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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
2
Editor Will Wells argues readers should trust and buy from local merchants. He warns against sending money to out of town firms and stresses the value of supporting hometown stores for emergencies and ongoing community commerce. He urges buying from familiar, reputable local shops.
Opinion piece arguing labor unions must avoid abusing the eight hour day and slacking on the job. It contrasts farm work with industrial labor, warns against restricting production, and urges reciprocal cost production to sustain industry and national strength. It questions fairness of wage gaps and advocates responsible organizing to maintain productivity.
J F Ward notes Mr K named superintendent of schools in 1914 to a nameless village. The district was performing well, though they lagged about four or five hundred dollars per school year. Resources and high standards were cited as strengths as the system progressed.
An extended reminiscence on wartime school funding pressures from 1917 to 1918. Officials faced rising costs and stagnant income, while tax limits hid the true shortfall. Public distrust grew as trustees refused outside help, leading to an election that ousted the board and a new, studied auditing effort. The piece argues openness strengthens governance and urges transparent discussion with taxpayers.
A sweeping Nation-wide Campaign mobilizes lay members and clergy across the United States to boost Episcopal Church services, education, and social work. Led from New York, the effort aims to raise millions, with Idaho clergy and congregations already reporting strong subscription and a promising place for the diocese in national church life.
W M Copeland lists several parcels near town including 40 acres with 30 acres alfalfa at 6000 and 6000 for 40 acres seven miles out, 10 acres with a four room house, good barn, all bearing apples at 10500, and other town ground offers. Phone 257, Room 4 First Natl.
Classified notice offers one 2-suite rental for office use in the Thurston Creighton building. Contact Mr. Creighton for details. Also a lost item notice seeks the return of a 10 inch weed automobile chain jack missing between the Payette river bridge Bowman's Corner J H Shawhan Orchard and the Washoe Road to Payette with reward offered by Dr J C Woodward.
City of Payette orders hog keepers to remove hogs within 30 days from February 10 1920. Noted by City Clerk Martin O Luther. Also a rental ad offers 40 acres one and a half miles from New Plymouth with water and crop rights. Emmett Idaho listing by C BE McAnulty for rent terms.
Ready mixed paint 83 gallon pure linseed oil 210 six plugs Star Horseshoe or thick Climax delivered 510 24 cans Stag or Union Lender 220 Write Co Hop Store Caldwell for price list For exchange 7 room house one lot good location will exchange for 6 passenger touring car Dodge preferred For further information call office Feb 12 14 WANTED Married man to work on ranch Phone 376F11 A young woman telephone operator attended a watchnight service and fell asleep during the Sermon The preacher said We will now sing hymn No 341 341 The young woman just waking to hear the number yawned and said Line's buay Argonaut
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