Letter From Wer Tebe From France April 1918
A wartime letter from Lester Albert to Vurenty dated April 14 1918 from France describes daily life frontline and city scenes in Paris noting damp weather and bomb events. He reports on housing front lines uniforms cannons and war news while mentioning Gladys Vivian and censor duties. He closes with best wishes and a local used car ad follows.
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France
Vurenty
Ali
Somidie
Para
Gertivan Shell
Napolian
Kla Charel
Lntersi
Utyrst
Germany
Gladys
Vivian
Taure
Lester Albert
Red Cross drive aims to fund war effort and care for troops
During May 20 to 7, a nationwide Red Cross appeal seeks a hundred million dollars for Us war relief. The effort emphasizes care for wounded and all troops, urging residents of Payttte to subscribe. Also detailed is Oregon Trail Park in Weiser, owned by Frank Mortimer, hosting nightly shows and an opening May 11 with outdoor dancing and a call for visitors.
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Red Cross
American Red Cross
Payttte
Company I
Nother Land Nark Gone Nother Land Nark Gone
Fire alarm last Wednesday dragged residents from Gilson Hotel and Kenward Building amid a northwest gale. Firemen contained the blaze, most contents lost, no injuries. Eight items mention poultry and cleaning ads with odd numbers and a 1842 closing note.
Poultry Lectures by Sir Edward Brown At County Courthouse
English poultry expert Sir Edward Brown speaks at the County Courthouse on Saturday with free admission, sharing war zone insights and poultry guidance while Idaho fanciers from Boise and other states are urged to attend. The event is funded by the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Sir Edward Brown
Idaho
Boise
Edward
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Thenetz
Fruitland
Thonetz
Fruit Valley
Sir Edward Trown
Sanders and Stark Tie The Knot At Payetts Presbyterian
James T. Sanders and Lola Marie Stark united in marriage at the Presbyterian Manse on Saturday evening May 4th with Rev. M. D. Reed officiating. Sanders, newly arrived in Payetts, works in life insurance, while Lola is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stark and well known to many friends.
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James T. Sanders
Lola Marie Stark
M. D. Reed
Sanders
Payetts
W. R. Stark
W. A. Reed
Boise
Payette Sacurdey
Mra
Rebekah Lodge
Woodward Hall
Elmer Linn
Piase
Farbera
Payette County Wins Honor Flag and Local Events
Payette County leads the Third Liberty Loan drive with a large bond subscription total and efforts noted by Mr. J. F. Orr. The report highlights community support, a forthcoming G A R State Encampment in Payette, and local notices on fire insurance, a sewing exhibit by Junior Red Cross, and a poultry and egg show at the Courthouse with prizes.
Fire damages Allen home. limited contents saved
Last Sunday morning at about two o clock a fire swept through the Allen home, destroying the upper floor and interior rooms. Neighbors alerted the central city fire station. firemen arrived to save the lower level and the stock of the firm. Insurance covers some loss. autos and other property damaged beyond repair. Also notes include local obituaries and civic notices with names and brief details.
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Alien
Gillve
Wes
Aletan
Melekbors
Seelsti
Makmeen
Hove
Abstract Office Opens in Payette With Parsons Pair
Payette area residents hear that G. Parsons and wife of Caldwy will open an Abstract Office on Olive May 16, in the building now used by A. B. Wood as a Real Estate office. Both Parsons are skilled in abstract work and will bring savings and convenience to Payetteans previously forced to use Caldwell services. The new venture aims to reduce time and expense for local title work. Narrow Escape Marred by House Fire At Social Gathering, K. Mair’s party nearly ended as matches ignite, flames threaten the residence and furniture, but the quick actions and laughter of friends deter more serious harm. The incident ends with no injuries and the gathering resuming.
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Bili
Rs Aths
K. A
Lair
Éevers
Mair
Free Homesteads in Western Canada Information Offer
Parties interested in free homesteads can obtain details by calling at The Hencroft Hotel Payette on May 16. Contact A D Taylor at the woot pipe for further guidance.
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Western Canada
Hencroft
Payette
Aek
Taylor
Woot Pipe
Letter Reveals Col Patch In Command After Arrival
A letter from Col Patch received last Saturday states he has taken command of a regiment left without a colonel. He expresses willingness to lead if needed and asserts confidence in Patch despite soldiers facing battlegrounds. The message acknowledges troops heading abroad to support the war effort.
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Mra
Pateh
Col. Patch
Placd
Batt
Local Notes and Social Roundup in Payette
Personal updates from Payette Idaho including J C Bowker shipping cattle to Portland market, Rebekah Lodge district convention in Welser, Mrs T D Webb visiting from Ogden, Clyde Sims and Leo Ballenger siblings attending a moving picture show, Walter Adsit transferring to Ontario for car sales, Jennie Roney’s recovery and street outings, local housing and business plans, Mother’s Day services at the Baptist Church, and various visits, travels, and small-town events across Payette and nearby towns.
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J. C. Bowker
Portland
Rebekah Lodge
Payette
Welser
T. D. Webt
Ogden
Utah
W. FP. Sherwood
Nir
Mire
Clyde Sims
Leo Ballenger
Moving Picture Show
Walter Adsir
Modpin
Fayette
Ontario
Walling
Jennie Roney
Payete
Lee Connerly
Cascade
Beige-Payete Lumber Company
At The Ena May 1 6 Reel Schedule And Features
A highly colored picture of noted mentors and actresses will be shown. The schedule lists Daybreak, Comedy Blockhand, Monday 13 6 reels Web, 15 reels Friday 17 reels, and upcoming features including Pay Me Slacker A Daughter of the Gods and Ten Reels by Annette Kellerman.
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Annette Kellerman
LEUT FIT WRITES HOME TO EDITOR ABOUT LETTERS
Abs. Scott writes from home noting frequent letters from Lieutenant Pitch to friends including the Editor. He is pleased to be remembered by a busy man of importance and mentions Lieutenant Colonel and others seen with him in good spirit.
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Abs
Scott
Beny
Pitch
Pech
What Do You Believe Sermon at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian church announces a Sunday sermon titled What Do You Believe. Dr. Marta opened the service, and Frank HL Gram will ring the service at 8 o’clock. The address highlights unity of the church and reference to a German one.
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Wi Marta
Frank HL Gram
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Oregon ‘Trail Park
Weiser
Oregon Trail Park
Frank Mortimer
Shake River
Oregon
Gilson
Kenward
Othr
Mi. A
A. Welle
Wooyl
Farm Bureau Notes
Otark-Sanders
Payette County
J. F. Orr
Fayette County
Liberty Lown
Ex.cute
Porth Tura Llerty Loan
Hs Creetin Wan
Orr
Tihslower Company
Fxaut
Pagette County
Anderson
Grand Army
Buckley and Glesser
Hincie
Baward Brown
Park of
Thse
Allisom
Boys and Girls Poultry Clubs
G. G. Wherry
EF. Allen Home Burns
Esther Amir
Grandes Amr
Paryette
J. B. Gorton
Bor Om
Crawford
Nel
Washington
Coun'y
Tenn
Gol
William McCroskey
Sixth Street
Manning
Arma Jac Sen
Universal
Calif
Pathe Studio
E. W. Perkins
Sian
Gieang Ferry
Huntington
J. M. Johnson
Hutchinson Place
Clarence Nesbit
Comsallus
Commercial Department
Clarence
Farbers
Max Lattig
Lattig
American School of Osteopathy
Max
Albert White
Fremont
Albert
Geo. W. Baker
Payette Sanker
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wendell
B. Holmes
P. H. Murphy
Sand Hollow
Scot
W. F. Breckan
Kimberly
Petar Peave
Cakh
Emmett
Emontt
Euto
Perbers
T. D. Landon
Unita
EC. S. Brainard
Goating
Brainhard
Gooding College
Brainard
Mountain Home
Furbers
THE
ENA
Presbyterian Church
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