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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
2
The 2nd Idaho volunteers completed a sixty mile endurance hike to Fort Huachuca with no losses and were praised for fitness at the rifle range. Idahoans express pride in their border service amid ongoing national political debate.
The Caldwell Tribune defends Captain Patch Bod amid Idaho primary tensions. It argues Patch enlisted for duty on the Mexican border and would return to Idaho to fulfill the lieutenant governor role if elected, dismissing opponents as causing undue alarm while praising his patriotism and commitment.
General A M Rowe visits near the city and endorsesGeorge R Barker for secretary of state. Bonner County Republican officials reaffirm Barker’s clean record and renomination bid, citing his eight years as state official and prior editor of Pend Oreille Review.
The Nampa Leader-Herald denounces Holt’s candidacy for lieutenant governor as ill-advised, arguing his county backs Patch and predicts Holt’s nomination will fail. It criticizes Governor Alexander for unkept promises and vetoes that harmed agricultural efforts, causing broad fiscal waste and crop damage across the state.
France’s interior minister releases figures detailing wartime destruction from German occupation. From 754 towns, 16 000 buildings destroyed and 26 564 wrecked. in Marne 15 106 damaged and 3 499 destroyed. in Pas de Calais 15 542 damaged and 6 660 destroyed. Many communes report over 5 per cent or over 80 per cent building destruction with hundreds of public buildings, including city halls, schools, churches, and monuments, wrecked or damaged. The piece contemplates postwar indemnity questions for France and other nations, and notes broader wartime contemplation with religious and political remarks. Includes political notices and local announcements from Goodwin’s Weekly.
Speech quotation from Mr. Hughes on adequate federal workmen's compensation laws. Addresses employees of government and those in interstate commerce exposed to injury hazards. Outlines need for a law within Congress's constitutional authority to cover these activities.
From Mr. Hughes' acceptance speech condemning plots and conspiracies and urging immediate, vigorous action by the Administration to stop abuses of American territory. The speaker argues that the Administration had resources and responsibility and cannot evade duty by blaming others.
In his acceptance speech, Mr Hughes calls for an effective rural credits system and broader support for agricultural interests. He advocates wise conservation and development of natural resources to benefit the public, stressing practical promotion of farming in the nation.
Notice offers a modern house with rooms for rent after September 15 and a sale option for a lot 70 by 160 feet with two good houses on it. Terms are cheap. Apply to Mrs. Say at 114 S. 10th St. in 1933.
Wanted 16 or 20 acres cultivable or in alfalfa near a school. Land should be good and reasonably priced. Will pay cash. Lost large flag between Dan Coats residence and Orcutt's grove on Farmers' Picnic day. Reward offered. Greater tire mileage ad promotes Sunday and weekend rates for auto tires. FOR SALE household furniture, J. Sturdevant.
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