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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
2
The Payette Enterprise announces Will Wells as Editor and Manager and notes the paper’s second class matter status and Idaho postal registration. Wells remains owner.
A July editorial extols the newspaper as a ready to serve institution vital to town life. It argues papers support churches, civic projects, and public movements, even when criticized by citizens and subscribers. The piece praises editors for sustaining service despite opposition and delays.
The piece argues that tax free status for Federal Farm Loan Act bonds shifts tax burdens to other property owners and consumers. It contends such exemptions raise prices and double taxation, calling for a return to equal taxation as a step toward reform.
A reflective piece urges patronage among local retailers and warns against cross sourcing. It contrasts modern trade shifts, mentions rapid technological change, and questions persistent consumer habits. It includes dialogue about subscribing to the Enterprise and household frustrations with pricing and religion versus commerce.
The Near East Relief appeals for color from discarded garments to ease color hunger in Armenia after years of war famine and refuge. Miss Fay Fowler Idaho state director says coats and shoes are scarce and treasured by orphans and families in need. Miles Fowler recalls reactions to previously donated pink blue and red pieces from the Northwest. Cast-off clothes from American workers are valued by Armenian leaders and even the president, who sought outfits last winter.
President Sproule of the Southern Pacific told the 26th annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men in San Francisco that railroads must cut costs and gain revenue before reducing gates. He warned the industry is sick and under attack, noting wages and expenses surged from 1916 to 1920 while box office revenue lagged, leaving a large deficit.
The remarks discuss a proposed 60 dollar per person levy to fund federal government operations for the next year. The speaker notes a total near 6 500 000 000 and argues that the tax falls unevenly yet impacts all households. The write up rails against tax boosters and private industry for profiteering.
A notice in ornate Dickens style, as if from an Orsenal paper, proclaims the English section will publish swiftly on murders and deaths, claims staff trained in Kipling and Dickens, and vows to cover every town with attention to extortionate advertising.
A tourist, an Irishman, drove a "Pord Bug" through town and crossed a railroad track at high speed. He nearly collided with a four passenger train pulling into town. He sped away down the street looking back over his shoulder and exclaimed he came very near getting hurt.
Payette City Council intends to grade pave and surface drain selected avenues and streets. The plan prices improvements at 83 212 54 with assessments on abutting property proportional to benefit. District No 5 will cover specified blocks and street segments.
The Mayor and City Council of Payette Idaho designate Tuesday August 9 1921 at 7 30 p m as the date and time to receive written protests against six proposed improvements. Affected parties must file protests with the City Clerk by the meeting. Protests will be heard at City Hall 8th Street and Sed Avenue North, Payette Idaho. Publication to two consecutive issues. First published July 28 1921 with last publication August 4 1921.
Ange Hibert A Gary on return from Europe discussed the English ends strike at a luncheon. The speaker, using a parable of the sick miner, warned that workers exhausted by strikes reduce output and face rest prescribed by doctors.
Buck Chatfield owner of one of the best dry farms on upper Dead Ox Flat reports an excellent yield from 145 acres of wheat and rye, harvesting over 1760 bushels and a ton of grain hay. Nearby rye is being marketed through Payette Mills at good prices. Notice of attachment details a court writ against W Willis Adams and Elizabeth Adams for $50.67 plus interest and $100 attorney’s fees, dated July 1921, in Payette County. Also notices of kidney remedies and public sale of household goods scheduled for Aug 6 in Payette.
Local listing advertises popcorn for sale by the pound with pricing in a simple classified style. Listings mention sellers Tets and Blakesley as contact or source for the sale.
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