Local notices mix in 1918 district meeting and land claim
A compiled notice set announces Littl Willow Irrigation District directors to meet September 23 195? at the district office with a five day session cap to hear levy complaints. Also recorded are Yeomen meeting Sept 24 elections, a local arrival in Payette and a U S Land Office publication notice dated 1918 for Charles P Billups of Welser Idaho filing to prove up a homestead claim in section 25 township 16 south range 46 east Willamette merwin. witnesses named from Welser Payette Idaho and register Thomas Jones to oversee proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quetgem Ni
Notich
U. S. Land Office
Yale
Orewer
Charles P. Billups
Woser
Idaho
Willamette
Merwin
U.S. Land ‘Office
Oregon
R. H. Gillespie
N. Davis
A.D. Hayden
Welser
Sugar Ration Cut Urges Americans to Limit Use to Two Pounds Monthly
The U S Food Administration calls for a nationwide sugar limit of two pounds per person per month through January 4 1919 to support Allied needs and army and navy supply. Public and private sectors must curb consumption including meals at home and in cafeterias while distribution to Allies and troop support continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S, Food Administration
America
U. S. Food Administration
Washington
The
Food Administration
United States
Ints
Louisiana
Porto Rico
Java
France
Italy
Atlantic
Foch Named Marshal of France by Clemenceau
Clemenceau bestows the title of Marshal of France on General Foch in thanks for halting the German drive with allied forces under General Pershing. The public is urged to support the war effort by purchasing Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foch
Clemenceau
Tiger
France
Pershing
Army Pigeons Go To Front In British War Effort
Carrier pigeons play a vital role in communications when wires fail and shells block runners. A London bus repurposed as transport carries messenger birds to the British front, with about one percent casualty rate from shells hawks and gas. Gas proof baskets protect the birds and wounded are treated in hospital. captured enemy birds are kept in a prison care. A small share of the Fourth Liberty Loan funds the pigeon service, deemed highly efficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pigeon Service
Portia Club News Seeks State Convention Support
Portia Club announces the upcoming State Mediation of Women s Clubs Biennial on October 1 2 3 with a full program of speeches by loyal women from across the state. The club chairs funding, hospitality, and a Red Cross service hour, inviting non members to share in hosting delegates and presenting a conservation clipping related to the Belgians. A large attendance is urged as the Library rooms host a Monday September 23 program at 1 30 p m for the effort and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portia
Federation
Red Cross
Little Willow Draft Board News
The Local Draft board has received an order from the War Department for 10 men to be inducted October 7. The list includes Earl Nelson Dibble Clarence George Ficken Thomas H Edison Jasper William Free Schmid Clifford Byron Gresham Desmon Guinn Cecil B Bell Frank Louis Willem E Short John Albert Bowers. Local items note summer news, ranch rentals, moves to Crystal, hospital recovery, and wartime updates. The Boise fair opens September 28 with attractions and prizes. Payette packing house buys apples and sells packing materials. upcoming church events and a Sunday school revival are listed.
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War Department
Earl Nelson
Dibble
Clarence George Ficken
Thomas Hdison Jasper William Free
Schmid Clifford Byron Gresham
Desmon Guinn
Cecil B. Bell
Frank Lou
Willem E. Short
John Albert Bowers
Henshaw
Chas, Nelson Ranch
Niel Gordon
Washington
Hudson
Jim McGrevey
Chas
McGrevey
Crystal
Wm. Syme
Holy Rosary Hospital
Ontario
Drinkwine
France
Floyd Blurton
Quverett Blunton
R. Y. Currin
A. Curra
California
Paytte County
Uncle Sam
T Ss
Lin
Ques
Walter R. Shimp
Cami Lews
Tiomnain
George Syme
Caldwel
Chas. Bolton
A. Currin
Mary Allee
Weisser
Howené
Ree
Twm
J. H. Ringer
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Weiser
J. W Galloway
Weiser, Idaho
Weisers
Northwest
J. A. Lauer & Brother
Glenn C. Landon
Littl Willow Irrigation District
Elmer Wicklund
Yeomen
Jet al
Mra. C. B. Ithoads, Corp
J. M. Stephen
Centerville
Payette
Emmett
Stopson
Allied
Portia Club News
Little Willow
Draft Board News
Liberty Cafe
Boise
Gem State
Bed Rock
Idaho Products Co
H. BE. Dean
Methodist Church
Seimon Topfc
Sunéhy
Wallis
9Th St
Anerract
Titi Screry
Norany Pusrre
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