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August 16, 1884
Idaho Weekly Keystone
Ketchum, Alturas County, Blaine County, Idaho
What is this article about?
Dr. Johnson is developing a profitable trout farming operation at his Cold Spring Ranch on Wood River near Ketchum, with ponds stocked from last spring's hatch and plans for expansion using river water.
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Fish Culture on Wood River.
The artificial culture of trout and other fish has, wherever it has been engaged in, proved to be a profitable venture.
Dr. Johnson who has travelled extensively and noticed the success of the enterprise in other localities, has profited by his observations, and is devoting his time and means in that enterprise at his ranch, two miles below Ketchum.
The pond north of his house now contains thousands of trout from last spring's hatching. He has constructed a second pond below his house, of about two hundred feet square. The base of the dam is twenty feet in width. Willows are to be set out along the water's edge and the whole embankment is to be turfed.
In addition to the supply of water from the spring, an unlimited quantity can be taken from the river, for which purpose he is constructing a wing dam and flume. With no adverse circumstances, and at no distant day, Cold Spring Ranch will be a favorite place of resort.
The artificial culture of trout and other fish has, wherever it has been engaged in, proved to be a profitable venture.
Dr. Johnson who has travelled extensively and noticed the success of the enterprise in other localities, has profited by his observations, and is devoting his time and means in that enterprise at his ranch, two miles below Ketchum.
The pond north of his house now contains thousands of trout from last spring's hatching. He has constructed a second pond below his house, of about two hundred feet square. The base of the dam is twenty feet in width. Willows are to be set out along the water's edge and the whole embankment is to be turfed.
In addition to the supply of water from the spring, an unlimited quantity can be taken from the river, for which purpose he is constructing a wing dam and flume. With no adverse circumstances, and at no distant day, Cold Spring Ranch will be a favorite place of resort.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Nature
What keywords are associated?
Fish Culture
Trout Farming
Wood River
Ketchum
Cold Spring Ranch
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Johnson
Where did it happen?
Wood River, Two Miles Below Ketchum, Cold Spring Ranch
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Johnson
Location
Wood River, Two Miles Below Ketchum, Cold Spring Ranch
Story Details
Dr. Johnson, inspired by observations elsewhere, is culturing trout at his ranch with ponds containing thousands from last spring's hatching, constructing a second pond, and planning a wing dam for river water supply, aiming to make it a resort.