Dry Farms Not Desert In Oneida County Lands
Boise officials contest a ruling on whether dry farming lands in Oneida county are desert lands. Neilson vs Jorgensen led to a decision that grain crops by dry farming do not make land desert. The case could trigger cancellations on many entries and will be appealed to Washington.
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Boise
Oneida County
Washington
Boise Statesman
Register
Blackfoot Land Office
Neilson
Jorgensen
Agricultural College
Salt Lake
J. H. Peterson
John Jones
Blackfoot
Boise Land Office
Milo Mining and Milling Company Incorporated at Pocatello
Articles of incorporation filed in Bannock county for Milo Mining and Milling with capital stock of 1 009 000 dollars. Shares valued at one dollar include 124 775 held by Henry Auer 124 755 by F T Marr 124 755 by Alex M Westerveldt and 1 000 by H Thomas Foley. Rich Fort Hall mining district ground to undergo extensive spring development.
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Milo Mining and Milling Company
Pocatello
Bannock County
Henry Auer
F. T. Marr
Alex. McG. Westerveldt
H. Thomas Foley
Fort Hall
Drought Threatens Crops in Oxford District
W F Fisher, an Oxford merchant visiting the city, warns that without more rain there will be partial crop failure in the Oxford district. Rain yesterday was insufficient and water in the hills is scarce, foreshadowing a harsh year for eastern county farmers.
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Oxford
W. F. Fisher
North Shore Light plant wrecked in Waukegan
A fly wheel burst at the North Shore Electric Light plant in Waukegan last midnight killing J. H. Jansen and injuring others. The blast wrecked the plant and darkened several north shore suburbs as debris flew through nearby buildings.
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Chicago
North Shore Electric Light Company
Waukegan
North Shore
J. H. Jansen
Waukegan Telephone Company
Grover Cleveland Remains Hospitalized at Lakewood Hotel
Former President Grover Cleveland stays under close medical care at a Lakewood hotel after its seasonal closing. Doctors report his recovery from a recent illness has been slower than hoped while watchmen guard the premises and residents struggle to obtain details on his condition.
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Lakewood
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood Hotel
Mine Disaster Kills Four at Ellsworth Collieries
Four men died and three were seriously injured in a gas explosion at mine No. 1 of Ellsworth Collieries in Ellsworth Pennsylvania. About a hundred workers narrowly escaped as the blast swept through the shaft this morning.
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Pittsburg
Ellsworth Collieries Company
Ellsworth
Foley's Urino Laxative For Women And Children
Foley's Urino Laxative is described as mild and pleasant tasting, preferred over harsher purgatives. It claims to cure constipation and is advertised by Temple Pharmacy.
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Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Rexburg Ricks Academy Adds Players for Big Game
Rexburg reports Ricks Academy team gains three strong players for tomorrow's clash against the Academy of Idaho. The game at the baseball park starts at 4 15 with a two bit admission. The Rexburg club promises victory, while Idaho Academy counters with solid defense after last Saturday's low-error effort.
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Rexburg
Ricks Academy
Academy of Idaho
Academy
Attempted Hold Up Near Freeman Home
An unknown man attempted to rob Ed Freeman 17 at his West Wyeth street home late Monday night. The suspect fled when a pedestrian appeared and the teen moved toward his hip pocket. The next day the man returned, cursed Mrs Freeman, and escaped again as Day Patrolman Crum pursued him toward the Short Line tracks.
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Ed. Freeman
John Freeman
Freeman
West Wyeth Street
Mr. Freeman
No. 6
Mrs. Freeman
Barn Dance Tonight at Eagles Aerie Public Event
Local brief notes announce a barn dance tonight hosted by the Eagles aerie invites all to attend. Other items: Dr O B Steely's return from Inkom after tending Donald Mc Ginnis. birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Nielsen at 44 North Harrison Avenue. Mrs Butterfield of Weiser visits Gate City en route to Blackfoot. a meeting to promote Twilight baseball at 7 in the Tribune office to form a league.
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Aerie of Eagles
Stork
John Nielson
Mrs. Nielson
North
Harrison Avenue
Butterfield of
Weiser
Federated Women’s Clubs of Idaho
Blackfoot
Gate City
Butterfield
Minnie Howard
Pocatello
Tribune
Silver Trowel Presented by Portneuf Lodge in Portland
Two thousand Masons gathered at the Masonic Temple in Portland as Willamette Lodge No. 2 received the traveling silver trowel from Portneuf lodge of Pocatello Idaho. The event featured degrees, a banquet, and toasts by prominent Masons, with plans to escort the emblem to California or Washington later. Also listed are weekly unclaimed post letters for Pocatello, Idaho, with deadlines before transfer to the Dead Letter Office.
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Portland Oregonian
Masonic Temple
West Park
Yamhill Streets
Willamette Lodge No. 2
Portneuf Lodge
Pocatello
Idaho
Oregon
Portland
Portneuf
L. Ready
P. Murphy
Payette
Frank Robertson
Willamette Lodge
William F. Butcher
Andrews
Mark Maxwell
William Covero
Jandro Markel
W. E. Crookston
W. W. Maxwell
Mitchel Colewell
Fred Prout
C. H. Crabtree
Harvey Riggs
Esther Gillins
T. Rosenburg
Paul Huber
Fred Smith
William Hillman
J. H. Sorenson
P. Heaton
Bert Schmidt
Loomis
Anna Thayer
W W Lewis
Moss Warn
Z. B. Monroe
Cecil Warner
P. Moore
Hugh B
Francis Ball
P. M
Soldier Returns Home Drained by War Fatigue
A veteran, worn by years of service and poor diet, travels home in frail condition. Upon stepping ashore a former comrade greets him with irony, and the soldier laments his emaciated state, saying he knew he was thin but not this thin.
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Weill
Pat
Gorra
London
Recollections on Bulwer Lytton and a dove tale
In Rambling Recollections Sir Henry Drummond Wolff recounts a story about Bulwer Lytton. A lady asks how a dove from Colombe could locate the Old World while Columbus found the New. Bulwer Lytton’s reply notes one came from Noah and the other from Genoa.
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Henry Drummond Wolff
Bulwer Lytton
Columbus
Colombe
Edward
Noah
Genoa
Cassidy-Shure quip on saving money and borrowing
A Philadelphia Press quip jokes that even when you save money, someone may borrow it, and that would be the end of the savings. The line plays on the idea that saved money invites others to take it.
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Cassidy
Shure
Casey
Anny
Philadelphia Press
Hair Removal Joke Gets Daily Laughs in Houston Post
A light quip from the Houston Post features a barbering joke where a man asks for a hair removal solution and a reply names his mother-in-law as the answer. The humor hinges on family-in-law contrast and casual urban banter.
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Houston Post
Notice to Merchants on Wife's Debts Signed by Crum
After this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Mrs William Crum. Signed William Crum. Dated April 23 1908.
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William Crum
Real estate for sale on N Arthur Avenue block
Two 60 by 140 foot lots on N Arthur Avenue sixth block from Center for sale at 950 dollars. Sound value. Fletcher R Burrus Real Estate and Insurance upstairs N W corner Main and Center Phone 154 Black.
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N. Arthur Avenue
Fletcher R. Burrus
N. W
Republican State Conventions Planned in Idaho 1908
Notice cites meetings in Wallace on May 12 and Boise on September 1 for electing delegates to the national convention in Chicago and nominating state officers. County central committees are empowered to organize primaries and county conventions. state central committee to meet in Wallace at 10 a.m. Brady chairs, Smith secretary.
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Republican State Central Committee
Wallace
Idaho
Chicago
Illinois
Boise
State of Idaho
the Supreme Court
Congress
Peery
Edewaes
jCanyon
Cassia
Custer
Wumoeo
Sisi Dsccesesscescoessae
Cccces
Lee Boebdore
Sis Chives
Washington
Teta
State Central Committee
James H. Brady
Ben Bean Reverts to Defeat in Trap Shooting Contest
Ben Bean of the Poca tello Gun club once famed as Gate City’s crack blue rock breaker was outshot by rivals Sunday. George Oliver and Fred Barnes led at the traps north of town with Barnes achieving 45 and Oliver 42 to 43 for Lehrbas.
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Ben Bean
Pocatello
Gate City
George Oliver
Fred Barnes
Oliver
Lehrbas
The Other Side
Dialogue snippet shows Mildred and Mrs Neighbor arguing about a mother’s worry. Mildred says her mother worries more than she does, implying familial tension and social propriety in the exchange.
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Mildred
Mamma
Mrs Stilson Bargains With a Plumbed Father
In a witty exchange at a social gathering, Mrs Oldcastle quips about Mrs Stilson’s character noting she has a plomb, while the hostess jokes about removing a $30,000 dog collar as it tightens, saying her father was a plumber.
County Warrants Call For Payment By Treasurer
Bannock County issues a call for payment of current expense fund warrants numbers 645 to 651 dated Jan 11 1906 146 to 217 dated July 12 1907 and 219 to 359 dated Oct 15 1907 with interest to date upon presentation at the county treasurer Julia M Sullivan office dated Jan 13 1908
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Julia M, Sullivan
Why is a man like a carpet puzzle joke
The dialogue features Clara and Tom debating a conundrum about a man and a carpet. Clara frames the question and Tom counters with a pun about dust and bake, reflecting humorous wordplay in Illustrated Bits.
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Clara
Tom
Seeing the Big Fleet in San Francisco Promoted
An advertisement urges readers to view the big fleet in San Francisco using field glasses sold by J. T. Thoelecke, a jeweler, highlighting how to gain a clearer look at the naval spectacle.
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San Francisco
J. T. Thoelecke
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days with PAZO Ointment
A medical advert promises cure for itching burning bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days using PAZO ointment. The offer guarantees satisfaction with money back.
Umbrella dispute sparks police call
Two strangers argue over a found umbrella with one claiming a burglary tie. The exchange hints at a break in and a reference to city hall health concerns, reflecting local newspaper tone and odd municipal chatter.
Wife’s Hat Valued In Penny-Point Exchange
A fragment describes a wife’s hat priced at about three and six with a response about its worth. The exchange notes a hat costing two pounds in contrast, reflecting a humorous or trivial negotiation over fashion value.
How would you use your sword asked the fencing instructor
A fencing recruit answers a drill question with quick wit about using the blade’s point against a feint. The Globe quotes the exchange showing humor and training in a military setting.
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Globe
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Register and Receiver OF Land Office
NEW Mining Company
Million Dollar Enterprise
Cleveland
O. B. Steely
Inkom
Donald McGinnis
Webfoot Metropolis
Masons Halls
Noah and
Ginca
Addison T. Smith
OF Bannock
Yellowstone
Chicago News
Foleys
Gee
Idaily Tribune
Sunny Brook Distillery CO
Jefferson County
Pocatello Mercantile Co., Ltd
Pocatello, Idaho
The
Idaho Scholastic League
Pocatello High School
College of Idaho
Boise High School
Hailey High School
Albion State Normal School
Payette High School
Mountainhome High School
Blackfoot High School
Gen
A. of I
Alfred H. Lindquist
South Main Street
Theo. Turner
L. D. Brown
Fred G. Caldwell
Bannock Abstract, Deposit & Trust Co
Bancroft
Sam
Cox
H. B. Whittlesry
Intermountain
Fotows
Sara Deatt
Weat
Ogden
Galt Lake
Ces
Rasy
Tina
Hines
Canter Points & Lake
Anthony
Vantetlo
Tanholy
Wu Ft
Burley
Generaliaket
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