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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
5
Long Fruitland column traces local events from November gatherings to fairs and farm exhibits. It lists social visits, family moves, school activities, and letters from soldiers, plus farm prizes, hay inspection, Red Cross efforts, and moving of a schoolhouse due to a reservoir.
A Swiss Revue article notes jewelry trade thrives during World War I as gold watches and heavy gold pieces flow toward bullion. Swiss makers and agents profit from high gold value 720 dollars per kilo in Switzerland and 2400 dollars per kilo in the Orient, with many pieces intended for the central empires via Constantinople before authorities curb the practice.
A Connecticut woman has invented a waxed paper baking board that can be discarded when rolled and immediately replaced with a new one, along with a waxed paper rolling pin with a cardboard core so the covering can be discarded for sanitary baking.
Wartime rhetoric declares Kaiser plans to seize France and parts of Russia, secure iron and coal, and dominate global trade if the United States resists. Allied and American air attacks, and calls to end Belgium’s suffering frame a grim reaction as U.S. forces prepare for a massive, united war effort.
A war era speech urges farmers and families to invest in Liberty Loans. It emphasizes the farmer’s role as one third of the population, feeding the nation and allies, and argues every penny of repayments should be reinvested in war loans. It warns against undersubscription and calls for prompt, overwhelming support.
The notice appeals to every household to support the Fourth Liberty Loan, stressing no American home should be without it. It emphasizes civic duty and national defense through purchase of the loan.
The Little Willow area reports a $5700 purchase of ranch land by Albert Coats from Mr Btone formerly the J H Binner ranch. Farmers discuss alfalfa crop value, irrigation potential, and local real estate activity as new residents plan to move from Stverance Kansas and Salt Lake City. The Little Willow irrigation project advances under Mr Wicklund with hopes to finish in 30 days amid road concerns.
Community items from Payette recount family visits and travels to Weiser Boise Jameson and Crystal. Red Cross yarn and clothing drives for Belgium France and L.5 A. volunteers with Liberty Loan efforts noted. Also small ads, pig sale, and a political- humorous exchange.
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