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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

nection with the Oregon Railway an
Navigation company's lines in Ore
gon they muttered under their
breath that the men who intended
to put up the money to build the
line were III against a losing propo-
s.oCn for all time At that time it
did iook like it. The line traversed
a desolate country desolate in
spots even today. triply so in that
dim dawn of railroad development in
this section of the state Outcrop-
ping reefs Of laya-hideous in shape
the bad lands of southern Idaho
are almost as punctual as mile
posts For years the only towns
between Pocatello and Huntington
were ShoshOne-where the pioneer
shops We're located; Glenn's Ferry
Ia division point; Mountainhome-
pioneer cattle and sheep camp
and QUILTING point for miners; and
Weiser-a straggly village on the
river of the same name, useful to
the railroad as a water tank town.
1t was a real pioneer rail road@the
Oregon Short Line=with its light
rails, old fashioned hewn ties, anti
dated fish plates instead of the mod
ern angle-bars; light locomotives,
rolling stock, and day
coaches as comfortable and about as
furnished as the cattle
cars of today That was before the
age of the 16-hour law,
and often engineers pulled out of
Pocatello on freight trains and slept
a couple of nights in their cabs with
hands on the throttle of a laboring
engine until Huntington was reach |
ed Those were rare and wonderful
rail road days. Today, the Oregon
Short Line is one of the most mod
ern and best equipped systems in |
the west. Its road bed is a model, /
its rolling stock up to the minute,
it's motive power the finest to be
found.
The total mileage OF the Oregon
Short Line today is 1882 miles,a
Idaho division Granger,
Wyo, to Huntington, Ore.) 1888
miles; Montana division (Pocatello
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

Paris, Is miles. and from Ashton to
the Teton Basin country, so miles.
Definite plans for the construction
of "miles-apart" double track from
Owinza to Boise, through the Rich
field, Soldier and Camas Prairie
country, have been perfected The
line is slowly but surely being
brought about The joint track of
III iiie Montana ami idaho divisions,
between Poeatello and AcGammoii.
% miles. was double tracked this
year, and a &c NJ. O." General
Managers Order) has been issued
for double track between Pocatello
and Owinza, whore abe miles
apart" double track will carry part
of the traffic by the Boise route
work Oh the Dig double track
track bride across Snake river at
American Falls has already began,
and the total expenditure of this
big bridge, which will be fourteen
feet higher than the present one.
together with the necessary grading
for the raising of the track through
that place, will be close to half a
million of dollars.
The marvellous development that
has attended the irrigated empire
in the Twin Falls country, could
not have occurred without the con-
struction of the Short Line branch
into that wonderful territory When
the road was built, and for years
afterwards, it was a losing PROPOSE
tion, but the farsiShted head Off
Gals of the system have now begun
to reap the benefits of their wisdom
in pioneering through sage brush
wastes. Immediately following the
perfection of plans for the financ-
ing the great Bruneau project in
Owyhee county, the Short Line
will begin the construction of an
extension of the Minidoka branch
from Bull on down the south side
of the Snake river to a convenient
connection with the main line
somewhere west of Nampa.
Part of the announced plans of
the Short Line is the construction
of new branch from Cerro Grande
on the Salmon river line, through
the Lemhi valley to Salmon City
and on down Salmon river to Lewis
ton. Articles of Incorporation of a
Short Line corporation to
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02
FROM ROM HIDE HIDE TO HARNESS HARNESS IN IS IS DAYS
An American Falls Factory That VIII
Benefit the Whole State.

One of the interesting points to
be visited by the members of the
Press club while in American Falls
was through the tannery and har-
ness factory located here. This was
a surprise to them, and while all
realize the fact that the great power
here is a drawing card to manu-
factoring industries, and that in
number of years this city will be
a manufacturing center Of some pro-
portions, yet hardly one of the Wis
iting editors realized that this con-
dition has already taken start.
This industry differs from other
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

original stem of the Short Line
system, and is today one of the mos
important stretches OF track in the
Pacific northwest.
The old Utah Northern, from
Salt Lake to Butte, built and owned
by the Mormon church, was The
pioneer rail road in this section of
the state. 1t was narrow guage
affair and part of the grade is still
ia evidence where the line has since
been changed 1t was purchased
by the Short Line system and the
guage changed to standard. Since
that time the Short Line in Idaho
has built the following branches as
feeders for the main line
Blackfoot to Mackay, called the
Salmon River railroad. S51 miles.
Idaho Falls to Yellowstone, called
the St Anthony Railroad company.
from junction point to town Of the
same name, and the Yellowstone
Railroad company from St. Anthony
on to the national park boundry, a
total distance from junction to park
line of 1876 miles.
Elva Spur, from Elya to Menan,
10.1 miles.
Sugar City spur, Sugar City to
Snake river 81 miles.
Minidoka to Bull, known as the
Hiinidoka and Southwestern railroad.
1873 miles
Twin Falls to Rogerson. 26.S
miles.
Shoshone to Ketchum, the Wood
River branch, 69.5 miles.
Nampa to Boise, 24.9 miles.
Ontario to Vale, ISL miles.
Huntington down Snake river. the
end of track being now so miles
from the junction point
Rupert to Bliss, through the
heart of the Twin Falls North side
project.
Burley south into the great
Goose Creek project
More1and to Aberdeen through the
fertile American Falls canal system.
And in addition to these the Short
Line is now engaged in construc-
ion of branch from Montpelier to
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

The source of the
great power at Amer
lean Falls is clearly
shown by the accom-
panying view Snake
river, more than 1000
feet wide, drops fiji
ty-two feet over a
series of beautiful
cascades. making one
of the greatest wa
ter powers in the
west. A dam is one
of the features Of de-
velopment, making
possible the use Of
every drop OF water
in the river for pow
er development; ard
this is said to make
this the banner hy-
dsaulic proposition Of
the world.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

to Butte) 4795 miles; Utah divi-
sion (Salt Lake to McCammon)
279.2 miles. The Idaho division
traverses the southern parts of this
state from east to west, was the
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

It's a safe hundred to one bet
that when the locating engineers
employed by the Oregon Short Line
were surveying the present mail
line from Pocatello west to a con-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

times as much and the development
of power will keep pace with other
forms of activity The age of won
ders is not in the past, but in the
future Idaho is coming into her
own
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02
RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHERN IDAHO

L. ditor Pocatello Tribune
The Oregon Short Line Has Not Only Abreast But Ahead of Devel
opme Southern Idaho and Has Been Great Factor Her Growth
GPoeced improvements Will Entail Expenditure of Millions Of Dollars
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02
DRY FARMING

By c. E Wright. Montpelier Examiner -
Great Advances Being Made in Sci
ence Of Growing Crops Without lr-
rigation- Dry Farm Area Extending
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

Idaho's power resources
are valuable almost beyond
the power of mind to grasp
No other state has been
more lavishly blessed in
this respect Snake river
which winds through three
hundred miles Of land
which Will soon become an
unbrolxen chain OF irrigated
land, drops more than
a mile providing almost
endless facilities for the
generation OF power. This
will eventually mean a net
work of electric railways,
numbers OF manufacturing
institutions, which Will
bring market TO the farm
ers' door, and conyeniences
for the farm and home that
will make life in Idaho
worth while.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02


Where fairly good methods are
adopted the average yields of wheat
is about % bushels per acre, but
bushels has been reached, and 35
to so bushels are far from being
rare New land, the first crop from
sagebrush, has yielded 35 bushels
per acre at such widely separated
points as Montpelier, Rexburg and
American Falls. Better methods
are coming into vogue. and as the
land becomes older better yields are
secured. There are many locations
in the foothills where conditions are
almost as favorable as on the irri-
gated tracts, where excellent corn
and all kinds of vegetables are
grown. On the plains, remote from
the foothills. vegetables are grown
with success. but corn has not
thrived we'll
Dry land potatoes are profitably
grown in some parts of Oneida
county, and Alex Mcpherson, form
arly in charge of the Twin Falls
advises farmers to grow
more potatoes, that they can be
grown wherever wheat can be
grown, and are more profitable
ron.
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

cell in quality the irrigated
product and if grown in guam
titles to attract buyers viii
command better prices. 1t
also requires a smaller out
lay for Improvements, saves
much on the first cost of
land. and permits of culti-
waiting larger bodies. The
irrigator viii cease to grow
small grain in a few years,
leaving that branch of farm
ing almost exclusively to dry
farmers.
Dry farming was first fol-
followed in Idaho in the foot
hills, at elevations of from
5000 to 5000 feet. Gradu-
ally it has worked down to
attitudes of 5000 feet, but
finding its greatest range in
products in attitudes ranging
from 1000 to 5000 feet. The
great dry farm staple is fall
wheat, but all small grains
do we'll Potatoes return a
good yield OF a superior quail
ity, and alfalfa and fruit are
finding their way to the dry
farms and give promise of
Yields that viii amply justi-
The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

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The Richfield recorder. (Richfield, Idaho) 1909-1931, 1910-12-02

The total mileage OF the Oregon
Short Line today is 1882 miles, as
follows: Idaho division Granger,
Wyo., to Huntington, Ore.) 755.5
miles; Montana division (Pocatello
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
PRIZE WINNING DUCK EyPLODEs
Especial to The Sentinel.


Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 9.-Rhada-
manthus, prize-winning duck at the
recent Poultry show. is no more, hav-
ing exploded into several hundred
bits, one of which struck Silas Per-
kins in the eye, destroying the sight.
The cause of the explosion was the
eating of yeast. which was placed in
a pan upon the back porch, and
tempted his duckship. which was taxi
ing a morning stroll.
Upon returning from church Mr..
Perkins discovered his prize duck in
somewhat loggy condition. Tell
tale marks around the pan of yeast
gave him his clew.
He was about to pick up the bird
when the latter quacked and explod-
ed with a loud report, and Mr.. Per-
kins ran into the house holding both
hands over one eye. A surgeon was
called, who found that the eyeball
had been penetrated by fragment of
flying duck. and gave no hope Of saw
ing the optic.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
WANTS $4,000 FOR A KISS.
Especial to The sentine,.1

New York. Feb. 9.-That Mrs
Marguerite Smith. comely matron
only 19 years old. living with her
husband. Ira NJ. Smith. was kissed
against her will. and that. too. right
on the mouth, is set forth in her suit
filed in the supreme court against Is
rael Lichtenstein for $25,OO0 dam
ages.
Mrs. Smith alleged that, on or
about November 1 3. 500, at his place
OF business, the defendant put his
arm about her waist and kissed her
upon the mouth, because OF which she
received certain bruises and was sub
iected to great humiliation.
The attorneys for Mr.. Lichtenstein
secured an order to examine Mrs.
Smith before trial. and that they
might ascertain who was present at
the time the kissing happened, and
for other details.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
WOULD CUT OUT NEWSPAPERS.
Especial to The Sentinel


New York, Feb. 9.-The Right
Rev. DR.. Cortlandt Whitehead. bishop
of Pittsburk. will not have the un-
animous support of New York clergy
men for his suggestion that reading
of daily newspapers be included in
the Lenten self-denial list.
Bishop Whitehead, preaching yes
terday at Grace church, said:
Il would advise you all to do with
out the newspapers during the Lnn-
ten period and to replace their scan
dals and their masses of ill-sorted
information with more edifying
works"
New York pastors. asked for their
opinion of the bishops suggestion.
shook their heads doubtfully. Here
is what some of them had to say:
DR.. Charles H. Parkhurst, Madison
Avenue Presbyterian church: There
are several papers that Presbyterians
may safely persue during Lent"
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
NOTICE OF SAFE OF CHATIEL
PROPERTY BY MORTGAGE.

Notice is hereby given that L. ],
smith, mortgagee, through her at
torneys, Nourse & Halderman, will
offer for sale at rooms Z and 8 Mar
gerry building, Grand Junction, Colo,
on Saturday, February IL, 1910, at
~ O'Clock am, one Haynes automo-
bile, No. 1897, to satisfy the certain
promissory note, payable to the order
OF l.. j. Smith, dated March IS. 1909,
for 100000, with interest at per
cent per annum from date until paid,
interest payable semi-annually; also
all costs and attorney fees incident
thereto, said promissory note being
secured by chattel mortgage on the
aforesaid Haynes automobile, No.
1897, asrecorded in county clerk and
recorders Office. Mesa county. Colo
rado, In book 127 at page 423, de-
fault having been made by A. H.
Thornburg, the maker of said prom
issory note and chattel mortgage.
All bids shall be sealed and submit
TED by $3.50 O'Clock, Feb. ~, 1910.
Inc mortgagee and her attorneys
reserve the right to reject any and
an bids considered by them insufii-
clent, Said automobile is now stored
IN the rear of w. H. Bannister's
building. No. 625 Main ST.. city.
Sale. cash.
tSigned) L. ]. SMITH.
Mortgagee.
BY Nourse & Halderman,
Her Attorneys
1910.
First publication February 2. 1910.
Last publication. February "a. 1910
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
II PROPOSALS IN 81 DAYS.

East st. Louis. H., Feb. 9.-Sev-
enteen proposals in 81 days is the
January record of Miss Carrie Evers,
the pretty leader of the Bachelor Girl
Club. the story of which leaked out
after the last meeting of the society
at Miss Evers' home in Lansdowne.
As a result of the spread of this
Information, which is absolutely con-
trary to the precedents of the club.
the bylaws of the organization have
been amended so that no new member
may ever be added. Secrecy must be
maintained at all cost.
One of the members weepingly con-
fessed that her small brother searched
out and disseminated the information
which caused the furore.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Kidney disease is dangerous all
ment. You should never delay mo-
ment to take some good. reliable,
dependable remedy. In such cases
we recommend DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. These wonderful pills
are being used by thousands of peo-
pie daily with fine results. They are
for weak kidneys. weak back. back
ache. inflammation of the bladder
and all urinary disorders. Sold by
C. d. Smith Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Clyde Smith, accompanied by Mrs.
Smith. returned to this city this
morning from Colorado Springs,
where Mr.. Smith has been superin-
tending the issue of the first number
OF his new fruit paper. Mr.. Smith
states that their first issue met with
the very kindest notices from a large
number of the trade papers of the
country. which also included a men
tion of Grand Junction, the place of
its Issuance.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
BABY HANDS

will get into mischief-often il
means burn or cut or scald. AD-
ply Billiards. Snow Liniment Just as
soon as the accident happens, and
the pain will be relieved while the
wound will heal quickly and nicely.
A sure cure for sprains. rheumatism
and all pains. Price 25c. SOC and 81
bottle. Sold by the c. d. Smith
Drug Company. Grand Junction. Pal
isade and Fruita.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

The famous little liver pills are
DeWitts Little Early Risers. They
are safe, sure, gentle and easy to
take. When you ask for DeWitt's
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve, refuse
to accept substitute or imitation.
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is good for anything when you
need salve, and 1t is especially good
for piles. Sold by c. d. Smith Drug
Co.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

If you will just take Kodol now
and then you need not fear or hesi-
tate to eat all the good food that you
want, for Kodol will digest whatever
you eat. Kodol is for weak and sour
stomachs. Kodol is pleasant to take,
and 1t is guaranteed to give relief at
once. Sold by c. d. Smith Drug Co.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
A BIG PRICE

is paid for neglecting rheumatism
A rheumatic cripple is worse OF than
one who has lost a limb. Ballard
Snow Liniment relieves all pains and
cures rheumatism. We know it will.
Price 25c. SOC and 81 per bottle.
Sold by the c. d. Smith Drug Com
pany, Grand Junction. Frulta and
Palisade
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
THE CABINET RESIGNS
LBy Associated Press. /

Madrid, Spain. Feb. 9.-The Span
ish banquet. headed by Premier Morat
Y. Prendergast, resigned today. The
ministerial crisis was brought about
by the right wing of the Liberal party
protesting against the prcmier's alli-
ance with the republicans.
Jose Canalejas Y. Medes, leader of
the Monarchy democrats, has been
charged by the king with the task of
forming "a new cabinet.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
MOUNTAIN WATER

Having purchased the Lynch water
business. will make prompt deliver
les to all parties desiring mountain
water.
Please leave orders with William
Lynch or phone Red 225S or Mes.
{66. A. G. LANCE.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
WE ARE TURNING THINGS

upside down, even the figure nine IL
in that position, and now reads six,
making our 500 buggies for $50.
Get one of these jobs before we right
things up again.-Fred Mnntey Sad
dlery Co.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Telephone US: we do the rest-call
for your cleaning and pressing. and
deliver at your convenience. We
guarantee to please. Phone Black
662. The Suitorium.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Phone J. e. Mckenzie when you
want plumber. He knows his bust
ness; he will give satisfaction. and
bis prices are reasonable. He has
one of the best equipped plumbing
'srtablis, .lents In western Colorado
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

What promises to be one of the
best dances of the season. is the ball
of the Ladies' Auxiliary to the B. of
l.. F. E., on Thursday night, Feb
ruary 10, at Gains Academy.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

NOTICE-Save time and money by
having wall paper cleaned to look
good as new. All work guaranteed
to give satisfaction. Charges: &c
per square yard.-B. w. Goodwin
72I Main.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
KING GROWS BETTER
IBy Associated Press. l

Stockholm, Sweden, Feb. 0.-The
condition of King Gustave, who was
operated upon for appendicitis Mon
day night, is reported today as being
generally satisfactory.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

You wtil miss one of the best and
jolliest dances of the year If you do
not attend the dance of the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the B. of l.. F. & E., on
Thursday night. February 10. at the
Gains Academy.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
PEARY TO Be ADMIRAL
TBy Associated Pres, /

WASHINGTON, FEB. O.-THE
BILL MAKING COMMANDER ROB-
ERT II. PEARY, u. S. N, THE DIS
CONERER OF THE NORTH POLE
REAR ADMIRAL, WAS PASSED BY
THE SENATE TODAY. THE INDI-
CATIONS ARE THAT THE MEAS
URE WILL ALSO RECEIVE THE
APPROVAL OF THE HOUSE.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Don't wait! We have about 12
beds left out of 80 ten days ago. They
will not last long. We are closing
out number of lines to make room
for new goods.-Fleming & Lamb.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Call up the Suitorium for the best
cleaning, pressing and repairing in
town. Telephone Black 662. Goods
called for and delivered.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

This afternoon the board of direc-
tors of the Mutual Building and Saw
ings association is holding an import
ant meeting.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Home cooking. good service and
courteous treatment at the Board of
Trade restaurant. Under new man
agement.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

MONEY-Always NJ on hand to loan on
the monthly payment plan on i'm
proved business and residence
property anywhere in county. You
pay so cents monthly interest on
each hundred borrowed and can
repay the loan in even hundreds
any month without penalty. We
challenge comparison Mutual
Savings & Building Association,
VIM. A. Marsh, Secretary, 357
Main street.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Get your ticket for the big dance
OF the Ladies' Auxiliary to the B. of
l.. f. &c E., on Thursday night, Feb
ruary 10.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
Fairview House.

Furnished rooms. Toe per week
and Up. .484 Fairview avenue. Warm
rooms. bath, electric light. telephone
Phone Red 1879.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

Deputy Sheriff Steve Nichols OF
Fruita spent the day In the city.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
Trunks and
VdIiseS
Repaired

SCISSORS and knives sharpened: razor
handles and clipper springs; lawn
mowers sharpened; umbrellas re-
paired and recovered; keys fitted;
avs nled; gasoline stoves cleaned
and repaired; guns revolyers and a
mes repaired; shot guns to rent: sec.
ond-hand guns bought, sold and az.
changed.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

FOR SALE-23 acres High Line land
joining the, Grand Valley canal; :;
II miles northeast of city. A bar
gain. Apply 533 Teller.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

FOR SALE OR RENT-By owner 90
acre ranch u miles N. W. of city.
New house, barn and cistern; 2l5
acre ranch II miles N. w. of city.
Small house, cistern and "a five
year old apple trees; houses and
lots corner Ninth and Chlpeta, 6
lots on East White avenue: the
building and two lots at 9O1 Ouray
avenue known as the C. o. D..
Grocery or will rent building and
fixtures.-Inquire A. o. Arnold,
C. o. ID. Store.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

FOR SALE-Phone Red 1881 for
good small apples by the box.
Prompt delivery.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE--Splendid manure deliv-
cred; very suitable for lawns and
orchards. Apply 319 Colorado.
The daily sentinel., 1910-02-09

ladies White Sweaters, were $685., now
Embroidery Nuns Veil Waists, were 81. S
Imitation French Flannel Waists, were
Big lot of Wool Dress Goods, worth up t.
Muslin