Slam Stick Exchange Between Indian Rep and Senator
An Indian representative pleads for tribal land self management while a senator doubts Indigenous judgment. The Indian retorts that tribal members are not chosen for Congress, arguing Indians resemble the broader population and do not always select their brightest to speak for them.
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Miracle or Bullfrog on a Thistle Sings Like a Bird
A professor explains that a true miracle would be a bullfrog sitting on a thistle and singing like a bird. The student asks for a description and the professor clarifies the rare combination defines a miracle.
Water diverted by new dam upsets truck farmers
Truck farmers sue after a new dam diverts water they rely on to keep crops healthy. They argue the水 is vital to their business while their attorney contends for relief, as the judge wakes and agrees to limit the water use.
Twelve Versus Four Testimony Ends Case Dismissal
In a courtroom scene a plaintiff claims four witnesses saw the defendant steal two overcoats. The defendant counters with twelve men ready to swear he took nothing. The judge dismisses the case noting the imbalance in testimony. Bad weather remark by Grandpa and Grandma ends with a quip about conversation.
Weighed and Found Wanting Quip Echoes Birthday Gift
A young man asks what his mother would like for her birthday. The father replies with a grim joke about being weighed and found wanting, framing a somber moment as a light exchange.
Taking a Chance on Help Sparks Moral Dilemma
A boy asks his grandmother for help with a problem she hesitates to assist with. He pleads to give a fake effort, testing whether they should cheat to succeed. The exchange highlights an ethical boundary and resistance to dishonest shortcuts.
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Vending Machines Move Builds Business at Geist Station
A. R. Geist moved his vending machines from the office to a single spot in the Still Valley service station building. He added chairs and turned it into a lounge for weary motorists. He plans more vending options including a frankfurter machine hot coffee ice cream and cold drink dispensers to offer a 100 percent automatically dispensed lunch.
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Idaho geography and boundary details in historical note
Idaho covers 64,313 square miles between the 42nd and 49th parallels. Its width ranges from 48 miles in the Panhandle to 310 miles in the lower state. The Bitterroot range of the Rockies forms the northeast boundary.
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