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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
2
A Payette County editor writes against centralized rule favoring two counties in the Boise and Payette Valleys to match local needs. He urges rapid food production in wartime, proposes bank support for seed and equipment, and highlights navy and national stock concerns, urging citizens to act now for 1917 crop gains.
Loyd Lehrbas of the University of Wisconsin School of Journalism surveys U S naval resources for the Madison and Milwaukee journals. The article states the Navy could mobilize today with 888 ships and 00,000 men fully equipped and trained.
Fragmented text suggests Holy Bibles marked packages conceal Hauor bottles in Imitation Bibles. It notes whiskey shipments into dry territory and references a New Brighton instance. The piece likens the deceit to Paul’s warning that Satan can appear as an angel of light.
In the Southern District of Idaho Edward B. Sargent bankrupt. Trustee L Z Taylor seeks private sale of about 1000 gallons crude petroleum 700 orchard heat on or saddle pots and shares in local firms. A hearing set April 12, 1917, at 10 A M in Boise. Also includes Payette Enterprise ownership statement by Will Wells with address Payette Idaho.
The City of Payette Idaho holds a regular biennial election on April 24 1917 for mayor city clerk and two councilmen to serve one year. Wards defined by railroad center line. Voting places open 9am to 7pm at City Hall land and Improvement building and Geo Moore residence. Also a special election on same date to consider leasing city property for fifteen years at one dollar yearly rent with specified rooms and council chamber. Public notice signed by Mayor Hart Venable and City Clerk Martin Luther.
Ordinance No 287 by Rezac calls a special Payette Idaho election on April 24 1917 to decide leasing part of City Hall to Payette County for fifteen years at one dollar per year. If a majority votes in favor the Mayor and City Council will execute the lease and use the room including clerk’s office and council chamber as needed. Notice to be published in the Payette Enterprise.
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