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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
2
The Payette Enterprise urges continued thrift and war saving stamps, urging families to start small and build a habit. It argues saving benefits both individuals and future emergencies, and includes a light political joke about end of the war. The piece also notes speculation on the cold spring and jokes about the Kaiser and war leaders.
Two soldiers Forest Sebastian of El Dorado Illinois and Jeff Cook of Little Okin were pardoned by President Wilson after court martial convictions for sleeping on sentry duty. Stanley Fighbeck of Coonleton Iowa and Olen LeDoyden of Atlanta Georgia had sentences of death commuted to three years at Fort Leavenworth. The actions followed reports the transgressions did not endanger comrades or harm the company.
War department reports 102 aviators lost in training and combat through April 24. Experts cite disobedience and inexperience as key factors, noting rough handling after flight time increases risk. Also discussed: James Stillman fortune and calls for a new war tax to fund government coffers as fortunes face taxation.
The Adjutant General of Idaho details 21 year old male U S. citizens must register by June 6 1917 with local boards in Payette Fruitland New Plymouth and guidance for proper registration. It also warns currency and coin cannot be mailed to foreign countries under Order 7 1 and outlines Canadian wheat and sugar holdings limits affecting manufacturers bakers and dealers with time-bound stock allowances for normal operations.
The article recalls Mrs Edgerton disciplining her daughter Bessie who insists Satan inspires the mischief. It then shifts to Eyler Wilhelm’s harbor visit at Zeebrugge and a grim remark about a bombed pier, hinting at wartime tension. The tone blends domestic superstition with distant war news.
Dorothy attends a party where other girls are older. On arriving home she reports to her mother about the night and the events she experienced, reflecting on the evening's dynamics and her responses.
Ned Woodman a Chicago based cartoonist and humorist who will entertain Chautauqua audiences this year previously spent four years as a cartoonist on the art staff of the Chicago Inter Ocean He has contributed cartoons to Life Judge and other nationally known magazines
The speaker Woodman appears at Chau tauqua venues delivering lectures enriched by cartooning humor. He emphasizes energizing life through discipline, intelligent effort, and continual skill growth, urging systematic study and purposeful work to increase earnings and value across endeavors.
Recruiting officer quotes about reprisals and a tobacco gift to a doctor. A doctor replies with prescriptions for rheumatic and dyspepsia, charging $5 per prescription, claiming universal patient satisfaction. Also notes a for rent offer for a four room house near Central School by N B Holmes.
Tey. Kued hosted a Sunday vinom at the Hulton home and valley services low in attendance. Red Goose subscriptions were generous at the Red Cross gathering, with Ingersol visiting from Belge on a short business trip.
North Payette News items cover Armtrong moving from Cambridge to Ontario, social events at the Spur area, L. U. hostess duties, and a Red Cross relief review. Election of officers on June 4 at Mrs. Harland’s home. members to bring three hemmed and darned dish towels. Local residents attend commencements, enlist in the Navy, and plan revival services.
William A Moore born 1837 in Ohio died May 2 1918 in Monroe Iowa at age 61 years 3 months and 5 days. Married Dilla A Clark in 1858. she died July 29 1894 at Pleasantville Iowa. Survived by five children L Moore Payette Idaho Samuel L Moore Arch Moore and Mrs Vna Lowman with six more, 45 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He attended Monroe Old Settler's Day missing few meetings since organization. member of Christian church at Hartford. Funeral at Livingston home in Monroe on Saturday led by Rev Droz with music by local singers. burial beside wife in Pleasantville.
Classified notice offers a 160 acre stock ranch in Long Valley near Yonelly Tahoe. Listing lists John A. Lindsey of Welser Idaho as contact, with location in Idaho and sale terms to be arranged.
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