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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
1
Thousands line the Payette streets as the Liberty Bell stops briefly during its Idaho tour. Governor Alexander greets onlookers while cameras flash and the crowd, from Payette and nearby towns, admires the relic. The stop, organized by the Philadelphia committee, draws a patriotic, orderly audience before the bell resumes its five day Idaho visit.
The Commercial Club held a large well-attended Smoker on Wednesday with Congressman McCracken arriving from Boise plus Captain BR. L. Shaw, the club president. After a busy business session the Congressman spoke and attendees socialized, meeting old friends and making new connections.
An appeal to citizens to build civic pride and service in their town. The piece urges residents to keep streets clean, reduce litter, support local commerce, and foster town loyalty to create a healthier, more prosperous community for the surrounding radius and future generations. It emphasizes collective responsibility and daily acts as the path to progress.
A party of Oregon Short Line officials led by General Superintendent W A Whitney toured Payette with other executives including Carl Stredley and George Robimeon aboard Whitney's private car. Whitney reports a strong rise in Oregon Short Line business and an optimistic outlook. Local activity notes include Alma Hafferty visiting the Bowman home and G F Jehracn aiding plans for a Liberty Bell train stop. A new shipment of hosiery at Canyon Commercial Company is advertised.
State Horticultural Inspector Guy Graham recently toured orchards in the vicinity, reporting an expected normal yield and generally good fruit quality. He noted the prune crop is poor and praised the readiness of orchardists to cooperate with the department to eradicate pests threatening the state's fruit industry.
A library benefit features Bel ian Hares with chickens vegetables and fruits for Sunday dinner while two other pushcarts supply Saturday night supper sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake. The Funny Tent and music fill the Grounds with a Saturday night concert by the Band Portia Club Quartettes and Roughnecks. All Payette Valley residents invited to the Pushcart Fete to enjoy a good time and support the library.
Clyde Thurston displays a “Smile With Nile” banner aboard the Rexall special train bound for Seattle on Saturday night as guests of Nile Temple at the Imperial Council sessions. Betty Brown Vivien Martin stars in Light Miss Brown at Emms Pride. the film follows her misadventures in Hartford and hotel life with two suitors amid a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Settle.
Dr M D Baker of Tilden visits Payette for a day while en route to San Francisco. Mrs RG Blake of Portland visits relatives in Payette. Nashville visitors stay summer with Lyon family. Mitchell sells ranch near Freistland and moves to Payette. Mrs Henry Piller returns to Eugene with sister Bessie Thurston for summer. L W Russell Jr leaves Payette for Glenwood Iowa after ten years here. Weather observer F Allen noted as editor and printer benevolence with cigars. Cal Johnson adds a Ford and a family to Payette life. local pioneer humor and Payette Valley references sprinkled through.
New Mercantile Firm W. H. Parker & Son, successors to L. W. Russell, enter Payette trade. Senior member once managed Riley and the Commercial Hotel. junior member a popular former salesman. Firm to fill departments as goods arrive. Enterpress welcomes W. H. Farber & Son to the city. Also notices: 20 youths wanted for band. new teaching system. see J H Stoner at Central Schools event Saturday 4 to 9 PM.
The Farmers' Cooperative Creamery begins operations with assurance from local merchants and officials. The Oregon Agricultural College product is praised, and plans to build a strong reputation and demand are stated as essential for long term success in Fayete. Local figures emphasize quality creamery output and the enterprise as a community milestone.
Harland of the Bists Board of Faucation travels to Albion Idaho with colleagues to review extensive repairs at the State Normal. J P Walker, noted gunsmacer, is summoned to Albion for expert assessment and to arrange necessary climice for board consideration, while Professor Neclecu gains favor with instructors and pupils for support.
The crowd gathers as Rev. P. Monroe Smock leads a wary procession to address public unrest in New Flymouth. Local figures including Councilmen Brvals and Gebija Pale Store’s genius make brief appearances, while attention centers on a controversial event tied to the liberty Mell Net and a notorious rumor.
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