At 2 p.m. yesterday a large audience assembled in the lodge room of Good Templars Hall to witness the ceremonies of dedicating the place to the uses of total abstinence from liquor. Music by the brass band began the exercises … Continue reading →
Summer is a time for traveling shows, and on August 18, 1902 Boise hosted a visit by Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. By all accounts the program put on by Colonel William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was spectacular and could thrill … Continue reading →
Fascination with fireworks was as prevalent in the early decades of twentieth century Idaho as it is today, to judge by newspaper reports. The most elaborate show in southwestern Idaho was held at the conclusion of the Western Idaho Fair. Many towns … Continue reading →