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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
3
The Fruitland column lists names visiting relatives in Emmett Payette and Boise. It notes illnesses and recoveries including pneumonia, erysipelas, and appendicitis, with multiple family and neighbor visits, farm activity, and a funeral in Magnolia Vermont, detailing kinships and community ties.
Community notes report coal shortages easing, a neighbor town’s car passage, and W H M Society meetings studying Old Spain in New America. High School Girls Basketball practice vs Ontario ended 15 to 13. J McHenry installs a Westinghouse stove. A new daughter born to Mr and Mrs Fielder. Sunnyside Literary Society met at the schoolhouse with a county division debate led by W M Hazeltine. Payette challenged New Plymouth for a debate on Fruitland railroads. Baptist Sunday School youth enjoyed a sleigh ride to Payette. Fruit Growers Association met. Fred Ahlstrand presided, Hood River conditions reported. West Side Lateral Co board elected. Grover Brothers shipped two carloads of hives from Nyssa and New Plymouth. Farmers Mutual Telephone Co directors chosen. by-laws amended to require payment and allow disconnection after 30 days. Presbyterian church youths hosted by the Flacks with games and refreshments.
Announcement says a free sacred concert by the Men's Glee Club next Sunday afternoon at 3 in the high school assembly hall with all invited.
A study of the late presidential election map shows farmers supporting Wilson while Hughes drew strength from manufacturing. The text notes farmers benefiting from high crop prices and sons spared from war, marking a shift in recognition for farmers previously stereotyped as "The Hayseds."
Mrs BR Woods hosted for L S U at their club meeting. A Christmas offering was read for the Children's Home Finding Society. Guests include Mr and Mrs Whempner of Montana and Mr and Mrs Kenepp. James Douglass returns from Salem to take railway mail duties in Pocatello.
Notice from the Little Willow Irrigation District invites bids for a reservoir on Little Willow Creek Canyon County Idaho and related canals and structures. Bids due January 29 1917 at 2 PM. plans available at the district office and First National Bank of Payette Idaho. proposals opened at Payette bank. district may reject any bids. secretary Violet C Mintyre signs.
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