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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
2
A 1916 household column discusses presidential candidates Charles Evans Hughes and Charles Warren Fairbanks, warns about preparedness and munition storage risks, critiques interstate commerce commission politics, and reports Idaho gains from federal good roads funding, plus rising paper costs affecting publishers.
United States Senator Borah expresses no faith in the arbitration plan proposed to the Interstate Commerce Commission over the railroad strike. He accuses political influence of shaping the commission and says he will not intervene despite a letter urging him to use influence to submit the issue for interstate action.
Mrs Kate Tippete 47 died at her Richmond Utah home leaving a husband Wm Tippets nine children thirty sisters and sixteen brothers and a mother She was born a triplet with two siblings still living and was a leading local woman known for devoted family duty and social religious work in northern Utah and southern Idaho. Highest market price for hogs potatoes and farm products Farm Wuat? Society of Mwulity Phone 1.
A dated verse narrates the devil selecting a land and transforming it into a thorny desert with prickly pear, cacti, scorpions, tarantulas, snakes, skunks, and extreme heat. It ends with the devil swooping away and Arizona praised for its harsh climate. The piece uses mythic hokum to lampoon desert conditions and the region’s notoriety for heat and pests.
A confused writer details experiences on a film set involving a director, a blond pleading woman, and a heroic figure. He describes misfit jargon, staged Japan scenes, romantic fantasies, and a dramatic finale with a band of desperates. The narrative mentions a Statesman note on Cantdlouper and Idaho Products carload melon shipments from Payette and Turlock, California.
The Franco American Committee for the Protection of the Children of the Frontier led by Mrs Bliss and A F Jaccaci aided 125 children rescued from Alsace and Belgian fronts. Treas Frederic R Condert reports they live on 15 cents daily and need food aid while sheltered in convents and institutions. The piece also recalls a Fourth of July Sunday school moment correcting a child’s misquoted line.
Exchange shows a coquettish dialogue with lines about love and leading, ending with a softened admission from the man. The Houston Post notes the pair tease and declare their feelings, hinting at tension and evolving affection.
Dr J B Burns asks Enterprise to announce his dental office will be open from 2 to 6 daily with staff in charge to handle outstanding bills. Also mentions Good Utah Nut Coal price per bin and a few garbled local items.
In Canyon County Idaho the probate court will auction the Lena Mary Tuttle estate. Two parcels are listed 80 acres east half of NE 1/4 section 31 township 8 north range 4 west Boise meridian and Lot 1 Block 1 Tioga Place Payette. Sale August 21 1916 at 2 p.m. at Caldwell courthouse. Cash terms 10 percent to administrator, balance on court confirmation. Deed at purchaser expense. Administrator Peter Albert.
In Indianapolis News style a four year old Grace Jennetts from Newburg Indiana travels to Evansville with her aunt for Christmas shopping. On the interurban a young man joins them to the depot and Grace quips she will ride backwards to avoid sitting beside him.
A Boston man jumped twenty stories to his death last week. Also a notice from Mrs. Jennie McManus lists music pupils wanted beginners preferred at 642 Second St and 7th Ave North. Mail Route No 3 carriers warn of 8:00 A.M. departure, 4:00 P.M. return from Payette. Lost three keys on wire. finder should contact Enterprise office.
The sprinkling assessment roll of Payette was filed July 21 1916. Protest until 8 PM August 22 1916 at City Clerk’s office. Protests heard at 8 PM September 4 1916. For details contact City Clerk. Also notices for dairy cattle sale, rental housing, church events and farm land wanted near school with price terms.
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