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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
5
Fruitland notes report a New Year celebration at the J. Coon home and multiple visitors from Payette New Plymouth and neighboring towns. Families welcome servicemen home for holidays, weddings addressed, and students resuming school plans.
I W B Steerman constable of Payette Justice Precinct will on February 25 1920 at 2 o clock pm at Lula Bena ranch Sand Hollow northeast from Payette sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash the described estray horse bay four years old branded 1 S with bar forming THS weight about 900 pounds for Payette County Idaho Funds raised to be lawful money of the United States.
The United States Grain Corporation announces a Standard Pure Wheat Flour sold at wholesale that enables retailers to price not more than 12.00 per barrel and 1.50 for 24 41b sacks or 3.00 for 49 Th sacks. Oregon Washington and Idaho mills participate with contact at the Portland office for dealers and consumers unable to meet the price targets.
The ad offers 40 acres with alfalfa and grain, 80 acres on Big Willow, 40 acres two miles from town with an orchard and alfalfa, and 9 lots with a house and barn. Cash deals from 1000 to 250 dollars, balance on terms, plus other descriptions of water sewer modern improvements and money-making potential.
A Sunday School Xmas program at the schoolhouse drew a full house with songs and speeches by children and instrumental numbers by Mr. Wilkin. Santa distributed treats, and Miss Dorie Heslop of New York arrived for an extended visit, while Park Sunday School elected new officers and changed meeting times. The Improvement Club hosted a December gathering with a Maine Xmas tree and a 23-person dinner. J. Simpson injured a wrist in a hayload accident on the Applegate hill. he is resting after doctors set the injuries.
Publishers report a surge in 10 and 1 cent paperbacks led by Nick Carter and other classics. Demand has quadrupled despite rising costs, with readers flocking to thrillers, detective tales, fortune telling and letter writer books as movies influence trends.
Payette and local residents endorse Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney strain backache and urinary troubles. Neighbor P G Peterson testifies the pills cured his pains after long sitting at work and aging kidneys. Also a local note offers repaint and recover services for autos by Seguine Auto Co Ontario Oregon and a lost nose glass case inquiry.
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