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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
A civic note claims Ontario businessmen and power industry leaders back a campaign to bring soldiers to the country by financing irrigation and selling 1000 acres of sage brush land near Ontario. The land is divided into five and ten acre tracts at wholesale prices as part of a road grant on the market only recently.
The Ontario Commercial Club backs a land development plan near Ontario with hospital and school nearby. Prices range 125 to 200 dollars per acre with 10 percent down and rest in semiannual payments at seven percent interest, plus a water right and open-book public oversight.
A call to all residents to support the Gesirabin settlers in the Kroat Snake River Villey region. The article touts a splendid district with ample water supply and favorable climate as it aims to transform the area into a thriving garden spot.
The text argues for cash valuation to lower taxes by curbing wasteful government spending and political offices. It cites Governor Hawley’s stance and notes ridicule from opponents. It then covers a Men and Religion Forward Movement banquet at the YMCA hall with speakers Reverend Case and Rev. Humbert addressing community workers and church engagement.
Notice of sale of Lots 9 and adjacent Lot W in Peters addition to Payette on Third Avenue North. Public action includes detailing sale terms and official adjacency, with listed parcels joining along North Third Avenue.
Secretary from Payette spoke at Fruitland on the Boys Conference set for February 16 17 after the Monday Forward and Religion Movement. Delegates from classes include M K Plummer Grimes Dillard Creger Carl Bnyder and others. Rev Bowler and workers will hold meetings Thursday and Friday with strong attendance urged. Mothers Circle met with Dr Verveurt and Mrs Madsen discussing goals and a met teal inspection. W T U to hold memorial at Mrs Powell's. program planned. Meetings begin January 18 with Rev Deal. Grange ends with 48 new members and will initiate more next Friday. A program on roll call and hotbed prep features W F Meyer. Mr and Mrs Ira Dalzell hosted Whitesell dinner. Friendship Ladies met at Mrs Kutch for quilting.
The Dunn family moved to Payette Tuesday to establish a new home. Mrs. A Kaessner has been unwell but improving with rest. Several visitors and social events are noted, including Mrs. Walters and friends in Boise, and an oyster supper hosted by Friendship Ladies. Page 5 continues.
In Boise the Men and Religion Forward Movement plans lodge room meetings during the campaign week. The first expert-led gathering is set for Tuesday February 13 with rest of week including institutes. Also notices list unclaimed letters at Payette Idaho post office and local advertisements for services and sales.
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