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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
6
A Wisconsin highway program plans ten million dollars for highway development and patrols from state and local funds. An official says additional 37 million will build new roads and provide employment for veterans. Senate committee debates funding and county trunk lines while seeking federal aid.
The origin of ship launch ceremonies is uncertain but ancient records show Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans using rituals with wine, water, and blessings. The Sovereign in 1488 was blessed in Henry VII’s presence with clergy and crossbearers. In France, launches resembled infant baptisms with priests officiating and water sprinkles.
Canada’s car numbers rise from 67416 in 1914 to 189,820 in 1917. Projections suggest about 250,000 cars by year end, with a population around 5,000,000, meaning one car for every 32 residents. About 90 percent of owners use cars as a work utility and nearly half are owned by farmers.
In the recent Pennsylvania election a $50 million bond issue for good roads received 884,780 votes in favor out of 504,029 cast. The result shows the state favoring permanent highways and willingness to fund them. A church notice follows about a Sunday service change at St James Church starting July with a single service at 9 AM. For sale: 70 young turkeys by Lines Payette Star Route and farm property insurance offers from W. Giesler.
A church notice urges attendance at Bible School at 10 a.m. and communion and sermon at noon, with junior activities at 7 p.m. Union services are at the Presbyterian Church, inviting all to worship. An ordinance vacating part of Sixth Street South in Payette Idaho is described with exact boundaries, awaiting passage. Weather data for the week ends with temperatures and precipitation notes.
The Payette Modern Garage reports incoming baby Overlands and light weight Willys Night Overlands. Strong demand for cars exists and buyers are urged to place orders now. Upon arrival buyers have three days to inspect and cancel if unsatisfied.
A gray blue envelope from France carries a message from Felix Gulédire to his American godmother praising kindness shown by the Fatherless Children of France program. The campaign, led by Mrs. Walter S. Brewster, aims to aid 60,000 more children with 10 cents a day, $3 a month or $36.50 to become godparents, providing letters and support through a direct sponsor link to each child in France.
The Payette Valley Commercial Club adopts a resolution praising the Huison White Chautauqua Bureau for its fifth annual session in 1919. It commends the management for harmonizing Fourth of July plans, thanks Ida M. Tarbell and the Czecho-Slovak Concert Company for contributions, and expresses support for the Chautauqua program and its cooperative spirit. Resolution by Calvin Keller at the July 1 luncheon at the Y M C A dining rooms.
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