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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
2
The piece argues happiness comes from health and purpose, not money. It praises hard work, thrift, and personal responsibility, urging readers to seek wealth, pleasure or happiness through effort, and to avoid perpetual dread of life’s end. It notes improvements since 1914 and endorses government support for work over borrowing.
A South Dakota banker questions why a farmer would borrow after shipping corn. Pat explains after freight, commissions, elevator charges, husking, shelling, hauling, and wages, the farmer nets 16c from a 42c sale, underscoring harsh farm conditions and signals a cautious outlook.
An odd entry from a humor page claims there is only one editor in heaven. It jokes that the editor arrived by posing as a minister and the heavenly search for a lawyer to eject him failed, so the editor retains the moral authority.
A yellow dog named Just a Yellow Cau roams Fayetteville streets after a ribbon falls from a girl’s hair. The dog retrieves the ribbon, follows the girl and mother for a block, then returns it to the owner via a stranger, seeming satisfied.
The week of May 15 to 21, 1921, set a wet May record for southern Idaho, bringing rain that damaged some Erdon trucks but benefited orchards hayfields pastures and grain, with potential worth many thousands of dollars despite late replanting.
An American reader argues that the United States should halt funding abroad and focus on domestic relief. The letter critiques ongoing foreign charity drives, noting California and other states recently funded Near East relief. The writer urges Americans to reassess generosity, citing Armenians and Poles as examples of foreigners assumed to be perpetual recipients. He warns continued aid may invite greater expectations and reduce care for home shortages.
Mrs. Jonas Brown will distribute newly arrived books from the County Librarian. Birth announced of Sarah Louise Haverfield at John Haver field home in Weiser, formerly Mabel Smith of the Slope. Mrs. Jim Wilson traveled to McCall for summer plans. The Tomlinson family plus others visited the Ben Tomlinson home. Park school picnic despite rain. 75 attendees, indoors games. Plymouth Town High School play at Payette’s auditorium. Highway work slowed by rain. with good weather, progress expected. Ladies Club picnic postponed to Saturday.
The District Court of Idaho Payette County issues an alias summons to Jennie B Wayne. The complaint seeks dissolution of the marriage and division of property between John T Wayne and Jennie B Wayne. Jennie B Wayne must answer within twenty days if served in this district or forty days otherwise, else judgment by default. The case is filed May 16 1921 with Clerk H G Gardner and attorney W H Haynes. First publication May 26, with next notice June 30.
On May 11 the Second degree was conferred on Barrington Herrington and Moperidge. May 18 the Third degree honored Ferrin Harland and others. A sick-benefits donation to the Odd Fellows Home impressed, while a July District Convention was set. The Home at Caldwell opened May 15 and regulations for admissions discussed.
A proposed use of wireless telegraphy to determine the precise boundary line between South and West Australia at the 120th longitude. Signals from a high power wireless station between Greenwich and Sydney would be received at observatories worldwide to reestablish the longitudinal position. The plan involves major observatories and aims to lead a comprehensive global longitude survey of Australia. The United States and British governments are invited to cooperate.
Sheriff John R. Jefferis announces a public auction of F J Kipperm property in Melchers Addition Payette Idaho. On June 18 1921 at 3 PM the front courthouse door will open to bidders offering cash to satisfy a Daily Crump v F J Kipper execution.
A Hungarian immigrant recalls his native town and Budapest life in decline. He notes daily work routines, the lure of easy living, and a society built on hospitality yet strained by overextension. The piece reflects on class and personal memory of a fading world.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions a giveaway and references names and events in unclear order. The readable bits name Jane and a Saturday event, with a stray note about a gift from a Tata tree and a referenced Curean group.
A garbled notice announces a timing and date for Willow Diner Pogetie with references to the third Monday in Diva and a May 26 date. It mentions the Nort AM Trendirer office at the Bruceuit Hotel Hulline, Laverte, Windy, and Yate Mas 10.
Fragmentary notice from a Tetonsink Hotel listing a remedy related to kidneys. Mentions Mrs Mary A Maddox of 6144 W Talo St Idaho and vague personal recollections. The readable text shows garbled phrases and no clear date or outcome.
The text fragment references panic attacks and multiple personal names in a jumbled, uncertain manner. It mentions places like Buffalo and Fort Wayne, and individuals such as Dick, Missy, Dowi, Jowi Lore, and Maddox, but coherence and specifics are lacking.
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