Davis Law Provokes Idaho Civil Service Reform
Governor Davis’s cabinet session launches a four month test of the Davis law centralizing state departments in Idaho. Officials promise efficiency, nonpartisan leadership, and stronger accountability as reports show road and capitol work advancing and public funds saving, with endorsements from former Governor Hawley and business leaders.
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Boise
D. W. Davis
Idaho
James H. Hawley
Wil J. Hall
Escape and Gun Murderer Brichoux Fugitives Return Threats
The Malheur Enterprise recounts the 1919 escape of D C Brichoux and E B Southwick from a state automobile to flax fields near Turner. Brichoux, a life prisoner for the murder of Sam Goodwin, and Southwick, a 20 year larceny and assault case, were believed armed. Authorities reported Brichoux as dangerous and unlikely to surrender without a fight. Also noted is a Treasury appeal to six million War Savings Society members to aid in fighting profiteering and high living costs, encouraging saving and price discipline nationwide.
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United States Treasury Department
Allen B. Eaton
Idaho
Sys
Eaton
United States
National Treasury
Malheur Enterprise
D. C. Brichoux
State Penitentiary
Yale
Malheur County
Murter
State Hospital For
E. B. Southwick
Turner
Dave Brichoux
Faker
Malheur
Sam Goodwin
Andrews
Oregon
Brichioux
Snake River
Brichoux
Dr. Griffith
Washington
D. C
Treasury Department
William Mather Lewis
Savings Division
Lewis
Federal Reserve District
Aetive
America
Hving
New England
Federal Food Administration
Robert B. Smith
War Loan Organization
12Th
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Sportsmen urged to check banded ducks for migration data
A notice explains banding of wild waterfowl by the American Bird Banding Association and partners to map migratory routes. Banded ducks carry aluminum anklets with numbers and releaseors' addresses, with data cards kept for each bird. Gunner reports when a banded duck is killed to track movements and flight paths. An annual meeting notice for the Lower Payette Ditch Company Idaho is included, detailing the date, time, and purpose to elect directors.
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American Bird Banding Association
American Museum of Natural History
New York City
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Lower Payette Dych CO
Lower Payette Ditch Company & Corporation
Payette
Idaho
Court House
W. A. Coughanour
Albert Wilson
E. C. 8. Brainard
Oil finds on Mexico coast spark major promise
Recent investigations along the Pacific coast reveal rich petroleum deposits in Mexico. Discoveries are described as highly important, with potential to intensify development and signaling future growth for western Mexico, including areas likened to Sinaloa and Tuxpan, Mexico.
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Mexico
Pacific
Mexco
Simple Budget System Inspires Frugal Household Talk
A brief exchange highlights practical budgeting. A young wife advocates a tidy tidget system to track spending while another admits she pays what she sees and owes the rent, illustrating home finance sparsity and everyday thrift.
Payette Heights Irrigation Board Meeting and School Election Notice
Notice lists Payette Heights Irrigation District board meeting to correct 1919 assessment rolls at P W Campbell residence September 22, 1919 for up to five days. Also announces Independent School District No 82 election September 2, 1919 at Central School with two trustee seats plus general qualifications, posted August 20 1919. Also notices doctor availability and local land sale listing.
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Payette Heights
Payette County
Idaho
Payette Heights Irrigation District
P. W. Campbell
Ten Oelock
A. M
Independent School District
Central School
Thin
Strict
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Hall
Bureau of Highways
Capitol Building
State Bureau of Supplies
Heyburn Park
Bureau of Supplies
Lote
public _ works
Capitol
Idaho Legisature
Treasury Savings
Loustes
H. L. Noe
Malhear County
Jeffers
Harvey Sackett
Ontario
U. S
C. M. Blearns
Dave Brighoux
L. Goodwin
ORGA
Germany
Don't
Elk
Imperiales
John Bollman Co. Brac
Board OF Correction of
Edgar A. Shanks
Irrigation District
E. K. Holmes
New Plymouth
Palace Rooming House
Main Street
Lvely
W. B. Sims
River Front
F. Stamey
Weiser
J. R. Justice
Galesburg, Ill
The
Payette Mills
Cigarett Arn
AMELS
R.j.reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, N. C
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