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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
3
A vast Pacific coast cedar and other ancient monarch trees were toppled by a northwest storm. A famed 4000 year old giant near Mount Baker snapped 1 foot thick at the break, rings to be counted to confirm age. Raymond area cedars also blown down as a record storm humbles old forest sentinels.
Lew Corntassel voices strong feelings about personal hygiene while recalling Abe Scroggins who only bathes twice a year. The exchange reflects local humor and the pace of life in a Leatherneck community gathering.
The Shriners announce five new hospitals for crippled children to be built in St. Louis San Francisco Shreveport Montreal and St Paul Minneapolis. The first will provide 80 beds with the remaining facilities to follow with similar capacity as announced.
Princeton University suffered a fire that destroyed part of its radio equipment though insurance coverage was sufficient. The broadcasting plan, sparked by L S Gatter in 1912, was nearly ready. Wisconsin and Minnesota already run varsity news and athletic results stations. The new set would reach about 1000 miles on a 300 meter band.
The Taconic range forms the western Massachusetts border linking the Catskills with northern New England, per America Forestry Magazine. Greylock at 3535 feet stands as the state's highest point in the northwest, while Mount Everett at 2624 feet, nicknamed the Dome of the Taconics, lies in the southwest as the next loftiest. both are state reservations.
In a Toronto Telegram snippet, a couple dines in a newly renovated hotel restaurant. One party insists the setting is nicer than the big dining room while the other notes the mirrors invite flirtation and quick disappearances, highlighting one-sided conversation and cautious courtesy.
An East end mother dressed her daughter Mary Frances for school while lamenting missed taxicab pickups. The girl asked if money buys school transport, and the mother replied that they pay axes. The mother grew angry, tears welling, as no taxis came for the child.
Finnish farmers increase seed sowing after strong flax results in 1921. The sole Finnish linen mill built a flax dressing plant near Tammerfors. Last year the factory bought 1,875,000 kilos dried stalks 60,000 kilos soaked stalks and 100,000 kilos swingled flax from farmers, harvesting 8,400 hectares.
Amable Mailiet-Saint-Prix born in 1821 is likely the oldest journalist still alive and possibly the oldest working newspaper man. He writes a weekly article for Abeille de Seine-et-Oise in Corbeil and even composes the paper.
Worshipers at Daikoku shrine in Ariba and Osaka are few, yet the god of wealth Daikoku remains central in Japanese myth. The article traces Daikoku and Ebisu, their origins in Hindu and Buddhist lore, and their fusion in Japan as wealth symbols carried as amulets.
A fragment describes a driver blocking a busy street to monopolize a parking space. It recalls waiting while another man unpacks bundles and finally starts his car, with the implication that the person questioned is likely the same offender.
Decorated by all allied governments, Samuel Glucksman sergeant of the Sixth Marines is lauded for World War deeds including single handedly capturing twenty Germans at Mont Blanc. The Argonaut notes his distinguished service and broad recognition.
The candidate announces renomination after the Republican primary for County Commissioner from the second district. He pledges economical, prudent county budgeting and careful examination of bills before spending county funds, urging support at the November 7 general election.
C E Bossen announces candidacy for re election as County Assessor on the Democratic ticket for the general election held November 7 1922. He calls for voters to investigate his record and offers appreciation for support if the inquiry favors him.
Political advertisement from Anna C. Pearson urging voters to re elect her as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Payette County. She highlights experience in the office and promises to serve parents pupils and teachers by running the county's business efficiently and economically.
Lillian Wilson announces her candidacy for Clerk of the District Court Ex Officio Auditor and Recorder of Payette County. She seeks voter support at the November 7 election, stating she has performed creditably since her January appointment and aims to continue in this role. October 1214.
A Democratic candidate announces for County Treasurer and Ex-Officio Tax Collector of Payette County Idaho. He urges voters to review a five year record and seeks support ahead of the General election on November 7 1922.
Esther Russell and Herrington Dorathy Auto Repair advertise general overhauling cylinder rebore ring and piston fitting repair services. A Holstein Breeders Organization five bull block is reported by County Agent O E B McConnell of Gooding County.
A Payette County voter notice from a Republican candidate announcing candidacy to fill the first district County Commissioner seat in November. The platform centers on retrenchment of county expenses while maintaining sound business judgment.
I have been duly nominated as a Republican candidate to succeed myself as County Commissioner of Payette County from the third district. I urge voters to support me in the November 7 election and pledge to dedicate my efforts to the people with economical administration of county affairs.
Ruth R Shaw announces re election bid for County Treasurer and Earl W Christian declares candidacy for County Assessor on the Republican ticket. Both appeal to Payette County voters for support in the November general election.
The Payette Mills Inc declares a 10 per share assessment on all outstanding stock. Unpaid shares as of November 17, 1922 will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction December 8, 1922 at 2 00 PM to cover the delinquency and costs. H W Douglass secretary Payette Idaho October 10 1922
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