New Plymouth Notes Highlight Visits and Local Happenings
Veronica Meechan of Tacoma arrives to visit relatives of Mr and Mrs Charles Meechan. A beloved horse of 27 years dies. Nine carloads of prunes shipped from town last week. Esther Sundies returning home from Emmett. Teachers went fishing near Nesbit ranch. Drysdale and Father Noland caught bass. Local events include hotel remodel, Payette Valley Furniture buyout, and a Congregational ladies bazaar in October. School events featured Parent Teacher meeting with program and refreshments.
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Veronica Meechan
Tacoma
Wash
Charles Meechan
Esther Sundies
Tse
Emmett
Tupaday
Nesbit Ranch
C. Malley
Chicago
Minnie Johnson
Wauh
Meton
Viatt
F. Bdor
Wder
Ladies Aid Society
The
Congregational Church
Ottober
Walter Burke
State Assembly
Rebekah Lodge
Maha Palla
Cass
Burke
J. F. Creary
Ira D.hall
James Pattman
Miss Yowell
Mras. Burk
Hiigh School
Carper
Croes
New Plymouth
H. F. Knight
Smock
Fred Zollingar
Weiser
Misa Nellie Weir
Fisher
Ehrlich
Spokane
Washington
Sam Baer
Tee
Walla Walla
MY. Spitzbarth
Difford Glaze
Herington
Excursions East Train Tickets On Sale By Lines
Advertises Union Pacific System tickets on sale August 18 and 26 with service dates September 1 8 15 and 22 and mentions October limits and agent rates. Includes a miscellaneous travel notice from OMEGON SHORT LINE.
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Union Pacific
Falk Drainage District Hearing on 20000 Assessment
At the New Plymouth meeting on Sept 01 Falk Drainage District commissioners served notice that Farmers Co-Operative Irrigation company faces a 20000 dollar assessment as its share of damages. Noble Ditch and utilities may be assessed. hear ing slated in weeks. A legal challenge may be pursued if district court sustains the charge.
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Farmers’ Co- Operative Irrigation Company
New Plymouth
C. A. Burt
Frank Rickett
Falk
Noble Ditch Company
Walter Burke
C. H. Sargent
Fruitland
Partners' Co-Operative Company
District Court
Matched Pairs and Old Joe Murphi Horses Tale
In a rural reminiscence a tale of a prize at a county fair for the best matched pair of agricultural horses. Old Joe Murchison drives a large slow horse with a wiry small partner, drawing laughter and a verdict that they are the best matched pair in the county. The exchange highlights perceptions of suitability and labor in a light, rustic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Murphi
Mix
Old Joe Surshisow
Mar Hison
Bachange
Self Denial Teacher and the Borrowed Money Debate
A Pittsburgh Post piece records a reader dialogue on self denial and debt. The fragment includes questions about the meaning of self denial and a scenario of someone asking a father for money and being told not at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tupii
Miegende Blarter
For Sale Red and Green Tomatoes Told by The Leader
The Cleveland Leader notes a humorous line about the Joneses a happy couple yet the husband Jones being a traveling man seldom home. The item mentions sale of red and green tomatoes by H. M. Bell.
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Joneses
Jones
Essotly
Cleveland
H. M. Bell
End in Sight Report on Dance Halls and Liquor
A temperance era report links dance halls to vice and crime led by saloonkeepers who profit from liquor. It argues liquor provokes moral decline, lawbreaking, and tax burdens, urging voters to curb drinking establishments to protect society and youth.
Beaman Bill Seen Forcing Higher Crewing On US Ships
Public forum argues Beaman’s Bill burdens American steamers by requiring high crew percentages able to understand orders and mandating growing deck crew qualifications. Pacific Mail official notes law shifts transpacific traffic to Japanese ships, worsening American shipping costs.
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Congress
Beaman
Pacific Ocean
United States
Manufacturers' Desire urged for closer liquor dealer organization
President Farley of the National Liquor Dealers' Association calls for closer organization to educate recruits in the liquor business. The item argues for action to deter or prevent drinking among youths by promoting organized efforts.
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Farley
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
Free ports to boost American trade and finance, Howe notes
Federal Commissioner F C Howe argues free ports along the U.S. coastline would attract shipping, finance, and international exchange. He cites Germany and Hamburg as models, asserting free ports can cheapen imports, foster exporting houses, and position America as a global financial center.
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F. C. Howe
Federal
Germany
England
Hamburg
New York
America
London
Netherlands
Howe
South America
Asia
Africa
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Gossard
H. W. Gossard Company of
Adah B.ox
Strnker
W.H. Farber & Son
Ipso
Mise Hanoi Beary
Welter
Idaho
W. 2B
Baker
Vidle Daugh- Froocellc
Mattie Baler
Bolan
Jothwan Millinery
4Ferent
Rollibys
Windolph
McBride
R. S. Davis
Valley View
William Rawards
Nyssa
Oregon
Earier
Wewe
Farrell
Auction Bridge
J. 8. Farrell
G. &. Sherman
Detroit
Michigan
A. R. Ingalls
F. H. Cross
Reese
McCormick
J. B. Stanton
Bost
Falk Drainage District
Pittsburgh Post
Boise Rubber Stamp Co
Bannock St
Boise, Ida
E. C
Moss Mercantile Co
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
R. P. Schwerin
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