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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1909
Page
5
A county election planned for early September will test the dry versus wet sentiment. Idaho county, a reform leader, supports local option and has urged lawmakers to pass related measures. Debates focus on morals, business impact, and tax effects, with dry proponents arguing for prohibition and wet supporters warning of bootleg activity and economic decline.
The June 14 report from Union Stock Yards Chicago notes a small weekly decline in sheep and lamb supply with very poor overall quality. Despite small receipts, some classes rose about fifty to seventy five cents per cwt, except heavy native ewes which stay flat. Grass yearlings from Ellensburg, Washington, owned by Rothrock Sheep Co., sold at low price, weth ers at six cents, some at 5 1-4 cents. Prices imply strong market potential for lighter stock, but 7 1-2 yearling sale is unusually high. buyers should proceed cautiously at around 6 1-2 cents. The Knollin Sheep Co. concludes with cautious optimism for a robust season.
Notice that a red steer two years old with no visible brand is held by J P Walker and may be sold on Monday June 28 1909 at 10 am for cash at the ranch unless claimed. Constable H H Compton South Caldwell Precinct dated June 5 12 19 26.
The Fair Store announces one more week of Aven’s Colossal Sale after two weeks of record crowds. The extended event promises deeper discounts on house linings, outing flannel, underwear, summer lawns, and men’s summer items. Look for blue pencil marks indicating bargains as the store continues its booming sale.
Harold Williams and crew surveyed a proposed Jordan Valley reservoir to impound Jordan creek waters. Shoreline 26 miles, area 2 000 acres, depth 150 feet. Dam base 350 feet, crest embankment 1 000 feet. Will irrigate 57 000 acres. Carey act project. Estimated cost about 50 dollars per acre. Financed by local residents. estimates due in a month.
J H Forbes & Co reported the Canyon Canal Co extension flume of 9000 feet finished on time, with a $410000 bonus now due from landowners. The external will irrigate about 16000 acres of prime fruit and grain lands at $65 per acre. Also noted, a Moscow scammer defrauded several merchants and left town after bank deposits failed. City council members visited Nami on paving concerns, with a bond election to fund street and alley paving planned after legal steps.
Thirty years ago item notes Monte B Gwinn’s homecoming after travels through Alturas and Boise counties. He praises Rocky Bar and Atlanta, recalls Ada Elmore mine work, and is pleased to be back at his old post with bronzed complexion. Boise City belles welcome his return and his hair regrows. Readers are invited to the Glee club performance on June 23 in Assembly Hall.
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