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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
2
A lengthy discussion argues against blanket privatization as in California and Canada. It weighs hydroelectric schemes, government ownership, and political patronage. The piece cites Wall Street Journal and Minneapolis Tribune on unemployment, farm credit, and public utilities regulation.
The column discusses unemployment remedies and political measures to boost work while critiquing bond-stimulus ideas. It also reports a veterinary breakthrough in Tacoma where removing a nanny goat’s larynx calms coughing, hinting at future ordinances about pet operations and animal care.
The piece extolls wood as the mass builder due to low cost and DIY feasibility, cites lumber as a pivotal West Coast industry supporting jobs and tax revenue, and notes fire resistant construction lowering home losses. It also promotes Doan’s Kidney Pills with a testimonial, and argues power development drives national progress alongside community and industrial growth.
C Fensee chief of police and pound master announces seizure of red cow yearling steer and white faced heifer for running at large under Ordinance 27. Animals to be sold at Bank's Livery Barn Payette on November 3 1921 at 2 PM unless claimed and charges paid. Also note 62000 private wells damaged or destroyed in France that year.
Judge Lovett proposes a perpetual trust fund from allied debt to aid widows, orphans, the aged, hospitals, and education. He favors debt cancellation for education and humane aims, arguing it is good business to relieve a portion of interest for future generations. Notice to creditors in Payette Idaho seeks claims within ten months for the estate of A Edgar Wood.
Figures show that to run the government for ten years the United States would need about 82 dollars per citizen annually. Taxpayers would shoulder the amount, based on a 38.5 billion budget, with state and county taxes adding roughly 22 dollars. The text compares U S living advantages to other nations and notes daily casualties from accidents. Also includes an old rental notice for furnished rooms.
A mixed set of wants and sales including lost and found items, vehicles for sale or trade, furniture and appliances, bulbs and plants for sale, rental notices, and employment inquiries. Highlights include lost small gray book near the Post Office, found baby wrap and purse rewards, autos for sale or exchange, and real estate and auction offerings in Payette area.
St. Ignatius church in Baltimore reported a jewel theft from the altar area. Inquiry traced the breach to a small band of church mice tied to a faulty alarm contact, revealing long neglected maintenance and a disused higher alarm that allowed the theft to go undetected.
Dr J C Woodward a Qcalist announces daily afternoon fittings at the Woodward Building with free eye examinations and modern office equipment. Arrangements may be made for evening appointments. For rent rooms available from Mrs H Ennign.
An ad claims Lavoptik refreshes tired red eyes and brightens a woman’s look in a week. It promises healthier, sparkling eyes with regular use and includes a free aluminum eye cup from Payette Pharmacy.
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