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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
2
Three individuals announce for Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney with Republican primaries set for July 30 1912 and July 36 1912. B W Henry JA Elston and James JW Waterson seek renomination. one also seeks sheriff post with May 10 1912 primary date.
Frank Breshears announces candidacy for Canyon county sheriff in the upcoming Republican primaries set for July 30, 1912. He submits his candidacy to seek the office through the party process.
John A Baker declares his bid for the office of sheriff in Canyon County. He states his candidacy is pending opposing nominations and invites voters to consider his platform and qualifications.
Announcement by E A Blair seeking Republican nomination for county commissioner in the main district subject to the county primary July 30 1912. Also mentions David D Harder seeking nomination for another ticket in Canyon County. Other items note residents traveling to Boise, social visits, and local events including a frog hunting trip and the start of cherry harvests.
Local brief items report Mrs Emily Hanna visiting Payette niece Mrs J F Orn One. Hay wagon mishap ends with broken tongue after brief chase. Boise dedication attended by Mr and Mrs J H Lowell and Miss Bessie Hard. Henry Root of Fargo visited Rowwell. Various locals including Mrs Flossie Fretwell Jordan Valley and Mrs Van Weingarten Caldwell visiting kin. Church groups meet with planned picnics and dances. New telephone line work, deployments, and a scarlet fever case noted. Barnyard dairy ad, cream testing and Jersey herd, plus misc travel and party plans.
Newton Jonty returns from weeks at old home in Jows. Layner Wallace of Caldwell visits Middletop. Foote Long real estate shows a new car. A Monday wind storm uprooted a large tree at the Apaetia wood shed affecting Harry Whiffin. Epworth League cabinet and young peoples class held a pleasant evening. box social planned to raise funds for cemetery improvements. Relatives from Boise attend Normal in Boise. John Cummings injured jumping a ditch. Families from Jows and Portland visited. Three mules delivered to a Nampa purchaser. high price reported.
Mr and Mrs Z H McCullough Wendt of Payette plan to attend the funeral of Rev G L Lurber. Miss Lorina Greenfield, Miss Margaret Boye and Miss Harper are mentioned. Thurza Cutter has arrived from California and will stay.
Local notices describe special sales on waists or child’s Romper suits. The brief listing mentions five bots and discounts, with limited readable details.
The piece highlights how ordinary households gain more from Bell telephone service through clever long distance use in emergencies and daily life. It urges families to consider long distance for convenience, reassurance, and social connection, noting that rates may be more affordable than expected.
Tickets on sale July 23 and 4, limit July 5. See agents for rates and further particulars.
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