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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
2
Short notice appearing in Payette Enterprise referencing a second class matter with postal processing details and date lines from January 9, 1919 under the act of Congress. The OCR shows garbled fragments indicating official publication formatting and public notice language. This item records a historical postal or public notice from Idaho in January 1919.
A wartime report praises the United War Work campaign, noting nearly half a million raised toward a 426 250 target and gratitude to contributors. the piece then surveys international casualties from World War I, listing Allied and Central Power estimates and urging vigilance against Bolshevism and socialist pressure while affirming American traditions and national direction.
Figures on Allied and American casualties vary. early estimates suggest over 263000 American casualties by November 11, with about 36700 killed in action or died of wounds, roughly 180000 wounded, 2200 prisoners, and 44000 captured. Final totals uncertain, pending forwarding of about 40000 gravely wounded cases.
The piece argues wages should not drop but notes prices for commodities and goods are artificial and already easing. It warns that with returning world competition a faster downward adjustment is inevitable and that labor and industry must adapt to avoid unemployment and factory closures. Strikes and lockouts worsen the situation and aid foreign competitors.
The Idaho Irrigation Congress meets in Twin Falls January 13 to 17 with a Joint Conference of state societies. Topics cover water management, a proposed state irrigation board, conservation, and use of water for reclamation, plus a seed show with $7000 in prizes and national seed experts.
Letters from Idaho leaders praise widespread canteen support for overseas servicemen. From October to 20th over 5600 men were served, with 2194 sandwiches, coffee, cigarettes, gum, candy, doughnuts, matches, chocolate, and Christmas treats delivered. Glenns Ferry and Shoshone reported strong local help. the newsletter thanks donors and asks for further contributions for the troops.
Mrs. C. Logan and baby George of Walla Walla Washington visit relatives in Pleasant Valley. Mrs. C. B. and J. W. Fee and wife spend holidays with Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Fee. Jim Irby and family attend Jones New Year’s Eve gathering. Mrs. Geo. Scott with children plans a couple of weeks at the vineh. Holbrook returns from Washington. Inston last Thursday improved. Vera Fee resumes work in Folse. Crane Creek residents attend New Year’s Eve dance at the ee ranch. Verroine McWilliams of Ontario seeking cattle locally.
A Boston educator debuts a device that displays a single line of printed text at a time to teach rapid reading. The invention aims to train eye movement and comprehension by limiting line length and guiding focus.
A fragment references ideals and a critique of measuring others, noting an exhortation to love tesla and strive toward them while warning against excessive use in evaluating people. The line includes a garbled phrase Tit we mons.
Payette County residents are asked to donate to the Armenian and Syrian relief fund with Mrs. J. A. Lauer named county manager and treasurer. Schools and churches will coordinate the drive on Sunday January 12, with banks and preachers facilitating donations to the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief.
The Payette County drive recalls prior allocations and donations from telegraph and cable firms, banks, and a New York donor as it aims to raise thirty million dollars to aid four million destitute due to the War. The committee urges continued generosity despite Turkey’s armistice limitations.
A reader recounts a humorous exchange at a hairdresser where a child with red hair asks if a red ball she found was bought there, remarking on the color of the hair dye and the playful confusion it inspires.
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