Irrigation Growth Spurs Idaho Settlement Boom
The Carey Act irrigation projects in Southern Idaho have transformed sagebrush deserts into grain fields and orchards. Twin Falls and Big Wood River districts lead rapid settlement, with towns expanding, property values rising, and increased agricultural yields. A land opening near Shoshone will invite settlers, with land descriptions and drawings set for October.
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Idaho
Bates
Congress
Twin Falla
Big Wood River
Shoshone
Wood River
South Side
Twin Falls
Hig Wood River
Shoahine
Idaho Irrigation Company
Hie de Pault
Thorne
Secur
Ware
Partment
Idaho Irrigations Company
Ayer
Little Talks on Banking and Family Finances
An old bank promotional piece argues for financial planning and savings. It contrasts paying rent and expenses with the convenience of bank services and money orders to support family needs. The tale includes a local anecdote about a postmaster and emphasizes ease of sending funds and using bank facilities.
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Brown
Wales
Skpress
Ofus
Appointment trims State Board leadership
DR G. E. secures the post as Secretary-Treasurer of the State Board while George S. Walker is displaced. BU. B Verty, noted as a former sheep of southern Wyoming, is mentioned in connection with the treasurer role.
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G. E
Vet
George S. Walker
State Board
Verty
Southers Wyoming
Tevasurer
Accidental Train Death in Kemmerer Tragedy
In Kemmerer Wyoming a man named Sam Miller of Cumberland was killed Saturday when struck by a Oregon Short Line train No 5 while near the yard and standpipe. An inquest exonerated the railroad, noting Miller likely attempted to board the moving train between the tender and mail car. Miller leaves a mother and siblings and was reportedly seeking Cumberland.
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Ft. Curtin
Cumberland
Jack Faddies
Rosenberg
Sam W Potter
C. FP. Hackenberg
E. Halbert
Eville
Sam Miller
Oregon Short Line
Ati
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Oregon Short Line Ailroad
S. L. Railroad Company
Boxing Contest Ends In Fourth Round Foul
In Kemmerer a scheduled twenty round boxing match concluded in the fourth round after Hilly Wilkes fouled opponent Hicks who was down. Referee Hob Calverly stopped the bout and declared bets off. A rematch is planned at Hawi in two weeks. Preliminary between Mickey Murphy and Billy Winslow ended when Winslow quit, awarding the first round to Murphy. Also noted is dissolution of the Pfeiffer Gi dones firm, with Pfeiffer taking full interest and directing affairs from Kemmerer Wyoming.
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Kemmerer
Hilly Wilkes
Billy
Blicksfelt
Hob Calverly
Hicks
Wilkes
Hawi
Beks
Prutieh
Mickey Murphy
Billy Winslow
Rewlina
Whiken
Gote
Murphy
Frank Pfeiffer
Louis Gi
Dones
L. Dunesland Company
Wyoming
Louis
Pfeiffer
Fi. Jones
Two Immense Rocks Shipped From Glencoe Quarry
Glencoe Quarry Co sends two massive sandstone blocks to Salt Lake City as a public advertisement of its product. Robert Givens, manager, joined by his wife, visited town over a weekend with Joseph Bird hosting. Blocks weigh about twenty tons each, measuring 30 by 34 by 17 feet 6 inches, largest carload contained nine blocks.
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Glencoe Quarry Company
Salt Lake
Robert Givens
Glencoe
Hin Lwife
Sire
Joseph Bird
Givens
Ey Thaalantic
Salt City
New Train Schedule Cuts No 12 and Renames Local to Fast Route
A new train timetable effective last Sunday eliminates No 12 on the far east bound local and introduces No a with morning arrival. West bound No 1 becomes a fast rail service of three cars at about 43 mph including stops. Also listed is No 8 Local Passenger at 3:30 p.m and a limited passenger at Super. The Auto Coal Coxe and Hele Quetting Co Incorporation noted in Cheyenne Wyoming aims to mine coal, manufacture coke, and sell coal and derived products from lands and coal.
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Crain
Auto Coal, Coxe and Helequetting Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
O'Clork
API Siovk
Ieee Wa
Cima An
Aliornsys
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Wyo
Ieee
First National Bank
Blyth-Fargo-Hoskins Co
Wall
Ed Ee Rust Company
No. 5
Miller
Moyer Junction
Blicks
Tyne Monts
Fullowii
Uinta
Yoming
Theresa Vittone
IL. BE. Istmas
Sassgnee
Evanston
State of Wyoming
Jim
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