Payette Enterprise Boosts Town Effort and Steamer Northwest
Lewiston, Idaho June 19 1920 report on Payette Commercial Club work by H J Thompson and R C Graff. Community booster message calls for wider support and public cooperation to keep Payette lively. Northwest steamer news notes Portland Lewiston freight and passenger service improvements and river navigation potential.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Northwestern
Portland Navigation Company
Portland
Northwest
Steumvor
Wake
Great Independent Transportation System Triumphs
A modest investment in a boat line proves successful against oil transport, showing independent transport systems can compete with major oil logistics.
Cleaning and Sterilization in Laundering Then and Now
An article contrasts old beliefs of spotless fabrics with modern sanitary laundering. It describes rigorous washing cycles and high temperature ironing to ensure sterilization for silks woolens and linens. It notes investigators confirming the method and promotes health protection for families. It also reports on campaign spending estimates for a federal election year up to fifty million dollars in direct outlays and taxpayer costs.
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Ike Rodet
Elledge
McBride
Our Vanishing Oil America Faces Global Shortage
An analysis notes the United States produces about 65 percent of world oil yet is shut out from many undeveloped territories. USGS estimates 6.36 trillion barrels remain domestically with only about fifteen years of current consumption. Writers urge nationwide conservation as foreign rivals seek oil abroad.
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America
United States Geological Survey
Great Britain
Taxes Must Remain High in Face of War Debts
The article argues that US expenditures and war debts require sustained high taxes. It cites Dr Edward Rosa’s analysis showing war obligations dominate the budget and that public works or civil cuts won’t significantly reduce overall spending. It calls Congress and taxpayers to ensure tax policy is scientific, equitable, and easy to administer.
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United States
Edward 8. Rosa
United States Bureau of Standards
Rosa
Congress
Tax drive targets luxury goods and sales tax evasion
A Boise Idaho statement from the Bureau of Internal Revenue outlines a two month intensive tax collection drive. Special agents will visit large cities to enforce delinquent taxes including luxury and sales taxes on jewelry and cosmetics. Prosecutions will follow willful evasion with penalties up to 10000 dollars or one year in prison.
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Cerapads
Sureau
Internal Revenue
Orp
Lewis Williams
Boise
Idaho
Bureau of Internal Revenue
William M. Williams
United States
For Sale and Lost Sow and Farm Land Near Fruitland
TAKEN UP One long nose black sow Weight 180 lbs Sitt in left ear Came to my plate June 1st Owner may have some by paying for keep nd advertising J L Genghaw 4 miles north of Payette FOR SALE 7 acres one fourth mile west of Fruitland Quarter acres over bearing strawberries 2 acres in store balance in corn and alfalfa Four room house and out buildings at a bargain is sold at once Call telephone 184 Fruitland Cornwell
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R. C. Graff
J. L. Genghaw
Payette
Fruitland
Call Telephone
Cornwell
Street Traffic Cited As Result Of Reckless Drivers
In The Words of Solomon the Sioux City Journal argues that street danger arises from human recklessness and incompetence. It claims no ordinance can fix reckless driving and that the police court remains the only remedy.
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Solomon
Sioux City Journal
Police Court
Cemetery for Deceased Pets in Prunevilleville
A Dallas News note describes a Philadelphia pet cemetery where cats and dogs rest together, noting many handsome headstones. The satire ends with a harsh quip about a girl turning pinkish to resemble a salmon salad.
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Philadelphia
Prune Claville
Dallas News
The Wise Sex Observed by an Old Bachelor
An old bachelor notes that 41 women believe women are superior to men in heart though few boast of it before marriage.
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Tian
Daily Thought Heaven ne'er helps men who will not act
Quotations from Sophocles reflect a call to personal effort and decision. The line emphasizes that divine aid is earned through action rather than waiting passively. It frames responsibility as a personal motive force shaping outcomes.
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Sophocles
FOR SALE Oakland Car 1919 Model by H E Van Valkenburg
Used car for sale in Oakland a 1919 model offered by H E Van Valkenburg. Phone 205 J. Price considered reasonable for a quick sale.
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Oakland
H. E. van Valkenburg
Ex service men's expert to visit Payette in July
Mrs Jean Morris Ellis a Portland Vocational Guidance expert and ex service man analyst will be in Payette July 9 13 conducting personal interviews on vocational lines for ex service men. She served in the Navy Yard Cantonments and Spruce Division and understands their problems from direct experience.
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Jean Morris Ellis
Portland
Payette
Ellis
Navy Yard
Cantonments
Spruce
Nana
Idaho
Northwest
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Payite
Ti Taw Witen Boon
Commercial Club
H. J. Thompson
Payette County
Dally
Jim
Swift
THE
Idaho Power Company
Orexon
Idaho Power
Boise, Idaho
Marlowe
Emma Theatre
M. R. Ingels
Grimes Ranch
Columbia
Pederson Away CO
Center Ave
Fitch
MR. Farmer
National Tank of Arizona
Phoenix
Arizona
East
Garfield
Ariz
Bank of
Mabton
Mabton, Washington
Pattent
Payette Electric Co
Universal Farm Lighting Unit
E. Rotering AL
Woodhead
Brunswick
Shake & Ensign’s
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