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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
6
Ty Denmark state loans secured by mortgages on property are made to fathers. They run for long terms at a low interest rate. In 1916, 565 borrowers took loans totaling 1,100,000 dollars. Since 1899 about 11,000,000 dollars have been issued. For amortized loans on long terms at a low rate, contact W. P. Ackerman in New Plymouth, Idaho.
A local dairy article argues for pure bred bulls as key to improving herds and profits. It compares costs and potential returns, notes imports and local herd estimates, and urges breeders to invest in proven stock from high producing lines. The piece also mentions community efforts and church notices in the Payette area.
In Caldwell August 6 and 7 Geo A Farrell Ass't Leader will present canning and drying demonstrations for Ada Canyon Gem Elmore Pagets and Washington counties. AlsoAug 1-10 is prime time for third moth spray per State Pest Inspector. Kinnison reports irregular apple brood hatching with peak entry around August. spray in early part of the ten day window is advised. Nearby entries mention pressure cookers used for canning and local classifieds list trades and services.
Red Cross notes urge indies to work weekly with sewing machines cutting basting and finishing linens at Woodward Hall. Donations of old bed spreads and linen welcomed with headquarters listed. Knitters and loan of sewing machines needed. members urged to pick up a button from Mrs Iva Tweady or at headquarters.
The notice lists film showings at Emma on Saturday August 4 featuring His Father y Son in a Metro six reel program with a Monday August 6 schedule of Piper's Price Uluebini Serial six reels and a Wednesday August program of May Blossoms Pathe Serial six reels All life and live specials are largely discontinued due to low support but the theater will strive to provide extra good film services each week with showings on Monday Wednesday and Saturday.
Payette women, led by Mrs McGlinchey, met July 11 to organize sympathy and services. They aim to enlist all loyal women in the United States Council of Defense to conserve resources for the war, follow Hoover and Dr Shaw's guidance, and promote food administration, reducing waste and enforcing strict economy. Registration cards are circulating through committees with simple questions to answer.
County Superintendent Sutton says Harvest Festival is assured with dates likely September 14 and 15. Prizes will honor county club members with exhibits from New Plymouth Fruitland Payette and other communities. Merchants may donate prizes. free admission hoped. about 100 youngsters expected to compete. Also ads for sale of strawberry plants Holstein cattle and a registered bull.
War time orders for 35,000,000 shells in the United States require 101,000,000 pounds of copper 46,750,000 pounds of spelter and 178,260 pounds of lead. A British 18 pounder shell uses brass with 68 to 70 per cent copper plus a copper band and small nickel use. Spelter and lead weights per shell, plus steel and a complex chemical process, are outlined.
A columnist praises Sunshine and Arrow flour for baking as Uncle Sam takes over Allied feeding contracts. He notes Canada’s short wheat crop may push exports of 100 million bushels or flour equivalents, urging home industry and bakery confidence amid global disturbances.
The piece discusses salt purity and a method using sulfate of soda to remove iron color and poisons, enabling unlimited salt supply for industry. It then shifts to musings on imperial power figures and concludes with notes from the North American Review and London Telegraph praising vegetarianism and fruitarian movements as educated adherents grow and spread.
The porpoise fishery, long an obscure Atlantic coast industry near Cape Hatteras North Carolina, could grow due to broader use of porpoise hides and new byproducts. Porpoise oil and jaw extracts fetch high value, aiding potential expansion despite past limited processing and fuel challenges.
A London Tit-Bits note exposes a family run business that makes missionary and church collection boxes. The firm, employing four dozen men, has long supplied boxes for flag days and similar fund drives, a trade that grew during wartime. The piece also describes England training gunners at Whale Island Portsmouth, where dummy guns and range practice simulate real sea battle conditions.
A London bullion house notes the recent fall in silver prices at Bombay highlights a bearish mood in Indian bazaars. The report cites subdued imports for industrial use and suggests individuals who profited from high prices since the 1820s may have converted silver jewelry into bullion, reflecting lasting demand weakness.
A wholesale food bulletin urges substituting mare fish for meat to lower costs amid abundant supplies. It notes fish is cheaper and nourishing, arguing households should avoid expensive meats when cheaper options available. The message stresses healthful eating and affordability for families.
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