Electric Cooking for $3 A Month Sparks Home Budget Talk
The 1917 column notes that over 100 families cook with electricity at about $3 monthly, with estimates from the Pacific Light and Power Company showing $2 per month possible at 3.6 cents per kilowatt hour. It reports 201 electric ranges on record and details usage, costs, and customer education efforts to maximize efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Power and Lighting Company
Pacific Light and Power Company
Orgon
Washington
Othr
Idaho Power Company
Looks Good for 1917 Prospects for Prosperity to Farmers
The piece predicts a favorable 1917 outlook with ample moisture promising a bumper crop. Early planting and warm weather are key, and high prices for hogs cattle wheat potatoes support farmer prosperity. the farmer is described as the backbone of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rheuielen
Idaho Industrial Outlook Despite Legislature Effects
A fragmented Idaho industrial view notes favorable development prospects as lawmakers’ odd bills are discouraged. The sentiment favors keeping payrolls and employment steady, with commitment to continued mining and development projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Iegislature
Judun Rha
Ageme
Reed
Tdaho
Agricultural reforms and labor needs discussed
The article argues for stronger agricultural rates and railroads, lower taxes, and union protection for workers. It warns against radical legislation and stresses steady development and support for laboring people to ensure a fairer deal and uninterrupted progress.
Idaho teachers certificates require four years high school
The note repeats the Idaho Legislature 1918 law requiring four years of high school work for teacher certificates after May 1 1917, with exceptions for those who taught eight months before May 1 1914. Recognized academies and normal schools accepted. Also mentions an advertised letters list for week ending March 17 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewel
Idaho
Morgan
Jim Wright
F. L. E. T. Bowman
Carpet weaving offered by Mrs G W Moore
Notice states Mrs G W Moore of Sixth Street offers to weave carpets after purchasing a loom. She signals readiness to provide carpentry style weaving services and suggests satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Moore
Sixth Street
Road Repair Plea Sparks Farmer Civic Call
A Parma area farmer calls for citizen aid to improve roads at once. He argues taxpayers fund officials who fail to fix surfaces and urges neighbors to take direct action to patch holes and drag roads, promising long term tax relief and stronger community. Also notice from Little Willow Irrigation District sets March 23 1917 meeting in Payson for bond assessment and benefit apportionment with public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noles
Parma
Little Willow Irrigation District
Payette
Maho
Little Willow Irrigation
B. D. McIntyr
Brainard
Local items mix in Payette area notes and sales
North Payette News carries a collage of community life from Anita Iowa visitors to Spur area farms. reports on school and church activities, road conditions, naturalization papers, farm work, and local sales ads for livestock, seed potatoes, alfalfa, and real estate openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Stone
Anita
Iowa
Farma
Spur
Viola Meeehon
New Plymaith
Dean Wag
Henry Jones
Chas
Robert
Marion Woods
Payette
S.J. Kenepp
Spor
Ihin
Latig
Newton
Oregon Aide
Huntington
Ore
Tom Mogrridse
Caldwell
T. S.A
Lang
W. A. Armstrong
Jee Qualia
D. Jones
Ontario
Sidord
Holy Rosary Hospital
Earl Shorleff
D. R. Durham
P. Jimerson
A. A. Dudgeon
Nell Cannon
Osee Jetkson
Bertha Check
D. Thaker
Wejeht
J. A. White
Sal
C. M. Lackey
Fruitland
M. G. Riebeling
Pri & Ind
Erupting Tides Threaten Coastal Town Recoveries
In the wake of a sudden flood, residents of a coastal town rally for relief as officials assess infrastructure damage and ongoing risk of aftershocks. Local agencies coordinate aid, shelters open, and volunteers mobilize to support affected families.
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Pine Valley
Oregon
Atti
Farmer
North Payette News
Oscar Cox
Wathey Echoeast
Erlek
Weiser
Rex
Crysted
Geo. Shurthuf
T. B. Sherton
Zinmermen
Jdd
Zampean
Judd
Towa Avenus
M. Jenan
Cupp
Cascade
Towa Avnu
Geo. Rezac
Moline-Universal
White & Quickert
Ford Garage
Payette National Bank
nEs Orheke
Par
Lonnsaul Discounte Ui
Khonila Alepuonkeed
Serer Towle
Securitien
VT. S
Wien
Valnont
Cheskent Banka
Mimerity
KOHL
Peportiyiy Bank
Cthoeke
Alice Cielease
Burrenuy
Lebels
Misais
Los Ninenies
Anesaiet
DB Individua
Eliwek
Leas
Whonke AG
Vilas
Plage
UE Wnanti
Alme Uupasdin Cn
Torah
Sparen
Eana
Damien
State of Idaho
County of Canyons
BR. Larson
W.lyon
Sutwry Pablic
C. H. Avey
J. A Lauer
Mf. Hutchison
New Plymouth
Illa. M
Anker Holt
Calvin Niswander
J.M. Swanson & Son
Ross Kennedy
Payette Valley
Real Estate Agency
Lyon
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