The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1920-12-29
IDAHO BUDGET

udy, Sdlu OcOISc II. lSlleT, IuelIlUeT
of the state industrial accident board,
in discussing the entirely voluntary
offer Of sugar company, operating
in the state, to pay the cost of medi-
cal attention for Its employees who
contract what is known as sugar
boils," while working in the factory.
B. Goldberg, vendor of proprietary
medicines, was found guilty in the dis
trict court at Twin Falls of practicing
medicine in violation of the state medi-
cal practice law. Mrs. Ella c. Brown,
complaining witness, stated on the
stand that Goldberg had provided her
with medicine and given her treat
ment for neuralgia.
Dog team practice for the coming
races to be held In February is now
one of the principal sports in Ashton
these days. Boys, sleds and dogs
have become so numerous and trouble
some to pedestrians that 1t has become
necessary for the council to pass
ordinances prohibiting them from
using the sidewalks.
Bull, Idaho, proposes to start a
building boom Immediately after the
first of the year. The local dealers in
building materials have cut prices ap-
proximately 80 per cent and the car
penters' union have agreed to a $1.O0
per day reduction effective the LIST of
January in an effort to increase
building.
John Arnold Blozer, section fore
man of the Oregon Short Line, was
run over and instantly killed by an
engine at PocatellO. No one saw the
accident, but it seems that while
Blozer was walking in the yards near
the coal chute he was hit by the pilot
Of the engine and knocked across the
track.
The Kiwanis Club at Idaho Falls
is backing the big Brother" move
ment. The purpose of the movement
is to look after the needy during the
holiday period and to see to it that
Christmas cheer is brought into the
homes. Immediate relief was voted to
one family in distress.
Organization of an irrigation project
to be known as the Canyon Greek Ir-
rigation company is under way. A
reservoir site has been obtained on
Canyon creek, southeast of Newdale.
It will impound 1900 acre-feet of water
and supply enough for the irrigation
of 5000 acres of land.
DR.. H. w. Sawyer, an osteopathic
practitioner, who Is charged with prac-
ticing medicine in violation of the
state medical practice law, is on trial
at Twin Falls. Decision in the case
Is expected to determine the right Of
osteopathic practitioners to perform
surgical operations. IN
Resolutions recommending that the
directors of the Boise Chamber of
Commerce urge Governor Davis to In
clude in his message to the legislature
suggestions for the passage of an alien
land law were adopted at the weekly
forum meeting Of the Boise Chamber
Of Commerce.
More than $4,000 was paid to fifty
beet growers in the vicinity of Buhl
last week for beets delivered to the
Amalgamated Sugar company during
the month Of November. This VIII
bring the total paid for beets grown
ON 500 acres Of land 50 far this season
10 $4,000.
Loss of health is thought to he the
cause of the attempt at suicide OF
John Stuart at the county infirmary at
Pocatello. He used piece Of glass
and severed an artery. He Is an old
man and has been in the hospital for
two years. 1t is thought he will re-
cover.
The adjustment Of the state high
way department, as an extravaganza
and unnecessary arm Of the state gov
ernment will be recommended in reso-
lutions adopted by the State County
Commissioners association, In session
Mt Boise.
The seriousness Of Weiser's water
situation is beginning at last to be
considered. At mass meeting 1t was
decided that If $150,OOO worth of
bonds can be voted new twin filter
may be installed.
Fire which threatened for time
to destroy the business section Of Rex
burg was held in control by the local
fire department after vigorous fight.
The loss was between $1,000 and &c.
600.
Appointment Of man from the
country as member OF
the interstate commerce commission
Is urged by resolution adopted by the
Bull Chamber of Commerce.
Wilder people are practicing for a
to be given December %, un.
der the auspices Of the Wilder Com
munity Concert company.
Approximately $315,35S has been
approved by the state board of edu-
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