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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1924
Page
3
Democratic primary election set for August 8 1924 in Payette County. Henry E Tussing cites long county service and pledges strict law enforcement for all people. He aims to prevent trouble rather than create it if elected sheriff.
European demand for silver and gold for currency bends eastern capital toward western mines. Wallace-Ajax mine to increase output to two or three carloads weekly, shipped to Sweeny mill. Lewiston National Bank takes over Empire National assets in a $1,000,000 deal. Pocatello Fort Hall highway paving contract awarded at $664,965.20. Moscow to build a $50,000 fraternity home at University of Idaho. Oregon Shot Line repairs. 29,920 tons coal expected yearly at Brown Bear. St Regis-Lexington to become steady producer. apricot price $60 per ton. Boise Union Pacific depot work underway. Cocura region mining employs 5,000 men.
A comprehensive article notes radio is penetrating daily life with over 2.5 to 3 million sets sold in three years, 560 broadcasting stations, 16,000 amateur transmitters, 3000 manufacturers, 30 magazines, 250 books, a 20,000 listener audience, and $175 million spent yearly, supporting about 600,000 jobs. Also listed is a sale notice for a camp tent and an auto tent trailer at 108-J.
Owen D. Young, GE chairman and Dawes committee member, spoke at the National Electric Light Association convention. He urged Americans to value home life and the nation’s industrial conditions, urging a policy that encourages individual effort across industry and endeavor and praising the United States as a model to defend and sustain.
Doan's Pills marketed as a stimulant diuretic for kidney issues with a Payette resident testimonial. Mrs J May recalls severe backache dizziness and pain, claiming one box cured her kidney attacks and improved rest. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
President H H Smith calls fire insurance the cornerstone of commerce as reserves and assets fund business growth. Secretary Louis T Moore praises insurance assets for building industry and city credit, noting impairment of policies weakens the credit structure and commercial credit.
The Department of the Interior will conduct a Bureau of Reclamation survey to classify soils and assess water user finances for new projects. Five proposed sites include Oregon’s Owyhee and Yale, Utah’s Salt Lake Basin, Nevada’s Spanish Springs, and Washington’s Kittitas. A new three-member committee will fix development costs and feasibility, with results submitted to Congress.
Payette Idaho constable I H Tussing will sell at public auction the dark bay mare described as about three years old, weight around 1500 pounds, branded 3 on the right shoulder, at the B A Campo ranch near New Plymouth on August 7 1924 at 2 PM for cash. Pare pub June 26 and last Aug. 7.
Sheriff John T. Jefferis announces a public auction of A J Harker and Mrs A J Harker lands in Payette County Idaho. The sale on July 25, 1924 will satisfy an execution issued by the District Court in the H D Jackson receivership case for Payette National Bank.
Event brief solicits magazine and periodical orders to join an attractive clubbing rate plan. Includes contact details Phone No 2511 and address No 1217 First Ave South Payette Idaho. Names Marion M Tather and date Oct 19th referenced.
A Paris fashion note highlights ship adorned outfits and coordinated foulard pieces. The feature describes satin finishes and gathered neck details as versatile for diverse slip on styling, reflecting the season’s mix of textures and prints.
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