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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
3
A reader from Smithfield North Carolina praises life on a farm for the companionship of animals and plants. The essay notes warm responses from livestock and crops to considerate care, water in drought, and weed control, claiming a deep, humanly rewarding connection with nature.
The Intelligencer notes millions lost to harmful insects but birds, natural enemies, eat pests and seed crops. With winter supply cut off, remaining songbirds face starvation. readers are urged to leave grain or crumbs and watch out for cats to protect them.
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Pills claiming to strengthen weak kidneys and prevent serious troubles. A Payette woman testifies to back pain and improved health after one box, stating she had a complete cure with no return of symptoms. Poster-Milburn Co. distribution noted.
Aboard a coastward voyage we witness a remote funeral on a palm island. A robed priest reads from an upside down book as a sacred pyre burns. A girl from Zul spurns the flames while the crowd watches. The couple departs as the ritual ends in dread.
A correspondent reports Ireland sees looser poteen controls with supplies and illegal whisky traded openly in southern towns. The piece notes old window advertizing methods may revive poteen sales and hints at transport problems driving illicit liquor. A second anecdote describes a haughty woman mocked by a truck driver who reassures her with a humorous remark.
A brief scene at a dinner unfolds as Tra asks for a second piece of pie. After taking his share, Iva contends with Ram’s desire for the remaining slice while Tra’s mother rebukes the child’s conduct in a domestic moment.
A reflective piece traces the lifelong wish for a simple home in a scenic setting, weighed by rising costs and elusive land. It contrasts dream houses with ruinous, abandoned farms and recalls earlier eras of plain living and sturdy, honest building.
A mother recounts losing her son who wandered off half a block away after a puddle play session. A chase ensues as roughly a dozen bystanders laugh, including three admired neighbors from Chicago Tribune circles, while the mother negotiates a tense moment with the amused crowd.
A humorous quip from Wheeler's Magazine notes Mr Brown has again forgotten his umbrella. The gag suggests he might head to Switzerland soon, prompting a playful exchange with John about Jim's plans and his fluttering thoughts.
Notice to payette county residents of January 18 1924 auction of a black two year old heifer described as unbranded at John Grimm ranch near New Plymouth Idaho. Constable H E Tussing announces sale by cash to highest bidder at public auction per state law. first notice December 6 with last January 17.
W B Steerman constable of Payette Justice Precinct Idaho will on December 1 1923 at 2 PM at Catto ranch miles southeast of New Plymouth Tolatu sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash United States money to defray mill and other expenses the described animals include one day mare about 7 years old weight 1600 pounds and one horse colt coming two years old.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Boise Idaho announces Walter L. Manis of New Plymouth Idaho filed to prove up a 3 year homestead claim for lands in section 21 22 township 3 west Boise meridian. Hearing set before Probate Judge Martin O Luther Payette Idaho January 7 1924. Witnesses H Lee Householder Harry Thompson William Cotton and Wallace A Rice of Payette Idaho. Registered Bartlet Sinclair first publication November 29 last January 10.
The church lists Mass times as the first Sunday at 10:00 A M and the second Sunday at 8:00 A M. If five Sundays occur, the fifth Sunday Mass is at 8:80 A M. The third Sunday has no Mass and the fourth Sunday is at 8:80 A M.
At 10 p.m. on January 25, 1824, in Boise Ada Idaho a proof will be submitted before the Commissioner of Reclamation for 1.3 cubic feet per second of Little Willow Creek water under Permit 13931. Holder J H Redman Homedale Idaho. Irrigation and domestic use. Priority Jan 14 1920. Swendsen Commissioner of Reclamation. First pub Dec 13.
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