Fruitland Notes Highlight Community Lives and Deaths
Fruitland residents gather for visits and church services as the community mourns Clarence Griner and celebrates births. Local families relocate, travel to Ontario and Portland, while church leaders McCoard and Rev. Driksman serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martian
Hya
Pruitland
Bervicon
Auiday
Wilbur Carter
Plymouth
2. A. Stevenar
Lilie Dieaita Griner
Peeaunt
Shere Jetterin
Haynen
Papelle
Willie
Visilord
Chas Miller Ty
Maggie Hoeghle
Daniel Grins
Fakt Wook Torm
Danville
Clarence Griner
Driksman
Papette
Uncle Joe Cannon Devours Watermelons Each Season
An eighty three year old North Carolina born man known as Uncle Joe Cannon eagerly eats watermelons when they arrive each season. He uses his hands and teeth in a rough, humorous way and can judge sweetness by sight and feel as melons ripen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Joe
Cannon
Hit
North Carolina
Joe
Mn Tong
Red Stice
Valley News From Little Willow and Nearby
Community notes report visitors and business moves in the valley. Cavanaugh hires Kelly to hire land for alfalfa. Van Buren to return home. several residents travel, host dances, and attend meetings. A barn accident injures Ben Bell but he recovers. Shimp digs a successful water well. A valley wedding is anticipated with details soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FP. Cavanaugh
Sunnyside
Cavanaugh
Kelly
George van Buren
Tang
Ben Bell
Mayette
Jones
Middleton
Everesilvrton
J. H
John Glaser
Floyd Blurton
Federal Loan Appraising Board
Henry Carsten
W. D. Case
Anton Diederichsen
Payette
Earl Coats
Linsen Creek
Bir
Albert White
Geo. B. Coats
B. D. McIntyre
George*Coats
Cosy Branthoover
Fruitland
Frank Hardmen
Ontario
Walter Shimp
Long Valley
L. A. Walker
Walker
B. Johnson
W. R. Shimp
Little Jack
Clyde Newberry
Weiser
al Wilson
Tom Windle
C. A. Curtina
George Coats
Tech
Abyssinia’s Untapped Potential Delayed by Travel Limits
An Abyssinian visitor explains Americans avoid the country due to slow travel, noting a need for bridges and streets and American expertise in rapid transport. He cites Addis Ababa’s 40,000 people and no railway, suggesting future discovery by U.S. builders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Abyssinia
Addis Abbeba
Christian Science Monitor
Birds Right of Way Warns Airmen Over Atlantic Coast
The director of military aviation warns that birds have the right of way as flocks cause deadly showers along Atlantic towns. Aviators shoot at wild fowl to avoid collisions but a complainant injured by a bird prompts action. A court ruling confirms shooting birds from planes is unlawful under federal migratory bird law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of
Military Aeronautics
Atlantic Coast
Department of Agriculture
United States
Great Britain
Thrift Stamps A Call To Work
A 6th grade pupil recounts earning money for War Savings and Thrift stamps by working with Uncle and tending a horse and field tasks. Laura Hill and Lawrence Drinkwine describe raising lambs for charity and buying stamps, illustrating home front wartime effort and youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Mortey Lapent
Laura Hilh
Young Boy Earns Money for War Savings Stamps
A twelve year old recalls earning three dollars fifty cents from apple box work and a two day packing job to buy Thrift Stamps. He saves toward a War Savings Stamp while noting lessons on money and saving.
Widow Caldwell Seeks Boise Surgeon Berth Next Spring
In Boise dating from February 17 1920 a satirical item notes widow Caldwell seeking a surgeon berth next spring while joking the doctor’s wife would block it. The rest of the clippings cover Payette Idaho sprinkling bids due March 8 1920 and W R C meeting notices at Yeoman Hall with officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Boise
Ady
Payette
Superstitions Across Ages and Modern Lighting Trends
A survey-like piece links ancient shoulder bone divination to later beliefs among Turks and Flemish descendants. It shifts to twentieth century trends noting bright colors in Kwikue style interiors and the London Mail’s take on sunshine hues. It ends with Triple Tone Electric Lane a three door bell system for offices homes counting rings without batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Pembrokeshire
Wiliam de Rubeognls
London Chronicle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fruitland Department
F. M. Burtch
John Cane
Homesteal
Oregon
Randy
Mra
Cane
Airs
Frank Barnard
New Plymouth
Mabel McComnnd
Zelan
G. Z. Davie
Baly Daneh
George Hooker
Pasadena
California
Portland
San Francisco
Oscar McWiMinna
Welser
Aretha Brifth
M. A. Smith
Granfima Willan
J. E. Whinon
Wiliam Homan
Ad Ag
Allen Stegall
Maud Stegall
Missea Ruth
Ruby Stuve
New Plyawath
Henry R. Wlack
Eva
Christian Endeavor Society of the Methodist Church
R. G. Wilson
McCoard
Medal
Miss Hose McConnell
Ontario Way
Oh Pyult and Friends
Sunda
Jomo Davis Watweek
Willtam Fletcher
Des
Cowie
Margaret Smith
Joe Dervish
Chill Hirem
Tom Harris
Lee Fizer
Nampa
Toki Brown
Hiram Wright
Mrs
Philp Lynn
de Clyde Hurd
Walter Gorham
A. L. Gorham
Elmer Chapman
Crazy
Burl Hurd
Mr. Hurd
Mya KB. A. Linck
Mis
Plorence Anderson
Weiner
A. K. Kingsbury
Edgar Vestal
Howard Manger
Linck
ATRON
Little Willow
Lawrence Drinkwine
Dist
Columbia
Continental
BR. HL P
Stromberg
Harrison
Bendix
Atwater-Kent
Borg & Beck
Spicer
Detroit Steel Products Co
Gemmer
Prame—Detroit Pressed Steel Co
Pressed Steel Channel
Riewart Apvedemeier
Robe
Prickes
Detroit
Pedersen’s Auto CO
Payette, Idaho
Martin C. Luther
Yeoman Hall
Elizabeth Clanton
Jenette Kirkendall
Gee
London Mail
Idaho
Chevrolet
F.O.B. Payette
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