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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1920
Page
2
The fragment references a congressional act and the date Thursday September 2 1920. It mentions a proceeding or notice tied to the act but contains unclear names and details.
B S Herrington reflects on the Payette Valley expansion from Idaho to Texas, praising climate and resource potential for dairy farming horticulture and industry while urging balanced moral and spiritual growth to match rapid material progress and the Enterprise’s role in promoting such ideals.
The Nation's Business argues Europe relies on coal from Britain and the United States to cover deficits. France faces a 26 percent shortfall this year even with imports from Belgium and the United States. Italy, lacking coal, depends on England, risking long hauls amid wartime strains.
The Federal Trade Commission will study price guarantees against declines this autumn. A questionnaire was sent last December, a summary pamphlet published in August, and manufacturers and dealers from over thirty brands have voiced pro and con positions. On October 5, officials will convene in Washington to hear industry and dealer views on whether such price guarantees are fair or unfair.
The text notes Senator Harding's pledge to Republican reclamation policy and forest conservation as vital for print paper supply. It also discusses Western editorials urging self reliance in forestry, plus grain car shortages in Chicagoland as rail policy failures hurt farmers and comments on railroad administration impacts.
An editorial note argues courtesy is essential but costly to cultivate in business. It stresses that hiring should rely on on premises skill rather than letters of recommendation. The item also lists the Women’s Relief Corps meetings, detailing schedule and officers.
The article recalls lavish and perilous honeymoons from the Arctic to Africa. It cites Hilkins, Fleischmann, Major Powell-Cotton, and Captain Andrews as examples of brides and grooms seeking extreme journeys from the altar.
The article explains how early American Indians measured time and distance using sleeps and moons. A sleep equaled a sun day about 24 hours, with noon and other times indicated by pointing to sky directions. Distances were said in sleeps, typically about 85 miles per day on foot, with faster messengers covering more.
The Eastern hotel, a century old seafaring hub, faces demolition for an office building. Known as Dynamite Johnny O Brien s base for arms schemes, its mahogany beams symbolized the era. Built in 1822, ships carried cargo and ballast in return trips, with mahogany reused in local construction.
A worker resigns after a sharp exchange with an employer. Months later a blind ad leads to a meeting for a new job, but both fail to recognize each other. The former boss changed offices and firm name, and the reunion ends as the narrator escapes in an elevator.
The city lacks cafeterias for women and has one for men. The YWCA plans to open the first girls cafe soon. A steam table found in a gas company storeroom, sent from England for a food expo, now sits in the YWCA facility.
The salesman tells a customer that the suit will wear like iron and proves it as the garment quickly shows rust after less than two months. This remark appears in a New York Central Magazine item highlighting the suit’s durability and appearance.
The County Fair at Justland featured numerous prize recipients across divisions such as butter, canning, biscuits, sewing, and livestock. Winners included Viola Lyon earning multiple top awards, with Laura Hill, Dora Henningsen, Ruth Rains, Fay Ames, and Mary Kelsey among others securing ribbons and cash prizes. Prize funds were provided by Jersey Purchasing Association, Shorthorn Breeders Association, and local banks and cooperatives.
The Board of Directors of Payette Heights Irrigation District will meet as Board of Correction of the 1920 Assessment Roll at P Campbell residence on the E% of SEM of NWY of Soc 26 Twp 9 N Range 5 W B M on September 27 1920 at 10 o clock am and continue for up to five days as needed. Dated September 2 1920. EDGAR B SHANKS Secretary. First publication Sept 2 1920 Last publication Sept 16 1920.
Senator Harding outlines a program to reduce living costs by revising the excess profits tax, abolishing the freight and passenger traffic tax, raising tariff schedules, and materially altering income tax rates.
Battery Station ad lists a front bedroom with bath for rent near Thureton B22, call 1 for details. Apply north of the YMCA door. includes furnished amenities and contact instruction.
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