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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
4
Will Wells owner argues for unusual financial rewards to spur oil exploration and development. President Shoup of Associated Oil Company discusses production dynamics and the need for freedom from political interference to sustain pioneer work and future gasoline supply.
A government investigation links three Western trappers who died after falling through ice to a widespread trap network. Over a fifty mile circuit they tended ten miles of traps every ten days, leaving animals and even birds to starve or freeze. The report calls for daily trap inspections to curb cruelty in fur-bearing traps.
Silverton Oregon collie Bobbie travels 3000 miles across seven states to reunite with his master in Indiana. He receives a silver medal from the Oregon Humane Society and a warm city welcome from schoolchildren. Moviemakers plan a three reel feature to depict his voyage for wide audiences.
The lumber industry ranks highly among basic sectors. 1922 US production is estimated at 38 to 40 billion feet, with 1920 mill value around $1.3 billion and forestry and protection spending totaling $17 million. 1919 mill value was $1.044 billion, 1921 about $700 million, and labor remains a large employment contributor.
The Idaho State Editorial association fixes July 9 for its annual Grangeville convention and launches a Weiser to Grangeville automobile caravan via the north and south highway. Editors invite motorists to join, with planned stops at Payette Lakes and McCall, plus a possible Moscow Lewiston run, to gain national publicity and showcase Idaho’s scenic routes.
John T Jeffries, Sheriff, announces a sheriff s sale of real property in Payette County Idaho to satisfy a mortgage decree in Luke Harden vs Thomas Harden and others. The land described includes parts of Sections 27 34 23 in Township 9 North Range 3 West Boise Meridian containing 20 acres. Sale set for May 24 1924 at 1 30 PM at the Payette Court House. First publication May 1. Last publication May 22.
Government reports show 51,891 forest fires in the Coast States in 1928 burning 11.5 million acres at a cost of 16.5 million dollars. The area burned is eight times the French forests destroyed in World War, with 16 states spending about 1.8 million dollars since 1922 to protect timberlands.
At a Monday May 12 meeting a citizen delegation urged placing Commercial Domestic Science and Manual Training back on the curriculum and reintroducing Music and Art for a public vote. The board had cut these subjects for economy, noting a four mills levy to resume them, hoping voters express their opinion.
Notice of a school election in Payette Independent School District No 32 Idaho to be held May 24 1924 at Central School. Polls open 1 to 6 pm. Assessed district property value 1 927 040 dollars. Estimated district need 54 837 16 including music art commercial domestic science and manual training. Authorized levy without vote 47 165 dollars. Additional levy four mills to fund curricular programs. Voter qualifications include residency parent or guardian status or tax payment within the district. By order of the Board.
Publication notices list multiple items including public dinner event by Mrs Mulholland and Mrs Pacha at 336 N 9th St for 75 cents per plate, call 125 by May 15. various ads for sale items such as a baby buggy piano Victrola and more. lost items. rentals and loans. public land notice by Department of the Interior Boise Idaho. final proof hearing for land claim by J Waster, probate judge Payette Idaho with witnesses named.
For rent three furnished rooms. These are exceptionally nice apartments. Can be used as a suit of rooms or for light housekeeping. Phone 86. PRACTICAL NURSE Mrs T J Walker, Phone 51 Oct 1811. FOR SERVICE Durham and Jersey bull also Poland China boar FP B Hurd May 15 1944.
Independent Transfer Co of 14 South 7th street invites sealed bids for the Baptist Church parsonage adjacent building on 2nd Avenue South to be removed by the purchaser by July 15 1924. Bids must be received by 1 p m Saturday May 31 1924. The board may reject any bid. Each bid must include a $25 check refundable if not accepted.
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