Jacobson Park fate debated by Payette council
City Attorney to investigate Jacobson Park covenants and report next regular meeting. A court suit seeks restoration of the park to Jacobson after years of alleged noncompliance. Local tone notes misplaced confidence and possible disavowal of further city interest while maintaining some prior compensation promises.
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Lyon
N. A. Jacoboon
Jacobson
Toto
Payette
Idaho
Jacobson Park
Tax comparisons show county real estate increases
The Caldwell Tribune reports tax data from County Assessor A. C. Christopher comparing 1914 and 1916 levies on multiple land tracts. Figures show substantial rises in several parcels, prompting critique of Democratic tax promises and a warning against extravagance and pre election pledges.
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A. C. Christopher
Caldwell ‘Tribune
Todel
the Tribune
Vinegar and Pickle Plant Under New Ownership in Idaho
Haarman Brothers of Omaha have purchased the Vinegar Factory and plan to form Idaho Vinegar and Pickle Company within ten days. The 80x145 foot two story brick complex with 24x80 addition houses an annual capacity of 2600 barrels of vinegar and will add large scale pickle production before the next season. The plant now processes 16 to 20 tons of apples daily and faces a rate dispute with the Oregon Short Line over freight charges to Butte.
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Haarman Brothers
Omaha
Neb
Idaho Vinegar and Pickle Company
Orleana
Weiser
Payette
Boise
Butte
Mont
Haarman
Public Utilities Commission
Toltho Vinegar Pickle Company
City Council Seeks Water Power Solution
The council considers the status of water rights for the 49 slough and approves forming a joint committee with the 48 slough panel to negotiate a definite, controversy free agreement. Engineer Sturdevant estimates a cement headgate at 1090 dollars, delaying public funding until rights are settled.
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Cornell
Sturdevant
Michigan-Idaho Limiter Company
Thas
Slough Committee
Seed profits for Idaho farmer raise questions on seed value
Auditor J. C. Lewis reports 42 acres of timothy seed on a Long Valley ranch sold 12 239 pounds at six cents per pound, bringing about 1848 per acre in cash. He plans more timothy on the farm next season. Captain Shaw returns from Wisconsin after kidney trouble treatment with improved health and limited travel.
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J. C. Lewis
Idaho-Oregon Fruit Growera Association
Ieagon
Long Valley
Donnelly Station
Lewis
Timothy
Morning Blaze Destroys Ferryman's House on Sixth Street
A fire destroyed the frame cottage known as the Ferryman's House on Sixth Street between 5 and o'clock Tuesday morning. E. G. Chapman and family lived there and saved most belongings. The city water mains were unavailable, delaying fire response. George The Thebo owned the property and insurance was said to be minimal. Investigators suspect the blaze started from a defective flue after kitchen stove use.
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Sixth Street
E. G. Chapman
Umit
Stanton
Watts
George the Thebo
Iss
Idalo
Governor to Present Medal for State Corn Yield
Governor Alexander will present the Pangma-Pacific medal to Mr. W. B. Gilmore for the highest corn yield in the state, 140 bushels per acre, at a Commercial Club meeting. The Notch Farmers club conducts the contest and the date will be announced in advance with a ceremony planned.
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Alexander
Fiat Payette
Commercial Club
W. B. Gilmore
Fpangma- Pacific
Kisko
Gilmore
Op Notch
Portia Club to Host Arrow Flour Baking Contest
The Portia Club in the Commercial Club Rooms offers six cash prizes for best bread cake doughnuts and cookies made with Arrow Flour. Entries must be received by 2:20 PM Monday with judging 2:30 to 6:00 PM. All foods go to the club to be sold after prizes.
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Portia Club
Yelock
Presbyterian Church
Stynton
Christ
Puyette
J. M. Forbes
Notus
Frank Forbes
VanCouver
B. C
Stanton Bros
Whittet-Kelyea Wins State Highway Grading Contract
The Whittet Kelyea Company of New Plymouth won the state highway contract for grading the Payette to Weiser route. Initial reports said only Washington county work was covered, but officials confirmed the firm will grade the full Payette to Weiser road, running north to the railroad and via Crystal and Weber, shortening the distance by about 3.75 miles. Local groups may seek county action to fund completion of the Canyon county section.
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Whittet-Kelyea Company
New Plymouth
Weiser and
Payette
State Highway Commission
Washington
Canyon
Wolser
Woshington County
J. F. Jrr
Bolte
Stewarts. French
Weiser
Payelle
Lone Avenue
Crystal
Weber
Chicken Pie Supper Support For High School Event
The High School hosts a Chicken Pie Supper next Saturday evening at the Y M C A dining room. Students report strong supply pledges and expect to serve over 250 people. Proceeds fund athletic programs, decorations, and student workshops as the school aims for a comfortable assembly space. Supper starts at 6:30 with possible pie service.
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Payette
YMCA Plans A Busy Schedule With Meetings And Events
I B Rhodes to visit Payette October 26 27 and 28 for Y M C A conferences with all committees. Banquet closes the meetings with II B Rhodes and Zeta led by the Ladies Auxiliary. Halloween social planned, basketball season under way, and junior and men’s classes showing early gains. Community events include candy making demonstration by Dunn and a Coffee and doughnuts gathering at the Commercial Club Rooms.
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I. B. Rhodes
Oregon
Idaho
Payette
Y. MC. A
Zeta
Gymnasium Chreses
Flans
Tech Echo
Hallowe'en Social
Seth
Lve
Informal hearing yields revised power rates proposal
After a six day informal conference before the Public Utilities Commission the Bistcuman dispute over irrigation power was settled to publish tentative discounts. The updated plan sets a $12 per horsepower annual demand charge plus 0.5 cents per kilowatt hour and a minimum $15 monthly payment per horsepower with tiered discounts up to 20 percent for bills over certain thresholds. The changes apply to 1915 bills for two years with further adjustments considered for installations over 100 horsepower.
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Bistcuman
Campares
Ramstedt
Appriachls
Break-in at Creamery Cafe Leads to Morning Burglaries
A lone burglar entered the Creamery Cafe via a back door transom at 4:30 in the morning, helped himself to pies and a baked chicken, and left through the same door. Night officer overheard the noise but mistook it for the cook, leaving no evident clue to the suspect.
Wanted trade for Payette residence or land near Fruitland
Classified item lists a trade request for Payette residence or four acres of bearing orchard near Fruitland, suitable for hog or chicken ranch, with the location given as one-eighth mile east of Fruitland. Mentions wheat price at $1.30 per owt and compares to 1.15 from several weeks ago, with names CG Stout and Prubland Method Wheat.
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Fruitland
CG Stout
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