettling
W. H. Cleaveland
Anna Orr
J. J. Petty
Laura Manning
Alex Castleer
Anna Pauley
William Hasting
Harriet M. Kimball
Ithamar Andrews
Grace Froman
J. W. Boensiser
Bastella Carter
J. R. McKinney
Dora Wilson
F. B. Gold
Bertha B. Freeman
Peter Berg
Blanch Rodriguez
Frank A. Lyon
Mabel Thompson
Chas. Wicker
Dell Miller
Montie
Morgan
Frankie J. White
H. D. Andrews
H. D. Andrews, Jr
Matt Cook
Fred Cook
T. M. Ward
B. W. Rice
Heasie Ward
Floy Ward
Lee Parrish
Bertra Cupp
T. O. Murray
Robert Bowman
Nampa
Jessie Cook
the Tribune
Dubois
Twin Falls
Col. Place
Mr. Ainsworth
Jordan Valley
Fred Mitchell
Miss Bess Fisk of
Parma
G. D. Snell
Salt Lake City
Ed Stuart
Los Angeles
Haley & Turner
Our City
John F. Mac Lane
Elmer Clark
Caldwell Banking & Trust Co
Silver City
E. A. Adam
Brooklyn, N. Y
B. H. Adam
W. H. Stewart
Snake River
J. B. Duncan
C. H. Turner
W. E. Pierce
Golden Gate Addition
John Walker
Clay Center
Kansas
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Miss Maud Decker
John Decker
Beckwith
California
Arthur Binford
Mr. Parker
Idaho Implement Co
Churches of Christ
Tribune
Preas
M. Alexander
C. W. Cooper
New Gold Machine
American State Bank
Coop
Caldwell Interurban
D. D. Campbell
F. J. Smith
J. H. Lowell
Boise Valley
Mrs. Hurtt of
A. M. Cox
Lot L. Feltham
Welser
Levi Norman
R. V. Sebree
Butte
Montana
Judge Smith
Oregon
Hot Lake
Ed Garrett
No. 5
Perry Groves
Vern Garlock
Mr. Barnes
Boise Hot Springs
Thut
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