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Idaho Midland would pass through rich Idaho counties
A lengthy editorial argues the Idaho Midland railroad from Butte Montana to Boise Idaho would traverse Custer and Lemhi counties, tapping vast mineral and agricultural wealth. It details routes through Challis Bayhorse and Yankee Fork, notes abundant mines and timber, rail access, expected freight, and strong backing from Boise directors, urging cheaper, faster transport to unlock regional prosperity.
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Butte
Montana
Boise City
Idaho
Idaho Midland
Custer
Lombi
Custer County
Midland
Saving Oes
Black‘Toot
Lemhi
Lemhi County
the Midland
T. W. Bates
Boise
O. B. Jackson
H. BE. Neal—Treas
Glover
Jas. A. Pinney
Challis
Bonanza
Salmon River
Robinson Bar
Clayton
Crystal
Bayhorse Creek
Bayhorse
Great Lost River
Houston
Salmon
Pahsamaroi Valley
Salmon City
Gibbonsville
Seafoam
Sheep Mountains
Loon Creek
Mt. King
Eureka
Sulphur
Bull Dog
Josephus
Vanity
Blackhawk
Yankee Fork
Badger
Mt. Estes
Washington Mill
Jordan Creek
Dickseys
Warm Spring Creek
Slate Creek
Thompson Creek
Squaw Creek
Redbird
Poverty Flat
East
Round Valley
Big
Little Lost River
Pahsamaroi
Lembi
Lembi Valley
Lembhi County
Garden Creek
Big Lost River Valley
Cliff
Pattison Creek
Germania Basin
Centennial Plat
Yellow Jacket
Wilson Creek
Singiser
Blackbird
Shoup
Leesburg
Moose Creek
Indian Creek
Kirtley
Carmen Creeks