This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
2
OCR reads as a fragmented local notice from Payette Enterprise with garbled names and a line referencing the Act of Congress and a Thursday in August. Content is incomplete but signals an old printing style with editorial staff details and date note.
Calvin Keller announces candidacy for Probate Judge of Payette County. He cites four years as a Nebraska probate judge and law practice in Nebraska and Idaho. He urges voters to support his bid and contribute as needed to back soldiers overseas, hoping for prudent campaign spending.
A candidate for Probate Judge says he is not a lawyer, born and raised on a farm, educated through practical experience, and has four years as Justice of the Peace. He has lived in Payette 18 years, emphasizes independence from influence, and asks voters for support.
A Grays Harbor shipyard strike settlement ends the walkouts with workers returning to their jobs. The piece links labor action to wartime sacrifice, noting twenty two idle workers and the broader cost of strikes on soldiers in France. It also includes political announcements for school superintendent and sheriff candidacies in Payette County Idaho with party labels and primary dates.
The fragmentary OCR reads a garbled note about soldiers returning home, a front line incident, and mentions of a man grabbing a Kia at a frontline area. The text is unclear but suggests military aspects and employment references during a period of transition.
John H. Norris declares as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Payette County Prosecuting Attorney at the September 3, 1918 primary. He pledges to a careful oath voter backed investigation into morality ability and integrity and asks voters for support.
A public notices row states M G Riebeling seeks Democratic nomination for Payette County Prosecuting Attorney with primary on September 8, 1918, while R B Haynes runs on the Republican ticket for the same office with primaries on September 3, 1918.
In 1918 multiple declarations announce candidacies for sheriff of Payette County Idaho. R A Crump announces Republican bid and Democratic nomination readiness while John P Jefferis seeks Republican nomination. Voter support urged ahead of September primaries with emphasis on local election participation.
Announcement of Tam a can e due for nomination for County Commissioner in New Plymouth Distrit Payette County at the primaries on September 3 1918 N I Pelthoush I confirm the unpredictable OCR from the old district news item.
J H Boor announces candidacy for the office of Representative of Payette County in the Democratic party primaries to be held September 1018. He appeals to the will of the voters and solicits support for the primary election.
Rudolph Hollenbeck declares his candidacy for Payette County Treasurer and Ex Officio Tax Collector, subject to the Democratic Primary on September 3. He asks for voters’ support and pledges to serve competently if nominated and elected.
Former deputy Assessor of Canyon County and first Assessor of Payette County asks voters to review his official record and remember him at the September 3 primary as the Democratic nominee for Assessor.
Will Wells declares candidacy as a Republican nominee for Probate Judge of Payette County Idaho subject to voter approval at the September 3 1918 primaries. Supports pledged to the voters.
L M Lyon announces candidacy for Payette County Attorney on the Republican ticket with a September 2 1918 primary. He cites 29 years of general law practice and 10 years in Idaho plus eight years as U S Land Commissioner, pledging prosecution of the guilty, protection for the innocent and vigilant guarding of public funds and taxpayers interests.
B Jennings announces candidacy for Payette County District Court Clerk and Ex‑Officio Auditor and Recorder on the Democratic ticket subject to the September 3 1918 primaries.
J. M. Davis announces Cowal as a candidate for Payette County Commissioner from the Fruitland district. The Republican ticket seeks voter support at the primaries on September 3, subject to the will of the voters.
Dr. Coates declares intention to seek the Republican nomination for Payette County Idaho Assessor at the Republican Primaries to be held September 1918.
Announcement records that a league member consents to run for Senator to represent Payette county in the State Legislature. It states league members will vote the Democratic ticket in primaries and backs the platform prioritizing war victory and democracy. It urges supporters of liberty and a square deal for all to back the platform.
A composite notice lists multiple candidates from Payette County Idaho for state and county offices in the September 1918 primaries. It includes W A Coughanour seeking State Senator and County Auditor, James C Lewis aiming for County Representative, and H G Gardner running for Clerk of the District Court Ex Officio Auditor and Recorder, all on Democratic or Republican tickets with stated qualifications and past service.
A. C. Cogswell announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Payette County New Plymouth district County Commissioner in the 1918 primaries. He appeals for public support and declares his intent to serve in Payette County authorities.
Annual meeting notice for the Lower Payette Ditch Company in Payette Idaho to elect five directors and address other business. Meeting set for Monday September 33, 1918 at 8 o clock PM at the Echo Theatre Payette. Dated August 15, 1918, Payette Idaho. BEN S THOHWEHN, W A COUGHANOUR secretary President
In Payette Idaho Probate Court the final account of Valentine Mercer, executor of Sarah Mercer deceased, has been rendered for settlement. A petition for final distribution is filed. The court fixed August 24, 1918 at 10:00 A.M. in the courtroom for hearing and contest. Dated August 7, 1918. Martin O Luther Cork.
A young girl listened to the tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp and viewed pictures of it. She found the lamp’s spirit terrifying with a large mouth and horns, then refused any wish, saying she would never wish for that.
Likeness of Judge James F. Ailshie of Coeur d'Alene Idaho appears as a Republican candidate for United States Senate. He visited Payette meeting old friends and new, praised for his senatorial stature and a record on Idaho's supreme court. Also notes a delinquent tax sale list for Little Willow Irrigation District dated August 1916 with multiple parcel descriptions and sale details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.