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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
4
Kynens City (Story) describes Huricane, a Missouri general assembly member, traveling across the state. He asks division superintendent for a road pass, provoking a cautious exchange about his official capacity and authority.
The American Legion, facing about $2000 in debts, approves Fern Field Circus and Frolic with Legion members handling ticket sales and concessions. Revenue after expenses splits 50-50 with the Legion, and the group will host four nights in La Grande starting June 16. Over 3000 advance tickets already sold. one dollar buys four evenings and a free dance option.
A government survey party's Ojibway helper requested release to return to his people for fear of learning English oaths. He explained that no such oaths exist in his language. The incident prompted the crew to reform profanity in the field, showing native restraint and influence.
L A McArthur of Pacific Power and Light spoke to engineering students on the U S mapping effort. He said most US map making is done by the military and geologic survey, with triangulation, precise levels, and night work to avoid air anomalies. Eta Kappa Nu presented a cup to Harry Rhoads for excellence as the chapter plans an annual affair.
John’s Evangelical Church will keep Sunday School at 11 a.m. and worship in Germanc language only at 11 a.m. There will be no change in services and they will continue as before for the rest of the summer. Victor E. Newman, Pastor.
Rev F E Hawes will give the last address at the Baptist church Payette next Sunday night focusing on Air Castles or Visions and Dreams. He seeks many young listeners and reserves a section for them. Bible School at 9 45 AM and P U at 7 PM. Morning worship at 11 AM in the Chapel. Special music. All welcome.
The First Church of Christ announces a Sunday service at 11 with a sermon titled God, the Preserver of Man. Sunday school begins at 10. A testimonial meeting is planned for Wednesday at 8. Reading room at 216 North 9th Street is open daily from 2 to 4, except Sunday. The public is invited.
The State of Idaho greets defendant John Boxch in Payette County Justice Court. A written contract claims $120.90 plus costs. defendant must answer within 20 days of summons or judgment will be entered. Witness dated June 10, 1924, before Judge Will Wells. L M Lyo attorney for plaintiff Payette Idaho. First pub June 1 last July 10.
A London meeting of the Women's Freedman League discussed training boys in housewifery and cooking to address social problems and health. Dr Eliza beth Sloan Chesser argued for teaching domestic arts to men and women, while A Clephan Pilnier warned against overemphasis on cooking and domestic duties.
A fragmented note explains that traveling east from city hall for 5 622 miles would pass southern Constantinople suburbs. It likens a narrow belt encircling the globe between 20 and 41 50 degrees north, listing cities such as Constantinople Rome Madrid New York and Chicago as historically important along this parallel. It mentions Linda north of New York and a rough parallel around Coley New York.
Geese disrupted operations on the Spylome fortind railway with frequent interference to trains north of Willula West. Train crews halted services to allow the honkers to move, aided by locomotive whistle blasts. Noise from the birds clearing the tracks carried far, while drivers tried to scare them away.
A Mechanics Magazine description outlines a potato harvesting setup using a loader attached to a digger behind a tractor. Potatoes are cut and directed into a horsedrawn wagon beside the machine. Elevators with separated steel slats drop any remaining diet to the ground, powered by sprockets and v belts linked to the tractor wheels.
Forest fires have devastated inland fish stocks, warns the bureau to anglers and conservationists. Officials say lakes once teeming with trout show no fish due to increased water alkalinity from ash leaching after the blazes.
The Commonwealth statistician reports Australia’s population rose from 4,573,868 in 1911 to 5,510,229 by 1921 end, a 1.27 percent yearly gain. Over ten years births minus deaths added 786,442, while net immigration contributed 149,019, about 16 percent. Projections suggest 82 years to 10 million and 60 to 20 million without a big influx.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels related a dining room quip about fashion in Washington. A little boy was asked if his mother had attended a dance. He described a dress that was long in the waist and short at the top and bottom, prompting polite laughter at the party.
Fritz Kreisler gave two Budapest recitals and donated all income, 600000 Hungarian crowns, to the Hungarian poor, then did the same in Vienna where 80000000 Austrian crowns were raised. In an interview with a Hungarian paper he said he is happy to aid the needy through his art, likening himself to a modern robber knight who takes from the rich to give to the unfortunate, but in a different way.
The speaker laments outdated habits in consumer goods. He notes quilts and comforts are still square though beds are oblong, likening it to square pegs in round holes. He jokes about lengthening beds and improving merchandise with modern transport and services.
The United States top bridge stands 50 miles west of Del Rio on the El Paso division of the Galveston Harrisburg San Antonio railroad. It spans the Pecos river and rises 326 feet above low water. Originally 2,180 feet long and weighing 2,249 tons, it was handed to the railroad in March 1902 and was once the tallest aside from two other bridges in Bolivia and France. Since then two African bridges have surpassed it, making it the fourth highest worldwide.
The article describes the old Spanish population in the Southwest as largely agricultural and financially well off, distinct from lower-class workers arriving from Mexico. Railroads bring many migrants who work in railroad construction, housed in camps, seen as receptive and docile but in need of educational and social opportunities.
Crowds gather daily at 4 Park Row as a young woman demonstrates an patent pencil with a phonograph horn outside the window. A male patter voice seems to emanate from the girl, drawing astonished passers by as the machine activates and the record’s rhythm syncs with her speech.
Statistics from India show 9,860 people were killed by wild animals in 1021, down from the prior year. Tigers caused 1,454 deaths, leopards 500, wolves 856, dens 6, elephants 70, and hyenas 10, with overall losses in human life fluctuating.
Parcel Post your Cleaning and Dye ing Lorimer's City Dye Works Dolly Idaho April 2012 For Sale Fordon Tractor disc and plow good shapy H L Precht Phos 248 w Algit Will buy your Hens 14 to 19 cents Eggs lic C H How man May 2211 Apartments to rent Phone No 1 Jan 17th FOR SALE May Luke Cherries 2 cents per lb on the trees Governor Wood Sweet Cherries 4 cents per lb on the trees D W AINEY J 1212 FOR RENT 4 room modern house 2 acres of ground one acre of pasture barn garage and other out buildings Independent Transfer Co Phone 126 evening 68 w May 1511 PRACTICAL NURSE Mrs T J Walker Phone 51 Oct 181f FOR SERVICE Durham and Jersey bull also Poland China boar F E Hurd May 1514 FOR RENT Strictly modern house nicely furnished shade lawn and nice garden Phone 264 w or call at Mrs A M Stark J 1212 FOR RENT 3 rooms Inquire of Amy Beckman WANTED Men or women to take orders for genuine guaranteed hosiery for men women and children Eliminate darning Salary 75 a week full time 150 an hour spare time Beautiful Spring line International Stocking Mills Norris town Pa June 1218 FOR SALE Bull calves registered Jersey 2 months old C E Bibbie Phone 341 R 3 June 612 FOR SALE Motorcycle and side sat also some lumber and other articles C O Grimes June 5t2
Hentz Auto Repair Shop in Payette offers the Cartridge Radiator with in shop installation to save time and avoid sending radiators to Boise. Exclusive agency for Parette. February.
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