Pardons Denied for Dempsey and Langer by State Board
Boise AP report states the state board of pardons denied pardons for Paul Dempsey who embezzled Ada county funds over 20,000 and Chet Langer who aided Eagle bank robbery. Lee French’s embezzlement case was continued with decision due at next meeting. The board granted 19 pardons and commuted one sentence as 68 applications were filed. Frank E Walters received an unconditional pardon. James G Whitaker, who killed his mother at age 11, was pardoned and resides in Fremont County.
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Boise
Paul Dempsey
Ada County
Chet Langer
Eagle Bank
State Board of Pardons
Lee French
Over
Ees
Frank E. Walters
Ardon
James G. Whitaker
Emont County
North Shoshone Oats Yield Surprises on Local Tract
In Shoshone on October 9, the North Shoshone tract boasts top oats production. One rancher averaged 148 bushels per acre across six acres, another averaged 110 bushels on 62 acres, and several farms exceeded 100 bushels per acre. A rancher predicts the overall oat yield may average about 90 bushels per acre.
Worms in Children Warned and Vermifuge Promoted
Children suffer from intestinal worms causing irritation and ill health. Pale skin dark circles under eyes and loss of interest in play signal worm infestation. White's Cream Vermifuge advertised as a safe remedy sold by Wiateon Drug Co. at 35 cents.
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Wiateon Drug Co
One Cent a Mile Excursion to Boise Unveiled
Boise on October 23 to 26 will offer one cent a mile excursion rates from intermountain west points. The plan, orchestrated by the Union Pacific Boise office and Boise Chamber of Commerce, aims to boost attendance for the Boise Braves vs. Panthers game at West High School and to showcase local sales and displays during the visit. Efforts include natatorium hours and potential Salt Lake support, with no firm travel plans yet for Salt Lake rooters.
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Boise
Union Pacific System
Boise Chamber of Commerce
Olse Braves
Panthers
West High School
Halt Lake
Natator
Salt Lake
Roy McclIntyre
The
Commerce Chamber
J. A. Harader
Pocatello
Birthday Celebration Honors Idaho Pioneer at 90
Montpelier October 9 a birthday event honored Mr. Anderson born October 3 1835 in Exe Holm Denmark. He came to America in 1860 and crossed the plains walking and pulling a hand cart to Salt Lake City. One of Idaho’s earliest pioneers he settled Soda Springs in 1864 and married Mary Christofferson in 1863. They marked their sixty second wedding anniversary July 20. The piece also notes ocean floor having 93 percent devoid of plant life.
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Montpelier
Ida Collett
Burley
Mr. Anderson
Exe Holm
Jutland
Denmark
America
Plains
Florence
Nebraska
Salt Lake City
Utah
Idaho
Soda Springs
Oregon Trail
General Conner
California
Fort Conner
Mary Christofferson
Amundsen Sees Alaska North Pole Air Base
New York Oct 9 Captain Roald Amundsen returning on the Mauretania after Arctic airplane exploration says there is land between Alaska and the north pole suitable as an air base for his dirigible expedition He plans to sail in May in an Italian airship named the Norse Lincoln Ellsworth meets him at quarantine
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New York
Roald Amundsen
Mauretania
Arctic
Alaska
North Pole
Amundsen
Lincoln Ellsworth
Portland Financiers Eye Tim-Timer Bridge at Blue Lakes
Portland interests led by RK M Murray of Spokane say they are ready to finance the Snake River canyon bridge at Blue Lakes near Twin Falls. Murray notes competition has emerged after Dr D R Steinman announced New York investors may back the project as feasible and profitable.
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Twin Falls
Ida
Portland
Ore
RK. M. Murray
Spokane
Wash
Hansen
Snake River Canyon
Deer
Blue Lakes
Here
Murray
Chamber of Commerce
D. R. Steinman
New York
American Association of Engineers
Blackfoot News Briefs Include Fines Marriage Licenses and Local Moves
Isaac Chestnut paid a 25.99 fine for reckless driving after colliding with an oil truck near Gibson. A October 8 marriage license issued to Has ve Alfred James and Josephine Golding. Other marriages include Joseph Stillman and Alice Garrison, Allen K. Shelley and Alford, moving to American Fork Utah. Nineteen of Bingham County schools close for bee r picking vacation with some dismissals of only grades T through 8. Eastern Star notes regular meeting with draping ceremony in memory of Rev. Butler. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Ervin of Denver visit sister Mrs. Spalding. Firschner family moving back to Blackfoot. W. W. Stevens buys home at W Sexton and Alder. City council meets and approves prior month bills.
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Judge Good
Allen K. Shelley
American Fork
Utah
Tiindys Alford
Sterling
Idaho
Bingham County
W. Christopherson
Seattle
Harry Curtis
Mackay
Spalding
Firschner
Blackfoot
Dillon
W. W. Stevens
Stevens
W. Sexton
Alder
Corncil
Street light planned at W Sexton and Alder corner
A note announces a street light to be installed at the corner of W Sexton and Alder streets. Mt Putnam Commandery No will hold a meeting this evening. In Denmark a motor truck transport is described. Columbus Day closes Pocatello banks Monday Oct 12. Pocatello Clearing House Assn c9 H A Reynolds mgr.
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W. Sexton
Alder
Mt. Putnam Commandery No
Pocatello
Pocatello Clearing House Ass
H.A. Reynolds
Mgr
New Orleans Purchases 1955 Acres for City Park Expansion
The city of New Orleans announces the acquisition of 1955 acres to extend the municipal park system. Officials describe the land as a valued addition to public recreation and green space, detailing planned preservation and access goals.
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New Orleans
Park plans include 1400 acres on Lake Pontchartrain
A proposal outlines spending about $2,000,000 to acquire 1400 acres with extensive frontage on Lake Pontchartrain. Development would add improvements and two golf courses. In Denver, building permits exceed $20,000,000 with a $1,500,000 physicians and surgeons building approved.
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Lake Pontchartrain
Denver
Physicians’ and Surgeons
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Jiggs
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Pardon Board
North Shoshone
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Hills Bros
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C Coffe
Swift & Company
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