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Newspaper
Payette Enterprise
Location
Payette, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1921
Page
1
Reports detail a Payette area gas well near a abut closed crop with significant losses and water issues. The text notes a gas flame, water flow, and oil presence while workers describe a careful business like approach and potential future crowding if drilling progresses in coming weeks.
A booster special will transport students from South Idaho towns to the University with stops at major towns en route. Yell leaders will conduct rallies at platforms, urging attendance for future continuity. Schedule lists departures from Pocatello, Sept 17, and Minidoka Sept 27, with stops including Moscow and La Grande and meals aboard.
The grade for paving Second Avenue South and 12th Street is progressing and will yield a flushed street. The contract completion is expected around October 16, and Payette will gain a trunk line to the city, a credit and boost to the town.
Members of Mt W A enjoyed a pleasant evening last Friday as the Western degree team demonstrated the degree work for three initiates. A big watermelon social followed and the Western degree team received commendations from the Pagetto bars for their exemplary practice. Bunting party preparations and a hunting trip plan were noted, with several local residents and travelers mentioned in relation to the events and court notices.
An Adler-i-ka placebo claim notes quick relief from gas and sour stomach via a mixture of glycerine buckthorn and related ingredients. A consumer reports reduced stomach pain and back hand gas after use, with statements of constipation prevention and appendicitis prevention. Renae’s Pharmacy advertises the product.
The Chamber of Commerce held a meeting last Friday in the Club runway discussing a fruit exhibit building near the railroad passenger depot and a committee was named to improve Dead Ox Flat road access. J H Davis named to study and report on permanent secretary duties as the club prepares for summer layoff. Members urged active participation to sustain progress and Payette’s growing resources and development were praised.
Patrons mail packing errors prompt caution after a jelly can leaks in a Payette Post Office sack. The incident highlights need for proper boxing of all items sent via parcel post and warns of sticky mail mishaps. Payette Electric offers $1 for old iron as part payment on new appliances, valid Sept 15 to 30.
Leased William Maule Fach east of Payette announces delivery of milk and cream by A C Rich with contact number 353-34. Lost pill from P B S 16 class asks for return to Frieda Reimers at Western Union office Mitt. For sale an orchard in Idaho with varieties Delicious Jonathan Rome Beauty Winesaps, 5 acres, 10 years old, priced at 5000. Orchard located 2 1/2 miles NE of Nampa Heights Station Stamm, Nampa 4 miles East Eagle. Mark Shafer left for Corvallis Oregon to attend college. Attorney Freebater notes spending a day.
The Emma Theatre offers a week of screenings with Jacxie Coogan in Peck and Danlem in One Wild Week plus Clare Aimball Young in The Son of Hefee and more reels. Central School hosts a school election results update and board members listed including Thomas Ashworth, M. P. Albert, Rex Bradshaw, J McKinney, and O. S. H Mucgrove.
The article notes fine plate glass storm doors hung Tuesday at the Hotel Bancroft as part of recent improvements, aligning with paving and other upgrades. Also mentions osteopathy work by Dr. Holt, his move to Des Moines for study, and family arrangements. A Payette grain market update highlights strong demand and cash pricing. Geo Tokin, Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon game warden, visited Payette. local youths who shot Blue Heron were fined or released with punishment.
The town weighs pavement cleanliness and street maintenance with a proposal to educate drivers to reduce rutting, and to consider a street sweeper to aid the Street Commissioner. A new realty sign near the North end of Irvin Lane on the highway is praised for its substantial build and artistic work by Harry Pitch of Omaha.
Harry Kent, owner of one of the Nvest apple orchards east of Payette, believes the fruit business has a bright future. He plans 5 acres to Elberta peaches, 5 acres to Hartlett pears, and 10 acres to Rome Beauty apples next spring, with additional adjoining land enhancing his holdings.
Mrs C B Ba announces September dues payments for YROMEN members will be collected at Johnson's Variety Store while she is out of town.
Payette residents travel to Corvallis Oregon Boise and Nebraska for studies legal matters and family visits. Loughrey and related families move plans and returning with stories of prospects. Local merchants advertise groceries and household goods while public notices reference court matters and trustee appointments. Local movers and repairs highlight new homes and street scenes as residents adjust to seasonal changes.
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