Nominations shape Idaho ticket contests in Boise race
Boise reports show Democrats unified behind Moses Alexander as their standard bearer with no other trial nominee, while Republicans face contests for almost every seat including secretary of state and attorney general. Chan Wallace enters the race against Barker, Bry Johnson files for secretary, Carlton Fox seeks attorney general, and Douglas W Switch among nominees from Pocatello. S. Wallace is seen as strong, clean, and popular in party planning.
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Boise
Idaho
James H. Hawley
Moses Alexander
Chan Wallace
Nez Perce
of Wate
George R. Barker
Thetoilic
Barker
Wallace
Nowell
EB. H. Dewey
Nampa
Bry. Johnson
Carlton Fox
Pocatello
Douglas W. Switch
Republican Homines
T. A. Walters
Caldwell
State Board of
Alexander
Melvin J. Barrows
King Hill
Pankhurst
Bird
Cap- DW
Deven Herman A. Taylor
Eemicar—L. V. Patch
Pommecratic
B. L. Parker
J. H
Gov race talk in Twin Falls Chronicle report
The Twin Falls Chronicle discusses candidates for Idaho governor and other officials. It notes George E Crum of Lewiston as a gubernatorial hopeful, praising his integrity while noting limited backing from old political circles and predicting a fresh campaign dynamic.
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Twin Falls
Democratic
George E. Crai
George E. Crain
Lewiston
Crum
the Chronicle
Finis Bentley
Crum Club
George EB. Crum
Western tour boosts GOP unity and Hughes clubs
Republican state chairman Ivan Fivans returns from a northern circuit with James F. Allshie Jr and F. C. McGowan joining in Moscow. The trip aims to organize counties, build Hughes clubs, and back a non partisan three member land board amendment. A Spokane to Moscow drive included a ten passenger Hudson, with Branscombe as organizer and press agent.
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Ivan Fivans
Republican State Central Committee
Spokane
Evans
James F. Allshie, Jr
Coeur d'Alene
Moscow
F.C. McGowan
Tata County
McGowan
A. Branscombe
The
Globe
Hughes’ Clubs
Branscombe
Hughes’ Club
C. A. Branscombe
Call
Meader
Harold Harris
Soldier letters describe meal boxes for Boise to Nogales trip
In Grangeville Idaho July 26 1916 a soldier describes lunch box rations for Company E F Idaho troops en route from Boise to Nogales. He condemns the boxes as entertainment not sustenance and urges publication of menus and receipts, noting clean camps, few ailments, and a push to fund mess facilities while on campaign.
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Nogales
Ariz
Globe
Grangeville
Idaho
Boise
Boise Valley
Company
Company E
Company B
Guthrie
Smut Infected Red Russian Wheat Sample Shown
Chas. Kunze presented a Red Russian wheat sample from his neighborhood showing rows with alternating smut and healthy grain. Experts conclude smut spores reside in the ground and suggest fall grain feeding or deep plowing to bury spores before planting to prevent spread.
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Chas. Kunze
Lightning Strikes Forest Workers Near Pilot Knob
Geo EB Watkins of Mt Idaho and Levi Colgrove of Orogra, Forest Service workers stationed at Pilot Knob, were struck by a Tuesday afternoon lightning bolt during a severe storm. They were rendered unconscious. Colgrove recovered first. Watkins arrived for medical care with a hammer-like head wound and blistered fingers, while Colgrove reported head pain but no serious injuries and could resume duties. The incident damaged a nearby phone line and extensive wire, prompting calls for a new line and wooden legs for the workers.
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Geo. EB. Watkins
Mt. Idaho
Levi Colarove
Orogra
Forest Service
Pilot Knol
Resere
Colgrove
Mountain House
Mr. Watkins
Watkins
Demonstration of Automatic Extinguisher Held at Vollmer
There will be a demonstration of an automatic extinguisher at Vollmer on Tuesday August 15 under the United States Department of Agriculture and the state university extension department. County Agriculturist A E Wade of Lewis County will lead the event with actus explosions and fires being put out by the extinguisher.
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Vollmer
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Department
The
State University
A. E. Wade
Lewis County
Ladies Enjoy Affair At Mrs Hewes And Mrs Glanville Home
Mrs Hewes and Mrs Glanville hosted about twenty five ladies on Friday afternoon at a bungalow eight miles north of town. Activities included a conversation game of beans, a lawn search for popcorn, a group photo, and a light refreshments service. Each guest received a souvenir photo. the gathering ended with a playful note about a joke concluded by a cautious lesson. Farm land news notes Albert Riaika of Wolfson Montana bought the Law place of 302% acres at 60 dollars per acre eight miles north of town.
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Albert Riaika
Wolson
Montana
Mra
al Law
Joe
Louis
Polson
Ruzicka
L. M. Harris
Visit Adams in Car Opens Prospects for Local Travel
R. R. Steen and Steve Hepton visited Adams Camp last Saturday by automobile and back the same day. They said with some road work the route could be fairly good and lure travel to Buffalo Hump mines and bring Grangeville within easy reach of fine fishing. The Commercial Club discussed the project at its Wednesday meeting and results are expected.
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Adams
R. R. Steen
Steve Hepton
Adams Camp
Buffalo Hump
Grangeville
Commercial Club
Farmer Bill Pankhurst Visits Idaho Campaign Trail
W J Pankhurst also known as Farmer Bill, Republican candidate for state auditor, arrived on Lewiston train last Saturday and stayed through Sunday. As Idaho Chamber of Commerce president and Richfield Recorder editor with a large farm, he promotes a north and south state highway, pledging chamber support and urging united efforts by commercial clubs to back the roadway project.
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W. J Pankhurst
Farmer Bill
Lewiston
Pankhurst
Idaho Chamber of Commerce
Richfield Recorder
Rich Richfield
Idaho
Curtis
Parkhurst
Tewiston Tribune
Idaho League i
Idaho Chamber
Hospital for City Urged by Medical Club
City physicians urged a public hospital at Oils place during a Can Mercial Club luncheon at the Imperial hotel. Drs. Stockton, Slusser attended. Dr. Ralus was absent ill. A committee including Mayor Fulton and the three physicians was formed to develop a feasible plan and present it to the public. Also notes on Buffalo Hump road improvements and capital interest, plus Evan Evans and Jimmie Ailshie returning from Spokane with a new Hudson Super-Six.
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Imperial Hotel
G. 8. Stockton
O. W. Slusser
Ralus
Oils Place
Fulton
W. W. Brown
M. Rt. Hastabaugh
J. Frank Sims
Jesse L. Ralus
W. Slusser
Dos. Pelikan
Spokane
Pelikan
Buffalo Hump
Pellican
County Office Candidates Lined Up for Primaries
Seekers for official honors await voter decision at primaries as multiple candidates line up for county offices. Local races feature various contenders, with campaigns focusing on governance, budgeting, and public services. Ballots will decide who advances to the general election.
Some spirited races Republicans Have Much Good Timber in Field
Idaho county's primary filing closed with full slates on both parties except for several key offices. Republicans name four candidates for probate judge and multiple district commissions, while Democrats list numerous contenders for senator, representatives, and other posts. Notable figures include Charles R. Wextenhiver and John D. Long, with background as farmers and local leaders across Grangeville, Kooskia, and Clearwater regions.
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Idaho County
Legislative
Republian
Sweet
Grangeville
A. L. Hardelrode
Winona
Henry Meyer
Fenn
Charles R. Weatenhiner
Clearwater
Dale Clark
Kooskia
John D. Long
John N. Rice
White Bird
Fred G. Painter
Ate Birt
Goo. W. Marshall
Danid
B. Auger
Kenterville
Frank 8
C. Thondes
Gott
Jaco Yeager
Canield
EB. M. Griffith
J. Staley
Duke
W. L. Campbell
J. Taylon
Kooskin
Vitex
M. Atwood
Walter Hickerson
J. B. Carter
Marsh W. Brown
White Third
Hancock
Trenbry
A. Hradimry
Promis
Charles Ro Wextenhiver
Fairview
John D.long
Long
Durnham
Tdaho County
Salmon River
Fred
Painter
Geo. W. Marshall
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Wany
Mose
Chancey Wallace
Anamuthan
Robert N. Bell
Thos. D. Pry
Ethel Redfield
Catherine Bryden
Supreme Court
Robert N. Dunn
Isaac N. Sullivan
John ©. Rice
Falls Chronicle
G.O.P
Mar
O. K—Kading
Boston
Colummiia
Hudson Sui
Evan Evans
Jimmie Ailshie
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