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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
2
Payette Enterprise criticizes federal building funding and sidewalk delivery in Payette. It notes Oregon’s move to Prohibition and Montana saloon riots, with 110,000 signatures gathered for the federal measure and 55,000 more needed to place the question on the ballot.
Political calendar outlines dates for filing nominating petitions July 3rd, August 2nd and the state convention September 26th. County committees select delegates to the state convention on dune 6th. Live stock receipts show cattle at 5117, calves 2482, sheep 8004 with prices for grass steers and hay at 7.25 to 7.50 and 7.75 respectively. Hog market steady with week high near 38.16 and 8.05 at week end. Lambs and yearlings priced around 4.75 to 5.0, bids around 6.00 for lambs. milk delivery noted nationwide.
Local drilling reports strong artesian flow at 60 feet casing from an inch hole, with water rising steadily in the well at 475 feet depth. J H L Hurst believes a basin extends locally, planning further wells in Sam Hollow and nearby areas while noting good grain yields and lingering moisture in the valley. Residents list visitors and farm updates as the community prepares for July Fourth events in Coats grove with contests and dancing.
Sir William Wilcocks said at a dinner at the Owyhee hotel that the Boko valley could be ruined if Boise River irrigation is not managed more scientifically. He warned Twin Falls South Side canal uses water beyond its needs, risking damage to 180000, then 200000, and later 160000 acres, with costly repairs ahead.
Washoe area updates include the return of Mr. Jacob Shamberger from Stanford and Miss Mabel Orcutt from Pasco Wash. A. A. Stroup welcomes a baby girl born on the 21st. Miss Ruby Skinner visits Mabel Orcant in Jordan Valley Ore. The Fourth of July grove gathering and Granger program are planned, with Mahoney seeding millet and alfalfa on failed corn ground. The Frager family considers moving back to the beach. Orcutt plans Portland travel after the Fourth and visits relatives in Wash.
In Canyon County Idaho the District Court issued an attachment on June 23 1914 against defendants R A Crump and R M Palmer for 3999 dollars plus eight percent interest from March 10 1914 and costs plus 200 dollars attorneys fees. The case is C Stevens plaintiff versus R A Crump and R M Palmer. The document lists the clerk Gao W Stovel and attorneys Guy H Shoarer and F H Lyon. Also a rental ad for a furnished house near Enterprise Printing office offers four to six weeks occupancy with garden and farm provisions.
Local notes recount a third gathering where the Crystal Social Club chose its name and planned year activities. Members meet at homes in alphabetical order with hostesses providing refreshments and entertainment by the residents’ groups.
The Canyon County Board of County Commissioners will meet as a board of equalization on the first Monday in July 1914 and continue daily until the fourth Monday of July to equalize property assessments and review exemptions. All owners with complaints must present them during July. If not notified, compare your assessment with neighbors. The 1914 assessment roll will be open to the public. Also includes local classified items: 80 acres for rent near Payette. setter puppies for sale. seven room house for rent. five thousand hens wanted. auto repair shop ad. spraying service for codlin moth. Listings include D. D. Hambly, Charles R. Smith, A. B. Wood, J. Weldon Berry, H. J. Snyder, Harry Golden.
Notice is given that a des ation has been filed to include certain lands in the Little Willow Irrigation District. Emma J. Conover is petitioner. Lands described in sections 25 26 township 9 N R 4 WB Me totaling about 40 acres. Hearing set for July 7, 1914 at the district office. Secretary W C Sturdevant invites interested parties to appear and show cause in writing. Also brief classified notices about fat stock Riverside Market and items for sale including a horse and a Remington typewriter.
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