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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
2
A transmitted note from Payette Enterprise humorously references editor Holered and owner Will Wells as a second class matter, then shifts to the Yale liquor trade and a Mandated June fines tally by Harshy County sheriff. The piece ends with a social trivia style question about greetings from professionals and the struggle of answering.
At Mackingham palace three treasure vaults receive special protection amid renovations. The two large vaults store furniture and art. a smaller jewel vault holds priceless items. Over 6,000 gilt ornaments weigh more than two tons, many valued in the open market. Queen Victoria received most gifts from other sovereigns. every object is catalogued and annually checked by the keeper of the privy purse.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger columnist argues war levels social classes, noting volunteers come from all backgrounds. He cites dancers and glee club members among early volunteers, alongside athletes, as students prove courage surpassing aristocratic lineage.
The oldest resident of Little Cockleton owns a telescope unused since it broke after a tale of mischief. He recalls seeing a church steeple five miles away clearly, but a neighbor named Joseph tried to view a chapel ten miles off and ruined the instrument.
A German report describes ammonia processing of brewery and sugar factory waste to produce food protein with yeast assistance. Claims also cite artificially digested wood fiber used in stock feed. Wood fiber, closely related to starch, has long been shown in labs to convert to sugars, with cost barriers delaying practicality.
Spring 1917 weather produced an extraordinary corn and grain yield across Nebraska and neighboring states. Prospects for prairie hay and roughage look strong, with high livestock prices and food conservation driving demand for feeder stock. South Omaha yards report unprecedented orders, signaling a tight market for cattle and sheep as feeders seek stock to fit rising grain supplies.
Prices for medicines have surged since the war, prompting the Japanese Medical Investigation association with the home affairs department to boost domestic herb cultivation and curb exports. Tokyo’s Hochi notes ongoing import reliance for dupan medicines and cites past experiments in Tokyo that emphasized local production.
A dialogue reveals a letter from Cousin George describing his front experiences. The exchange notes that some passages are interesting while admitting disgraceful conduct. The letter mentions being out with a British tank and wrecks from the night, implying chaotic combat.
H Gregory and wife and Cy Andersons return from vacation in the hills. J H Newton of Huntington visits Mrs Newton’s parents. Silas Wilson of Nampa inspects Woodspur Air Storage for a near project. Orchard men in Crystal set fair prices for jaicking pruning packing. E B Cox hauling lumber to build a packing house. Distros enlarge their packing house for prunes and apples. Apricots on Jackson Cheek farms weekk and sent to Payette tannery. Carrie Draper of Tamarack visiting his mother. F Miller and wife from California guests at D R Durham home. Esther Waugh in from Oregon visits with Lesh and Fenner. Ernest Lesh home from Oregon for Sunday. Mrs Loury leaves for Mountain Home after visit with Van Fleet. Cleo Qualls of Walla Walla visits relatives near Spur. Shelton to move family from the Slope. Prinzing and daughters of Ontario visit near Crystal. Ruth Jackson entertains friends Saturday evening. Tomlin makes 4illow the first of etc.
H M Davis tended the Little Willow bench last week after fall rains. Harden checked his Ford on his ranch. Mrs Harden is not well. County Commissioner Carl Giester and Dr McDonald visited the valley. Miley McColough returned from Nevada to surprise his family. Mr and Mrs Bird Wilburn visited Payette Sunday. The Potters of Harrisburg PA were seen with W R Shimp in Harrisburg. Mr Potter, a long-time ER veteran, was badly injured in a street accident and may not recover. Dan Coats visited the valley. Howard Ree returned from Payette after three weeks. W R Shimp, A B E Hartley, and others spent Sunday in Payette. R G Thornton and son visited with Mrs CGA Currin. Burel Winde ferried harvest hands to Payette last Saturday. James McGrevey and family are back on the Slick ranch. Upper valley ranchers are busy with the second hay cutting, highlighting irrigation. For rent five room house with bath near Post Office. inquire at Enterprise office.
Office notice from People's Irrigation Co Ltd Payette Idaho declares an assessment of $1.00 per share on capital stock levied at a July 23 1917 meeting. Payment due by September 1 1917 at First National Bank Payette. Delinquent shares will be sold publicly October 1 1917 to cover the debt and costs.
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