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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
2
A garbled column mocks editing as easy and mocks many local incidents. It notes a nursemaid injury, a dog attack, a boy scratched by a cat, a broncho incident, rising war-time honey costs, and women in the next war. Sheriff race in Payette County Idaho cited.
John H Norris announces candidacy for Republican nominee for Payette County prosecuting attorney in the Hepatlican Primaries of September 1918. He urges each voter to conduct a thorough, unbiased review of morality, ability, and integrity before supporting him at the primary.
Public notice announces Sam Af as a Democratic candidate for Payette County Prosecuting Attorney, subject to the primary election on September 3, 118. Signed by Am G Webeling.
L Rudolph Hollenbeck announces his candidacy for County Treasurer and ex officio Tax Collector of Payette County Idaho subject to the Democratic primary on September 3 1918 If nominated and elected he pledges to serve with the same effort shown over the past year and asks voters for support for the office.
Former Canyon County Deputy Assessor and Payette County Assessor requests voters to review his record and reelect him at the September 3 primary for the Democratic nomination as County Assessor.
In a 1918 notice Will Wells declares his Republican candidacy for Probate Judge of Payette County Idaho pending voter approval at the upcoming primaries set for September 3 1918 Support urged from supporters noting the primaries outcome is crucial for his bid and appreciation is requested
An assortment of candidate notices from Fruitland District figures seeking Republican and Democratic nominations for Payette County offices. R B Haynes announces for Prosecuting Attorney while L M Lyon seeks County Attorney. forms, dates, and pledges emphasize public service, fair dealing, and dedication to law enforcement in a new Payette County.
R A Crump declares candidacy for Republican nominee for Sheriff of Payette County Idaho. He has resided in Payette Valley for nearly eighteen years and asks for voter support at the upcoming Republican primaries on September 3 1918.
The article recounts how corn bread emerged in the Confederacy as corn pone replacing white bread during the Civil War. Southern soldiers were called Johnny Rebs by Union forces, who dubbed the bread Johnny Cake after the fighters.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the appendix and colon relevance, notes historic debates on anatomy, then shifts to political candidacies in Payette County Idaho. Citizens announce runs for County Superintendent of Schools, Sheriff, State Representative, and Clerk of the District Court with primary dates in 1918.
Tat a candidate for nomination on the Republican ticket for sheriff of Payette County in the upcoming primary, September Ardus. T Will appreciate careful consideration of my candidacy Join T. Jefferis. Also announces candidacy for County Commissioner in New Plymouth District Payette County at the cherries to be held September 3 1918 NS PhLthouse.
J H Boor announces candidacy for Payette County Representative in the September 3 primary. He objects to the will of the voters and earnestly solicits support for his campaign.
A. C. Couswell announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner in Payette County's New Plymouth district. Primary election set for September 3, 1818. supporters urged to back his bid amid local political process.
In a formal declaration, Jennings announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court, EX-Officio Auditor and Recorder in Payette County on the Democratic ticket, subject to the primaries held on September 3, 1918.
J M Davis announces candidacy for County Commissioner in Payette County from Fruitland district on the Republican ticket subject to voters at the primaries. Public notice states the election will be held in September with the primary process guiding the outcome.
D. B. Coates runs in the Republican Primaries for Payette Idaho Assessor. The election date is September 1, 1918.
Announcement states a Payette County resident consents to run for State Senator under the Nonpartisan League banner. Supporters will back the Democratic ticket in primaries. The platform emphasizes war victory and broader global democracy.Calls for liberty and fair treatment for all.
A U S Geological Survey summary notes railroads used 13 600 000 tons of bituminous coal, 6 735 000 tons of anthracite and 22 950 tons of lignite in 1918. Total bituminous consumption rose 11.5 percent since 1916, while anthracite grew only modestly. Regional shifts show increased coal from Tennessee, Ohio, and West Virginia, with Pennsylvania bituminous usage down. Overall railroad coal use accounted for about 27 percent of total production. anthracite and bituminous combined reached 142,735,000 tons, about 24 percent of output. Sheepmen warned lamb losses from rattlesnake bites remain a risk.
A local anecdote opens with a directory clerk asking a housewife for the occupant’s name. The woman retorts that if the husband is the head, she is the neck and can wag it, then lists a string of errands and notices around Payette, including mailboxes and a real estate ad, with brief local business blurbs and church corner details.
In Payette County Idaho Probate Court a hearing is set for August 28 1918 at 10 a m to settle the final account and hear a petition for final distribution of the estate of Barah Mercer deceased Executor Valentine Mercer has filed the petition and the court will consider all claims interested parties may appear and contest or present written objections Dated August 7 1918 Clerk Martin Luther
Delinquent tax sale notice for Little Willow Irrigation District Payette County Idaho dated August 6 1918 lists properties by owner and parcel with sale scheduled for September 3 1918 at 2 PM at the district office to satisfy taxes penalties and costs. Redeemable before sale by payment at the First National Bank Payette Idaho. Listings include W C Barber Albert Coates Wm Cotton J M Davis John Cross L C Miller W H Murphy May Newberry Cora Nelson A Crott Julia Perkins Rowe Jasper Roe Wm R Shimp Walter Shimp F L Stowell I L Thurston Thos J Windle and others with parcel acres and sections. Dated August 6 1918 treasurer I L Thurston ex officio tax collector. First and last publications August 8 and August 29 1918.
A girl was told the Aladdin lamp story and shown pictures of it. The lamp spirit appeared hideous with a large mouth and horns. After a long stare the child declared she would not wish for that.
In Payette County Idaho 1918 the suit by Celia Moss against Dan Steen seeks to quiet title on Lot 20 Block 3 Payette Idaho. Defendant must answer within 20 days of service within the district or 40 days elsewhere or judgment will be taken. Also notice of protests on sprinkling season 1918 assessments open for inspection with protests due by 5 PM October 31 1918.
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