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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
10
The column records sidewalk cement work, the annual pie dance on April 2, and numerous local visits. It notes residents on the sick list, nearby travel, theater outings after winter, and school plays including What happened to Jones and The Corner Store.
Since our last note in February several incidents occurred in Garden City. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs John B. Spencer, with all concerned listed in the notice.
News notes a seriously ill infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Peterson, reported after six weeks of illness. The parents are doing all possible to restore the child's health. The item also mentions a historical note on Indian surgeons using ant mandibles as sutures.
A carload of potatoes is being shipped today from local stations to Salt Lake City by John T. Peterson & Son. The crop comes from St. Charles as better road conditions are advertised across southeastern Idaho Utah and Wyoming. Bear Lake county faced uncomplimentary ads last year but roads have improved.
A Friday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Austin celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Pete Grandy with music and original games followed by supper for sixteen. Attendees included Bishop and Mrs D C Rich, Mr and Mrs Seth Budge, Mr and Mrs Jos Stucks, Mr and Mrs Walter Bird, Mr and Mrs John Fuchs, Mrs Wm Hoge, Miss Leah Collings, and the hosts.
A Scandinavian preacher notes revivals will run all next week with meetings at the north end and the south end. Babies are to be baptized at both locations.
The reader notes a quotation about the value of current events over past eras, reflecting on how the present blends various moments to form a living continuum. The line echoes Horace Greeley’s sentiment about progress and change.
The article notes a device that determines hay quality by matching hues to predetermined shades. Mrs. Isaac Wamsley has returned from Lava Hot Springs while Mrs. Satterthwaite has stayed for health reasons and her mother has waited on her.
The passage notes German Ruhr cities rely on dog-drawn milk wagons. It mentions Mrs. H R Shepherd traveling to Salt Lake and questions about local squirrels and rodent control. County commissioners and Farm Bureau have taken drastic steps in past years to curb rodents as spring brings sightings on hillsides and farms.
Masdames A. T. Pendrey and Jos. R. Pendrey entertained at a Kensington residence Wednesday evening. Mrs. Harry Rogers was the honorary member as her family moves to Montpelier next week to air their home. A large silver tea set was presented by her lady friends. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mesdames J. Hennly C. H. Grimmett Earl Shepherd C. O. Moore C. A. Lindquist John A. Wallis W. S. Averill F. J. Foulger Peter L. Shepherd W. Smith Hoge Jos. H. Bagley Leland Read of Ogden Utah and the hostesses.
A Nogales Herald note cites a punchy headline about Doolittle charged with failure to provide for his nine year old son. The column critiques headlines as telling the story for busy readers.
Earliest metals work shows early workers long before discovering alloys. The Romans are credited with the first preparation of cast iron, marking a milestone in metallurgical history.
A crew of about twenty men works daily as contractors oversee two concrete bridges on the state highway between Paris and Montpelier. One bridge spans the outlet canal, the other Bear river, but progress is slow.
The article notes ongoing construction with foundations underway and expected continuation as work advances. It outlines that further work will be added as the foundation is completed, indicating a phased development timeline.
The so called Spanish moss that drapes southern trees is not moss at all but a close relative of the pineapple.
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