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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
2
A Payette editorials question the political motives behind a candidate's rise and call for transparency. The piece argues information about the candidate should be public, emphasizing local readers' right to know while defending press independence amid city politics.
Superintendent J B Turn proves the cost of education with cold facts as Payette residents are urged to decide if they will fund district improvements. The article notes resolutions favoring changes, urging support and willingness to pay the price, with notices of missing items and requests for returns.
The Payette community hears from Rev Geo H Turner on selling library works, while a Payette Grange No 41 resolution urges funding for Manual Training and Domestic Science. The Board of Education faces budget strain as taxpayers push for tax cuts, risking debt and slow school improvements. Deliberations compare local per pupil spending with Boise and neighbors, urging public willingness to pay for better facilities and programs.
An advertisement touts fine harness and a complete turn-out at Downs Harness Shop, then presents a Idaho Canyon County District Court summons. Plaintiffs Wm A. Riffle and Sarah E. Riffle sue defendants including Parker and others to quiet title to land described as North Half of Southwest Quarter in Section 2 Township 1 North Range 3 West Boise Meridian. Defendants must answer within twenty days if served in district, forty days if served out of district, with return details and clerk GEO. W. Stovel signature dated December 15, 1911.
Xmas photographs offered by Van Graven's Studio in Payette Idaho with store display of Christmas trees. Glesler Bros advertise for sale alfalfa hay and other items. Henry Sick of Payette offers hay and horses. Melt tyre Lawrence of Payette lists notices. Reward offered for return of a lost abine chatelaine watch with initials R B B and a signet ring with K W Finder to Enterprise office.
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