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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
4
A reflective piece argues newspapers sustain town life similar to schools and churches. It cites Thomas Jefferson on government and press interdependence, urging robust reader support to ensure news and ads reach the community.
A journalist recounts Frank Lewis's trip to Salt Lake City for a conference and a barber shop visit. The barber shares a grim tale of his brother Jim’s asylum, laments low barber profits, and jokes about revenge via a haircut. Various vignettes follow, including a lawyer sign gag and odds about suspenders.
A fragmented column recounts small town happenings from weddings and concerts to school fund drives and road inquiries. It mentions Garden City concerts, a 25 mile journey by Heber Keetch, a dancing party at the school, and moonshine rumors amid community life.
Fish Haven ward members attended an Easter Sunday sermon by H. Wmn. Findlay who spoke on the purpose of Easter and discussed several vital points during the service.
Attendees at the gathering included Mr Findlay noted for his reading and expression. Easter activities referenced residents from Bear Lake and Diamondville with plans for ward cleanup, cement walk, and a school election where C C Stock won a three year trustee term replacing Wm Shirley.
Last Saturday at 6 am Scout Master Eugene Rich led his troop on a trip to Hot Springs and the east lake area. The boys enjoyed baths, a campfire lunch, and a hike to the mountain then back to springs before riding home in the evening. The day was lauded as the season’s happiest by the group.
Misses Hiaing Athay and Gertrude Innes spent Monday afternoon in Montpelier and report having a good time.
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