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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
A reader pleads that supporting local merchants benefits the town and that a $100,000 annual payment to farmers for cream would foster lasting prosperity. The argument links merchant success to overall community health, urging prompt action and confidence in local commerce.
Robert Way a former lieutenant in the German army was convicted May 11 in federal court of conspiring to destroy limitious whips of the al lies through tomb contrivances and sentenced to eight years in the Atlanta federal penitentiary. Walter Boss, his brother in law, and Paul Leche were sentenced to four and two years respectively for not originating the conspiracy. Each was fined $2. A writ of error was filed for Leche with a $25,000 bond remaining. Counsel Fay and Scholz said they would file errors and seek bail.
The fed reports surging orders for locomotives up 640 percent and cars up 766 percent from the first three months last year. New York goods sales break records while country merchants buy heavily. United States Steel holds nearly 10 million tons of unfilled orders, up over five million from last year, and six months would be needed to fill new demand. Exports exceed imports by about two billion dollars for the fiscal year, four times prewar averages.
An American traveler contrasts France’s war prep with its road network, noting France has over 25,000 miles of top roads. She reports the United States has 2,600,000 miles of roads, about 120,000 good roads, and rising annual road spending around 250 million dollars.
A Salem church has appointed a publicity manager as a public relations effort. The pastor, formerly a newspaper man, says publicity will help draw interest and support. The system mirrors what churches and civic groups have tried with printer's ink to reach people and promote events.
A Portland Oregonian quote argues that public notices in newspapers are highly effective in prompting church attendance. It suggests that readers’ attention at breakfast can be seized by notice of a service, making ink a powerful tool to direct people to worship.
Miss Ethel E. Redfield of Lewiston, Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, announced her candidacy on May 4 subject to GOP voters at the September 6 primaries. She endorses State Board of Education resolutions favoring a constitutional amendment to abolish the office and reduce duplication in the Department of Education.
A local townsfolk query questions mail order houses and donors, asking if any have contributed to town taxes churches schools or welfare and accusing outsiders of taking money without giving back.
Nicholas De Ray, an Atlantic City hotel engine man, saved lives in a lodging house fire two months ago. Now jailed for killing Vernon Lewis in self defense after a drunken assault. Lewis died during a struggle with a knife. De Ray, a former hero, faces a dark outlook as the case unfolds.
Entrymen names and vacant tracts open for filing shown on township plat. Send for details from Inter Mountain Map Co. Boise Idaho.
Payette Idaho April 8 1916 at a directors meeting an assessment of sixty cents per share on the capital stock of the Payette Driving Club and Fair Association was levied payable to J B Burns secretary at his office in the First National Bank Building Payette Idaho on or before May 15 1916. If unpaid by May 27 1916 the stock will be advertised and sold to satisfy the assessment and advertising costs on June 12 1916. First publication May 4 1916 Last publication May 25 1916.
Governor Alexander becomes a focal point for Democrats in Caldwell as factions debate his possible re election and the path to Chicago. Commentary suggests he may seek the nomination if he wishes, while party leaders refuse to mortgage the party for his ambitions.
A pro growth town fosters loyalty among merchants and residents, linking personal gain to town prosperity. Home purchases strengthen local business, jobs, and wages, fueling overall value and opportunity for all. Weed River News-Miner notes a fire in Nampa damaged the Pacific artificial top plant and storage, with losses around 80 000 dollars, insured partly.
Or write Box 114, Ute. Furnished rooms available by inquiry through Mra M Katherine Johnson at 737 Seventh Street or by mail.
Advert reads poultry buyers seeking birds, with price notes around four and a half cents. Mentions E. Holmes and a Dentret room above a fruit grower bank, location Payette Idaho. The terse item resembles a classified notice or market ad from a rural newspaper.
Godwin's Weekly urges a halt to fighting in the war between Russia and Japan and, arguing humane grounds, suggests a united appeal led by President Wilson and possibly the pope to call off hostilities. It notes civilian suffering and the lack of real victors after a year of bloodshed and treasure.
For sale high quality Idaho Rural seed potatoes. Do not plant diseased seed. inspect before buying elsewhere. Contact N M Jensen at phone 283-5.
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