Victory Parade View From Paris July 1919
Forrest Stamey recalls the Victory Parade in Paris with General Foch and Joffre, Pershing, allied troops, and reactions of French civilians. He notes Arch of Triumph opening after 1871, hundreds of uniforms, heroes of Marne Verdun and others, and France’s gratitude to American troops.
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Paris
France
Polks
Republic Guards
Foch
Joffie
Pershing
Halg Reading
Diaz
Aimafler
Poilus
Imne
Egtnch
Algernian
Moi
Place de la Concorde
Marne
Ypres
Verdun
Soisson
Chateau
Thierry
Marshall Joffre
America
Thea
Big Real Estate Deal Lands 186 Acre Ranch near New Plymouth
A major valley land transfer last Monday sold J. R. McKinney’s 186 acre ranch near New Plymouth to Ben Strohbehn for 35000. Strohbehn, now the county’s largest landowner, has built holdings around Payette Fruitland and New Plymouth over 15 years. He will take possession March 1, with stock interests guiding the purchase. Deal arranged by B. R. Fitch.
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J. R. McKinney
New Plymouth
Ben Strohbehn
Strohbehn
Payette
Fruitland
March
B. R. Fitch
Payette River At Record Low With Ditch Water Loss
The Payette River sits at its lowest level on record as the Lower Payette Ditch diverts all water leaving the river insufficient to run the canal. Cool nights may raise feeders and reduce irrigation need, limiting impact on crops. Mr and Mrs H Farber return from ten week trip to eastern Kansas and Nebraska. corn looks good though small grain is damaged by wet heat. Mr Reynolds, brother in law, may relocate here after joining them, with Mrs Reynolds.
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Payette
Holt
Jexaitland
Mis. Parber
WH. Parber
Kansas
Nebraska
John Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Farber
Bex
Idaho
Prune Orchard Sold Near Town to Nebraska Buyer
Mr Homer Zimmerman sold his 20 acre prune orchard north of town last Monday to a Mr Bott of Nebraska for 14200 dollars. The price excludes the crop. Bott will take possession November 1. The transaction was arranged by S D Thacker.
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Homer Zimmerman
Bott
Nebraska
S. D. Thacker
Ten Thousand Policy Forces Benefits After Fatal Accident
An Idaho Daily Stores item reports Clyde Mathews died after falling from a hay stack. His widow and eight children receive ten thousand dollars in cash after paying one year's premium on a death and accident policy. The ad from E W M Copeland promotes similar policies at the First National Bank Building, noting double payout on accidental death and annual one tenth face value for total disability. Call now. delays are dangerous.
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Idaho Daily
Jases
Clyd Mathews
First National Bank
E. W. M. Copeland
New Thompson Restaurant Opens in Payette
Payette journal notes the Thompson Restaurant and Confectionery, run by H. J. Thompson, opened in the Jacobsen building last Saturday. The up to date eating house earns praise for its clean, inviting setup and seasoned service.
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Payette
H. J.thompson
Thompson Restaurant
Jacobsen
Thompson
Mr George Wilson of New Plymouth Dies After Illness
Mr. George Wilson of New Plymouth, father of A. T. Wilson of Payette, died early Monday after a long cancer illness. His body was taken to Payette Tuesday evening and shipped to his Illinois home for burial. Mrs. Wilson accompanied the body.
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Georg Wilson
New Plymouth
A. T. Wilson
Payette
Ilinois
Payette County Fourth Annual Picnic and Harvest Notes
Farm Bureau notes warn early picking of Jonathans to reduce losses seen in late harvest tests. County picnic set for August 15 at High School Grounds Payette with exhibits, sports, and a full program including a Jonathan harvest starting September 5.
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Jonathan
Jonathans
Payette
Agricultural Department
The
State University
E. J. Iddings
Junior Farm Bureau
Tor
U. S. Employment Office
County Picaic
Loys Hd Girls
Jonathan Harvest
Payette County
Payets Oregon
Payette Riday
E. W
Eades
New Plymouth
Greatly Improved Boima Theatre Reopens With Changes
Mr and Mrs J W dingheho took possession of Boima Theatre listing extensive improvements and a August 20 opening blocked by renovations. Hughs occupy upper floors with redecoration and new electric ranges. The theatre will feature a redesigned front, glass doors, updated chairs and machinery, re painted interior, and upgraded heating. Opening show planned around August 20 with first class picture entertainment at moderate prices. Also notes mixed items including lost pig, store ads, Salvation Army progress in New York, and employment efforts in Payette Idaho with wage scales and labor offices.
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J. W.dingheho
Conghanour
Land Oi. Hughs
Mater Uy
Hughs
Night Detective Tracks Suspected Bootlegger Out of Town
A queer acting man, seen in town at night, boarded an eastbound train at the depot on Monday. Sheriff aided in locating him after a telegraph from Ontario. He was caught near Jefferis’s house, jailed for the night, and brought before Judge Luther who fined him $25 and ordered him gone. Authorities suspect bootlegging but lack sufficient evidence for conviction.
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Wenske
Ontario
Fenske
Jefferis
Luther
Lynn Parsons Seriously Injured in Horse Kick Incident
Lynn Parsons fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs B J Parsons living north of town received a stomach kick while handling horses Sunday evening. He was unconscious for hours until a doctor arrived. His recovery was in doubt but has since improved. Local laundry ad appears at end of item.
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Lynn Parsons
B. J. Parsons
Young Parsons
Gays
Grange Co operative Mill Expands Output and Leadership Changes
The Grange Co operative Saw Mill Co reports strong business with a larger capacity than the logging crew can supply. Directors accepted the resignations of L. E. Peterson and Jand H. B. Orcutt and elected Ben Strohbehn and John Reimers to fill vacancies. L. Rorabaugh and Steve Clanton depart to secure more help as 150000 feet of lumber sit in the yard. Lower Payette Ditch gates will open three days, stay closed three days, starting Thursday. Board of Directors.
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Grange Co-operative Saw Mill Co
L. E. Peterson
H. B. Orcutt
Ben Strohbehn
John Reimers
L. Rorabaugh
Steve Clanton
Payette Ditch
Board of Directors
Payette News Fragments Show Local Movements and Events
Local residents Mrs Hattie Shafer and Mrs Allen of Boise are mobile again after illness. Mr and Mrs B B Chapman of Hagerman Valley visited Payette. Oscar Schreiber from Iowa toured the Zimmerman home. Sam Hill underwent appendicitis surgery at Ontario Hospital and is improving. Several residents planned trips to Payette Lakes, Yakima, and Missouri, with others heading to Portland and Chicago. The August Yeomen picnic drew over sixty at the Redington home. A lower Payette Ditch water cutback was announced due to low flow, with irrigation reduced four days weekly.
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M. Satoris
Sam Hill
Jobe Hill
Ontario Hospital
W. A. Johnson
Payette
N. H. Payne
Culver
Oregon
Payne
L L. Thurston
Payette Lakes
Chicago
Pete Johnson
Fruitland
Payjette
Leo Ballenger
Guyer
Ketchum
Idaho
Leo
Auto crashes into restaurant window injures none
A front window of Thompson's new restaurant was wrecked when a car driven by Everett Mendeniel collided after pulling away from the curb. The occupants were unhurt, and the drivers agreed to pay damages after reporting the incident to the owner.
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Nive A. m
Everett Mendenieil
Jack Grasefiele
Thompson
Meiden‘ball
Sir.Jacobsen
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Forrest Stamey
George Wilson
Farm Bureau
Settlen's
Ader
Redland
A. Gofarth
Willow Creek
French
J. C. Tunnell
New York
Salvation Army
Wea Gasire
James McGreevy
Rom
Oscar Schreiber
Iowa
Frank Zimmerman
C. B.S. Piontc
Lorraine
C. E
B. R. Farber
Ora Bliss
Brigham, Utah
Lillian Spottswood
W. H Farber & Son
Spokane
Gossard
Northwest
H Farber & Son
Umder
Pat Lastang
Bart Fernends
Jefferts
Paseo
Washington
Ryam
Seattle
Jones
U. S
Boise
U. 3
L. M. Lyon
Christian OU
Bibie Nenour
Ark Land
F. H. Leop
Christian Union
Methodist Church
Missionary Society
Wrk
Mrs. Springston
Melvins Adams
A. J. Adams
Royal
Perry Home
4Th Ave
C C_ Sprtientot
Geo. Commilson
Chas
Dorothy
B. W. Pease
Bend
Tamarack Lake
Guy Howard
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