Roads Special Headed for Weiner
National Good Roads tour from Chicago through Nebraska Utah Idaho drew wide praise. Governors and officials, including Idaho Governor Gooding, extended the itinerary to Idaho towns with five counties expected to attend in Pendleton Oregon and Walla Walla Washington. A Portland convention tied to the Lewis and Clark Exposition will feature a Good Roads Day on June 24 with a model road on the grounds. The movement notes legislation passed in 18 states and urges civic interest in improving country roads for better prices and business in the market town.
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Tabernacle
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Pocatello
Welter
Boise
Moscow
Imster
Pendleton
Oregon
Walla
Washington
Nicotrain
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Portland
Good Roads Movement Urges Permanent Improvements
A historical notice discusses river flooding and road damage near a river crossing, noting the high costs of patchwork repairs. It advocates permanent, high quality roadbeds to boost farmer access, property values, and local commerce, and promotes a June 6 good roads convention urging attendance and support for lasting infrastructure.
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Lote Mwake
Dandelion ID Tips Spark Lawn Sprinkling Debate
A Springs Helograph correspondent notes a cheap method to identify dandelions in lawns. The writer mentions sprinkling a few plants as a possible approach, reflecting early home gardening guidance.
Missouri to Bank: Wild West Dream to Town Banker Story
A long column recalls Missouri moving west, rising from nickels to dollars, a homestead in the desert, years of steady work, and a townbanking ascent that shocks former hecklers. It notes a pastor, Mr. Ross, who was injured, amputated, and died in Oregon after preaching in Peru, with the congregation planning support for his widow Rosa and children.
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West
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Ross
Idaho
Oregon
Highland Dankard
Baker City Hospital
Two Mile Limit Laws Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court upholds the two mile limit as constitutional in a divided decision. Justices Sullivan and Airshie support the Act, while Chief Justice Stockalager dissents. Case from Elmore County, Paul H Walker et al v O F Bacon concerns damages for grazing sheep within two miles of a dwelling under sections 1210 and 1211.
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Airshie
Stockalager
Elmore Lees
Paul H. Walker
O. F. Bacon
Supreme Court of the United States
Johneon
Sweet
Ballentyne
Walling Ve
Bown
Phipps
Walling
Moenwer
Bhorgon
Return Books Overdue at Free Library Urges Prompt Return
All books currently checked out must be returned to the Free Library as new installs are due. Patrons are reminded to bring items to the circulation desk by the due date to avoid fines and renewals.
New Asylum Superintendent Named in Idaho Political Clash
Blackfoot Idaho June 1 The Board of Insane Asylum Commissioners removed Dr Givens after a long factional fight spanning four state administrations. Dr A Hoover of Montpelier Idaho succeeds, aligning with Mormon leaders but remaining not a Mormon. The action is viewed as highly political amid intra party disputes and power struggles in the region. The resignation and appointment reflect persistent GOP support for Givens and ongoing church influence in state governance.
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Blackfoot
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Board of Insane Asylum Commissioners
Sondion
Dr. Givens
A. Hoover
Montpelier
Bear Lake County
Budge
Hagley
Howevr
Givens
Taday
Ince
A. B. Mone
Payette
Keane Roumhee Mundo Otter
Mowe i
Eliaennn
Copper Bonanzas At Heath Mines Promising Prospect
The Cambridge News reports a thriving mining outlook with extensive activity near Brownlee Creek. Notable developments include rich ore at Max Welton and Cracker Jack, a 9 foot pay vein, and the Hombolt group yielding fine results. The Montezuma lead-silver mine shows 60 feet of marketable ore, with a second tunnel northward and a projected increase in labor and a concentrating plant. The Heald and Hercules concessions indicate potential resumption and start up, while capitalists are expected to visit the camp soon seeking big ore bodies and low costs.
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Cambridge News
Brownlee Creek
Max Welton
Hombolt
Montezuma
Coeur dAlenes
Hercules
Sunday Ball Game in Weiser Ends in 6-5 Victory
The Weiser nine defeated Huntington 6 to 5 after a tight contest that carried into extra innings. A late error allowed Huntington a three-run rally in the eighth, but Weiser pulled ahead in the eleventh for a dramatic win as a large crowd enjoyed the rivalry and good sportsmanship.
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Weiser
Huntington
Mystery Baseball Summary From Fragments
Incomplete score note lists players and actions including strikes by Coakley and Hamilton, walks off both pitchers, two base hits by Williams Rhea and Wheeler, stolen bases by Weiser and Huntington, and a double play by Coakley Williams. Time of game two hours. Umpire Tom Lloyd.
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Coakley
Hamilton
Balla
Williams
Rhea
Wheeler
Weiser
Huntington
Nevina
Bliss
Nevine
Blies
Tom Lloyd
Merchant’s Fault Ten Years Ago Dollar Tale
An ex change recounts a farmer who etched his initials on a dollar. The bill circulated among merchants and towns, returning multiple times over six years. He sent it to a mail order house four years ago and has not seen it since, refusing to pay school tax or invest in the community. The piece is muddled with garbled phrases and stray text surrounding the tale.
Mille 17 Fes Mee Hongeba
Translation fragment reads as a cultural note about a festival or event. The readable portion presents nameless phrases and lacks clear dates or participants. Limited context prevents locating specific organizations or locations for a concrete item.
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