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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1921
Page
4
Col Elliston P Masters recalls an army club tale from Fort Sheet Writen about a French extortion case. A guest dined with friends at Paris hotels and restaurants, was challenged by a proprietor who called dining there an insult to the establishment, and faced an awkward billing claim.
A guest disputes a charge of twelve dinners totaling 350 francs. The proprietor acknowledges no dinners were taken and explains the extra 100 francs cover an insult. The guest insists on paying only 250 francs, while the proprietor cites the insult as the reason for the higher price.
The International Studio notes a Mahogany eight by ten portrait of Washington at forty four by John Trumbull, authenticated after restoration. Curator William H. Shelton reports the image has hung at Jumel mansion for six years in William Lanier Washington’s collection. Trumbull’s image reflects his 1775 staff drawings and Washington’s age of forty three when he assumed command at Tos nees.
The Fayette Land and Livestock Co stored their 1021 wool clip in the Woods Spur packing house. Mrs M A Hurt will receive White Leghorn chicks from Petaluma California this week. Idaho Farm Bureau meetings in Boise discussed cooperative marketing and a codified farm policy with committee referrals. Community events included Grange meetings, Mother’s Day programs, quarantine news, local sewing clubs, and numerous social visits, dinners, and trips involving residents of Wood Spur and Weiser Oregon slope.
James R. Preddy traces irrigation in the Southwest from Pueblo ditches near El Paso and Pecos to Yuma legends and Coronado’s era. He notes Franciscan mission canals near San Antonio and Mexican grants during rule. A Hartford dinner quip contrasts American travel, Boston etiquette, and a waiter’s wine error.
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs Munsey at Ge pone grove on South Street Thursday in May.
An early home goods notice touts comforts and convenience items such as a fly car motif, a coffee pot accessory, and an electrical device for utility in the home. The text suggests these items with playful wording, while noting their high cast.
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