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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1919
Page
2
October 9 1919 editorial notes the tuberculosis fight under wartime energy. It cites 154 008 annual US deaths, ages 5 to 45 mostly in productive work, and a recent $500 000 000 annual waste. Emphasizes prevention, education and Red Cross-led programs to protect children and reduce spread.
The article details War Risk Insurance for U S armed forces, noting about 4.6 million service members carried policies totaling nearly 40.99 billion dollars with an average of $5 per policy. It explains beneficiaries mostly family members, the youth of many insured, and that only about 25 percent continued coverage after the war. It also describes steps to convert to Permanent Government Insurance and reinstatement options for lapsed policies.
A nationwide effort mobilizes former service men to obtain government insurance via banks and a broad volunteer network including Red Cross Y M C A Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Y M H A and Boy Scouts. The program highlights permanent policies 20 and 30 year endowments 20 payment life 30 payment life and endowment options with liberal disability and tax favorable terms.
The Ranger Course, Session of 1218 20, offered by the School of Forestry at the University of Idaho, opens November 3 and runs to March 25. It trains forest rangers and guards, assists in civil service exams, and adapts to returning soldiers needs with practical, expert instruction.
The article questions claims of an imminent beet sugar shortage and notes speculation about profiteering. It argues the western beet sugar sector has opportunity for significant development and urges continued support to expand production as demand rises. It emphasizes not wasting effort to grow the industry during this period.
A Payette Idaho ordinance from October 6 1919 governs planting trimming and care of trees and shrubs in public parks streets and grounds. It requires permits from the city clerk and bans damaging or removing trees without notice and penalties up to a 100 dollar fine and jail time.
Ten year old Beryl adores her reflection and her vain habit prompts her father to joke that nature makes better work than before. The playful exchange highlights vanity and parental guidance in a moral tale from Youth's Companion.
A guest at a Washington dinner mocks Bolshevik critics, noting ladies wear decollete gowns while Senator Johnson of California smiles as he recalls reports from Russia about selling clothes. The exchange focuses on fashion and political caricature at a formal event.
A teacher explains that the trunk is the body's middle part and asks students for understanding. One boy hesitates, explaining he disagrees because he thinks the trunk is not 80. He adds you should go to the circus to see the elephant, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding.
Rain pours as a man abandons a stranded flivver seven miles from town to reach his wife. He waves an umbrella to shelter her while shouting for a passing motorist who, with a full tank, speeds away after hearing the plea.
A young businesswoman scorns nonworking women and derides velvet as attire. She recalls a velvet dress that wore well only if one is not too loud in behavior, then notes velvet becomes sticky and shiny otherwise.
A comic exchange shows Professor Pate and Mr Naybur who joke about misplacing a letter and Pike's Peak, reflecting lighthearted office banter. The Kansas City Star snippet highlights the professor's absent mindedness in a humorous scene.
An elderly resident laments overflowing waste with no disposal options. Mr Flatdweller offers to parcel the broken crockery and send it to a distant, unspecified address via parcel post. The scene hints at a quirky community routine or postal prank.
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