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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
2
A 1912 note from the Western Idaho Press Association outlines leaders President SN Jennem Vice President G Burcouchs and Secretary Joe Man. The Aug 8 issue critiques the campaign focus on lower taxes and Branebravek while warning commissions and boards would raise public expenditures.
The article reports on Republican primary outcomes with emphasis on four clean, pledged candidates led by H. G. Caldridge. It praises Pradiey, Oakes, Rockwood, French, and Lewis as a capable legislative group likely to protect majority interests. It notes satisfaction with issue clarity and county-wide endorsement expected next fall.
Early peaches and apricots from Palladess and Clifton rising in shipments though prices remain weak. Grand Junction association circulates warnings on eastern markets while expressing belief that Bleek can chart a better market. Elbertas and western apples moving. labor demand rising with a projected 3,000 migrant pickers by August as valley harvests peak.
The article laments widespread voter confusion at the primary and urges schools to teach practical civil government. It notes ballots not counted, voters needing replacement ballots, and many failing to understand cross party voting. It argues for compulsory civic instruction to produce informed citizens.
In reflection on friendship and hardship the writer lauds a mother's steadfast love. She endures sleepless nights and great trials, stands by her child from youth to ruin, and remains a beacon when others falter. The piece emphasizes the priceless, unwavering bond of a mother.
Help for Mrs. Charlotte Collyer and her family includes donations from sympathetic readers after her Titanic tale How I Was Saved From the Titanic. The Globe Democrat and St Louis paper forwarded contributions totaling 2128 dollars, sent to aid the distressed widow.
The narrator recounts engagement troubles involving Alan Constable, Carrie Watson, and Kate Wentworth. Jealousy, broken engagements, and a returned ring strain a town romance as Carrie hides details while Alan denies lasting commitment. The letter ends with a note that neither Alan nor the narrator marries.
Montour launches with an August 24 auction of town lots drawing attention to new prospects. Boise and Payette bands will entertain visitors as Montour aims to become the county seat for Dorse County with a large timber mill and factories planned by Payette Lumber. Local officials note the fruit and agricultural districts nearby bolster the investment appeal.
Instructional notice from Idaho Experiment Station on fruit exhibition scoring. It details traits like size color uniformity and freedom from blemish, with a sample rubric assigning points and guidance for exhibitors. The document, dated 1912, references horticultural officials H. Wicks and G. F. Johnson and notes event dates and a lost coat notice.
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