12 Sep 1913
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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
1
A garbled report discusses Caldwell politics and Wilson administration debates. It references Ford endorsements, Democratic factions, and attempts to keep peace amid factional tension. The piece mentions legislative and senatorial results and public sentiment about governance amid depredations.
The county convention of the WF opens with addresses by officials and a county president. Delegates discuss resolutions pledging to support an amendment to prohibit manufacturing and sale of intoxicating liquors. Evening programs include music, reports, and speeches by Ada Ing, Mary Rice, and R. Meredith.
Gertrude Smith won the fifty dollar grand prize after receiving 1776 votes with Mildred Genteler in second place at 834 votes. A list of top contestants, local visitors, and community news follow including garden Valley trip reports, fever recovery, and social visits to the Bales ranch and nearby towns.
Canyon County Sunday School will hold its annual meeting in this city on Sunday and Monday. The program lists services, music, committee appointments, and department sessions including an elementary division led by Mrs L W Oakes of Caldwell and a secondary division.
District voters approved a school location area and observers noted local travel and visits. Residents and families, including Miss Clara Summers and Cavel Ode, returned from Portland while others, like Mrs W E Boulton, planned weekend gatherings. Local officials reported on districts and road improvements with several community members traveling to Parma and Emmett.
The community mourns the sudden death of James William Vanhyning seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Sam Vanhyning after a month of illness. Funeral held at 2 30 at the home on Glalue street with large flower displays and a brief service, cemetery procession small but heartfelt. Parents express deep gratitude for the widespread sympathy and support from friends and neighbors.
Unclear OCR body notes Malheur County Fair and Round Up in Ontario Oregon lasting Sept 16 to 20. Mentions special excursions to the Mathew County Pair and Round Up, stock events like steer backing, and riding roping. Several garbled phrases suggest entries for tours and contests but details are unreadable.
Westminster Guild runs a refund bargain page contest with Vale coupons advertised across stores. The notice urges readers to mail votes and lists participating groups with a push to support sponsors, promising cash returns and urging timely participation.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Jones sent Congress an adverse report on the Borah bill and proposed new regulations restricting cultivation areas and timbered lands for homesteads. Senator Borah vows to press for passage while opposing department discretion and any moves that undermine settlers permanent rights.
Caldwell residents notified that 12,800 dollars remains available in two and three thousand dollar vouchers for the Carnegie library project. George Williams was contracted months ago to build the foundation and mobilize materials, but plans failed to meet specifications and work was paused awaiting changes.
In Caldwell city hall on Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m., Dr Taylor, noted soil expert of Boise, will present a free lecture titled Soil Fertility and the Science of Crop Production. The Commercial Club hosts, seating for several hundred will be arranged and attendance is urged for farm families across Canyon County.
The county commission fixes the levy at 1.10 on the hundred with total property taxes about 301 500 for state and county, higher than last year by 39 400. Assessed valuation stands around 2740 but only 407 of it was taxable last year. Road and bridge levies contribute to 262 487.00, while officials warn current expenditures will exceed last year’s by over 13 000. The board cites rising government costs and offers little sign of fiscal restraint.
An efficiency rally and convention will be held at the Christian church Sunday with visitors from a stance sharing the program. An all day service is planned with a noon basket dinner and invitations extended to all attendees. Several community updates follow on homestead events, teaching hires, and local travel.
This week the Central Lumber Co changed its name to the Big Lara ser Co. The management kept the same personnel led by Mr. Binard, urging the change as business reasons made it necessary.
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