Idaho Governor Urges Shipyard Labor to Back War Effort
Governor Moses Alexander appeals to Idaho workers and labor organizations to enroll in the United States Ship Yard Volunteers to build ships for France. He calls for public meetings, urges artisans to join, and stresses keeping transport lines open for victory against autocracy, signing and sealing this wartime proclamation.
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France
America
United States Shipping Board
Ontyed States Ship Yard
Vick Riserve
Moses
Alexander
Idaho
Jinho
Europe
Weather summary for week ending February 5
Observed period ends February 5 at 6 p m with high 69 lowest 31 and mean 47 5 degrees. Precipitation total trace and greatest in 24 hours trace. Two clear days and five cloudy days. Weather notes indicate partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and wind direction not specified. Observation by B F Allen.
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B. F. Allen
Agricultural Notes and County Agent Milestones
County Agent offers free milk record sheets for daily yield tracking to identify nonpaying cows. Prices anticipated for Polson strychnine may drop to 1.30 to 1.40. plan to order via your agent. Squirrels active. government aid promised for rodent control. Payette hosts creamery speakers and dairymen with free dinner at the Y. attendance urged for cow owners.
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Farm Bureau
Big Polson
Payette
YMCA NOTES Encourage gym classes and member participation
The YMCA notes invite businesspeople and office workers to join a health program at the Y with gym classes and “Indies” modules. It urges early signups, stresses Uncle Sam’s emphasis on daily setup exercises, and announces a February 18 ladies auxiliary meeting and a directors meeting. It also advertises dormitory rooms for rent, the employment bureau, and reading room magazine donations.
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Y. M
Moris
Uncle Sam
M. CG. A
Board of Directors
Deliver, Lecture Urges Fast War Effort at Christian Church
A Montaville Flowers lecture at the Christian Church stirs action on the war, urging immediate, collective sacrifice. He condemns wealth accumulation while soldiers fight, calling for swift support, patriotism and adherence to government rules. Also notes a February marriage license, automobile license apportionment, and a district court case awaiting trial.
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Montaville
Christian Church
Jehild
Mfe
Payette County Red Goods Pie Social and Red Cross Fund
A historical Payette County item recalls a Pie Social fundraiser hosted by the Community Association in District No. 6. Pies sold to the highest bidder raised 338.00 to aid the Red Cross, with corrections noting Mr. Gutteridge's updated contributions and ongoing Civilian Relief efforts for soldiers. The report also lists forthcoming events from the Portia Club and a Red Cross auction, plus local church notices and a funeral in Boise.
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Community Association
Dist
No. 6
Red Cross
Gutterridge
New Wheat Flour Regulations Tighten Controls Countywide
Federal Food Administrator R F Bicknell issues urgent rules restricting wheat and substitute flours sales. Retailers and dealers face price caps, profit limits, and penalties up to 5000 or two years imprisonment for hoarding. Officials distribute the regulations nationwide via clergy and merchants, stressing there is no consumer choice in enforcement.
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Coder
Iction
Payette Club backs graveling of Oregon Slope road
The Payette Commercial Club votes to work with Payette Oregon Slope farmers on graveling and grading the road from the Snake River bridge to the beach. The club will contribute one dollar for every two given by farmers, up to eight hundred dollars, with farmers performing the work at half pay. The move aims to improve local infrastructure and shows strong community support.
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Payette
Annd
Oregon
Snake River
Local notes from Payette and surrounding area
Personal brief items from Payette Idaho describe visits and travel across Ontario New Meadows Weiser and Boise alongside farm labor news and business moves. Mentions include Mrs Homer Settle Ontario visiting Payette and L L Thurs ton a newborn girl at a Payette area home.
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Homer Settle
Ontario
Payette
L L. Thurston
New Plymouth
Moor
Boise
Ira Book
Paysite
Ralph Spaulding
Weiser
Missouri Valley
Iowa
F. Stamey
Washington
Oregon
William Lauer
Casey Jones
Julia S. Bowen
Kate G. Boyd
New Meadows
Loren Clay
O. A. Walling
Overland
Maxwell
T. D. Landon
Ontario Hospital
Geo. W. Rhoads
Steve
Manchester
England
Red Cross Notes and Upcoming Fundraisers
The Red Cross continues active work with Sewing and Knitting departments producing $1100 in garments and $2100 worth of yarn. An auction sale on February 9 funds and supports relief for a depleted treasury. A Red Cross Basket dinner on February 14 offers a menu with crab cocktail and roast meats at one dollar per plate, limited to 100 tickets, with family or club tables reservable. Pentegostal Mission services listed with times, led by Pastor M. M. Hank.
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Red Cross
Red ‘Cross
Idaho Power Company
Hoover
C. A
Tower
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United States
M. Alexander
W. T. Dougherty
Court House News
Maniage Sceuse
Recorders Office
Denver
Dayton Nichols
Mildred Opal Jackson
Payette City
Sargent
Va L. M
Lyon
Payette County Red Goods
E. F. Hiivert
Henry Ball
Riverside Cemetery
L. Hubert
Hallowell Musical Company
Portia Club
Real Portia Club
Reedotes of
Lincoln
Portia
Just As
Bankus Lattic
Croft
Seler
Federation of Clobs
Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
Epworth League
H. K. Wallis
Ikamata
Food Administration
David C. Peters
Christian Church of
Honolulu
Hawaiia
Rarshiy
Payette Valier
F. M. Moss
Sross
R. A
Limoges
Mulller
Paris
E. F. Hubert
Ous
Don Marche
J. Hubert
Muller
Ernest Kummer
H. Connyers
Texas
Oklahoma
South
William Symes
French
Symes
Little Willow Creek
D. B. Conte
May
Yale
Ven Derg
Cascade
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Rare Apt
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Rex Spray Company
J. W. Mahoner
la Grandy
Sandersm
Welad
Wednesley Assieine
Mahelossman
Protate
Joden Ledman
Wes
Ogden
Utah
Mise Verley
Stanton Bros
Positon
Rex Spray
E. Dean
Idaho Products Co
Mate Ledman
B. Ledman
Prilay
Ed. Bryan
Cakdwell
Judge Ledman
W. F. Sherwood
North Yakima
Selah
Jamd
T. J. Brown
Brown
Farmers Co-operative Cream Co
M. M. Hank
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