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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
2
A Payette enterprise item discusses U S government bonds as tax free safe investments. It extols Liberty Loan Bonds of 1917 and explains government borrowing rules, the bond’s promise to repay, and potential exchange for higher rate bonds later in the war. It also notes tax advantages and the broad backing of the government.
The Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense schedules headquarters at the Playhouse Club in Washington and seeks women's organizations to join war work. It outlines focus areas including food production, industry, training, and preservation, and asks groups to send leaders and literature for coordination. Public notices invite local help and provide shipping and rental ads in the same issue.
The Liberty Loan bonds of 1917 authorize 1 100 million dollars of 7.5 percent bonds with semiannual interest on December 18 and June 15. Principal may be repaid on or after June 1 1982, or run 30 years to June 11 1947 if not exercised. Bonds exempt from most taxes, sold at par through Treasury and designated banks and outlets. Purchase requires cash with staged down payments starting 18 percent July 25 1917 and culminating with 40 percent August 2, 1917.
The writer warns that a steep, muddy track and icy frost demand liberal use of sand to prevent slipping. Without traction and prompt action, travelers may slide to the bottom, risking a fall on the upper table-land ascent.
A discussion on the necessity of official birth records for proving citizenship and parentage. It cites a Swede immigrant case, a woman returning to the U S, and notes only 11 states plus DC have birth records, with the Federal Children's Bureau urging communities to ensure birth registration for protection.
The colonel, a lawyer, speaks tenderly for clemency for a former court servant jailed over a minor misdeed. He recalls their long-ago bond and devotion, offering a humane plea amid a courtroom cross examination during Chautauqua week.
Public notice of auction and sale items for the week ending May 26 1917 listing participants Bell Elmer Agi Mra Ehner Cole J A Conklin C I Howard R Z Ross Lula Ross John Smith Andrew H Smith Mrs Ruth 1 BE T Bewy PM does not provide further details.
A fragment from a 1918-era notice highlights cheerful courage, patriotic cooperation, and steadfast resolve as community virtues guiding public effort and morale during tough times.
A farmer urges better meadow management to raise hay yields from five to eight tons per acre, promotes building proper silos, and emphasizes cooperative marketing. He cites scalable gains from leveling, irrigation, alfalfa stands, and winter protection, noting hay as a staple and urging community collaboration.
The Allison White Chautauqua entries Dr A J Turner a national authority on municipalities and Dr Henry Smith Williams a renowned lecturer join the 19th century platform lineup. Turner known for his municipal expertise and Williams famed author and scientist bring high profile voices to the community event.
A passage notes Dr Williams as a popular lecturer with engaging style. It recounts a wealthy widow who personally reviews charity cases and is confronted by a tale of a dancing bear that harmed its master, revealing a fablelike exchange about loss and sympathy.
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