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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
1
Washington correspondent notes riches of government pensions and corporate power. The piece jokes about Mayor Schmitz of San Francisco, Lincoln-like quips about President Eliot and figures like Abe Ruef. It mentions New York insanity trials costs and calls for bold social critique, ending with a long public notice about Paris Idaho water bonds and local election details.
The article debates who may vote in a Waterworks election. It states some say only real estate owners qualify while others include citizens who own chattels. The writer opines the lawmakers intended real estate owners inside city limits and urges registrars and judges to permit those who pay real estate taxes to register and vote. The piece notes ambivalence and predicts courts may decide.
A reflective poem praising western expansion and Mormon pioneer themes. It honors a mother guiding the speaker from youth toward gospel truths seen as fulfillment of ancient prophecy. The piece names Nephi John’s prophecy and a modern prophet, ending with credit to MiIlanpo Rich. P O Hex 417 Chattanooga Tennessee.
The Salvation Army notes rising suicide risk among those contemplating self harm and urges proactive help and financial and social support to avert tragedy.
Captain Verne M. Bouvie recalls a startling command given to a Missouri regiment crossing a muddy road at Camp Meade. The officer ordered passers two by two then urged the fours to split into twos, prompting the troops to eagerly await the next instruction as they maneuvered the puddle.
The readable fragments show a somber note with unclear names and places. Details are too fragmentary to identify people, organizations, dates, or events.
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