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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
2
Payette Enterprise editor Payette editor and manager discuss local politics and national issues. The piece references election results, party balance in Congress, war news, and U S policy toward Mexico and Germany with predictions of diplomatic and military actions affecting Tampico and Carranza.
Idaho politics shift as Democrats gain the Senate and a larger House majority. Notable defections include Charles Koelsch and A. Conner, while new faces like Robert N. Stevenson and D. L. Ingand enter the Senate and House. Party leaders stress unified effort for strong government and national service.
Senator Borah in a Washington statement says the GOP should abandon blame for the recent election defeat and focus on future duties. He notes upcoming industrial and international challenges after the war and urges unity to meet them with patriotism and resolve.
An election proclamation announces a December 12 1916 vote by Payette Idaho electors on municipal water works bonds of five hundred one thousand dollars each up to eight thousand dollars total to fund a new well cement reservoir and pipe line. Registration runs daily in city hall with voting sites listed for each ward.
For sale: full blood Holstein cow. Lower Payette Ditch Company of Payette Idaho levies a 60 cent per share assessment on 6400 shares, payable by Jan 1 1917 at First National Bank Payette. Delinquent shares after Jan 2 1917 will be sold Feb 1 1917 to cover assessment and advertising costs. Officers Vaughanour president Strohbehn secretary. Dates Nov 9 and Nov 30.
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