Idaho fruit exhibit shines at Columbian Exposition
From Idaho headquarters reports Idaho’s fruit display at the Columbian Exposition impresses judges and visitors alike. Apples including Blue Pearmain Winesap and Red-cheeked Pippin are praised for freshness with hundreds of plates prepared. Judge Babock notes Idaho Washington and Oregon deserve gold medals though awards are given only for merit at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Pang
Omicaco
Idaho
London
Babcock
Horticultural Department
Oregon
Thaho
Blalock
Washington State Commission
Babrock
Washington
Wells
Boure
Fragmentary note on Tend keeping near Waleepne
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Tend keeping near Waleepne with unclear actions and no identifiable names or dates. The readable portion provides no concrete event, date, or organization to anchor a fuller summary.
Memorial Day Reflections on Unity and Remembrance
A lengthy Victorian prose piece extols Memorial Day as a time for peaceful reflection, honoring veterans from both North and South. It celebrates flowers over graves, memory ofGettysburg Antietam Shiloh and the Civil War's lessons, and the healing power of shared national remembrance. It recalls Maryland Georgia Nebraska and other states, and notes the enduring American ideal of a republic forged through sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Georgia
North
Columbus
Misu
Worl
Orth
Allenece
Thont
Ayok
Lberty
Atlantis
Sol Alern
Ita
Monarci
Gettysburg
Antietam
Shiloh
Ares
David
Repube
Geddens
Alsters
Lou
Garnet
The Great Lesson on Citizenship and War’s Aftermath
A garbled piece reflecting on 1861 to 1865 sacrifices, unity, and national identity. It honors Union and Confederate deaths, urges teaching patriotism to children and immigrants, and notes the peace after the Civil War. Includes a humorous cartoon caption about suburban water wells and miscommunication.
Stolen Notes and Local Affairs From Washington County
A fragmented local column reports on community figures including D. J. Richardson as treasurer, changes at Avalanche company, and civic notices. Mentions of weather bureau regiments, hospital patients, and hints of business improvements by Sommer Camp Bros. Occasional references to Dr. King’s New Discovery and travel lines to Chicago and Omaha wrap the era’s small-town life in brief entries.
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Hogral
Winduer
Windsor
Woodhouse
Thamar Cems
D. J. Michardson
Washington County
Tusuiay
Dave
Prissola
Dr. King
Eade
Jonooy & Waterhouse
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Tt Express
Ocak
Breight
Nampa
AE. Rangers
M. Harvey
Notary Public
Steve Ploupttix
Rey
ETON
Talean
Weltlig
Daha W. Daulets
Boise
Uluhe
Utah
Thos. P. Maryatt
Weiser
A. mm. Carl
Ab Vendome Hotel
Saralam
Attorney AT Law
Boise City, Idaho
Vas
Mo Wacease
Poli Ee Arimeey
Wenden
Wallace & Lockwood
Ida
Wink
Chao
Dale Hasthah
Uberistek
Hwarier and Spamdresser
Nath
Shaye Vertome Hotel
Wieissen Thaho
MARTS
Ash
Main Street
Salubria
Mart Hannan
Paoprinton
Red Front
Psa
Pine
Slory
Wx Ag
LA Mole
Columbia
Preedom
Ania
Bealde & Kinsman
Tony
Charles Evorne
Gustom
Prite
Aiana Andes
Maryland
Nabranca— One
Collinbin
Maxtiwond
Wing St
Nouth
Evermore
M. Woolkey Stryker
Chicago
Nowa
Chorwy
Bill
Summer & Son
Rte
United States
Wall St
G. W. Welppiert
Graphic
H. Y. Weeldy
Nari
Utr
Bachanges
Hosn
Ani
Mitta Hattie
Orsay
Ita Lndy
Weinert
Payette Indepauttent
J. B. Radity
Fooit Weiser
Sima Institute
Caldwell
Hirth
Weather Bureau
Mra
Cleveland
Bommercamp Bros. & Co
Union Pacific & Northwestern
Omaha
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