Idaho Oregon Fruit Growers Plan Sixth Apple Show Exhibit
At a regular board meeting the Idaho Oregon Fruit Growers Association scheduled a fine exhibit for the Sixth Annual Apple Show and Marketing Conference in Spokane from November 17 to 22. They invited all districts to participate, noting Southern Idaho has rarely exhibited at the event. Manager M J Higley urged growers to prepare, promising officers will ensure a display one they will not be ashamed of and will provide full preparations details later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho-Oregon Fruit Growers Association
Spokane
Board of
Idaho
M. J. Higley
Income Tax Law Takes Effect As Returns Begin
Treasury estimates 425,000 Americans will be taxed under the new income tax law with first returns due March 1, 1918. Individuals earning over 3000 annually and married couples over 4000 must report detailed receipts to government agents each year. The law provides two main collection methods, via individual returns or employer withholdings at the source, and outlines exemptions and deductions including business expenses, interest, and taxes paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Internal Revenue Collectors
Wilson
Fake Advertising Exposed In Merchants Trade Journal
A prior Enterprise exposé alleged misleading orchard tract advertising by the Des Moines based Merchants Trade Journal. The piece claimed endorsements by Idaho Payette Valley orchardists and noted subsequent ads without approval. Local ministers invite Bible study and announce a December service schedule and sermon on discernment between truth and falsehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Trade Journal
Des Moines
Iowa
Hollister
Idaho
Payette Valley
Himseclf
Tme
Commercial Club
Enterprise
Merchants Trade, Journal
Pilkington
Pickington
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Haracer
Tn’ Ovent Pesons
Apple Prices Still Advance In Northwest Fruit Market
Pacific Northwest fruit distributors report a surge of orders at high prices as they seek tighter control of the apple crop. Manager M I Higley is canvassing the field to estimate available volume and avoid over or under selling while monitoring possible crop shrinkage or overrun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Pacific Northwest
Frui
M. 1. Higley
Robbins
Chase Convicted Of Violation In Horticultural Prunes Case
In Judge R L Shaw's justice court D C Chase was found guilty of violating horticultural law by shipping prunes infected with scale. The September shipment was stopped at Nampa, prunes dumped, destroyed, and a crate admitted as evidence. Jurors deliberated briefly, verdict returned about 11:30 pm. Judge to set fine Thursday morning. minimum 25, maximum 300. Chase intends to appeal to district court. Judge fined $50 plus costs totaling about 110 to 120.
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Justice Court
D. c Chase
R. L. Shaw
State of Idaho
D.C. Chase
D. C. Chase
Nampa
Shaw
John C. Giesler
J. Noble
C. F
Methodist Church Announces Morning and Evening Services
In the morning at 11 Rev. W. J. Herwig of Boise will speak. In the evening at 7 30 the pastor will speak on A single standard of morals in society. Chorus Choir at both services. Sunday School at 10. Ep worth League at 6 30. All are invited to these services.
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Christ On Church
P. P. Brainard
C. L. Shaw
Department of Christian Work
Washoe
Payette
Reed
W. J. Herwig
Boise
Epworth League
Singleness of Purpose and Fun at Local Baptist Service
Riverside Market advertises poultry and meat with Fat stock for sale. A Y M C A chicken pie supper is planned for Saturday night. P. H. Evans leads a Baptist Church schedule with Sunday School at 10, morning service at 11, and evening at 7:30. B Y P U meets Sunday at 6:30 and midweek prayer at 7:50. The parish notes a large turnout last Sunday and hopes for stronger attendance next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Market
H. D. Ficke
Clearing lots for new lumber yard opens space for stock
Empire Lumber Company of Ontario clears the occupied lots this week to prepare for sheds and buildings and stock placement. The sites formerly housed J. T. Griffith, a tombstone dealer with a large rack of baggage stored there. The bases helm relocated to a new site this week.
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Empire Lumber Company of
Ontario
J. T. Griffith
Premium Outline of Sixth National Apple Show Prizes
The Idaho Oregon Fruit Growers Association shares a preliminary outline of premiums for Spokane's Sixth National Apple Show, November 17 to 22, detailing contests for 25 and 16 box entries across varieties such as Delicious, McIntosh Red, Stayman Winesap, and Winesap with prizes from 3 to 40 dollars, plus special awards for best keepers, big apples, box displays, and by‑products. The premiums cover general district displays, cooking prizes, by‑product medals, and a main stage box making contest with substantial cash awards and a world champion packing contest to be repeated at the show.
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Spokane
Idaho-Oregon Fruit Growers Association
Uing Tn
Delicious
Jonathan
Rome Feauty
Spitzenberg
Stayman Winesap
Wagener
Winesap
Winter Banana
Newton
Arkansas
Ben Davis
Grimes Golden
Mcintosh
Stayman Wineup
Arkacsss Elzk
Baldwin
Be Leis
Grimes Golve
King David
Meinush Red
Ielouse
Rome Beauty
Tompkins King
Snyman Wisesar
Wincetp
Northern Spy
Aransas Black
Baldwin Wo
Black Twig
Missouri
York Imperial
Securiey
Associationg Fruit Growers' Union, Society
Coun We
Wil Bhe
Niles
Local News Highlights Deer Venison and Lumber Sale Approvals
Word from Wm Reilly with Henry Weidner and T F Adams in the hills reports great deer and bear hunting success. The Mikigen Idaho Lumber Company of Payette won approval to purchase 22 500 010 feet of timber. Venison feasts follow deer hunts with editor and family grateful for the venison. Pays Band Boys bill collected after intonation in Caldwell fair. Mrs Lauer recovering after Portland operation. Riverside Meat Market planned with future daily hours. Payette business changes include J A Lawer taking over old Denver stand stock. Idaho scenery views shown at PMMA Theatre Oct 16 with reserved seats. Sevier and Vale mentions. Mrs Glenn Hunt returns to Weiser after visit.
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Wm. Reilly
Henry Weidner
Mikigen Idaho Lumber Company
Payette
Wm. Hott
Vern Hog
James Todd
Knox
Downs
Fayette
Paytte
Caldwell
Kenward
Lauer
Portland
H. D. Fieke
H'S
Arta
Sirth Street
Riverside Meat Market
Picke
J. A.lawer
Eder
Cenver
Sama
Laer
Bestees
Marner
Idsto
PMMA
O'Cl.ek
Mil
Dhe
Payette Valley Publicity League
Southern Wako
Local News Briefs From Portis Area Events
Local notices report births and community happenings. Mr and Mrs LaFayette Exton welcome a baby born Thursday October at their home. County Commissioner members attended the regular meeting while John H Panks develops buildings at his Washoe ranch. Clyde Loughrey returns from the East and takes a job at John W Sur Shoe Store. A Chicken Pie Supper is planned for Saturday at the YMCA with Artin Jacobsen and other speakers. Leland Stanford Univ accepts Artin Jacobsen for an art course. F L Dixon arrives with family from Oregon, children to attend school. Movie show at EMMA Theatre Thursday. Lorraine Chapter hosts visiting chapters Tuesday night. Alfred Armitrong visits Caldwell with L W Ressell at The Betts. Grand Lodge activities noted for Owens, Driscoll, Burns and George Ho ahead of schedule. Rumors say Oregon Light & Power may appoint local managers. J P Orr may relocate to join Fay ette. Publicity drive urges attending EMMA Theater show and home tale events Thursday. Chicken Pie Supper at YMCA planned for Saturday evening with price set at thirteen cents.
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ER. Pisir
Calawell
John H. Panks
Bern
Washoe
Clyde Loughrey
John W. Sur
Satuntar Wight
Artin Jacobsen
Jase Priany
California
Leland Stanford University
F. L. Dixon
Beker Cis
Oregon
Middle West
Lorraine
Wener
Ontario
Big St
Bema
Idaho
D. W. Shelton
Harry
Alfred Armetrosg
Jerine
L W. Ressell
Grand Teaserer
Tim Driscoll
Grand Werles
3. B. Burns
Feneral
George Ho Heady
Caldwell Morcay
Hardy
Tds Oreos Light & Power Company
Cfaner
Paralle
J.P. Orr
J. F. Orr
Fayette Thurscey
Mrs,Jr
Portland Fiteo Fund
Emma Theater
YMC. A
Apple Tree Bears Twice In One Year In Parma
A Parma man reports a freak apple tree that bore two crops in one year before frost killed the second maturation. The article notes an unusual fruiting phenomenon, with details about local observations and a doctor’s uncertainty regarding the cause. The piece also includes unrelated classified items and a USDA wheat crop estimate.
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Parma
Frost
Drier products to be exported by Denney & Company
Denney & Company inaugurate a new departure in the management of the drier. Skins and cores of apples are dried for export to France where they are used in cheap champagne and wines. Large piles of stock form outside the establishment as the full machinery works to handle the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denney & Company
France
Denner & Company
Maneze
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Apple
Presbyterian Church
Chase
The
Emma
Portia Club
Methodist Church
Jen Streve
Scott
F. C. Hard
Glenn Hunt
Stm Weiser
Mrs
LaFayette Exton
YMC
Crume Fez
J. A. Prujet
Pavers
Bes and
M.C
Apple Tee
Alden
Apple Gaal
Bennett
Suly
Dinssammine
United States Department of Agriculture
B. F. O'Neil
Wallace Banker
Idaho Republican Committee
Parette
Carrete
Barney
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