Market delays due to heat for selling cars
The report notes a scalded condition from hot weather halting marketing as cars remained in the ground. A chicsee pricing firm rat weighs 1,984 pounds and the value is estimated at £16,000 in Glamater.
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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
2
The report notes a scalded condition from hot weather halting marketing as cars remained in the ground. A chicsee pricing firm rat weighs 1,984 pounds and the value is estimated at £16,000 in Glamater.
Notice of new Collector of Internal Revenue offices at Boise Idaho with service stations planned in other cities to aid taxpayers. Reports Roosevelt Memorial drive in Idaho to raise funds and local public support noted along with $100,000 potato damage in Canyon County due to car shortages.
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance urges service members to note the act requires death or disability compensation within one year after discharge unless a medical certificate shows injury likely to cause death or disability. They advise obtaining the certificate from the director and sending it to the Chief Medical Advisor in Washington.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Forest Ranger on October 27 in Idaho towns including Boise Challis Emmett Halley McCall Montpelier Pocatello Sandpoint St Maries Burley Coeur d Alene Grangeville Koosida Makay Orofino Salmon St Anthony Welner Applications may be obtained from the Civil Service Commission Washington DC from the Forest Supervisors or the District Forester Ogden Utah Applicants must be U S citizens aged 21 to 40 with at least a four grade education Practical experience in compass surveying mining lumbering livestock business is desirable Preference is given to residents of the state where the exam is taken and to honorably discharged soldiers sailors or marines who attach copies of their discharge The initial salary is 1100 per year with potential rise to 1240 after one month of satisfactory service and may continue after June 20 1920 pending Congressional action Rangers must provide their own saddle horses typically two horses. government housing and forage are provided for most positions
The article promotes Everbright Top Dye to revive and protect automobile tops from weathering. It claims the product restores appearance, preserves waterproofing, and is used by dealers, painters, and top trimmers as proof of merit. A dealer can supply and claim customer satisfaction.
A jumble of local notes reports students at Holton School Mary Ann Creaver and Haxel Kirk honor roll, residents moving houses in the valley, and visitors from Yale Oregon. It mentions a dance at the Hek home, a highway office appointment, Tire theft at a Cheek dance and a curious pig tale overheard by a boy named Willie.
An economic zoologist from Wisconsin University warns pests cause million dollar losses in grain storage. He urges rat proof buildings under construction and reinforced elevators to protect stored food products. A free bulletin on rat and mouse extermination may be requested from the University of Wisconsin publications office.
A lively explainer on natural oddities the odd color of a black sheep and why animals have features like red vision for bulls whiskers for cats and a camel’s hump. The text links traits to adaptation and instinct by tracing how ancient habits reappear in modern animals.
A Copenhagen based company introduces a patented process to harden birch, ash and elm wood within 24 hours. The method dries moisture faster, improves hardness, and yields finishes resembling teak and mahogany, suitable for furniture and fittings.
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