In The Shadow of the Squaw
by Claire Goldsmith
The History and development of the New Plymouth community in Idaho as told in records, reminiscences, and pioneer stories. Partically written by the members of the Junior English class of the New Plymouth High School, 1951-1952.
Completed, compiled and edited by their instructor, Claire Goldsmith
Table of Contents
| CHAPTER | TITLE | PAGE |
| 01 | Beginnings | 1 |
| Falk Community | ||
| Colonization of New Plymouth | ||
| Organization of Payette County | ||
| Data in 1952 | ||
| 02 | Agriculture | 19 |
| Orchards | ||
| Bees and Beekeeping | ||
| Farming in Payette Valley | ||
| Livestock of the Valley | ||
| Dairy Industry | ||
| Irrigation | ||
| 03 | Public Projects and Services | 29 |
| Post Office | ||
| Blacksmith Shop | ||
| Newspaper | ||
| Telephone System | ||
| Water System | ||
| Idaho Power | ||
| City Sewer System | ||
| Transportation | ||
| Public Library | ||
| Cemetery | ||
| Fire Department | ||
| 04 | Business Houses and Old Stores | 41 |
| Meyer and Creasey | ||
| The Sullivans | ||
| E.P. Day | ||
| Roy White | ||
| Van Petten Lumber Company | ||
| Mr. and Mrs. Philip Roney | ||
| The Doctors | ||
| Dentist | ||
| "Abe" | ||
| Old Stores | ||
| 05 | Schools and Churches | 53 |
| Schools | ||
| Band | ||
| High School Newspaper | ||
| The History of the Churches | ||
| The Bells | ||
| 06 | Relaxation and Fun | 67 |
| Amusements | ||
| History of the Fair | ||
| 07 | Clubs and Organizations | 73 |
| Puritan Society | ||
| Odd Fellow's Lodge | ||
| Modern Woodmen | ||
| Royal Neighbors | ||
| Rebekah Lodge | ||
| Priscilla Club | ||
| Happy Hour Club and Good Will Club | ||
| Commercial Club | ||
| Grange | ||
| Riding Club | ||
| P.T.A. | ||
| Kiwanis Club | ||
| 4-H Club | ||
| 08 | Wars and Patriotic Groups | 87 |
| 09 | Old Timers | 93 |
| A Medley of Pioneer Stories | ||
| Newbitts | ||
| Mr. and Mrs. Mike King | ||
| Mrs. Hill and the Kennedy Brothers | ||
| Mason's Reminiscences | ||
| Mr. and Mrs. Relyea | ||
| Rev. H. F. Knight | ||
| The Groves Family | ||
| Walter Burke | ||
| Custer's Massacre | ||
| John Applegate |
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