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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
5
A long list of social happenings from Payette and nearby areas records visits, travels, and gatherings. Families like the Wilsons, Hulmes, and Carlsons host or join relatives in Boise, Ontario, Emmett, Baker, and Wilder. Travel to Camp Lewis, Porterville, and coast trips are noted along with birthdays and farm work.
The Fidelis class of the Brethren Sunday school later a farewell surprise for Mrs. Minnie Haller at her parents home A. L. Gorham. Many local families attend picnics and visits as residents move plans for church work and relocate to Portland. An August 1918 notice mentions a correction meeting for district levy funds and local wartime updates.
Mountain campers who despise tents invent moonshades to shield their eyes at night and keep sleep undisturbed by bright moonlight. The shade uses a square canvas stretched between two pointed stakes driven into the ground.
Bruce Cummings argues in Science Progress that printing presses preserve history as daily events are recorded and read. He notes vast catalogs in the British Museum reading room, from Charles Garvice to Kiang hi, and a flood of topics from coal to cabbages.
A discussion on the need for strong wood in aircraft propellers notes some engines run up to 1700 rpm and blades must handle high speeds. Black walnut tops the list for blade wood due to toughness and non splintering when struck. White oak ash maple birch and cherry follow in order. Also an advisory warns not to eat uncertain foods. consult a physician.
Lide T. Zimmernach sues Joseph Falette A E Wright and Mahala Wright in the Seventh District Court Payette Idaho to quiet title on the NE quarter of the SE quarter of Section 3 Township 7 North Range 5 West Boise Meridian. Proceedings require defendants to answer within twenty days of service or judgment will be entered. Clerk w A Cloud sealed November 13 1817. FP Lyon attorney for plaintiff.
Department of the Interior Velie Oregon August 26 1918 notice says Arthur J W Blanchard of Ontario Oregon filed for final three year proof to establish a homestead claim on SW 4 Sec 17 T17S R6E Willamette Meridian. Proof before Register Yale Oregon September 30 1918 witnesses Jesse E Ball Charles Beeler Mrs Mabel Zumwalt Mrs Mary Beckman all of Ontario Oregon THOS JONES Register by W J
Consul Haven of Turin notes Italy shifts to saving wood ashes due to wool-burning and fertilizer scarcity. Wood ash contains 6 to 19 percent potash, with per ton yields varying by wood type, and wormywood and tamaria ash figures cited.
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