Third Party Program Promotes Socialization of Industry
A 1920 editorial argues the third party platform would nationalize key industries and public utilities from railroads to oil lands, urging Americans to resist policies seen as socialistic and a threat to private initiative. It frames the stance as an attack on the industrial system and cites the North Dakota non partisan league as influence, concluding with a parable about virtue and reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Breath
New Party
North Dakota Non-Partisan League
The Last Straw for Canners Faces Tight Yields
Western canners will pack only enough fruits to meet orders and avoid surplus. Fruit prices are at record highs as growers groups push higher unit prices. If raw material costs rise further, demand may drop and harm the industry, signaling a possible tipping point in the market.
Building Up the West Through Private Rail Ownership
The piece argues the West gains from private rail ownership with Southern Pacific plans spending 21 million on rolling stock and Fruit Express 16 million on refrigerator cars. It notes a representative to Europe to revive immigrant labor and colonist rates, criticizing government operation and praising old railroad policy while warning labor radicals. It juxtaposes civic duty and national responsibility with a parable of the American citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific
Fruit Express
Europe
West
Labor Federation
Consider Every Pactor
As a taxpayer you should compare your 1919 tax receipts with the prior two years and weigh municipal county and state taxes. Examine why assessor valuations rose and identify the causes behind higher state appropriations for locational and charitable institutions, plus roads bridges and deficiency payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata
Readership plea and social commentary from the Enterprise
The Enterprise asks subscribers in arrears to pay up while noting print costs rise threefold. It laments pricing, urges renewal slips, and weighs home, sugar, farming, and teacher shortages with wary humor and local civic references.
Fayette County Republican Senate bid notice
Announcement from B P Shawhan to Republican voters in Fayette County asking support for his re election to the State Senate in the upcoming primaries. He cites orchard duties and pledges to serve with his best efforts if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
State Senate
B. P. Shawhan
McKinney and Makinson Announce Candidacies for Local Office
John McKinney declares his run for State Senator from Payette County in the Republican primary on August 3 1920. L B Makinson seeks re election as County Commissioner from Payette County District Three in the same primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette County
L. B. Makinson
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Payette Resident
A Payette woman testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her kidney trouble and backache over several years. She urges neighbors to try the verified remedy, noting its price of 60 cents and availability at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y manufactures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payette News
Payette
Dean
A. Gorham
Sixth St
Doan
Harding Questigns Cox Aims to Define Foreign Policy
Warren G. Harding Republican presidential nominee calls for a bill of particulars on the Democrats foreign policy. He demands Governor Cox declare his stand on Article 10 the Armenian mandate and U.S. participation in the League of Nations amid the Washington conference between Wilson and Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Warren G. Harding
Cox
Harding
Washington
Wilson
Non-Partisan Organizer Denies Shooting Statement Claim
Walla Walla Washington area organizer B R Ormshee denies a delegation’s claim that he stated belief that the J W W was right in shooting down American Legion men. The denial comes in a letter on Spokane hotel stationery and references his departure from Walla Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
B. R. Ormshee
Nonpartisan League
Spokane
American Legion
Copeland Seeks Land Trades For Farm Bargains
Real estate notice from W. M. Copeland of the First National Bank Building advertises multiple Idaho ranches and farms for sale or trade. Listings include 510 acre alfalfa ranch with house and outbuildings, 86 000 dollar 20 acre parcel near a town with house and orchard, and 80 acre tract with apples and alfalfa. Terms offered include cash, balance to suit, or trades for a house in Payette.
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Copeland
Payette
Good Town
W. M. Copeland
First National Bank
Peruvian Pianist Brings Inca Harmonies to Public
Carlos Valderrama, a Peruvian pianist, unveils Inca melodies fused with Spanish influence. He spent years in Cajamarca and the forests studying Quechua, crafting a rhapsody that traces Inca history from sunrise salutations to the Spanish conquest.
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League of Piano Playing
Theas
New York Evening Sun Hut
Carlos Valderrama
Valderrama
Peru
Od Cosmopolite
Valderrita
Cajamarcn
Tneas
Mr. Valderrama
Debussy
Wilderrama
la Plane
Ritmil
Savages
Ife
Woman and seven children die in Cope land fire near Bonners Ferry
John Roesch was taken by Sheriff Dutining after a deadly blaze at a Cope land home near Bonners Ferry Idaho. Roesch said he exited to fetch water but could not reenter as flames swept through. A mother and seven children aged 1 to 14 perished. bodies recovered from the ruins.
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Bonners Ferry
Idaho
John Roesch
Cope Land
Dutining
Boundary County
Roesch
For Sale and Exchange notices from Payette area listings
Mixed items include binding twine price list, paint, oils, soap, beans, and cattle and farming land offers. Notices mention Ford car for city lots exchange, two cows milking since May, pigs two months old, billiard and pool tables for sale, a 191 acre stock ranch near Forest Reserve priced at 7500 with terms, and 160 acres grain land in Willow Creek Irrigation District at 10 per acre. Includes job ad for mobile auto mechanic and employment requests.
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Oregon
Forest Reserve
Northwest General Brokerage Co
Coughanour Bldg
Payette
Willow Creek
Coughanour
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Payette Enterprise
Will Wells
Walter Aue
Congresa A
SULY
Free
George
Gem State
Selah
Bill Quill
Connecticut
Payette County Commercial Club
John McKinney
H. R. Boomer
Harding Questign
Indiana
Fresert
Motor Service
Chalmers & Maxwell Maxwell & Garford
Caldwell
Pedersen Auto Co
Ford
J. L. Robinson
N. Grace
Rte
W. L. Herrington
Earp
Charley Secrist
I. W. Kenward
Litle Willow
New Willard
Bain's
Palm Beach
Roadster
Fordson Tractor
C. C. Hargrove
N. Ath St
Tema Aribe
Hullwater
Payette Electric Co
Universal Farm
B. Rotering AL
Woodhead
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