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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
2
An article notes Henry Ford preparing a countrywide campaign of newspaper and image advertising opposing naval and military spending. It compares public ridicule from a past peace program, mocks political figures, and critiques Democratic papers for credit claims about state finances amid ongoing political contention.
A Washington correspondent asserts Democrats in Congress are demoralized and neglectful. Counting rolls from January 5 to February 1, 228 Democrats and 197 Republicans show Republicans outnumbering Democrats by two to one or three to one at times. The piece criticizes perceived incompetence and party rifts and notes President Wilson’s push to review National Preparedness funding.
In 1916 Missouri voters faced a constitutional ratification on the State Land Bank Act to provide farm loans at low rates. The bank would issue loans up to half property value, $250 to $10,000, with 25 to 95 year terms. Initial capital $1 million, appraisers at $2,000 yearly, bonds secured by land deeds, and rates around 4.3% to 6% with reserve fund provisions.
In Gem county Emmett area Senator Hayes reports 19 acres of prune trees yielding 546 617 pounds for 1915. He received 6468 17 dollars for the crop at 287 70 per acre, after cultivation and pruning costs. Net return per acre totaled 242 70 and overall income from the orchard topped 5811 50 from 18 acres.
Ridge Bryan issued an injunction restraining Charles B. Shouts from interfering with Arthur Orcutt as he passes the gate on former property. Orcutt faces forced egress if he neglects to obey the gate, with potential force enforcement if violations occur. Poultry experts advise buyers to obtain setting birds locally rather than paying high prices for imported stock.
A prose piece extols small towns as vital to national strength. It argues big cities rely on the small ones for roots and nourishment, urging residents to support local growth and take pride in their home communities. It cautions against contempt for small towns and stresses shared progress.
A state water commission was proposed by the Boise Maintenance and Operation conference with unanimous approval. The plan calls for a three member body including the state engineer, six year terms, and authority to administer and appropriate state waters. The group urged funding to measure Idaho's water supply with the U S Geological Survey and endorsed outcomes to ensure accurate data and fair, merit based regulation of water distribution.
Rep Patrick H Kelley of Michigan says the Democratic administration has left nine dreadnoughts, seventeen destroyers, thirty submarines and two transport ships incomplete or delayed since World War I. He urges the Navy Secretary to push contractors to finish ships now to meet present danger.
Secretary Houston urges Congress to appropriate 75000 to combat rabies across California Idaho Nevada Oregon and Washington where the disease harms livestock and threatens people. He says funds are insufficient and calls for emergency action with state and local dog control to stop spread.
A Farmers Movable School by the University of Idaho Extension Department will be in Payette featuring livestock and horticulture days February 24 to 26. The program lists speakers on hogs, poultry, beef, dairy, potatoes, canning, grafted into sessions for men and women plus demonstrations and discussions with extension staff.
Lindley M. Garrison resigns as secretary of war along with Assistant Secretary Henry Breckenridge due to disagreements with President Wilson over army plans. Wilson accepts the resignations as Major General Scott becomes acting secretary. Garrison favored national preparedness while Wilson and Bryan clashed on defense policy.
In the Pro bate Court of Canyon County Idaho a petition by The Payette National Bank seeks an order directing administrator J B Thurston to convey a described half interest in the NE quarter of the NE quarter of Sec 35 T8N R6W Boise Meridian with railroad right of way and ditch rights. Hearing set for February 26 1915 at 2 PM Caldwell court.
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