Boise utility rate ruling prompts rehearing bid
In Boise a utilities commission decision locks Boise light and power into a franchise tax arrangement, forcing Boise to shoulder the tax while River Power’s franchise pays only to Boise patrons. Mayor Eagleson seeks a rehearing to reverse the ruling and shift costs back to Boise. The case ties to broader Idaho American Day activities promoting nonsectarian patriotism.
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Ing
River
Power Company
Idahoany
Utilities Commission
Boise
Lert
Aver River Company
Idaho Pow
Beaver River
Common
Eagleson
Commission
Magleson
Boise Light
Ng Boise
Open Shop Movement Extending in Idaho
Open shop ideas spread after cooks and waiters strike causes disruption. Restaurant and hotel groups claim union workers violated contracts and rumors of importing non union help spurred a push toward open shops. An employers association is forming to adopt open shop principles as seen in other cities. Idaho goats milk for babies. Goats milk from California. Idaho Game Breeders' Association acquires Swiss Toggenburg goats for Hagerman Valley farm to supply milk to sick infants.
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Idaho
California
F. T. Cary
Gooding
Idaho Game Breeders’ Association
Togensburg
Hagerman Valley
Red Cross Seeks Social Survey in Idaho County
The Red Cross plans surveys in Idaho county to identify health and welfare needs for children and families. Miss Jessie Cox of Seattle will assess Sdale Lewis and New Perce counties, gathering data on juvenile cases, city activities, and relief work with local cooperation urged.
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Red Cross
Jessie, Cox
Seattle
Lewiston
Sdale
Lewis
New Perce
Mivs Cox
Grangeville
FP. KB. Lukens
Mra
Laningham
Campbell
Idaho County
Granceville
Judge Scales Improves Open Court in Nez Perce County
Judge Wallace N. Scales, confined at home with influenza, is rapidly regaining health and has announced Nez Perce county court will open at Lewiston on Monday April 12. The regular term for Lewis county was postponed until May.
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Nez Perce County
Wallace N. Scales
Lewiston
Lewis County
Held Good Farm Sale at Ferdinand Auction
Auctioneer Harry C Cranke reported one of the best farm sales of 1920 in Ferdinand at Mrs Rose Rutcher place. Horses sold from 225 to 450 dollars per span with steers 3-year-olds to 123 per head and 2-year-olds to 90. Yearlings 51, ewes 18, lambs 14, sale was rapid and the large property list quickly disposed of.
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Ferdinand
Harry C. Cranke
Rose Rutcher
Eagleson seeks Idaho governorship in Republican bid
State Treasurer Eagleson announces candidacy for governor as a Republican. He argues cabinet style government is inefficient and costly, praising the old constitutional form and calling for prudent public service, while pledging to reduce expenses and protect state assets.
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Eagleson
Davis
Pst
Otto
Buatiene
Idaho
le Catelle
Severe Winter Weather Wipes Out Quail In Doles County
Deputy Game Warden Don C. Bish er reports drastic quail losses across Doles County after a severe winter. California and Bob White quail perished, with some survivors sheltering near farm buildings. One Flyblow ranch example shows a hen adopting two quail chicks, observed by Fisher, who confirms the unusual sight.
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Don C. Fisher
Boles
Don OC. Bisher
Doles
Mr. Fisher
California
Bob White
William Jones
Flyblow
Kathryn Anette Ayers Arrives in City for Permanent Residence
A brief note reports the arrival of Kathryn Anette Ayers at her family home in the city this morning. The young lady, described as of notable importance, has taken up permanent residence, marking a new chapter for the Ayers household. Additional fragments describe winter hardship, animal distress, and maple supply concerns observed in the area.
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Kathryn Annette Ayers
County Agent Berth Filled at Idaho University
W B Kjosness and Oregon state connections appear as Idaho University officials pursue Ralph M Pavey appointment as county agent. The selection, pending a formal announcement, follows the retirement of Wohi 2 Wibey and notes Pavey’s agricultural leadership and prior Oregon farm experience.
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W. B. Kjosness
University of Idaho
Foughes
Ralph M. Pavey
Hake County
Las Heen
Wohi
Wibey
Puyallup
Washington
Pavey
Oneeou Agricultural College
de Tae
Hregon
Lanasen
Ewayzent
Kormakent
Mgr
Rjvsnees
Tie Iihitors
Bolte
Pasey
Local Auctioneer Cranke Announces New City Sale Postings
Harry Cranke, a renowned auctioneer long based at Negperee, will open offices in this city. He will join LOB Inver, who is moving to North Yakima, and Cola G. Knight, now focused on a Harrisburg farm. Cranke plans to handle the Western frontier sales setting.
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Prieed Harry
Cranke
Auetioneer
Negperee
Uritke
California
Washington
Montini Tete
Direheed Silesman
West
North Yakima
Wash
Cola G. Knight
Harrisburg
Reelection and raises at city school board meeting
The City Superintendent F. E. Lukens was reelected along with the grade teachers except for the fifth and sixth, who chose to leave. The board also approved about a 20 percent salary increase for staff.
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F. E. Lukens
School Board
FL BA
Lukens
Decline Acceptance Dispatches On Borah Presidential Candidacy
The report states that Idaho Senator Borah is targeted by reform groups seeking to influence his early decision on running for the Republican presidential nomination. The factions oppose a rival league and have sent formal appeals from Washington, asking for a prompt reply. Borah has refused to be a candidate, reiterating he will not join the so called authentic party idea despite pressure from backers.
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Senawin
Borah
Idaho
League of Onions
Queston
Txorn
Washington, D.C
Sam
Amit
Joleen
Catiforma
Bormh Duns Sale
Authlengue Party
Total
Auentia
Stephens Sells 240 Acres at Notable Price Rise
Geo W Stephens, a respected local figure, sold 240 acres near Pulouse, north of Tittie Robert Neely, at a significantly higher price per acre than last year. The buyer A Mitte koop purchased the tract with plans for development, while Stephens remains active in regional land deals as Neely and others anticipate further inquiries.
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Geo. W. Stephens
Robert Neely
Pulouse
Vincent
A. Mitte Koop
Acre
Mr. Stephens
Janes
Stephens Rooel
Neely
Wiley
Stephenia
Caldwell home contract awarded for state project
The Wake grand Wade site awarded the fulltime contract for the Caldwell State Home construction to C. K. Sitheaugh of Caldwell. Work starts next week with completion expected late August. Total project cost $71,134. Sitheaugh contract $45,840 plus $11,500 plumbing and heating, $8,500 water and sewer, $4,000 grading, $3,800 architects and engineering. Excavation work had been awarded in December.
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C. F
Caldwell
Calidwell
Epistoes
Wake Grand Wade
C.K Sithaugh
Caldywell
Aif
Montie B. Gwinn
Thomas BE. Buckner
W. A. Coughanour
Payette
Frank Marinoef Bolse
A. Stokesbury
Emmett
Siibaugh
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Loyalty League
Largis
United
Maks
Jolie Bagleson
Shilwail
Holand Roosevelt
Hino
Tambin
Ite
Aimals
Murry C. Cranke
W.E. Borah
League of Nations
Johnson
Poindexter
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