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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
2
The Chamber of Commerce at Selaey advocates lower freight charges to help Farmers and shippers in Southern Idaho. With high rates and lower farm prices, producers may struggle to cover costs. A planned reduction of about 26 percent is expected to affect shipments of apples prunes potatoes wheat wool cattle and sheep.
The article notes Warren G. Harding became the United States president at age 55 on his birthday, highlighting his Ohio birth, Scotch Irish ancestry, and the era’s presidential age trends. It remarks on his rise from modest means and advocacy for thrift and savings programs.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue uses information returns for 1920 payments of 1000 or more to individuals and organizations. Employers must file separate returns for recipients with salaries of 1000 or more, listing names and addresses. Delinquents are pursued and penalties collected. the note urges prudent disclosure and avoiding boastful attitudes.
The attorney general holds that a husband and wife domiciled in Idaho may file separate income tax returns. Each reports gross income separately, though community property rules may apply. The issue arose from treasury guidance and Idaho law requiring a formal attorney general opinion.
The Studebaker Light-Six broke coast coast records on a San Francisco to Los Angeles run and return, lowering the coast route time to 10 hours 12 minutes 40 seconds from 12 hours 47 minutes 50 seconds, and then set a valley route record of 9 hours 15 minutes 66 seconds for 411 miles despite fog. Drivers Hart L. Weaver and James C. Gurley carried U S mail on both trips under federal authority to demonstrate mail transport by automobile.
Payette citizen HM A Edwards testifies that overwork and strain stressed his kidneys causing backache and disordered kidney function. He reports Doan's Kidney Pills regulated his kidneys and eased symptoms, noting a 60 cent price at dealers. Also an Idaho Rural Seed Potatoes sale listing by I W Kenward with phone contact.
The six week honor roll lists seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen with high honors and honors designations. The Caldwell tournament caused dissatisfaction as Payette beat Mountain Home, then lost to Caldwell, with Boise prevailing overall. Payette boasted the best win percentage in the region. Local businessmen contributed $90 to fund the team’s tournament trip.
Y M C A reports a big oyster feed last Friday drew disappointing attendance despite good quality and quantity. A free movie followed with a packed house though order improved. children’s gatekeeping remains a problem. Next program Friday March 11 will feature Bray and industrial films.
Directors of the Little Willow Irrigation District invite bids for the 1921 season until noon March 28 1921. State wages per month required. Board may reject any or all bids. Mail bids to Secretary Jasper Roe by order of the Board. Jasper Roe Secretary March 10 1921
Page advertises William May painting and paper hanging services in Payette Idaho. Includes address 726 N 7th St and phone number 48 r. Contact for interior decorating and guaranteed satisfaction.
James Lawsehige Hollandaworth born January 29 1888 in Anstey Nebraska served in the Nebraska National Guard rising to captain. He later worked in Payette Idaho with the Postal Department and died March 3 after a Brights disease illness. He left a wife three children two stepchildren and multiple other relatives. His funeral was held at the Baptist Church with Yeoman Lodge honors and post office pallbearers.
Lot of small classified notices including for sale certified Dicklow Seed Wheat Mogeridge contact 375-111 and 60 head of Durham Stock catie A H Ramey Fruitland phone 18-18 room for rent Ben Tomlin Wood Spauldings wanted plain sewing Mrs R Q Ferguson Block South of end 7th St Mch 3-13
For sale seed barley at Strohbehn ranch three miles east of Payette. Contact phone 352 Red or see Jack Walker. March 1013.
Information and prices cheerfully given and irrigation problems discussed. See or write me before you buy. D Chase, phone 149 w.
I have sold my home and will move to a smaller house. Available items include a Sx12 Fug, lawn Brink, couch, high chair, nursery chair, cabinet table, Kiddy Kar, and vacuum cleaner. View at my home three weeks, cast for Post Office, Payatto-Mra, Hird Jacobsen.
Catholic Church holds Passion Sunday Mass at 9 15 a m with sermon Christe Divinity Revealed in His Passion and a Friday 7 30 p m lecture Religion and Public Life by R D O Callaghan.
Clyde Walker presides with Sunday School at 11 00 am and Morning Worship. The Price Paid at 630 pm and Epworth League at 780 pm. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening. About 300 attended last week's church picnic and 200 plus attended the lecture. plans mention unfinished basement rooms and diggers busy this week.
N H Payne pastor invites participation in Sunday School at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m young people meeting at 6 30 Bible study in session Thursday prayer at 7 street meeting planned next Saturday night weather permitting standard time observed congregants urged to attend for spiritual benefit
Argyl B Honser pastor reports a full Sunday School with classes in both upstairs and basement. Large attendance at sermons and a fall room for youth. lively atmosphere noted. Lynn Parsons leads the Sunday night events with special speakers and music. WANTED: someone to care for three children ages 8 7 3 in Payette Del.
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