Parcel Post Changes Approved by ICC Increase Weights and Cut Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved wide Parcel Post reforms. First and second zones gain weight limits to 50 pounds, books admitted, and rates lowered for zones three through six. Effective January 1, 1814, with further book rate changes and Alaska shipments allowed up to 11 pounds. Public response noted a 16 percent rise in parcels and higher average weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clark
Thomas
Dovice
Alaska
Post Office Department
United States
Christensen Defeats The Big Turk In Payette Match
In a high speed bout on Monday evening Ray Christensen defeated John Hamaine known as the Big Turk after a thirty minute struggle for supremacy. Christensen secured a hammer lock. The Turk injured his left shoulder during the break and retired. Hatfield of Nyssa had earlier wrestled T p Wiseman in a fifteen minute preliminary.
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Iin
Payette
Ray Christensen
John Hamaine
John Hatfield
Nyssa
T'p" Wiseman
Christensen
John Hat- Held
Berding Island Bridge Now Completed
The Berding Island bridge across the river arm is completed and in use by ranchmen from up the river and Big Willow. County promises by ranchers were fulfilled, enabling easier transport of grain and stock to Payette. The new bridge reduces a dangerous winter ford and will aid local Prosperity and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berding’s Island
Big Willow
Payette
Portia Club News Highlights Library Growth and Gifts
Portia Club reports steady library growth with new books purchased including a twenty five dollar donation from Monroe Wisconsin and a ten volume Children’s Hour set. Local ladies donated fruit and vegetables for Thanksgiving offerings and rail officials helped with transportation. A practical economics demonstration educates housewives on nutritious foods and cooking. A parliamentary class resumes next Monday in the club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wisconsin
Children’s Hour
A. F. Rote
Martha Relf
Henry Ludlow
Payette
New Plymouth
G. F. Johnson
H. B. Dunn
Reva Cree
Beasle
Beesie
Miss Cree
R. A. Cramp
Willams
Graham Planl
Homeless Girls Sought For Homes And School Support
Katherine Hummer of the Children’s Home Finding Society in Boise writes to Payette about placing girls twelve to fifteen in foster homes. She seeks sympathetic caretakers who will provide clothing and schooling, praising Bertha and others as excellent prospects. A Payette ad offers milk cows for sale and plush robes at Downs’ Hardware Shop.
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Payette
Katherine Hummer
Children's Home Finding Society of
Boise
Eveen
Bertha
Preacher Harry Hayes to Lead Payette Church Services
Next Sunday morning the popular Bvargylist Harry Hayes will preach at the Baptist Church of Payette. He has held successful meetings in Ontario and Fruitland and will conduct both morning and evening services. Sunday School starts at 10 A M with preaching at 11 A M and 7 30 P M Junior B Y P U meets at 3 30 P M and Senior B Y P A at 6 30 P M Weather report accompanies this brief notice.
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Harry Hayes
Ontario
Fruitland
Baptist Church
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Rockford
China
Strother’s New Store
Old City Hall
W. F. Strother
Big Turk
Johnson & Walker
Bear
Vermont Maid
Swift
Stanton Bros
Pure Food Store
Berding Island
Blanketa
Downs
STH
Portia Club News
George Yager
Ida
Downs’ Harnean Shop
Dent
Hart Schaffner & Marx
E. C. Keith & Son
Weather Report
B. F. Allen
Riverside
H. D. Ficke
W. D. Case
Ly Kid
Ainaware
B. Hollenback
Rezac’s
Adil
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