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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
6
Practical advice on indigestion in poultry caused by irregular feeding and poor water. Emphasizes clean water, varied grain, light and dry housing, and gradual treatments including calomel, rhubarb, Epsom salts, and bicarbonate of soda. Warns liver inflammation can be fatal without prompt care.
A drinking fountain crafted from a gallon vegetable can with a hole near the top and a water and milk mix inverted in a pan. Water flows into the can and fills the pan until the level reaches the hole, keeping the pan from dirt.
A Lancashire firm was acquitted in a case over selling Russian eggs as Irish. Expert witnesses disagreed on identifying a egg’s origin by inspection with some claiming Rus silane age nearly five weeks, others calling them second class Russians or from south Russia. Defense experts argued birthplace cannot be determined externally. The conclusion suggests buyers rely on trust for egg nationality.
The article notes poultry feeding is a science aimed at egg production, growth, and fattening. Farmers often feed for specific goals, with typical results varying by method and quality of feed.
The international conference for suppressing the opium trade has met at The Hague to complete work begun in 1909 at Stemngrat. Delegates from the American government, including Dr. Hamilton Wright and Bishop Brent, represent the United States, with Dr. Yen guiding China. Sessions occur in the Binnenhof.
An appeal from Brighton town hall calls for funds to extend the Imperial Service Cadet Corps, a two year old charity linking police efforts with clothing destitute children. The project aims to house and equip the corps at a central Brighton site, costing about £2000, to support boys into work and education.
A 22 year old young woman and Marion Kirkpatrick are under arrest on a daring and successful horsethief charge. The report notes the alleged theft and the involved individuals in Poise Idaho.
Walter Ferguson Jr of Stamford won a divorce from Mrs. Ferguson heard by Judge Howard J. Curtis. The Indian guide George Graham was named co respondent after cruelty allegations and sensational testimony about trips to Maine woods and gifts to the guide.
Mrs. Mary Marass of Williamsburg was bitten and scratched by a formerly tame Maltese cat that attacked her while near her four children. A policeman restrained the animal with a club and chloroform after the cat lunged at the mother, injuring her and prompting exam of the cat for possible rabies.
Wisconsin fish and game department data show trapping for fur bears totals about two million dollars yearly from pelts. Estimated annual take includes 750000 muskrats worth 387 500, 300000 skunks worth 450000, 100000 mink worth 450000, and other fur bearers adding at least 100000.
William Black of Alton recalls his four year old son Billy reaching toward a yard horse. The horse kicked Billy after he touched its hind leg, sending him about 40 feet. The father rushed in, tackled the animal, and drove it off, leaving Billy unhurt.
The case of a Negro man named Dudley Payne who turned white is to be reported to the National Medical Society in hopes of understanding a skin disease baffling Missouri physicians. Payne, coal black at birth, began to develop white spots after moving to Chillicothe three years ago, with patches spreading to his hands and upper body until his life ended with a predominantly white appearance.
A man who faded after spending a $50 000 inheritance was traced worldwide and later found employed as a waiter in a Chicago dance hall. The case centers on the undefended giver’s action and mentions Mrs Stapleton and a Brooklyn context.
A plainclothes tramp who once received a worn weskit from a housewife returns, not for repayment but to request another weskit after revealing he found a £6 note in the previous garment. The exchange unfolds with disbelief and goodwill.
A poetic fragment portrays a couple sharing a tender moment as they await a separation for the night. The maiden trembles with sadness while the lover, sneezing, notices her sorrow and questions why she weeps. The scene blends romantic longing with whimsical, surreal imagery.
A family discusses how to amuse an elderly father who has just retired with a fortune. They joke about buying him a seat in the senate if they could ensure no one stirs up an annoying scandal.
In a witty quip, a judge notes Mrs. Kittles hides many layers beneath her public image while a maid hints she is the skeleton herself. The exchange toys with rumors and mystery centered on appearances and truth.
A provocative line asserts She-Man as lord of creation with a claim that Woman is the power behind the throne.
A fragment notes a sudden war between Italy and Turkey with casual remarks about journalists arriving before action and a judge’s opinion. The terse fragment hints at a wartime news scene and commentary.
A drug manufacturer notes rising homicide cases and says such violence justifies higher cyanide prices. The exchange suggests criminal demand factors influence pricing in a troubling trend.
A partial, garbled quote refers to a very remarkable girl who had reportedly been abroad. The legible text is fragmented and lacks clear context or identifying details.
A fragment notes a woman’s lofty ambition and marriage to an aviator. The lines imply she aimed high and joined a spouse in aviation, reflecting early female ambition amid air travel.
A tale from the Athenaeum reveals strict club etiquette where members avoid casual talk and greet only by formal introduction. One man apologizes after stepping on another's toe, who then humorously accepts help while noting the encounter is the first courtesy spoken in twenty years.
In Munich Frederick von Boozich invites guests to beer while Mr Parvenue from the United States declines and says he and his wife prefer wine and water. The exchange notes the different drinking choices with a humorous tone and cultural contrast.
A Cincinnati lawyer recalls a juror puzzled by legal terms during a long trial. The anecdote centers on a man who claimed a coat had been stolen and preferred charges, prompting a magistrate to clarify the difference between plaintiff and defendant. The tale illustrates courtroom humor and semantics in legal proceedings.
He notes a plain looking man across the street who has faced death many times. The character asked about is not a desperate one but an undertaker.
A reported notable murderer was electrocuted. Also a child was injured by a live wire in Baltimore as efforts accelerate to harness large water resources for western electric power development.
The speaker disputes the view that romance is dead and suggests that despite grim themes some writers explore love. He acknowledges uncertainty about attracting a conductor but says theory has eased his conscience on such matters.
A light exchange on fatherhood of twins contrasts with a taxi robbers report. The piece notes a taxi driver robbed of his coat and gloves as part of a broader local update.
A fragment recalls a prizefighter nicknamed Knocker and mentions old remedies for insomnia and car repair shops of a hundred years ago. The casual tone contrasts with sparse details about cures and services from that era.
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