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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
2
In a 1920 report the sudden price drop across farm commodities is described as temporary. Producers who benefited from prior high prices face the first impact, with hay farmers hardest hit. In the corn belt and wheat regions, many farmers had amassed wealth, and many will adjust as prices stabilize and the global market continues toward prosperity.
A historical article argues Europe yields per acre surpass the United States in crops like wheat and barley. It notes Belgium uses 448 pounds, Germany 214 pounds of fertilizer per acre yearly, while the U S uses about 28 pounds. The piece contends fertilizer and irrigation could shift world leadership, urging greater industry and agricultural effort.
A Rotary Magazine clipping recalls an editor who began poor twenty years ago and retired with a $50,000 fortune. The wealth came from industry economy and perseverance, aided by an uncle’s death leaving $49,999.50 at the altar.
Readable fragments describe starfish arm autotomy and regeneration. A starfish can detach an arm in succession from five arms and may cast off injured limbs. Regrowth of a damaged feeding canal may take ten days to weeks, with occasional limb division and repair.
A fragmented notice recalls a bygone era in southern hospital life and family roles. The piece hints at regret, duty, and social expectation amid a changing town.
A dramatic appeal outlines a vast famine in a China region with eighty million people, twenty million at risk of starvation by next June. It details humanitarian efforts by Christian groups, Y M C A funds, and planned public works, plus a tragic family atrocity and the urgency of funds to feed and clothe the affected population. It also notes a real estate advertisement and a local message about a six room house for sale in Idaho.
Six more conversions at the church of God revival meet raise total to thirty with twenty one joining the local church. Services have drawn many and extended beyond three weeks of progress. Sunrise prayer at 6, Sunday School at 10, preaching at 11, Y P C E B at 6 30, and another sermon at 7 30. All are invited to participate as attendance booms.
Rev A W Rider D D of Los Angeles will visit Payette December 14 and 15 to lead a Young People Rally at 7:00 p m and a stereoptican lecture and address at 8:00 and 8:20 p m on the first night. On December 15 a noon laymen lunch, a 3:00 parlor conference with women, and a second evening program with a stereoptical lecture and address follow. Open to all with cordial welcome from c W Buell.
The Sunday program lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. led by Mrs. Janette Kirkendall, Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. titled A Reasonable Service, Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. led by Mr. Miller, Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. titled Man in the Making. Prayer Meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Clyde L. Walker is the pastor.
In a bold sales pitch the speaker offers immediate delivery of stock farms stock range farms suburban homes city homes bungalows business locations cattle sheep and money. They represent Miller & Viele the largest farm loan company in the Northwest and act as agents for the American Surety Company offering bonds for employees and other assorted goods.
A Payette resident testifies to kidney and back pains improved by Doan's Kidney Pills. She details long symptoms, restlessness, and morning fatigue before using the remedy and says it keeps her in good health years later. Price 60 cents, FosterMilburn Co, Buffalo NY.
In the Seventh Judicial District of Idaho Payette County plaintiffs allege ownership of land described by metes and bounds. The State of Idaho seeks to quiet title against L W Hardy F J Colburn Margaret Mc Crosby Paul Hardy Ruth Potter Lewis Colburn George Colburn Maxwell Colburn and Bertha Colburn as surviving heirs of Anna C Colburn deceased and others. The complaint requests judgment if respondents fail to appear within the specified time. The case is dated December 2 1920 to January 6 1921 with Norris and Sutton as attorneys for plaintiffs.
A 1919 Cornell Idaho seed potato program offers Netted Gem seed potatoes grown 100 miles north non irrigated hand selected for four years by a potato expert. They are disease free high quality yielding about 16 tons per acre. Limited quantities remain before shipment to another county. A. E. Wood announces the opportunity and urges early purchase for superior seed and reasonable price. Dec 212.
For sale 40 acres improved land on Oregon Slope three miles from Payette town Idaho. Will accept town property for party payment. Box 315 Payette Idaho. Dee two Immobil. A six months old registered Shorthorn bull and a good individual will exchange for milch cow. Clarence Hinkley will exchange registered Poland China boar with papers for heifer. J R Banks: exceptionally fine animal. For sale a few boxes Orchard run Delicious apples. C B Dibble. Dec 2 tf.
Salesmen wanted for big money selling nine unique advertising signs distinctive calendars and novelties. Our line makes dollars where others make pennies Mahon Novelty Co Kenton Ohio U.S. record shows a sales opportunity for commissions and travel incentives.
Describes a desirable five room cottage on two lots with 100 foot frontage, connected sewer, fine lawn, two porches, garden spot, chicken and coal houses. Offered for a short time at 1760 dollars. Terms: Let us show you this is what you've been looking for. B. R. Fitch, Realtor.
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