Idaho Voters Urged for Third Liberty Loan Drive Start
The third Liberty loan drive opens Saturday April 8 designated National Win-The-War Day by Governor Alexander. Idaho counties mobilize to meet a state quota of about 9 million dollars with district goals totaling 210 million across Idaho. Citizens urged to subscribe generously and prepare to meet solicitors on opening day to keep Idaho at the head of states furnishing funds for the war effort.
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Alexander
Idaho
America
Dhage
Boise
W. Me Deusery
Governor hints at extra session over National Guard funding
Governor Alexander signals an April extra session if the War Department does not recognize National Guard units formed in the state. He plans to lobby in Washington with Joseph Hansen and Franklin Lane and would push for ten to twelve laws to win federal aid and curb disloyalty.
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Alexander
War Department
National Guard
Department
Fox-It
Joseph—Hansen
State Council of Defense
Franklin K. Lane
sAort
Idaho Officer Cited for Bravery in World War I
First Lieut. Robert L. Nourse Jr of Boise Idaho led a section of the American Ambulance Service on the French front and earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire and devotion to duty. He suffered burns from gas shells yet continued directing evacuations during a January 12 1918 reconnaissance.
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Washington, D. C
Robert L. Nourse, Jr
Boise
Idaho
War Department
Nourse
BR. L. Nourse
Lieut. Nourse
Parshiog
Best Basketball Game Of The Year Ends Season
The Friday night match between the Paria Manual school teams ends 49 to 28 with F. A. team defeating Mutual after a fast start. Coach Morris Low is credited for developing a seven game season with six wins and an average margin of 40 points.
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F. Cand
Paria Manual
F. A
Waa
Morris Low
Building destroyed by fire at Nelson and Ricks cream station
Fire at the Nelson and Ricks cream station last Monday night consumed most contents including cream eggs harness and farm tools. Initial 8 30 p m alarm then another at 2 a m rekindled flames with volunteers fighting until 5 a m when total loss declared. Building owned by Paul Strobelt and stock not insured. Also notes the death of Dr Robert Sutton's two year old son from pneumonia and list of relatives attending the funeral in Paris and Garfield.
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Nelson & Ricks
Barmera Society
Syain
Volunter Fire Department
Paul Strobelt
Robert Sutton
Pocatello
Paris
Come‘bittad
Suns
Richard Sutton
Li. C. Sutton
Garfield
David Sutton
Podatello
Mr. Weaver
Benningwo and
Myre
Albert Brown
Downey
Farmers Unions Protest Over Wheat Policy Across States
Local farmers ponder nationwide actions as 21 state unions urge government changes to grain policy. The piece notes farmer sentiment on price supports and wheat markets and asks how local growers view the protest.
Former Bear Laker Severely Injured by Charged Wire
A former Bear Laker, now residing in Sacramento California, was severely injured last week after falling into a charged wire. The injury required amputation and his head was burned. The incident is linked to U Beat Tiake'dbunty in a fragmentary report.
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Jack Gusche
Sacramento
California
Luschermo Potillast
Nov- Sey
Tiake
Annual School Meeting and Election Notice
In compliance with Section 62, notice is given that the Annual School Meeting and Election for the Best Lake county common school districts will be held in the respective towns on Monday April 15, 1918 at hours set by district trustees. Supt. H Spencer notes the meeting may cover all school welfare business.
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Idaho
Best Lake County
H. Spencer
Public Instruction
Lake County
Dancing Exhibition by Fielding Academy This Wednesday
The Fielding Academy hosts a dancing exhibition next Wednesday evening at Second Ward Hall. The program features dancing, musical numbers, and a specialty dance by Jean Low. Admission is free and open to all.
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Fielding Academy
Second Ward
Jean Low
County Spelling Contest Highlights and Final Held
Districts held last Friday spelling tests with many pupils scoring near perfect. Winners from multiple sections include Hugh Phelps, Arvilla Dayton, Dalla Buck, Portia Skinner, Cassie Morgan, Louis Christensen, Delia Barker, and more. The final contest is set for April 19 in Paris with public attendance and musical numbers.
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Raymond
Hugh Phelps
Alton
Louise Boehme
Geneva
Linden Bagley
Dingle
Arvilla Dayton
Myrl Nate
Vera Dimick
Wardboro
Montpelier
Dalla Buck
Bening ‘Tee
Metlhoff
Georgetown
Buz
Sel
Welkers
Rachel Kunz
Bera
Vie Kunz
Bection
St. Charles
Louis Christensen
Bloomington
Delia Barker
J. Haddock
Virginia Rich
Paris
Cordilly
Pegram
Arthur Kelly
Verdi Aland
Lauretta Jensen
Lucile Langford
Marion Langford
Ivy George
L Gtand Evens
Lucile Hart
Clarence Poulsen
Lanark
Iretta Roberta
Carlos Parker
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John Brammer
Gnd
Arate City
Brammer
Diego
Cal
Armty
Lousiana
Arkansan
Europe
Sauanletaty
Froxit
Rome
Heassed
Serg’t Empey
Bear Laker
Crouch
Biological Survey
Court House
Public
Mr. Stewart
East Lake City
Accei &T
Stewart
Wwe
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