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Domestic News
October 24, 1868
Idaho Semi Weekly World
Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho
What is this article about?
Woods fires on hills around the local area, set by woodmen to prepare timber for easier chopping next spring by preventing sap rise in winter. Night scenes are grand, but smoke fills the air; hoped to lead to plentiful snow.
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FIRES IN THE HILLS.--In several localities, upon
the hills about this place, far and near, the woods are
on fire, and the scene at night is really grand. These
fires are doubtless set going by woodmen, who wish
to prepare for next year's wood-chopping by so burn.
ing the timber now that the sap will not ascend dur-
ing Winter, and thus their labor in chopping next
Spring will be rendered easier. The great smoke
which fills the atmosphere from these fires dims the
vista around here, but if it will be followed by plenty
of snow the coming Winter, all will rejoice.
the hills about this place, far and near, the woods are
on fire, and the scene at night is really grand. These
fires are doubtless set going by woodmen, who wish
to prepare for next year's wood-chopping by so burn.
ing the timber now that the sap will not ascend dur-
ing Winter, and thus their labor in chopping next
Spring will be rendered easier. The great smoke
which fills the atmosphere from these fires dims the
vista around here, but if it will be followed by plenty
of snow the coming Winter, all will rejoice.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Woods Fires
Woodmen
Timber Preparation
Smoke
Snow Hope
Where did it happen?
Hills About This Place
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hills About This Place
Outcome
easier labor in chopping next spring; potential for plenty of snow in coming winter
Event Details
Woods on fire in several localities on hills far and near; set by woodmen to burn timber now so sap will not ascend during winter, easing next spring's chopping; creates grand night scenes but smoky atmosphere dimming vistas