Prove Completion of Minidoka Work Burley Idaho
State Engineer James Stephenson announced that on June 23, in Rupert Idaho, proof will be submitted by J G Camp for the completion of works diverting 5600 second feet of Snake River water for irrigation. The Minidoka system includes 110 miles of main canals and branches and the project costs exceed two and a half million dollars.
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Burley
Idaho
James Stephenson
Rupert
Snake River
J. G. Camp
Minidoka
Secretary of the Interior
Twin Falls
Minidoka Dam
Discovery of Mammoth Cave's Bottomless Pit Unlocks Vast Passages
For years exploration of Mammoth cave was controlled by enslaved workers owned by the cave owner. An obstacle across an abyss blocked progress for over twenty years until 1837 when Stephen and helpers laid a tree trunk bridge. Stephen crossed the 180 foot abyss and opened up a vast, previously unknown section of the cave.
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Mammoth Cave
Stephen
Witty Titles From Philadelphia High School Contest
Pupils at a Philadelphia high school submitted humorous title ideas for twelve sham hooks on a dummy shelf to win a prize. Entries include A New England Pass, Thoughts On My Bed, On Different Tacks, Lizzie Wouldn't, The Fatal Blow, Tales of Lost Baggage, Lost In the Wash, Grinding the Poor, One No Man, After the Ball, Morse on Our Old Houses, Woodchucks and Rabbits, EB. B.
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Philadelphia
M. BE. W
van Mammer
Lizzie
John Wood
John Knox
Porter
Millil
O. W. Holmes
Morse
Burroughs
EB. B
Market Truth in Stock Prices Across Crises
The stock market, aside from manipulation, reveals truth through price trends. Rapid panics in 1907 and 1893 illustrate underlying weakness, while bursts of optimism follow military victories. Historical notes from Bradstreet's and Proudhon's Speculator's Manual underscore market cold blooded accuracy.
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Bradstreet
Proudhon
Paris
France
John Paul Ryan
Metropolitan Magazine
Royal Schoolmasters and Unexpected Thrones
The article recalls Christian IX of Denmark and Louis Philippe rising to thrones after periods as teachers while in exile or early life. It notes Christian IX became heir apparent through a line of deaths and was proclaimed king after Frederick VII, while Louis Philippe, exiled as Duc de Chartres, later became king of the French following a Swiss teaching period.
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Christian IX
Denmark
Halle
Czarina Dagmar
Russia
Frederick VII
Christian
Louis Philippe
France
Duc de
Puzzling Weights Question Feathers versus Lead
A reader asks which is heavier between a pound of feathers and a pound of lead and between an ounce of feathers and an ounce of silver. The answer lies in avoirdupois versus troy systems. feathers use avoirdupois at 7,000 grains per pound while metals use troy at 5,760 grains per pound. An avoirdupois pound splits into sixteen ounces, while a troy pound splits into twelve ounces.
The First Coin Sweater and The File
The piece cites a medieval fraudster Alexander of Byzantium known as The File for his coin clipping crimes. It notes a cryptic origin of the term file used for thieves and describes how his wealth grew from public treasury frauds detected only by weight.
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Alexander
Byzantum
Peason's Weekly
Clothing In China in Winter Fur Lined Garments Worn Indoors
Winter in China sees all classes in fur wool and hair garments. Laborers wear sheep or goat skins while officials own many fur lined outfits. Homes are rarely heated to European or American standards so fur lined clothes are worn indoors as well as outdoors.
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China
He Got It Borrowing Trouble Put Him In Hospital
Wise warns about Groucher taking items but Huskle reveals he was around yesterday. The banter ends with the punch line that Groucher ended up in the hospital today, according to the Philadelphia Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huskle
Philadelphia Press
Responsible For it All
Hewitt says he caused no trouble with his wife until that man. Jewett asks how the man stirred conflict, and Hewitt replies the man married them. The exchange appears in the New York Press.
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Hewitt
Jewett
New York Press
Small effort to keep self respect noted
A brief item from the Chicago Record Herald comments that some individuals cling to self respect with minimal effort, reflecting a social observation in a compact note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record- Herald
Seattle Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Nears Completion
The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle opens June 1 1909 and closes October 15 1909 the project is fifty percent completed. Ground broke June 1 1907 with six months ahead of the Portland Lewis and Clark expo. Major buildings including the administration manufacturing agriculture and machinery halls rise and state pavilions begin. Oregon already near completion. The government plans a 750000 appropriation likely to pass this session with more states to join.
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Seattle
Portland
Manufactures
Oregon
Beaver State
Washington, D. C
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Offers Quick Comfort
An old time ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve swollen tired damp feet. It claims cures for aching feet blisters corns bunions and chilblains and promises rest and comfort after applying in shoes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores 25c trial package free address Allen E Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Cough Remedy Promises Serious Results Prevention
A temple pharmacy promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for obstinate coughs and colds and claims it prevents serious results from pneumonia or consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Oregon Short Line Excursions For Sports Events
Excursions offered to Salt Lake City from May 7 to 9 for a Trap Shooters Tournament. Trips to Boise May 12 and 13 for the Idaho Sports men's association. Travel to Walla Walla Washington May 19 to 21 for the Northwest Sportsmen's association. See agents for rates and particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Salt Lake
Boise
Idaho Sportsmen’s Association
Walla Walla
Wash
Northwest Sportsmen's Association
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Restful Sleep for Teething Ailments
An advertisement touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for crying babies, claiming it soothes nerves and promotes healthy sleep. It markets as safe with no harmful drugs, suitable for disordered bowels and sour stomach, with bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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McGee
Mra. A. L. Cook
Idaho Republicans Schedule State Conventions in 1908
A notice from the Republican State Central Committee sets May 12 1908 at 11 am in Wallace Idaho for a state convention to elect delegates to the Chicago Republican National Convention and September 1 1908 at 11 am in Boise for a nominating convention to draft a platform elect a new state central committee and nominate candidates for justice of the supreme court one congressman and state officers for the November 3 1908 election. The document lists county delegations and empowers county central committees to hold joint conventions if desired and to arrange primaries and party events. JAMES H. BRADY chairs the committee with Addison T. Smith as secretary.
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Republican State Central Committee
Wallace
Idaho
Chicago
Illinois
Boise
State of Idaho
Supreme Court
Congress
SFO
Belek Ehbbeen
Custer
Elmore
Pomonors
Lincoln
el Rai
Ticy
State Central Committee
James H. Brady
Colds That Hang On Prompt Cautionary Cure
Colds lingering into spring drain the body and nerves, risking illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended to stop the cough and expel the cold, said to be safe with reliable results. Temple Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Temple Pharmacy
Snow Liniment Promises Relief From Aches
Advertisement claims Ballard's Snow Liniment cures rheumatism and other aches by applying it to affected parts twice daily. Sold by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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Japan
Ballard
A. L. Cook
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Royal Schoolmasters
Songnt
Allens
Addison T. Smith
Aaa
Yellowstone
I Lalagyont Line
Intermountain
Peteee
Ogder Lake
East
al Pocatello
Fort Anthony
Bt. Anthony
Pocatie
Continental Oil Company (Incorporated
Fred
North Main Street
Dear
Pocatello, Ida
Pearson
South
Garfield Ave
Red
Pocatello
Ida
Progress Tailoring Co
Singer Tailoring Co
Chicago Union
Bannock National Bank
General Banking
Pocatello, Idaho
Lyman Fargo
G. H. Olmstead
D. W. Church
F. D. Clements
Asa’t
J. Pierce
W. 8. McCornick
Cardus
Annie Hamilton
Stetsonville
Wis
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