01 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
1
Primary election results show a small turnout with five hundred fifty nine votes cast in Payette County from an up to twelve hundred registered dogs. Early returns indicate tight races for State Senator and multiple county and district posts as official tallies pace to determine winners.
A Scottish real estate lender visited Payette to tour local sites from Payette to New Plymouth, expressing interest and planning a future return. Local market notes mention Nic Broderson selling 6000 lambs to Scott Anderson of Boise for 14 000 dollars. City bids invited for crosswalk and alley work with August 19, 1912 deadline. council reserves right to reject all bids. Community notices include church services, a social by the Ladies Missionary Society, and a rental listing. Election results show several county offices with leaders: Frank Breshears leading Caldwell for sheriff. Will Monk ahead for treasurer. David Harger ahead for probate judge. Mabel Grace Carleton for school superintendent. A C Christopher for assessor. B W Henry leading for prosecuting attorney. Governor race led by John M. Haines with Clagstone and Morrigan trailing. Congressional race favors Franch and Smith. lieutenant governor race tight between Dempster and Taylor. Huston leading for state auditor. Peterson ahead for attorney general. Bell defeating Pack.
The village Portia club improvement society plans a Saturday push cart fair from 3 to 10 p m at the schoolhouse grounds. Attendees may buy supper, vegetables, fruitcakes, and other foods for sale in small push carts. A freaks tent promises humor and entertainment to raise funds for benches, a drinking fountain, and electric lights. The event features a band concert and aims to support the schoolyard project.
The letter section reflects a broad view on tolls for the Panama Canal. Authors argue the United States built and owns the waterway and should not grant foreign nations cheaper access. They warn against taxing Americans to subsidize foreign vessels and urge equal rates only if all nations share the burden. Additional local notes list an advertising letter docket and brief town notices.
Threshing has begun on Little Willow with exceptionally heavy grain yields of first class quality. Wood and Spaulding reported 31 bushels per acre from dry land wheat, well above average, signaling a strong dry farm harvest potential and a promising grain year for the area.
Whitsell Brothers near Payette acquire A W Conover stock of hardware and furniture with possession to follow after stock is inventoried. The brothers, former local farmers, come with strong community support and plans to run a reputable, progressive business. Payette Commercial Club works on Mine Street fair premium list and exhibits for county and state fairs. Committee seeks best specimens and aims for a standout street fair week with quality entertainment.
A lively column from Little Willow covers Miss Merce Stirm visiting Miss Lucy As, threshing at Patton ranch yielding about 40 bushels per acre on dry land wheat, and George Coats buying a mowing machine. Rev J T Wilbur plans a Sunday school in Enstalde Ismara centr with a July 28 kickoff, and twelve years after a prior Sunday school, the valley prepares for 10:20am start, 30 hymnals noted. Also features local social dance, Magon buggy demo, cottage visits, Trout fishing trips, and a Kansas visitor touring Idaho, plus sale and trade notices for cows and farm gear.
A stream of personal mentions lists Caldwell visitor x E A Mown, Notus resident R McManus, Nyssa and Payette business visitors, Boise and Portland relations, and many travels to Star Idaho Yale baths and Meadows. Several local residents plan moves, visits, or work changes, with notes on health, lodging, and leisure trips across Idaho and neighboring areas.
Shooting incident near Payette last Thursday night involved youths firing at vine growers. a return volley led to retreat with minimal injuries. Also announced: Conductor Nichols resigns amid ongoing age-related disputes. Jack Whalen to replace him. Cantaloupes and watermelons expected by mid August. Mrs Dunn's friends staged a birthday surprise with gifts and lunch. Portia doll fair seeks support. Florence Atkins the temperance speaker planned for August 7 at 8 p.m. to address temperance concerns.
District 8 notes recount neighbors and visitors including John Wilker called to Ida on business, Miss Yager's ten day visit, Fulks Store moments, Mr Gilbert back from Mesitana after sheep work, George Yaser bedridden with rheumatism, outings at Payne Lake and Meowns, Prof Kilian from Idaho City visiting friends, and social calls at Ontario and Ontarde with local families.
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