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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
6
This device is easy to operate and connect to water sewer and gas. A gas heater provides scalding hot water while washing. The metal tank has a smooth surface with no dirt buildup and can handle large or small loads due to three cup positions. Copper brass and aluminum resist rust and the vacuum principle ensures efficient cleaning.
An advertisement touts electric washing machines by Payette Electric Co with Woodhead as proprietor promising heavy labor savings and quick laundry lines. It also features a testimonial style pitch for Dean's Kidney Pills claiming relief from kidney pain and a housing inquiry seeking roomers and board.
An Indianapolic news item notes a sharp witted principal who scolds teachers for ignorance while boasting about a new widower she hired. The newest recruit quips that they read only society pages and death notices to learn who the widowers are. Classified ad lists rooms for rent at 1035 Firap Ave.
Board met May 1921 after April recess with J M Davis J A White and L B Makinson present. They approved last month’s minutes and adopted funds transfer to cover the 1918 unapportioned Personal Tax Fund into Current Expense, with claims to be paid from that fund. Claims list includes salaries, allowances, widow pensions, sheriff, assessors, legal notices, and bridge repairs, with total items and recipients named.
A note records that the Board of County Commissioners recessed after a motion prevailed regarding the order of matters. J. M. Davis served as Chairman and H. G. Gardner as Clerk, with attendees instructed to refer questions back to claimants for more information on who ordered the action.
The Irus trated World notes cowboys employ motorcycles for cattle roundup and fence inspection, but most strikingly for pursuing coyotes. A bike can tire the gray wolf quickly, enabling capture by lariat, per the Philadelphia Public Ledger. The piece contrasts rural labor with a schoolroom humor scene from the Indianapolis News about girls’ hair bows and a witty remark from a teacher.
The state of Washington pays a 2.50 bounty on each sea lion scalp to curb sea lion predation on salmon. William Hunter, who hunts sea lions full time, earned 880 dollars for 352 scalps this season and is nicknamed the king of the season hunters.
The piece notes black opal is the most beautiful gem, with Australian mines dominating supply. It has risen about 300 percent in value over two years and now fetches near 400 dollars per carat. Sizes range from 1 to 40 carats.
A North Shore resident asks Junior what Santa should bring for Christmas. The boy replies with a vague request for a humdinger, recalling a basement remark about the term and hoping for something similar.
Wanted pasture for 60 head of sheep advertised by M. Hurd. Lost blue Ostrich feather boa. leave at this office.
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