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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
2
A chunk of Payette Valley news covers Henry Ford's peace plan and national preparedness rhetoric, plus editorials on constitutional liquor law for pharmacists and Idaho court rulings. It references Mann's preparedness speech, Wilson's wartime stance, and local editorial boldness amid national debates.
In a Con gress speech James R Mann argues for early preparation to avert war. He advocates strengthening home industries and expanding the regular army and navy, warns of a possible long conflict, and urges bipartisan support to defend national honor and integrity amid a global struggle. He favors emergency measures separate from partisan politics.
An analysis from the Journal of Political Economy, issued by the University of Chicago, notes the war’s disruption of American foreign commerce. Exports rise overall due to shifts in certain commodities and destinations, including war materials to Allies and goods to neutrals replacing blocked or war-limited production. The piece warns these gains may be temporary and urges tariff and laws adjustment to sustain them, highlighting looming commercial wars and shifting alliances among belligerents.
Payette Idaho listing for a dental office location above a bank in Payette Idaho. The ad notes premises suitability for a dentist with access near a financial institution, implying commercial use and local business context.
The first 1916 sale of horses and mules at the Union Stock Yard drew buyers from St. Louis, Omaha, Kansas City, Denver, Grant Island, Sioux City, Spokane, and Seattle. On Tuesday horses moved briskly, averaging one per minute from morning to four in the afternoon. Also inviting Payette women to Portia Club, Monday at 3 in the Commercial Club Room with Professor Neilson leading the program.
Ordinance No 281 by Johnson repeals Payette Idaho ordinances 255 and 261 passed June 1 1914 and August 3 1914 respectively. The ordinance becomes effective after passage and publication. Signed February 7 1916 by Mayor Bart Venable and City Clerk Martin O Luther.
The Canyon County Idaho probate court sets February 25 1915 at 2 PM for hearing a petition by The Payette National Bank requesting enforcement of an administrator J S Thurston to convey described real estate in section 35 township 8 north range 5 west Boise meridian including ditch rights. The property transfer was agreed in writing to the assignee of the petitioner. Parties may attend in Caldwell Idaho to contest.
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