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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
5
The page records a flood of names and places from Uthaland and nearby towns, detailing visits, moves, and social events. It notes soldiers heading to camps, relatives traveling to see kin, church activities, and local gatherings, reflecting a wartime community rhythm and reported updates on residents.
A scattered clipping recalls a horse named Turnip clearing a tall obstacle at Phoenix Park with Sir E. Crofton and the Duke of Richmond watching, plus an odd monkey catching note from Popular Mechanics, and an alias summons in Idaho district court dated July 1918 seeking Payette property action.
A theory gaining scientific acceptance suggests interstellar space contains a scarce substance that blocks light beyond a distance. Microscopic, widely scattered particles between us and distant stars could render them invisible if far enough from the sun. Dr. C G Abbott of the Smithsonian notes the density is about one trillionth that of Earth's air, yet a space sphere from Earth to the nearest star would hold 1000 times the sun’s mass in this substance.
The text describes small dark gray or blackish pearls lacking jet luster, identified as true pearls from pio na shells with limited value. It notes small golden luster pearls from a tiny avicula with a greenish inner sheen, the shell under six centimeters, and warns that large yellow pearls offered for sale are usually frauds.
Jimmie recalls a quirky scene as his sister Minnie’s beanbag toy conceals a touring car. A roadster arrives on the street, prompting Jimmie to dash inside and cry out that Mr. Parker has come, but only the front seat is present.
A child rejects wishing from a hideous lamp spirit described with a large mouth and horns after viewing Aladdin pictures. The notice asks those entitled to attend the National encampment in Portland on August 15 to notify Levi Slinker for travel arrangements and railroad rate needs.
Five passenger Overland car offered by Liberty Auto Co of Payette in first class condition. Looks like new, ideal for buyers seeking a well maintained vehicle from a trusted local dealer.
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