War Risk Insurance circular aids ex service men
The Payette Enterprise notes a War Risk Insurance bulletin LD 0 issued by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. It details amendments enabling payments in union converted policies and expands beneficiary classes. Reinstatement and conversion forms LD-8 are promoted for ex service men seeking to restore lapsed coverage before 1920 or within eighteen months of discharge with two premiums and health verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Lhst
Washington, D. C
Democratic State Convention Moves Toward Lewiston June 15
Lewiston Idaho prepares for the Democratic State Convention with delegates to elect San Francisco bound national delegates. Jerome Day of Wallace plans Lewiston HQ arrival to organize local arrangements. Attendance touted from 350 to 400 with Senator Nugent slated to speak and Ex Senator Dubois among notable leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Idaho
San Francisco
Jerome J. Day
Wallace
Day
Nugent
Dubois
Lewiston Hil
Steel magnate defends price restraint at annual meeting
Judge Elbert H. Gary, chair of United States Steel, told stockholders he would not raise steel prices to curb living costs. He argued a moral duty to limit greed and prevent further price hikes, urging all to seek a reasonable price level for the public welfare and warning government intervention if not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Christian Evan- Bellat
Bill aims to punish gambling in food and essentials
Representative Baer of North Dakota proposes a law to criminalize gambling in necessities like wheat and bread. He argues that speculators who buy futures during rising prices should face severe penalties, including long disbarment from business, treating such acts as a betrayal of humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baer
North Dakota
Raise your own strawberries and grow your own food
The piece urges self sufficiency amid high prices, noting wartime labor shortages cut strawberry beds and urging readers to cultivate ground. It calls on city and rural residents to use available land, including unused urban plots and public land, to produce food. It cites Austria as an example of farm relief and mentions Emma Goldman critiques Bolshevism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selver
Austria
District of Columbia
Emma Goldman
Champ Clark and the red striped shirt tale
The Nation's Business recounts Champ Clark selecting a fine red striped dress shirt in a Washington haberdashery. He pays with a ten dollar bill and questions the 30 cent sales tax added by the clerk, who blames Congress for the extra charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Washington Haberdasher
Congress
War time prices spark consumer revolt and self restraint
Archer Wall Douglas argues in The Nation’s Business that postwar price hikes fuel mass resentment and futile efforts to curb the cost of living. He notes widespread organization formation, rising consumer awareness, and a belief that relief must come from spending restraint and abstinence amid wartime spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jooner
Archer Wall Douglas
Interchurch World Movement Gains Denominational Support
Dr Charles W Harris Idaho state secretary reports telegrams from headquarters noting the Methodist Episcopal General Conference unanimously endorses the Movement and backs the May 18 plan. The Northern Presbyterian Assembly aims to implement a similar program while reforming scope. Southern Presbyterian Assembly stays in, Reform Church approves, Methodist Protestant Church approves, signaling broad momentum and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Harris
Interchurch World Movement
Idaho
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
New York City
Northern Presbyterian Assembly
James M. Speers
Ace York
General Assembly
Presbyterian Assembly
Philadelphia
General Committee
Interchurch
Southern Presbyterian Assembly
Reform Church of the
United States
Methodist Protestant Church In General Conference
Motors For Sale And Hardware Ad From 1920 Boise
For sale motors listing multiple 3 phase and single phase horsepower units with rewinding services offered by B J Hetherington & Co at 305 N 8th St Boise. Also price list for paints linseed oil white lead coal pitches and farm tools from D C Bullis with contact phone 203 11 dated June 1 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Hetherington & Co
8Th St
Boise
Caldwell
Y Club Boys Enjoy Overnight Trip On Bordings Island
Fifteen members of the sub Junior Bulls' Eye Club of the Y rode and hiked to My Slicks place on Bordings Island under the Y Secretary in Chief. They slept under the stars with a notable report of fun including a cooking mishap by Squeakie Bill Wallis. The guard reported Rhea Metcher as too lively and made her go home with fifteen return tickets. The Athletic director plans another trip in July and August, plus a ten to fourteen day mountain trip later. The General Totary will lead an overnight camping trip for all Junior Y members next Tuesday along the river. The New Board of Directors will meet Sunday afternoon June 5 to reorganize and elect officers, with discussion on appointing a director of physical education for men and boys. FOR SALE: One 2-year old Short Horn Registered Bull inquiry at Payette Valley Real Estate Agency. FOR SALE: Some small Pigs various sizes William Symes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulls’ Eye Club
My. Slicks
Bordings’ Island
Bill Wallis
Rhea Metcher
General Totary
Jays
Brigmuht
Legacy of a Foolish Investment and a Sucker’s Final Message
A betrayed spouse receives a will denouncing a fraudulent stock scheme and detailing a life of hardship. The letter laments the husband’s choice of a get rich quick promoter, leaving his family with debt while urging the wife to seek savings, insurance, and prudent plans. The narrative preserves names and grim consequences of the failed investment.
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Payette Enterprise
WELLS
Will Wells
GILL
Childs
New York
R. G. Cholmeley-Jones
J Beat
Enterchurch ‘World Movement
D. C
Payette Valley Real Estate Agency
William Symes
Podunk
Blue Sky Corporation
Fitch
THE
Columbia
Pederson Auto Co
Center Ave
Highway
Emma Theatre
Chevrolet
Midwest Utilitor
Goodyear
VICO
Monogram
A. J. Vanderford
Mgr
Ft Pabllo
Electric Shop
Idaho Power Company
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