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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
2
Charles V Vickret General Secretary Near East Meitef writes of famine in the Caucasus and Armenia. He describes cities stripped of merchandise, starvation driving barter for food, and 13 000 noncombatants dead in the region. He cites disintegration after April 21 1921, urges American aid, and notes orphanages show some hope as children sew from cast off clothing.
Utah Governor Mabey endorses Near East Relief aid for more than 1250 Armenian orphans and refugees in the Levant. Elizabeth Cohen leads a Utah statewide drive from Salt Lake City seeking 6000 bushels of wheat and broader donations to reach 75000 dollars in Utah product support. The LDS Church adds strong support to the Near East Relief drive.
Dr E B T Allen professor of Biblical History at Whitman College plans a summer return to the Near East. He has long stood as a leading authority on Near East relief and education, guiding Christians through famine and massacre years ago. Allen and his wife lost possessions during looting and forced marches while aiding refugees. The Turkish forces currently guard Near East Relief supplies and workers.
Boise leader Misa Pay Foy of Near East Relief calls on Idaho donors to support Armenia orphans through the Biddy campaign. In Nampa and nearby districts schools host empty egg cases to be filled by pupils, with boxes turned to Near East Relief. Five dollars funds one orphan’s care for a month in a Bible lands orphanage.
Samuel E Newman of Middleton Idaho a College of Idaho graduate and army chaplain is picked by Near East Relief to supervise a large educational and relief farm at Alexandropol Armenia. His wife Mrs Newman formerly Miss Erhel Long also serves in relief work in Seattle. The project uses 2000 acres for winter wheat and spring grains funded by American donors to revive farming in war scarred Armenia and Southern Russia. Orphanage wards from Near East Relief will staff the farms and receive training to rebuild their country.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger editorial laments fretful worry and urges calm, purposeful labor. It argues that anxiety wastes energy, distracts from community service, and undermines judgment, praising patient planning and equanimity as the path to effective action.
In a southern courtroom a witness, described as an old darky, dodges the oath with a wary response. The clerk asks for the truth, while the witness jokes that the lawyer may omit mentions of gin and chickens, yet will try to tell the truth with restraint.
Former Syracuse University chancellor jokes about the high price of living during a dinner. He retells a seaside anecdote of a charitable nickel returned by a beggar who says he cannot accept less than a dime or risk losing a union card.
The Hayes Sprayer Manufacturing Company promotes a high efficiency sprayer with stable construction for ten months of use. The 1% HP unit runs one spray gun or two nozzles, while the 6 HP runs two spray guns or four nozzles, maintaining 300 psi. Western Motor Sales Co of Welser is the Idaho Oregon distributor for Adams Washington Paglia counties and Malheur County.
Quaint Bandurias Laud and Octavina will be used by Filipino artists in a vocal and instrumental concert. The program highlights native melodies and harmonies as local musicians showcase traditional instruments.
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