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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
3
Multiple notices including a bankruptcy filing for Henry D. Battenhagen in Payette Idaho with a creditors meeting May 11 1918, a sale/rent listing for a 160 acre stock ranch near Donnelly Idaho, a rent ad for a 6 room house, and lodge meeting details for Washoe Lodge No 28 A P and A M plus an early seed potatoes ad.
National Casualty Company offers exclusive territory and direct home office contract positions in Idaho. Earn income nationwide with flexible hours in a representative role based in Detroit Michigan.
Probate Court in Payette Idaho orders private sale of undivided half interests in two parcels of land in Payette County with water rights. Sale after May 13 1918 at F H Lyons law office Payette bids via terms including ten percent down and rest within one year at eight percent interest. Dated April 24 1918 administrator Ella M Lewis estate. First publication April 25 last May 2
Mrs. Frank A. Vanderlip of New York, treasurer of the National Woman's Liberty Loan Committee, calls on American women to devote full days to war service. She urges dependability and a professional spirit, arguing eight hours daily is necessary and that saving money for government bonds doubles as war support.
The article explains the silkworm of the sea, the p Sinn a mollusk from the Mediterranean. It spins silk used for royal garments in ancient times and anchors itself to rocks. The silk yields delicate brownish yellow threads used for gloves stockings and similar items. A pair of stockings made from this silk cost $4 in Philadelphia Ledger.
Large musk deer herds dot the Koko-Nor southern shores with supply from T'aochou surpassing Sungpan. Much musk never reaches Sungpan, instead moving east to Yuchow for a ninth and tenth moon fair. Tachienty exports value music highly as Tibetans bring musk. medium musk prices run thirteen times its weight in silver.
A tired business man narrator quips the show was written for him, while a manager and Dustin Stax discuss the production cost and the pressure of paying interest on investments. The exchange hints at financial preoccupations and distractions as characters stumble over mice.
The Bank of England uses finely balanced entrance doors to deter mobs and intricate night security. Inside, bullion departments are submerged in several feet of water with alarms everywhere. If any coin is removed during the day a pool of water appears, signaling and undoing the theft.
The early state of West Virginia emerged from Virginia after Virginia's 1860 secession move. Lincoln's troop call spurred a state convention to vote for secession, then the eastern regions ratified, while the western counties repudiated. The split produced a new state separate from the old Virginia.
The text contrasts danglers who wait for others to decide with laborers who seek work wherever offered. It praises those who take action, build their communities, and become sturdy supporters, rather than lingering in indecision. It frames effort and initiative as virtues that strengthen society.
Anyone needing yard or garden work done is directed to contact J. W. Gray at 122 Gad Ave 8 for services.
Notice to seed growers offering contracts for 5 and 10 acre lots of musk melon watermelon pumpkin squash gourds and sweet corn at set prices with enlistment details. Information requested from B C Luce Weiser Idaho Western Seed and Irrig Co March 21 Fremont Nebraska. For sale diet in summer pickles in 1 pc welk phone Lor across from listing.
The text argues that a man’s worth is shown by his inner ideals and self-direction. Leisure reveals thinking level, and striving against temptation strengthens character and power, with lasting value beyond worldly recognition. For sale notices follow, including Holstein calves and cattle listings.
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