07 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Grangeville Globe
Location
Grangeville, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
1
Farmers Union leaders reporting to state officers detail the Washington visit with Spokane Chamber of Commerce support. They describe creation of a wheat price committee, arguments to back farmers, and securing a rail freight rate and a proposed national advisory commission to aid farmer interests.
The piece urges local advice on farm labor versus Army service for 1918 and cites expectations that the Northwest wheat price will not fall below 217 to 218 dollars at Portland Seattle and Tacoma. It notes anticipation of a Chicago basis after a Food Administration proclamation and calls farmers to maximize production during wartime. Sorrow follows as Mrs. May Oliver Yates, 20, dies of pneumonia after arriving from Tacoma to visit her parents, leaving a young son and family to mourn. the Yates family and community express sympathy as J E Yates prepares to return to Tacoma.
A countywide Farm Bureau organizing meeting will occur May 4 in Grangeville to discuss potential farm cooperatives and educational programs. Delegates include Hhigi Ctiipel, Swert dee Wess, N. B. Pettihorn, and local chairmen from Grangeville, Moreh, Marvel, and White Bird.
The committees appointed by the Cominéreia club to arrange services for William F Proneated John Karl McPherson extend thanks to Robt A wbler manager of the 1. O. O. F hall for use of the hall and to Tey B. J. Wood Rev J A Pine and R. Chase and all participants in the singing for their efforts.
The spring term jury for Idaho County is summoned. 24 men from multiple precincts including Cottonwood White Bird Kamiah and Kooskia are to hear cases. Several civil and criminal matters are scheduled with March dates for demurrers and continuations.
Arrangements are complete for the second annual Days of 49 show under the Cowboy band auspices with a large costume display by many young women in cowgirl style. A gambling den and a running wheel will entertain guests as doors open at 7:30. Dreamland hall hosts dancing from 8, featuring Venetian Troubadours concert, then music for the dance. Greenbacks souvenir program and a dime price mark appear on posters.
Idaho calls every man fit for shipyard work to enroll with the United States Union Service in Tide county. The effort aims to recruit 10,000 workers for shipyards, offering bronze enlistment buttons and certificates, with roles in welding, carpentry, riveting, electricians, and more. Volunteers will receive government support and wages while aiding the war effort.
A marriage license was issued today to Shirley E. Dresser and Miss Audrey Satin, both young residents of this section.
The docket shows Owens versus Ander son set for the 14th and Mackey and Landen matters continued or set for March 21 with various accounting and divorce actions, plus several other suits and decrees. It notes clerks, examinations of men for military service, and lists those passed and rejected, with follow-up actions under new department rulings.
Pupils spell in a contest on March 8 with events in five counties including New Percy and Lewiston. Winners from each county advance to Lewiston for a statewide competition. Three county medals will be awarded: gold for first, silver for second, and bronze for third.
Henry Teicher notes February’s figures compare to six years of data. The warmest extreme tied 1915, minimum similar to 1917, snowfall near five inches, and precipitation around 1.26 inches, with only one year showing lighter snowfall.
The Salmon River district, part of the White Bird highway area, approved a $15,000 bond by a 370 to 10 vote after just three of 96 ballots in their subdivision. The Commercial club lauded the effort at a luncheon and urged quick advertisement of the bonds to secure funds for the post road to White Bird. State and federal funds, already ready, require a sixteen foot roadway, prompting the additional bond issue.
County superintendent Miss Rivet led a tour through Elk City and surrounding areas buried under snow. The visit highlighted school needs and a Red Cross relief drive collecting old clothing and knitted items for France and Belgium, with a call for rags and knitted clothing to aid children.
All regular services are held at the Baptist church with Elder R. as pastor. Bible school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mid week meeting Wednesday night. Fred A. Clark, a genial clerk, left for Vancouver, Washington, to take a hotel clerkship and is expected to do well in his field.
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