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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
2
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The Nation's Business argues that a missing simple component like a horseshoe nail hinders American industry. A lack of hickory for axe handles cascades into shortages of handles and axes, then lumber, boxcars, transportation, and broader production, signaling fragile supply chains.
Since January 1, 1919 Governor Davis has reorganized Idaho's government, discarding obsolete machinery for a modern, accurate system. He pursues scrupulous records, leads by example with tireless effort, and recently took on the presidency of the Western States Reclamation Association, buoying reclamation platform support amid strong voter demand to keep him at his post.
The article explains a paying method to make alcohol from saw dust and wood waste. It details treating cellulose with a mild acid under pressure to produce fermentable sugar, which is fermented to beer and then distilled into alcohol. Arthur D. Little of Boston supports using waste wood from industry to produce ethyl alcohol.
A. J. Vanderford cites National Automobile Chamber of Commerce data showing 1919 capital in autos at 1.015 billion dollars, more than four times New York City banks. US cars total 7.56 million by Jan 1920, with 50 percent longer highway use than rail. Production reached 1.074 million vehicles, enough for every newborn and late France’s 1917 baby crop. The article highlights autos as a key national industry and notes sugar production trends and war-era acreage shifts impacting prices.
The notice reproduces the Idaho Compulsory Education Act requirements for Fayette County: parents and guardians must educate children ages 8 to 16 in reading writing and math and send them to school for the full session. Exceptions include completion of the eighth grade, high school eligibility, need at home for family support, disability certified by a physician, or good cause shown.
The Enterprise warns of a 50 cent per ton mine price increase and a 26 percent freight rise on September 1 plus a war tax. A coal famine may occur, urging every family to stockpile this month to save about $1.13 per ton and avoid cold weather shortages. Weather report covers week ending August 3 with highs near 101 and lows around 55. FP Allen notes wind is changeable. Palm Beach laundering ad follows.
A historical piece argues railroads suffer from twenty years of stagnation due to revenue restrictions. It asserts political theories fail to fix car shortages and that carriers must earn enough to operate. The public would bear the losses if rail service collapses and industry suffers.
The Rev. H. T. Meredith of Wei ser will preach Sunday morning August 8. The Sunday School meets at the usual hour and you are cordially invited to all the services. H. K. Wallis, Pastor.
Despite heat over 100 members filled Church of God Sunday School classes last Lord's Day. The pastor invites all to attend next Sunday with 10 a.m. sessions in the basement and 11 a.m. divine worship. Evening service at the Methodist Church features the Church of God pastor. Midweek prayer and Bible study follow.
A brief notice advertises Payette Steam Laundry offering silk shirt and ladies fancy summer dress laundering. It mentions a Union church service at basement with M B E Mowe as minister. It invites attendance and notes the sermon aims to inspire.
An ad offers car overhaul at home or on-site by W. L. Herrington with phone 300-3-2 and July 29-14 date. Additional items include price list for binding twine, ready mixed paint, linseed oil, beans, pitch forks and other goods with stated prices.
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