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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
4
The piece laments neglect of public schools by patrons and voters who fail to engage, vote, or communicate with leaders. It argues despite criticism the system is progressing, fostering individuality and initiative in pupils, and urges observation before forming opinions.
A plea urges readers to share with 45 000 orphans and American personnel in Armenia on Golden Rule Sunday December 6. It cites 192 632 orphans saved by Near East Relief, 36 000 still under care, and 9 000 sleeping outdoors amid earthquakes. It notes winter, cold, hunger, and 105 000 bowls of food needed daily.
A bride asks her husband to copy a radio recipe but he records two stations at once. The garbled transcription yields absurd steps like “flowers on shoulders” and “bake powder inhalation.” The mishmash ends with odd instructions to roll an egg white and serve with fish soup.
The article argues children should be raised comfortable with darkness. It warns that a night light reinforces fear and suggests exposing children to dark safely to build resilience. It likens fear to sundown and advises calm, gradual acclimation.
The text extols love as the grand motive behind human action. It argues love shapes child guidance, motherhood, endurance in duty, and national service. It cites Jesus, Luther, Washington, Lincoln, and others, linking immortal figures to love-driven service for the welfare of humanity.
Article offers guidance on schoolchildren eating habits rest periods and meals. Advises regular meal times plain nourishing foods and no midmorning milk in schools. Promotes outdoor play sunlight long sleep and early rise to prevent illness.
A description of a December social series led by hostesses who decorate, plan games and stunts, arrange menus, and distribute gift favors in novel ways. Guests perform tasks to win tokens or prized gifts, with a post office and a New Leaf Year party ending the holiday week, as described by Gertrude Walton in 1926.
An unusual Christmas brings sunshine and warmth as Abe Swinton, once selfish, donates his shining gold to the Provident Association after a crowd cheers a festive scene. Children sing and the First Church bells ring while Abe experiences a genuine holiday transformation.
A listing notes complete, well finished sets of lusterware cedar chests floor lamps and sewing tables suitable for a tea party. Santa Claus is said to have provided these gifts with care for children.
A humorous mix of city quips about a rear light joke at a service station and marital banter. The passage includes a puzzled exchange about poultry and a punchy remark on car repairs. It reflects light, anecdotal humor from a fair setting with local voices and gendered observations.
A playful exchange between John and a modern girl hints at reputations. The Paris Post highlights Butter Wrapper printed right as a top parchment paper pick.
Fracas erupts as a bride reportedly tosses a cookbook through a window. The ensuing chaos scatters debris and a fragment of a Christmas apple scene is mentioned, with a remark about the inventor of the whip.
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