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Payette Enterprise

Location

Payette, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1917

Page

3

Fall Festival Premiums at Payette High School Yard

Exhibits by the Payette County 4 H clubs will be staged Friday morning at Payette High School yard for a Fall Festival. Prizes from merchants in Payette New Plymouth Fruffland and other towns include cash mdse and diversas. Winners may claim prizes Sunday after the festival closes at 4 p m with banks offering deposit options for prize money.

Payette County Fruffland New Plymouth Payette Lsted Corn Club Farber and Son Keith and Son Swatman Drag Brown Rezac Farmers State Ltd Bain Auto Co P. Ith P. Pig Club Poland Royston F.nd First National Bank Moss Merc. Co Payette Pharmacy Oreson Slope Ist van Petten Lumber Co P. 2Nd Boise-Payette Syd Modern Garage Girsier Bros City Meat Market Star Bakery Payette High School

High Grade Piano for Sale at Substantial Reduction

Piano offered for immediate sale at a substantial reduction by The Denver Music Co. Details and terms available to parties addressing Denver Music Co Denver Colo. Only fragments readable show a piano located at Pr ette Liberal and a notice to prospective buyers.

Prette Denver Music Co Denver Coto

Pears for Sale at Shawhan Ranch Manager Den Boor

A limited quantity of pears is offered for sale at the Shawhan ranch. Interested buyers should apply to John Den Boor, manager of the First National Bank of Payette Idaho.

Shawhan Ranch John den Boor First National Bank of Payette Idaho

Four Time Zones On One Watch A Traveling Man’s Tip

A busy express official, constantly on the move, learned to keep time across the United States by adding four colored hour hands to his watch. Silver for Eastern, blue one hour back for Central, red two hours back for Mountain, and green three hours back for Pacific. Jewelers can fit this setup for a few dollars.

United States Detroit Mich Dodge City Central Mountain Pacific

Each New Sword Is Blessed by Japanese Smiths

The article notes Japan’s swords rival Toledo and Damascus in quality. Swordmaking is shrouded in secrecy and accompanied by religious rites. Workshops display Shinto imagery and goddess allegories, with polishing and sharpening performed as sacred acts. Swords are offered to the sword god with sake, rice, and sweets.

Toledo Damascus Japan London

Indigestion remedy with hot water soda and peppermint

For a severe attack of Indigestion there is nothing better than hot water and soda. A cupful of hot water with a teaspoonful of soda should be swallowed hot. Add a few drops of peppermint essence for a stronger effect. If nausea is present aromatic spirits of ammonia may help when diluted in water.

Charcoal Making in Dominica Ports by River Transport

Charcoal is widely used in Dominica due to cheap labor and abundant wood. It is burned up rivers, packed in small bark baskets, loaded into native canoes, and ferried downstream at about a mile per hour. Crews in the stern steer the craft on long journeys, with loads often taking weeks to reach port but arriving safely despite wind and water challenges.

Dominica

Teaching for Future Endeavor in School Plans

The piece argues teachers should tailor schooling to pupils future fields of endeavor. It notes boys face uncertain vocations due to varied and unforeseen careers, while most girls become homemakers, suggesting widespread need for studies and methods addressing their future home-centered roles.

Quote exchange on motorists and pedestrians sparks debate

A humorous pair of lines contrasts driver impatience with pedestrian safety. The banter notes motorists seldom praise pedestrians and implies a cycle of near misses, reflecting common street tensions and social commentary from the era.

Its Merit Portrait Sparks Debate far from flattering

A terse exchange questions the portrait’s fidelity to the wife as a beautiful work of art. Respondent argues the piece’s beauty lies in its expressive interpretation rather than a strict likeness. The remark hints at artistic stance over photo realism.

Health bulletin urges fish as cheaper meat substitute available

A New York health department bulletin advises housewives to substitute fish for meat due to abundant supply and lower cost in wholesale markets. It notes fish is just as nourishing and healthful, and urges avoiding expensive meats for household meals.

New York Health Department Bull

Restful Slumber and Lodge Notice in One Page

A quirky jailhouse comment opens with a man claiming a good night behind bars and a rested tone after sleep. The piece also announces Washoe Lodge No 28 A F and A M meets in the Thurston Crichton building on the second Tuesday evening, inviting all visiting Master Masons to attend.

Howe Washoe Lodge A.F A. M Masonic Hall Thurston-Crighton

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Idaho Power Co First National Bank J. A. Lauer and Bro Mere. Co Gorham Mere Grim Parke Produce Co N. P. Athe & Cash Th. Ste Grimm's Variety Store P.th. Ste Payette Commission Co Cash P. Garcia Eddy Photo Studio Ind Stegners P. Sri Thurston Pharmacy Diston Farmers State Bank N. P Payette Nat. Bank Grin’s Payette Commission Company Sie Cal Stuart Leather Mesa Mere. Co Farmer's State N.P Stapton's Grocery Fruitland State Bank Stanton’s Independent Meat Market Rautenkranz Jewery Store First Nat. Bank The Idaho Farmer Offericloses Payette Enterprise Packers
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