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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
3
Electrical gardening proves practical and profitable in Sweden as 10,000 tulips 1,500 miles-of-the-valley and 1,500 hyacinths bloom in January under electric heat and artificial light. Cost of the system is negligible though light types vary by plant. There are 3000 electro horticultural stations conducting experiments in artificial flower and vegetable production.
San Francisco judge Thomas F. Graham spoke at a dinner party saying woman has come into her own. He cited Henry Ward Beecher’s dictum on marriage, noting its relevance across generations and describing different pairings as divine, worldly, or devilish.
A humorous exchange from American Legion Monthly shows two rival shopkeepers asking when a closing sale ends and replying that it ends when the other starts. The quip is followed by a brief note that birds resist winter because they have wings.
Ogden plans night landing capability with a 2.5 million candle power beacon to be in operation by Monday under field manager Harold B. Tripp. The update follows flood damage near Farmington and reports on agriculture, weather and roads across Utah counties.
Idaho apple shipments reached forty four states and foreign markets yielding about six and a half million dollars. A Southwest Idaho dairy picnic drew 7000 attendees under Ada county creamery auspices. Highway progress near Salmon and Blackfoot fair plans aim at large attendance. Yellowstone traffic expected to rise with Grand Teton park. Bean growers paid 275000 to members from a 20 million pound crop. Tourist highways show historic traffic increases including Yellowstone west entrance. Paris county fair plans feature strong agricultural exhibits and an unusual sports program. Fox breeders hold summer school in Pocatello. Burley cellar expansions improve storage for Minidoka spuds. Boise valley potato shipments generate about 804000 revenue from 1929 crop. Moscow reports harvests and high barley yields. Snake river country soft fruit harvest ships to Manitoba and western Canada with strong demand.
Fritz Reinhardt discussed withdrawing charges against Governor Smith aboard a ship, comparing it with a notorious Rand newspaper withdrawal that mocked an infamous hat and declared innocence about Ulrich Bartholdt. The remark appeared in commentary by Editor White as he spoke to a reporter.
At a Hollywood garden party Elinor Glyn comments that habits have changed since her youth. She recalls overhearing two young women in a night club discussing what they would do if a man never tries to kiss them after three dates.
Two small colored boys were playing when a truck carrying watermelons rolled by. The younger boy gazed at the load and exclaimed that he could see many letters from home.
A father complains about high costs for his daughter's vocal and instrumental lessons. Another voiceCounterpoints that radio offers cheaper options with similarly low quality.
In the United States one of every 85 persons is a part owner in electric transit systems. The average owner holds about $4 000 invested in these utilities.
A Detroit News joke section notes disappointment in a husband as a common theme. The Border Cities Star adds a quip about a tuba player's wife causing a stir in town. The columns reflect light social gossip about relationships and public figures.
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