Special Bannock County Meeting Sets Roads and Licenses
Bannock County Board of Commissioners met in special session in Pocatello Idaho May 13 1908 to consider road petitions for public status and appoint a Road Overseer. They approved long route road descriptions and authorized a Birch Creek realignment, plus issued liquor licenses to Harkness McCammon and Isaac Eliason Henry. The board extended James Pattons walk contract to June 1 1904 and required repairs to be completed with a one year guarantee. Adjournment sine die.
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Pocatelo
Idaho
Board of County Commissioners
Bannock County
Band of
Court House
H. O. Harkness
McCammon
Meg Lst
Tieaac Eliason
Henry
May Let
Harkness
Isaac Eliason
William Lewis
Asid
Hyde
James Patton
J. B. Bistlive
R. M. Pyper
J.B Bistline
R.M. Pyper
George T. Hyde
Ash Walk
Public road matter and bridge funds approved in Bannock County
On May 22 1903 Bannock County Idaho board approved a $500 road and Portneuf River bridge project to serve Pocatello and the traveling public. The county will fund the work pending at least $5 per linear foot raised by the city or others for the bridge, with Milo Hendricks overseeing district 2. A separate petition from Wm Lewis and others seeks changes to Road District No 19 routes near McCammon, proposing a northeasterly realignment to join the existing road.
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T. B. Smith
United States
Pocatello
Ross Fork
Rafael Land
Pocateo Creek
Pocatello Creek
Rabbit Creek
Bec
Poocatelio
Idaho
Board of County Commsseio
Bannock County
Second Avenue
City of
Eaxid
Pocatello Fair and Driving Association
Oregon Short Railroad
Mink Creek
Makigg
Portneuf River
Milo Hendricks
Corporation of Persons
Milo Hendricks E
Wm. Lewis
Portpeuf Bridge
McCammon
Hargraves to Leave for Gentile Valley Building Three Houses
T Hargraves departs in a day for Gentile Valley to supervise the erection of three houses. The city prepares cobble stone crosswalks at Center street and Arthur avenue as an experimental measure.
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T. Hargraves
Otne
Gentile Valey
Mtrada
Center Street
Arthur Avenue
Local Youth Resigns to Join Miloer Company
Frank Garrney resigns from the store department of the Short Line to take a position with Miloer stockcar owners company. His old friend Ed Harthegay is the manager. This follows Ike Wheeler also joining Miloer weeks earlier as another Pocatello youth.
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Frank Garrney
Miloer
S Tockarowers
Ed Harthegay
Pocatello
Iile Wheeler
New Bancroft Irrigation Manager Visits City
W E B Alexander new manager of Bancroft Land and Irrigation company arrives in town on business. He says the firm is expanding canal work and attracting settlers. The office has moved to Alexander new town, which hosts a post office and the company store.
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W. EB. Alexander
Bancroft Land & Irrigation Comrany
Alexander
Poople
Cartes & Son Open Wall Papers and Paints Store on Cleveland Ave
L O Cartes and Son open a wall papers and paints store on Cleveland avenue opposite Weedmen building. They plan a large stock of wall paper and paints and will specialize in painting and paper hanging. Mr G Carter is an expert decorator with years of experience.
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L. O. Cartes & Son
Cleveland Avenue
Weedmen
Well Paper
West Furniture Company
Wee
Mesere, Carter & Bon
G. Carter
Why Do Prickles Grow On Plants And Thorns
The article explains plant growth where roots arise from stems and seeds send up stems while roots go down. It describes tree rings indicating dry or rainy years and clarifies differences between thorns and prickles. It notes prickles defend bushes and vines from herbivores by deterring consumption.
Amusing pine toy with wings for a bottle perch
The article explains whittling a four inch pine head and bust with matching thin pine wings twice the figure’s length. Wings must balance precisely opposite on the cork, then painted with water colors and varnished to prevent running. The rotating perch creates a playful, eye catching toy for boys skilled in carving.
Neighborhood Flower Bed Digging Opportunity
The notice urges men to offer to dig and till neighbor flower beds for pay. It highlights that many homeowners want beds prepared but cannot do the hard work themselves. A plain digger with basic planting knowledge is in demand until refusals discourage perseverance.
Pinnikin and Pannikin Frolic in Pleasant Winter Day
A short whimsical scene describes Pinnikin and Pannikin weaving and frolicking together during a mild winter day. The playful pair perform funny antics as they enjoy the long pleasant afternoon, leaving readers to guess at their curious adventures.
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Pinnikin
Pannikin
Railway Statistics Reflect 1903 Track Growth Across Nation
The Interstate Commerce Commission report for the year ending June 30 1903 records 202 471 miles of single track railway in the United States with 5 334 miles laid during the year The Mississippi Valley shows the most construction while the Far West and North Atlantic show less Despite the modest annual gain the year marks the largest increase since 1890 and hints at future expansion if mileage rises further.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
North Atlantic
Mississippi Valley
Weather Anomalies Rise Amid Global Disasters
The unusual Hepguer cloudburst joins a string of year’s disasters as weather abroad and at home grows erratic. England faces cold extremes while Mississippi floods mirror Bransze mine floods, with seismic events also noted, suggesting possible shared causes.
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England
Bransze
Keone Examines Causes Without Positive Certainty
Keone discusses reasons behind events while avoiding firm positive affirmations. The piece emphasizes cautious interpretation, noting uncertainty in causation and urging readers to consider multiple factors before drawing conclusions.
Hopeful remark hints at improving sanity in hotel dining room
An overheard exchange at a local hotel dining room includes a waitress asking the guest if he wants any breakfast food. The guest replies that he eats a breakfast. The remark is presented as a brief snapshot of daily life with a focus on the guest's stated need.
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Eaid
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