The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1919-04-11
ACTIVITY RESUMED
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Farmers of Riverside Urge Help on
Extension of Railroad-Big Potato
Crop Expected in that Section.


;mously decided to cooperate with
The farmers of the Riverside and Lake
lew sections in securing the extern
SION of the Caldwell Traction line
into that territory in the immediate
futnre and cooperate with the For
ward club in the observance of West
ern consumers week. The meeting
was Largely attended, more than IFS
business men and farmers taking part
in the deliberations.
Approximately 80 farmers repre-
senting the farmers of the Lakeview
and Riverside sections outlined to the
club members the advantages to be
secured bv the business interests Of
this city should the contemplated con
struction of the extension become a
fact 1t was stated that more than
1000 cars of potatoes alone would be
shipped from the acreage tapped this
wear and other farm products in pro-
portion. The farmers agreed 10 fur
nish free the right of way and to place
the grade in condition for actual con-
struction of the line.
Railroad Extensions.
Asked as to the probable cost Of the
extension Mr. w. R. Sebree, president
Of the Caldwell Traction company,
stated that it would only be possible
for him to give rough estimate and
that the actual cost could not be es-
timated until a survey of the route
had been made. Following general
discussion the club members recon-
mended that the Development League
finance the preliminary survey, the
..oA - avraad I'll S0
Mr.. w. H.. Blunt was appointed
chairman Of a special committee to
cooperate with the Forward club in
the proper observance OF Home Con-
sumers' week During the discussion
strong sentiment developed for the
revival of the Factory Day. 1t was
suggested that this year in addition to
visiting the different factories an eff
fort be made to hold an exhibit OF
Caldwell products. The products to
be placed on displa yin room CEN
trally located Rooms for the purpose
were Offered by w. G. Gowden and
T. M. Nichol Not only would the
display, it was pointed out, prove ben
eficial to the manufacturer, but would
demonstrate conclusivelv to Caldwell
citizens that many articles of merit
are manufactured here. Definite ac-
ton in the matter was left with the
special committee who will ascertain
the Forward clubs wishes in the
matter.
Omaha Delegates.
The matter of entertaining the
Omaha livestock delegation, who will
spend Saturday, April 10 here, was
left to committee composed of Pres
ident Smeed, w. R. Sebree, Frank
Howard, w. P. Lyon. Fritz Miller and
A. L Murphey. The delegation will
arrive here at | AZ a. m and will spend
the entire day in the city. Late in
the afternoon the delegation will be
taken to Boise where a short visit
will be made. That Caldwell is recog-
nized as the leading livestock center
in southern Idaho is demonstrated by
the lengthy stay granted this city by
the delegation, which is composed of
leading bankers, packers and livestock
dealers of the Nebraska metropolis.
Walter Griffiths. W. G. Cowden and
J. H. Forbes were appointed special
committee to arrange with the city
and county officials for the immediate
grading and crawling Of short sec
toh vi NlitDdi1 dNcHuG WHICH 10 III a
deplorable condition at the present
time
Odd Fellowship.
Mr., II M. Nichol outlined to the
club tentative plans for the celebra-
ton of the Tooth anniversary Of Odd
Fellowship which will be held in
Caldwell April 26. Mr.. Nichol also
stated that it was extremely probable
that work on the Odd Fellows home
would be started during the present
year
Mr., F. A. Gipson and Walter Crit
nm were appointed to cooperate with
the D. A. R, in the fitting observance
OF Memorial day. II Is understood
mat committee will ALSO be APP
pointed from the returned soldiers
who will work with the above com
nittees.
Mr., G R. Ross, chairman of the
canyon county liberty loan commit.
zee outlined plans for the stay of thr
herman trophy train which will he
ne'd in Caldwell Saturday, April Y,
arriving at MAS and departing at 2:ts
arrangements are being made, Mr.
NoSS stated, to bring to Caldwell ene
%, the largest crowds in It's history
he event was being extensively ad-
,er,Sed throughout this section The
IAN carries \ complete list OF tro,
nn'S captured by American troons
Including flving machines, machine
S Gun; and tanks The matter cf pro-
uu'h! Tor entertainment for the
mowd was referred to the entertain
msnt committee,
a. mt Jarrett Burris and f. T. III.
ser'on were admitted to membership
y" pav'ds Church. 10th and Main