Transportation lead in American supremacy and railways
A historical overview praising American transport systems, highlighting railways as a key driver of national pride. It notes the United States holds the largest railway mileage, top service, lowest rates, and highest wages, with extensive global capital and government ownership patterns, and promises a future comparison of economy and travel convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United Tes
United States
Europe
World
Great Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Telegraph and Telephone Systems Mark Modern Industry
A passionate tribute lauds transportation and communications tech as the era’s crown jewels. It credits American invention and organization for the telephone and telegraph networks, detailing global reach, subscriber counts, investments, and usage, with the United States leading in lines, traffic, and wire mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklen
Poweriag
Ita
Themistocles Speech on Builders And Statecraft
A speaker at a dinner party declares that great cities come from builders not fiddlers. He cites politicians who stir passion yet fail to construct brick and mortar. The true glory of a state lies in roads and plows, urging leaders to prioritize building over office.
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Themistociles
Dms
Political Prayer Meetings Stir Community Tensions
Fragmentary text condemns political prayer meetings as anarchic and dangerous to church and nation. It portrays gatherings as fueling class hatred and undermining Christian influence while urging reader beware of such influences.
The Nations Dinner Table and National Food Trade
A historical overview notes immense domestic meat and produce slaughter and processing figures, then contrasts the plentiful U.S. larder with the housewife’s desire for variety. It highlights the need to boost American production to reduce reliance on imported farm goods and save foreign exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mke
Nebuchadnezzar
United State
A Divine Covenant on Woman and Suffrage
A historic editorial argues that divine appointment linked Eve to Adam endorses traditional roles and warns that granting suffrage would breach an ancient covenant. It recalls Israelite wilderness wandering as punishment for debasing women and condemns legal changes to status.
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Eve
Adams
Rome
Notice of Base to Satisfy Agister's Lien in Idaho
Notice states that Thorn left a one day mare branded Z on left stifle with the keeper for pasture, feed, and medical care. Charges total 37.60 dollars, with pasturing 2.00 and feeding 3.00 monthly. payments overdue over sixty days. Sale to the highest bidder for cash on July 7, 1915 at 1 PM at the ranch near Payette, Canyon County, Idaho to satisfy the lien and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorn
Payette
Canyon County
Idaho
Washoe
United States
Charles F, Draphr
Notice on filing county bills before June 6 1915
Caldwell Idaho June 10 1915 Board of County Commissioners demands all bills against Canyon County be filed with the Clerk prior to June 6 1915 to settle with the newly created Gem County. By L C Knowlton Clerk Wool price records show Wyoming highs since 1882 reaching 27.5 cents with Rexburg moving a million pounds at similar levels. The Hecht Liebmann Co Boston and B Harris Wool Co St Louis report substantial purchases at the noted rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Idaho
Gem
Board of County Commissioners
Canyon County
Ord
L. C. Knowlton
Wyoming
Jeremiah Wiliams Co
Boston
Rock Springs Co
Rexburg
Hecht-Liebmann Co
B. Harris Wool Co
St. Louis
Notice of Dissolution Proceedings for Central Lumber Co
In the Seventh Judicial District Idaho Ganyon County the Central Lumber and Coal Company of Payette Idaho applies for dissolution. The court ordered thirty days public notice from June 17, 1916 to July 22, 1916 allowing objections to dissolution.
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The
Seventh Judicial District
State of
Idaho
Ganyon
Central Lumber & Coal Co
Central Lumber & Coal Company
Payette
Notice to Creditors in Sarah Mercer Estate
In Canyon County Idaho Probate Court executor Valentine Mercer of Sarah Mercer deceased requires creditors and claimants to present vouchered claims within ten months after first publication. Notices dated June 10 1935 and last published July 1916 list Norris Kummer as attorney in Payette. Also a sale ad for a fresh cow appears among unreadable lines.
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Canyon
Idaho
Sarah Mercer
Valentine Mercer
Gaid
Norris & Kummer
Fleet National Bank Huilding
Payette
Iuba
Piret
Lagt
Local Church Services and Sunday Schedules
Summary of weekly religious services across several churches. Methodist and Baptist conduct morning and evening services with Sunday School at 10 and youth groups in the evening. Epworth League prayer meetings. midweek Bible study and prayer meetings. St James Episcopal lists parish schedule. Church of God notes Sunday School 10, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, prayer meeting midweek, preaching Sundays 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. All welcome.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
St. James’ (Episcopal
1St Avenue
Church OF God
Harry Burnham
Christian Endeavor
H. B. Parsons
Post Office Holiday Observance Notices
In accordance with permission granted by the Post Office Department, Saturday July 3 1915 will be observed as a legal holiday by the local office. The Office will be open from 10 to 11 a.m. Rural Route patrons may get their mail by calling at the General Delivery window during the hour named.
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F Postoffice
M Department
Fourth of July Rates on Oregon Short Line Tickets
Tickets go on sale July 8 4 and 6 with limited validity through July 6 see agents for further particulars.
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Oregon
Dissolution of Norris Kammer Norris Firm in 1915 Boise and Payette offices
The law firm Norris Kammer Norris dissolves by mutual consent. Carl H Norris takes Boise office and handles Boise accounts and debts while John H Norris and Ernest Kammer take Payette office and handle its accounts and debts. Dated June 2 1915. Signed by John H Norris Ernest Kummer Carl H Norris.
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Norris, Kammer & Norris
Carl H. Norris
Boise
John H. Norris
Ernest Kammer
Payette
Ernest Kummer
Old York Road and Early American Turnpikes
The article recounts 18th century highway development in America. It notes the first macadamized road from Philadelphia to Lancaster in 1702 and mentions about 4,500 miles of chartered turnpikes in New England and New York. It discusses early toll roads and state-chartered companies across Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey, plus government spending on roads before railways shifted priorities.
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York Pond
New York
Allandc Seaboard
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Lancaster
New England
Washington
Weyman-Bruton Company
Union Square
Little Praise Himself After Western Fire Rescue Escapes Crowd
In a chaotic scene after a western fire, women and children scramble to escape rain and falling debris. Johnny Brabison, a nearby Irish citizen, bursts through a wall door and is hailed by onlookers as he proclaims resolve. The episode ends with a humorous exchange as Brabison confirms his promised action amidst cheers.
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Western
Efly
Kittle
Johnny Brabison
Uthop
Wormer
Chieger
Trilse Lansen
Cempinnton
Kubisagari Disease Reported In Northern Japan
A strange illness named kubisagari or kitisagari causes sudden paralysis, vision loss, and vertigo. Attacks last about ten minutes and recur from spring to autumn, with recovery after each episode. Possible microbe linked in cerebrospinal fluid and milk is noted by Dr. 1% in Couchand in Presse Medicale. name means drop head.
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Japan
Couchand
Presse Medicale
Porter quarrel ends in fatal insult claim
Two Pullinair porters from rival railroads argued off duty over which road paid better. The dispute escalated and ended with a fatal insult as the tall porter declared “Go on, nig gab, we kills me” in a charged confrontation.
Payette Boy's Hard Luck After Collision Near Eagle
Detroiter car driven by Chapman wrecked Thursday night near Eagle when it struck a Koll Livery Boise team. One horse killed, rider Harry Mullion injured and hobbling on crutches. Chapman settled for $150 the next day, denying fault.
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Chapman
Eagle
Koll Livery
Boise
Lee
Harry Mullion
Sints
Lit
In Team
Emmett
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L. ©. Knowlton
Flist
Old York Road
Ace
Remington el Tos
Telsworth
Remington-Umc
Rescington-Umc
Remington Armua-Linion Metallic Cartridge Co
Woolworth
N.Y
Via
Union Pacific System
Union Pacific
Denver
Colorado Springs
Kansans
Memphis
Omaha
Chicago
Minneapolis, St. Paul
M. G. Riebeling
Agent Payette
Wdahg
J. A. Lauer & Brother
Glenn C. Landon
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