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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1921
Page
2
Idaho Commissioner J G Pralice urges publishers to publicize the Blue Sky Law. He explains permits required for selling state securities and licensure of salesmen, plus annual and semi annual reporting, with penalties for false statements.
King Oforiatta, educated in Europe, backs laws to curb exploitation and leads a year of surveys. A colonial survey party found diamonds last year while his exploration uncovers gravel layers beneath clay indicating a large underlay of gold potential across more than an acre.
A telephone call brings a familiar voiced message from my best girl upset over a minor incident. After reconciling feelings, she gratefully thanks me for the information.
The Idaho Department of the American Legion calls Caldwell to host the first departmental convention of the Women’s Auxiliary October 12 and 13, 1921. Delegates, credentials, and chapter organization rules are outlined, with emphasis on forming active units and securing attendance.
The Hertford Courant reports a single sea serpent sighting this season amid hot seas and eager beachgoers. A rumored pirate ship from Russia moves mysteriously offshore, with many witnesses predicting dramatic appearances and possible attacks on passing vessels or crews.
English horticulturists paid ten thousand dollars for an American orchid named Catteleya gigas alba. Flowered in 1910 and winning a gold medal at a U S orchid show, the plant was found in 1909 among other specimens and nearly sold for a fraction before it revived with pure white flowers the next spring and fetched a high London sale.
Laundry owners launch Visit Your Laundry Week urging housewives to tour local laundries October 24 to 99 and learn washing ironing and garment care. Promoters claim nationwide reach with over a million women already participating and aim to boost understanding of modern laundry methods and services.
Koka Seki a pumice stone found around New Islands off the Niijima group near Tokyo is praised by Vice Consul Hy T. Gawdler for its durability heat resistance and versatility. Once used in building it now gains commercial recognition in Japan for boiler furnace inner linings safes and ice chests and is proposed for reinforced concrete barge construction.
The French poet Maurice Maeterlinck refused to pay a 600 franc bill after a Pekinese, injured by a dog named Alaska, died during eye surgery in Nice. The specialist has taken the case to court, citing the failed anesthesia and the animal's fatal condition.
An Idaho Supreme Court session features an attorney misaddressing the judges as gentlemen. He apologizes aloud after a brief moment of muted laughter from the bench, with Chief Justice Rice quelling the moment.
A London writer notes to the New York Post that the British Museum is at capacity. By 1830 every English author must deposit two copies of his books with the museum, which keeps them in good condition and accessible to the public. The rule also applies to newspapers and space has run out.
Unfurnished front room available for rent at 422 N Tilt Street asking 8 dollars per month. Includes location details and contact note for interested parties.
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