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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
4
A Idaho opinion piece attacks Collier's Weekly for opposing direct primaries and endorses Senator Heyburn. It argues Idahoans favor a direct primary when a suitable bill is framed, lauding Heyburn for supporting reform and praising James H. Brady for his influence.
Local option advocacy dominates Canyon county politics with Republicans urging voters to back a straight ticket for state and county offices to secure a local option law. Democrats largely oppose local option, while Ada county and others show limited support, and figures like Brady and Hartley are highlighted for their roles and payrolls in labor and commerce.
In the van and in other words the people do rule and they rule through and by means of the Republican Party, asserting that authority flows from voters within the party structure.
The Signal’s news editor delivers sharp commentary praising the editorials and lauding the city in Idaho for securing a desirable man. Residents are urged to feel proud of the achievement and the quality of leadership.
The Current Journal announces a reorganization into a new company without a direct purchaser. The Tribune doubts the move can preserve public respect. The paper expresses regret at the change and wishes success in the new venture.
Over one million pounds of prunes equal about 40 000 crates were shipped from Koemett in the season ending today. Farmers earned £6240 for their fruit, and more than $5000 paid for labor. The Harley rocking house ended operations as 75 workers were laid off, with a cleanup now underway. Two thirds of the final carload comprised Rome Beauty Winesap and Jonathan apples from Westlake and Nielson orchards, plus a few pear crates. Prune growers received $12 per ton, the season’s lowest price, while Hartley’s operation led the last shipments aside from one exception last year.
The Weiser Signal has changed management with Walter A. Wyatt succeeding F. B. Harding as manager and editor. The Signal, long a leading Republican paper in Idaho, had under Harding earned a creditable reputation. Wyatt, new to us, produced a good first issue with well written news.
The Twin Falls News summarizes the state Republican ticket for voters and praises Secretary of State Robert Lansdon as incumbent. It notes his handling of Carey Act contracts worth millions with integrity and fairness, presenting a positive view of his public and private service.
The passage extols Mr. Lansdon as trustworthy and unembarrassing, noting capital from Wise and investors backing Idaho ventures. It asserts Lansdon has no desert claims water rights or concessions, and that Twin Falls county electors see his fair treatment and faultless administration.
John E Look laments government workers pursuing a claim to deprive a man who lost his wife of home. The unemployed father of two fights to support his children, and Look calls for removing such schemers and enforcing the law against sworn, unproven claims.
Marion W. Trotter aged 83 passed Monday night at his home after a paralytic illness following fair duties. Born December 27 1838 in Indiana he served in the 10th Iowa and fought at Charleston Luka and Corinth. He moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska Idaho and finally settled in this county leaving a wife nine children and many relatives. Burial at Canyon Hill with Hugh Williams Post G A R in charge. Also notice the death of Bob Wilkerson at the Printers Home in Colorado Springs remembered as a generous old time printer.
The Caldwell post office reports free delivery to begin in January. Residents must number houses to ensure full benefits. City street names and corner signs are in place. sidewalks remaining in some areas. Citizens must act to complete the system.
Land scrip for sale at low prices. WANTED job by man skilled in leveling lots or sage land. FOR RENT two furnished rooms near O L depot. Lost gold watch, reward at Tribune office. FOR SALE 820 acre stock ranch plus 140 acre relinquishment near Caldwell Idaho. WANTED customers for residence properties. A L Murphy & Co offers commission and Rustlers boast.
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