Caldwell Voters Consider Five Mill Levy to Fund Streets and Parks
Caldwell faces a decision on a five mill municipal levy allowed under a 10 mill cap. Supporters argue the levy funds streets and parks without raising overall city taxes, while opponents warn against future deficits if funds are not approved. The measure requires two thirds voter approval at a general caucus, with implications for bonds, deficiencies, and ongoing city improvements.
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Caldwell
Tvein Balls
Nampa
Interurban ties Caldwell to Boise and county growth
Caldwell urges Boise citizens and shippers to support the Interurban to keep the line alive. The service means frequent trips, funds for schools, higher county valuations, and lower taxes for Caldwell taxpayers. Boise is urged to back the feeder system to prevent neglecting regional growth.
Odd Weather Delays July Reminders and Ice Man’s Plight
The piece laments a rotten spring with cool air delaying Independence Day signals and warns that the ice man faces disappointment as lettuce yields surge. It notes Idaho may set a high quality heat lettuce record and jokes about housewives mistaking giant lettuce heads for cabbage while farmers await warmer weather to assess crops.
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Tdaho
Weather Officials Forecast A Summer Yet To Be Defined
Weather experts forecast the remainder of summer may be delayed with a cool, muted season, noting 1816 like frost fears and a sun with below normal radiation. Scientists cite sunspot activity and Arctic ice conditions as factors, while The Oregonian urges to wait and see as summer still holds potential for warmth.
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Ida
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Oregonian
Backfire on Tribune Over Band Policy Voices
The Tribune faced swift anger when it criticized band policy, with Mr. Cowden’s letter illustrating a broad pattern of musician responses reaching the paper.
Tribune Critiques Band Spending And Publicity Policy
The Tribune argues Caldwell lacks a publicity director for the band and questions its funding stance. It notes past publicity for the organization and lauds Mr. Smith, but says the issue is the band’s push to capture public money. It compares $800 Fourth of July costs with the band’s $285 request and doubts band concert audiences justify the share.
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Caldwell
the Tribune
Jim Dash
John
Liver City
D. Lamar
J. P. Garbers
Minnesota
Sum Relashuns
Mrs Garber
Lonesome Home
Emma Hartkopf
le Grande
Frank
Hoovering the Rails Rally Support for Cooperation
The Department of Commerce pursues constructive cooperation between railroads and business interests. Secretary Hoover rejects radical pressure from progressives and emphasizes a measured approach to expand business ties and national rail alignment.
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Hoover
Eye Specialist in Salt Lake City Files and Holiday Notes
Local terse diary style notes describe Dr. C. D. Pons at the Saratoga Hotel in Salt Lake City with free examinations on a flag day holiday. The piece includes social updates about church, marriages, travel, and summer plans, plus community remarks on events, cars, and local residents.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Saratoga Hotel
U. States
Jess
China
Londrys
Becaus
Advancing Coal Storage and Rail Car Efficiency Plan
The plan calls for advance winter coal storage from now to September and early lake traffic movement. It urges loading cars to full capacity with prompt unloading, fewer reconsignments, and restricted to order bills. It seeks more cars from railroads than can be used, aiming to add about 300,000 cars, 3,000 locomotives, and 10 percent more track and terminal capacity, to prevent production interruptions and stabilize prices.
Ink Inspirational By Guy Flenner
A brief piece praising Idaho newspaper men for dedicating space to community and state building and urging editors to focus on constructive, upbuilding subjects. The text extols their loyalty and judgment in using influence for worthwhile public aims.
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Newspaper Men of
Idaho
Immodest praise for newspapers' wartime role in Idaho
The writer lauds newspapers for patriotic, untiring war effort support in recruiting bonds and food saving. They argue editors aided Idaho's development by promoting cooperation and attracting outside investment, contrasting with partisan politics and inaction.
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U.S. A
Idaho
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