Fruit and Other Crops Sheep in Fine Condition
Adam Blackstock of Squaw Creek reports 85 to 90 percent lambing success, expects good fruit crops with little frost damage, and notes selling 120 cattle due to upcoming hay shortages. Other farmers, including H D Andrews and Wv D Hannah, describe strong fruit prospects, high lambing rates, and recent irrigation upgrades. Gowen notes big crop potential for Ben Davis and pears, with peaches injured and prune orchards well kept.
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Adam Blackstock
Squaw Creek
The
Tribune
H. D. Andrews
Notus
Mr. Andrews
D. Hannah
Hannah
Sebree Canal
J. P. Wilson
Caldwell
J. B. Gowen
Ben Davis
Delaware
Gowen
J. H. Lowell
Colorado
Roswell
J. W. Graff
Graff
Miller
Canyon County
Boise
Payette
Owyhee County
the Tribune
Sales Day Brings Strong Prices in Caldwell
Caldwell hosts sales day with 94 entries including 34 horses and cows, wagons, buggies, harness, poultry, pigs, implements, and household goods. Quality stock fetches higher prices, well cleaned vehicles sell for more, and managers report smooth operations. Next sale set for June 1, consignors urged to list items with H. W. Dorman.
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Caldwell
H. W. Dorman
Merry widow hats with garden ornament ideas
Instructions describe crafting a decorative Merry Widow hat using a cart wheel hub, white fishing net, green mosquito netting, and a crown of daisies sunflowers roses irises and chrysanthemums. embellishments include lavender ribbon loops bamboo bracers a garden rake as buckle and optional canoe paddles golf sticks hat pins for jaunty effect.
Webster City Freeman Hints At Custom Merry Widow Hat Styles
The note states that material for home manufacture of the Merry Widow hat can be altered or fixtures added to fit the maker while preserving size, signaling flexibility in style within standard dimensions.
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Webster City
Freeman
Dorman Named Secretary of Payette Boise Fruit Growers
At a recent Payette Boise Fruit Growers Association meeting H W Dorman was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by C Elffe s resignation The executive committee approved the choice noting Dorman s many committee appointments and predicting he will perform well despite added duties.
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H. W. Dorman
Payette-Boise Fruit Growers’ Association
C. Elffe
Payette
Dorman
Curious double ear of Stowell's Evergreen corn
A stalk of Stowell's Evergreen corn with two fully developed ears from a single joint is shown at the Tribune office. W. D. Hannah hopes to propagate this potential new variety and foresees great benefit if successful, likening the discovery to a famed agricultural breakthrough.
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W. D. Hannah
Tribune
Stowell
Caldwell Repeats Victory In Declamation Contest
Caldwell, noted for the successor in contests, again won the declamation contest with Mountain Home Friday evening. The Opera House overflowed as High School pupils made their first public appearance. Judges' verdicts were approved. A reception followed in Lavering Hall with ice cream punch and cake. Mountain Home party departed on the early morning train.
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Caldwell
Mountain Home
Opera House
Lavering Hall
Boise Interurban Sells Over $100 In Tickets At Caldwell
The Boise Interurban reports strong sales Thursday with Caldwell office tickets surpassing $100 in value. The note highlights solid demand for rides and regional travel.
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Boise Interurban
Caldwell
Fruit Prospects and Farm News From Canyon County
Market signals point lower prices yet expect improvement with known quality. McKenzie and Little plan large wool receipts while Dorman’s orchard may rebound after spray. McLeod and George report varied fruit outcomes across Jump Creek and Caldwell. Roswell area fruit outlook improves. frost damage questioned. Cremeries and condensaries discussed. Tribune notes treasury balance ambiguity in 1907 collection.
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Finley McKenzie
Andy Little
Little
H. W. Dorman
Jump Creek
W. A. George
Caldwell
Binford
Caldwell County Board Sets Bank Deposit Interest and Road Viewers
Caldwell Idaho April 30 1908 the Board of County Commissioners fixes bank deposit interest at 3 percent per year on county funds and approves viewers for the John A West et al road petition in District No 6 appointing Fred McConnell J W Cook and C A Tolman. The board recesses until May 11 1908 at 2 pm for road matters and other business.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Board of County Commissioners
W. H. Platt
F. Chaney
D. P. Dodd
O. V. Badley
John A. West
Fred McConnell
J. W. Cook
C. A. Tolman
Tennessee Jubilee Singers close course with Opera House concert
The Tennessee Jubilee Singers present the final lecture course number Saturday evening at the Opera House. Tickets are on sale at Botkin and Blake's store.
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Y. M
Tennessee Jubilee Singers
Opera House
Botkin & Blake's Store
Brady Favored Direct Primary As Idaho Nominates
The Potlatch Star notes that Burton L. French and W B Heyburn will likely be renominated for their Idaho seats at the Republican convention. James H Brady is seen as governor nominee and he has long supported a direct primary law, aligning with party pledges.
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Burton L. French
W. B. Heyburn
Idaho
James H. Brady
Brady
Commercial Club Holds Regular Meeting and Committee Reports
The Commercial Club held its regular meeting with several committees reported. Col Place proposed a 10 000 copy 50 page booklet for 350 dollars and the plan was sent to the finance committee. A request from the Forward Club to petition for cleaner streets was referred to a committee. The club sought a stewart as incumbent dissatisfaction continued. President Lowell oversaw proceedings and the club invited Independent Telephone Co to donate a phone. Traders Day fund stood at 80 49 dollars. horticultural prizes were discussed with Caldwell meeting next January.
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Col. Place
Stewart
Board of Governors
Commercial Club
Lowell
Independent Telephone Co
Traders’ Day
State Horticultural Association
Caldwell
Pitiful Case of Mrs Young Sent to Blackfoot Asylum
Mrs H C Young living six miles east of Caldwell was taken to Blackfoot asylum on No 6. Her mild illness stems from a delusion of fasting and praying to gain power to speak in tongues after Nam pa meetings. She refuses food unless forced, leaving a husband and four children. they cannot visit as she grows agitated. Doctors expect months of treatment to restore her to her family.
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H. C. Young
Caldwell
Blackfoot
Nampa
Ten Mile
Western National Bank Announces Staffing Changes
At the last regular meeting of the Western National Bank directors L B Dille was elected to succeed retired S B Simpson as cashier and Ernest Boone was elected bookkeeper, succeeding H B Cosby. Directors stressed unity, conservatism, and commitment to protect depositors as the bank continues to meet patrons' demands.
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Western National
Western National Bank
L. 8. Dille
Caldwell Banking & Trust Co
D. Simpson
Ernest Boone
H. B. Cosby
Simpson
Caldwell Bank Board Names Dille as President
Bank directors express unanimous support for the change confirming Dille as cashier and D. D. Campbell to remain president. They praise local stockholders and Caldwell's business strength while pledging continued courtesy and patron support amid the institution’s strengthened leadership.
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D. D. Campbell
J. T. Morrison
Edward Hedden
William Aikman
Edward Herrington
William Graff
William Thorp
D. Simpson
Caldwell
Dille
Permanent Opening of The Magic at Opera House Block
The Magic will open Monday May 18 in Caldwell’s Opera House Block as a premier motion picture theatre. Alexander and Tschumy, managers, promise finest pictures, featured songs, latest machines, and highly experienced management to make it second to none in the country.
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The
Magic
Caldwell
Opera House
Alexader & Tschumy
Mgrs
Reform Bureau shows temperance work at Baptist Church
Rev. H. B. Hudson of the Reform Bureau of Washington D C will speak at the Baptist church next Monday evening on the bureau work in combating intemperance and gambling. The bureau aided Idaho’s Sunday closing law and aims to push temperance legislation locally. Local option will be discussed. Everyone is invited.
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Baptist Church
H. B. Hudson
Reform Bureau
Washington, D. C
Bureau
Idaho
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H. A. Griffiths
N. S. Miller
John Groom
Lewiston Tribune
Treasury
Independent Telephone Company
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