General Federation of Women's Clubs Seeks Civil Service Reform
The government urges women to join war emergency service and civil service reform efforts. Typists and stenographers are in demand in Washington with salaries from 900 to 1200 dollars. Mrs. Cole of Omaha promotes a three part program on Civil Service Reform. Women mobilize for wartime work and support soldiers with clubs, books, meals, entertainment, and lectures. The State Department requests 300 bulletins on Latin America and Pan Americanism to share with correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cole
Spencer Street
Omaha
Civil Service Department
General Federation of Women's Clubs
North Carolina
General Federation
Bureau of Information
United States Department of State
True Worthy White
Department of Literature and Liberty Extension
State Department
Public ownership and taxation fears revenue loss from rails
States fear government rail ownership will cut tax receipts. California and other jurisdictions rely on public utility taxes. Proposal would require the director general of railroads to ensure taxes are paid to state and local authorities. The government now acts as a cooperative agent, not owner, but officials warn of potential double taxation and revenue loss across localities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Railroads
Understanding Democracy Through Living for It
A fragment reflecting on democracy and the ideal guiding government. The quote emphasizes realizing democratic ideals through daily effort and commitment, suggesting that genuine service to democracy requires understanding and living by its principles.
Immense War Plant to be Completed in Record Time
In Detroit a vast new Dodge Brothers munitions facility rises rapidly under government priority. A contract worth millions of dollars for recoil mechanisms accelerates work with hundreds of workers. The plant, 578 by 818 feet, aims to open next spring, run separately from the auto factory, and employ thousands. Dodge Brothers lead construction with no delays, coordinating with the government to boost wartime production. Also notes a Treasury caution against exchanging Liberty Bonds for unknown securities and urges proper publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Ligud
George
Dodge Broth
Dodge Brothers
Dodge Bros
Dage Brothers
Liberty Loan
Democracy Ideals In Literature Bulletin Issued By Womans Clubs
A General Federation of Women's Clubs bulletin discusses democracy in Greece Rome Hebrews and modern society. It explores democracy as an objective ideal and state of mind, tying literature, school, drama, and social justice to global responsibility. Also lists a rental ad for two unfurnished rooms at 1028 World Avenue South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Literature
General Federation of Women's Clubs
True Worthy White
Arlington Heights
Mass
Greece
Rome
Hebrews
Middle Ayres
France
America
Christian Church
Ito Justice
Emeryists
Law Wivers
Mothors
Seere
Rth
For Sale 4 Room House with Barn and Outbuildings
A good four room house with a two stall barn a garage cowhouse and wood shed on a corner lot 60 by 150 feet. Desirable property offered at less than real value on good terms. Call the Enterprise office for details.
Payette County Red Cross Activity and War Efforts
The Payette County Red Cross chapter reports eight sewing units with thirty daily attendees and a goal of four boxes monthly. December to January output includes 6 scarfs, 3 helmets, 32 wristlets, 140 socks, and 45 sweaters. sweaters targeted at 23 inches. Costs run $500–$600 monthly. calls for donations to sustain work and notes on membership credit. Also mentions Mason lodge meetings and War Savings updates with correspondence from Allen B. Eaton praising Payette’s progress and urging continued merchant agent signups.
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Payette County
RED/CROSS
Payette
Re Cross
New Plymouth
The
Red Cross
America
Europe
For Sale Listings and Sheriff’s Foreclosure Notice
A mix of ads including a five acre apple orchard for sale near New Plymouth, a piano and Davenport for sale by Mrs. Bowen, and a sheriff sale notice in Payette County Idaho. The foreclosure action seeks sale of Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 5, Peters Second Addition to Payette. Sale date February 19, 1918, 1:30 pm at Payette Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Boise Mer
J. H. Bower
van Nuye, Calif
R. Box
District Court OF the
Seventh Judicial District
State OF Idaho
Payette County
Zimmerman
Abbie M. Baker
Geo. W. Baker
Johnston
District Court
State of
Idaho
BE. Zimmerman
O. S. Johnston
County of
Payette
Peter
Court House
United States
A. D
J. H. Hanigan
Sprinkling bids invited for 1918 Payette streets
Notice to bidders for spraying Payette streets in 1918. Bids due by 5 p.m. February 4 at the City Clerk’s office. Opened at 6 p.m. the same day. Options include team sprin kling by day with city wagons or auto truck, with two 10 hour shifts and one 9 hour shift. City reserves right to reject all bids. Martin O Luther city clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Payette
Martin O. Luther
Orchard for Lease Offers Available to Prudent Orchardist
One hundred acre orchard in Murphy Idaho seeks an experienced lessee for favorable terms. About fifty acres bearing seven year old commercial trees including five year old apples and three year old prunes. Reliable party with proven experience and references preferred by W J Koenig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Koenig
Murphy
Idaho
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Paywhe
Index Office
Elaughter House
Hot Air Factory
Emmett Index
Washoe Lodge
Ma Tonic
Thurston-Crighton
W. Giesler
War Savings
W. S. S. Committee
Hawley
Allen B. Eaton
Sec. State Committee
Bowen
Eptima Theatre
Me Siler
Wyandotte Cockere!s
J. A. Lauer & Bro
Donse Drothers
R. B. Morse Auto CO
Weiser, Idaho
Star Bakery
Herman Kaeser
Aberdeen Coal
Payette Mills
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