Public School Comparisons Highlight Idaho High Schools
Public notice from Local Board President C. H. Avey presents Idaho high school data for 1911-12. Tables compare attendance and graduates, cost per pupil, and school efficiency, with Payette noted for high costs and strong performance. Sunday mail distribution rules are outlined for post offices and newspapers.
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Fix Aton
Steet Tm
Tt Bs
Suite University
Payette
Idaho
Hole
Twin Falls
Coeur d'Alene
Caldwell
Moscow
Lelstown
Boise
Weiser
Lewiston
Paeytte
Mace
American Falls
Midvale
Wallace
Filer
Bohl
Boucher's Ferry
Pruittand
Rupert
Sundpoint
Warde
Kellogis
Shustune
Mopidian
Halley
State Normal Schools
Atls
At & Ea
Idaho Gains Recognized Rail Rates For Home Seekers
Idaho announces reduced railroad fares for tourists and homeseekers visiting the state from September 25 to October 10 on the Union Pacific. Fares from Chicago are $28 to Idaho and $33 to Ogden and Salt Lake areas, with Missouri river points at $25 to Idaho and $30 to nearby western cities. Stopovers and privileges mirror last spring, aiding fall colonists.
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Idaho
J. Rich
State Immigration
Rich
Union Pacific
Missouri River
Chicago
St. Louis
Pacific Coast
Icabo
Ogden
Salt Lake
Helens
Butte
Nampa
County Centrals Elect Chairs in Caldwell Meeting
The Democratic and Republican precinct committeemen met in Caldwell to elect county chairs and organize for the campaign. Republicans chose J. W. Hawkins of Emmett as chairman with an executive slate including Ned Jenness and J. B. Gowan among others. Democrats elected Dr. Ruby as county chairman with T. A. Walter as state committeeman and Willy Lemon as secretary, plus several vice chairmen.
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Caldwell
J. W. Hawkins
Emmett
Ned Jenness
Nampa
J. B. Gowan
Cridwell
C. A. Strong
New Plymouth
J. E. Kerrick
Parma
Finley Monroe
John A. Harader
Payette
S$. G. Tanning
Fruit Train On Proa Fruitland Harvest Special
On September 15 Payette Valley Railroad begins a daily fruit train to harvest and market the mon ster apple crop near Fruitland and New Plymouth. The train departs Payette each morning with empty cars and returns in the evening with loads to connect with the Short Line fruit train to Chicago. English services begin at German Evangelical Church with Sunday evening worship at 8 p.m. led by Pastor C. W. Hoggemeyer.
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Payette Valley Railroad
Payette
German Evangelical Church
C. W. Hoggemeyer
Railroad rates and a farmer’s critique in Idaho press
Editor Joo L Privat rebuts a letter signed A Farmer criticizing railroad charges. He defends Oregon Short Line and Panama rates, argues Idaho producers receive favorable treatment, and urges fair criticism over harsh claims.
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Kansas
Payette
Idaho
Brunswick
Maine
New York City
Philadelphia
Oregon
Fond
Andre
Oreegon Short Line
Panama
Joo! L
Privat
Hoboes attempt hold up citizen on Sixth Street
Two hoboes tried to rob Dave Snowberger as he walked near Henry Fox’s residence Sunday evening about 6 30. Snowberger fought back with jabs and defense, scattering the assailants who fled north on Sixth Street. Marshal Skaggs found two hoboes but could not identify them at night and they were turned loose.
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Sixth Street
Dave Snowbereger
Cerne
Marshal Skaggs
Shown Reser
Prunes Industry Expands as Packing Houses Operate
Payette area packing houses open for prune season with Denney & Co N A Jacobsen Payette Fruit Packing Co and others deploying 50 to 80 packers each. Forecast six to seven weeks of work with carload output expected though exact totals uncertain. Also notes new east law requiring box marking of fruit types and weights for shipments to the east.
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Denney & Co
Nic Broderson
N. A. Jacobsen
Payette Fruit Packing Company
Mose
Coop Us
Train of Salt Lake business men to visit Payette
A special Pullman train carrying 100 leading Salt Lake business and professionals will arrive in Payette September 18 at 10 25 AM and stay until 11 49 AM for a trade locating program. The Se Salt Lake Commercial club plans extended intermountain trade outreach with future trains and local entertainment by the Payette Commercial Club. Rev Rood returns from a mountain trip to preach Labor Day and Waste and Economy. Church notices include Presbyterian and Baptist services and a Payette Valley Christian Union gathering in the week.
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Salt Lake
Avery
Payette
Toe Ctty
Fayette
Sei Lake
Heid
Canning Women Start Overpatinns Saturday Morning
Readable fragments indicate workers at a Peaches factory will begin canning operations on Saturday morning. The note mentions women workers and the timing of the start.
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Ow Ning
Payette Newsnotes Include Visits and Exhibits at Fair
Local items report upcoming preaching at the Episcopal church and numerous visitors returning from the coast or traveling to Payette from states like Washington D C and Minnesota. Capt J M Wells of Los Angeles visits Payette sharing Civil War memories and a planned Libby prison lecture. The Payette Valley Young Peoples Christian Union sets a two session gathering at the Presbyterian church.
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J. M. Wells
Payette
Tormere Reidest
Los Angeles
California
Payete
McGlinchey
Capt. Wells
Idaho
Chicago
Libby Prison
Libby Pison
Ife
Emma Theatre
W. A. Coughanour
Local News Highlights on Farms and Outreach in Caldwell Area
Local notes report improved dairy herd with Jersey bull prize and strong yields from wheat fields. Reports mention premium lists for Canyon County Fair, Miss Ruby Landon abroad for Bartham and Chicago, and purchases of Holstein cattle. Community meetings plan irrigation across slope lands and school openings delayed due to fruit harvest.
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Miss Landon
Misa Ruby Lapdoules
Bartham
Marathon
Larem
Iowa
Chicago
Northwestern University
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C. H. Avey
Board of Trustees
Aaoen
Post Office
Congress
Postmaster General
Statesman
Capial News
Binf Begg
J. A. McPherson
New York
Elberia
A. B. Wood
Qranch
C. A
Bording
Ida
B Catron
Catron
de Brown
T. J. Brown
Viola Lyons
Francescal Fern Wells
Dorothy
Roma Sur
Frank Hogue
Eunice Anderson
Marion Straub
Gerald Harader
Helen McComsey
Virginia Trovey
Lavilla
Robert Walker
Beth Wood
Erma Kirk
Madge Foster
Edward
Richard Mitchell
Audry Agett
Hazel Powell
Hazel Manis
Glen Farson
Mildred Swank
Margaret Scott
Ella
Lillian Pratt
Gladys Donovan
Allison
Oliver Pateh
Leora Smith
Rowena Smith
Eliza
E Campbell
Baptist Church
C'Lock
Mron
Crystal Bottom
Henry van Engelen
Episcopal Church
Jones Lauer
Som Donald
Thee
James Swank
H.C. Griswold
Griswold
Payette Heights
Jay Casey
Walla Walla
Ida Develbiss
Hattie Casey
Keith
Sam
Wayne
South Dakota
Minnesota
Ela Gordon
White Dale
Washington
Payutte
T. E. Dotson
Thos, Wei
A. S. Hammack
C. B. Compton
Enterprise
F. Stamey Livims
Sheneck
Cee Invest
Payette Street
Payette Coll
Payette Valley
Young Peoples Christan Union
Presbyterian Church
O. J. Pratt
R. A. Crump
Terry
Canyon County
Harry Bockw
Ledmond
Oreson
Holestein
Bedmound
Hll
Carstens
Crarter Oak
Bis Beether
Henry Carstens
Mrs. C
Samton Brothers
Plonece
Hazelous Point
Smoke River
Parette Rad & Gun Club
Hesan
otGoert
Dawes
Wond
A. ‘G. Soule
Howe
Sie Bording Island
Yeobuth
Tee Simoes
Hswer
Snemt
Edge Poin
Wwe
Black Canyon
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