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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
2
War era news item urges renewed effort and unity amid WWI tensions. It cites compulsory marriage proposals in Germany, a railway motor squad incident, and officials urging waste conservation and salvage drives to support national war aims. It highlights government emphasis on discipline, production, and morale.
A garbled historical note appears to show a salutation and signature line with names Glenad M, Alexander, Geversor. The legible words imply a request or closing but no clear event, date, or concrete action is identifiable in the fragments.
A wartime report praises American evacuation hospitals for rapid, skilled care of wounded. Surgeons and nurses perform complex operations, save limbs, and shorten recovery times. One hospital, with 100 beds, can treat about 2500 cases in 12 to 16 hours, and has saved millions in potential government costs.
A public notice states the election is for the Republican nominee for County Commissioner in the New Plymouth District of Payette County. It specifies the primary to be held September 3, Lis. N.S. Pelthoush is named in the text.
John H. Norris announces candidacy for the Republican nominee for Payette County Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming September 3, 1918 primaries. He urges thorough voter scrutiny of morality, ability, and integrity and asks for votes at the primary.
A historical note recounts a Dublin incident where the horse Turnip cleared a seven foot wall at Phoenix Park. Owned by Sir Crofton and the Duke of Richmond, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, the feat spurred a £500 wager. Turnip reportedly cleared the wall in perfect style, then did so again when the rider mistakenly did not start.
A historic note explains a hunter method to trap monkeys by mimicking human steps. The process involves watchers entering sight, removing boots, and luring monkeys with gum to coax them from trees to capture.
A wartime diary excerpt from Glenn Photte describing aviation training, flights, and landings at an island field. He recounts treacherous takeoffs and landings, "soloing" ahead of instructors, and the thrill of air currents lifting planes. He mentions friends, entertainment by Madam Schumann Heinke, and a note about a singer with a Navy son.
A guide suggests nourishing broths soups wine jellies custards and milk puddings for invalids. Suggests mar malade biscu its tea creamed chicken and creamed oysters in a blue bowl. Recommends grapefruit mandarin oranges white grapes and preserved ginger as thoughtful touches for visiting friends.
A fragment from a Kansas City Star style column depicts a lively April street scene with neighbors gossiping about a failed ministerial candidacy. The piece centers on social chatter, local figures, and a town’s appetite for discussion as spring arrives, including reactions to potential pastors and everyday conversations in shops and on transit.
A classroom discussion blends Civil War reading with a Commercial English lesson on parcel post. Students compare wars and death rates while solving how to measure a parcel with a tape, ending with Louise's quip about sending an umbrella by closing it.
The American authorities in the Virgin Islands act against obeah a practice linked to voodoo and witchcraft. Matista Francois is arrested and charged as an obeah practitioner as officials vow to eradicate the alleged harm and superstition tied to the belief system.
Preserve eggs now with bees. Wreakh bees keep well, cheaply and effectively. Recommended by the State Agricultural Department at Moscow. Costs one cent a dozen, 35c, 50c, and $100 sizes. Earp Bros Payette, phone 163-W.
Road Supervisor W F Stirm of District No 25 warns citizens to stop careless water runoff on the public highway. He states continued neglect will force enforcement of the law under Joe 42W and notes the notice is dated June 13 to 20.
Dog licenses are due and must be paid before the 16th of June at the Office of the City Clerk.
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