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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1921

Page

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Stormy Weather Delays Hit Idaho Power Plants and Services

A severe storm disrupted Idaho power facilities causing widespread outages from Wednesday morning to Friday afternoon. Utah Power and Light and its plants including Dowhey and Wheelon suffered major damage, with service interrupted across towns. American Falls briefly supplied the area before overload forced further curtailment. Bear River Bear Wheelon plant fire worsened the disruption. telephone and telegraph lines endured hours of repair.

Utah Power and Light Company Dotts Grace

General Patch Receives War Department Commission

Colonel Patch receives a commission from the war department as brigadier general of the ex-press corps of the army. The commission is president Harding’s and bears signatures of Harding Weeks and Adjutant General Harris. Patch will join the 104th division with headquarters at Salt Lake City and has long served Idaho’s national guard. He trained at Fort Sill and served on the Mexican border before World War I.

Dolge Ie Ee Idahdy War Department Exorvorcorps Army Staton Senate Harding Weeks Harris Patch Army of the Pateh Lavertte National Guard Idalehiv Ing

Candling Eggs and Honest Judgment in a Market Scene

A shopper observes a candling process where eggs are held to the light and sorted into receptacles. The piece muses on honesty and the responsibility of the candler, likening earthly shells to moral scrutiny and the coming judgment. Butter wrappers and parchment reference add texture to the scene.

Egestay Caesar

Idaho Phosphate Company Reorganizes From Western Phosphate

The Western Phosphate Company bankruptcy bid by J A Mellwee creates a new Idaho Phosphate Company with 600000 shares. Directors include Culbertson Lambourne Prinsen Trent, with Samuel Kellock as secretary treasurer and D B Haddock on the board. Creditors are to be paid in stock bonds and cash as claims allow, $2500 paid to Attorney Darwin Haddock. The case stemmed from lawsuits, consolidation disputes, and wage claims, with mining repairs underway.

J. A Mellwee Western Phosphate Company Idaho Phosphate Company J. A. McKnee Culbertson National Bank of Republic of Salt Lake Lambourneé National City Bank of Salt Lake James Prinsen Trent Salt Lake Samuel Kellock D. BE. Haddock Darwin Haddock Western Phosphae Company Darwin Lock Com

Toys and games spend top a hundred million in 1921

York December 28 more than 100000000 dollars was spent by the American people for toys and games during 1921 according to National City Bank figures. The value of toys made in 1919 was 46000000 compared with 14000000 five years earlier when Germany supplied cargoes. Capital in the industry rose from 10000000 in 1914 to 25000000 in 1919. Exports jumped from under 1000000 in 1913 to 4100000 last year.

York National City Bank Germany America

Fire at Ezra Lewis Home on Second Main Street

A morning fire alarm reported a blaze at the Ezra Lewis residence on Second Main Street. The fire department contained the flames quickly with minimal damage aside from ceilings and roof soaked by water. Insurance covers about $1000 of the loss.

Bara Lewis Second Main Street

Creamery Manager Wins Prize for Cheese Exhibit

John Jaussi, manager of the Mutual Creamery branch, receives a silver medal at the Western Dairy Products Show in Portland for the highest scoring Idaho cheese exhibit, 91 points. He earlier won the state fair first prize with a $10 check and a year prior received a gold watch from Marshal Dairy Laboratory of Wisconsin.

John Jaussi the Mutual Creamery Company Portland Oregon Idaho Jaussi Press Marshal Dairy Laboratory of Wisconsin

Funeral for Carl Anderson Held Sunday Afternoon

Funeral services for Carl Anderson killed when the amusement hall collapsed in St. Charles were held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the ward chapel with Bishop John A. Hunt presiding. Speakers praised his character as loyal and faithful Latter day Saint. The service featured prayers by E. M. Allred and W. H. Michaelson, music by the St. Charles choir, and large floral offerings. Anderson, 26, came to St. Charles from Sweden eight years ago with his widowed mother and two brothers. he had worked for Wm A. Keetch for seven years. Mr and Mrs James Monson of Smithfield attended. Mrs Monson is a aunt of the deceased.

Carl Anderson St. Charles Ward Chapel John A. Hunt Wm. A. C Keetch Henry Monson Pres Ola Transtrum J W. Linford Bishop Hunt E. M. Allred W H. Michaelson Louis H Booth Mr. Anderson St Charles Sweden Wm A. Keetch James Monson Smithfield Utah Monson

Town Hoopsters Defeat Montpelier in Two Games

The town team played Montpelier twice last night at Montpelier. Paris won the second game 30 to 16. Both games featured clean basketball and the Montpelier hopes to schedule another matchup with the local team.

Town Hoopsters Montpelier Paris

Body of Joseph Thornock Brought Home for Burial

The body of Joseph Thornock died at his home was brought home on the afternoon train Wednesday and taken to Bloomington where funeral was held Thursday. Interment was made in the cemetery at Bloomington. Mr Thornock was a Bear Lake pioneer.

Josaph

Diphtheria Outbreak Quietly Hits Cokeville Wyoming

Diphtheria is being found in Cokeville Wyoming leading to quarantines for many families no public meetings or gatherings are to be held for an indefinite period

Cokeville Wyoming

Teachers as civic pillars in country towns

Citizens who complain about school costs should note the teachers who tirelessly support community projects. In towns across the country, teachers lead improvement groups and help secure amenities that make life richer. They are among the best civic workers, boosting progress on many fronts.

Annual meeting of Cattle and Horse Association in Paris

The annual meeting of the Cattle and Horse Association of district No 6 will be held in Paris on Monday January 9 1922 at 1pm. John P Hulme is president and G A Nelson is secretary.

Association of Imstrict No 6 Paris John P Hulme G. A Nelson Secy

Couple Surprise Friends Ties Knot in Salt Lake Temple

Seth Kelsey of Paris and Amy Dalrymple of Montpelier wed in the Salt Lake temple. The couple will reside in Montpelier where Kelsey teaches at Montpelier High School.

Seth Kelsey Paris Amy Dalrymple Montpelier Salt Lake Temple Mr Kelsey Montpelier High School

Wyoming raid labeled biggest prohibition sweep in state

Federal agents led by Carl Jackson conduct a large scale raid across Rock Springs Green River and Superior Wyoming citing weeks of investigation Open defiance of prohibition laws is given as motive Thirty to forty deputies marshal lawmen and U S marshals arrest dozens take suspects to Cheyenne with three thousand gallons of liquor and thirty barrels of wine seized local carloads of moonshine confiscated and evidence to be transported by a special car.

Rock Springs Wyo Wyoming Rock, Springs Green River Supotot America Carl Jackson F. D. Stribling Denver United States Superior National Prohibition Jackson U. 3 L H. Brown Cheyenne

New Baby Arrives at Stucks Home This Friday

A baby named A arrived at the home of Bishop and Mrs Ezra Stucks last Friday morning. The child is doing nicely and the family is rejoicing over the new Christmas gift.

Bishop Ezra Stucks

Not A Jackass Fly Talk In Rural Dialect

Two colored men debate the meaning of a fly that keeps buzzing around cattle and horses. One asks what kind of fly it is while another uses a joking dig about calling him a jackass. The exchange appears in a rustic dialect from Argonaut.

Sam

Truthful Advertising Signboards Attract Curious Shoppers

An enterprising dealer in electric wares displays bold notices promising easy chores with a washing machine and a sale on women's hose. The ads, noted as truthful for their blunt humor, reflect a brisk, humorous approach to selling in contemporary times.

American Legion Turkey Shoot Attracts Local Winners

The American Legion post held a turkey shoot last Saturday afternoon in the city. Despite a smaller crowd than hoped, the event was successful with two large turkeys won by Jos Pendrey and a $5.00 cash prize taken by Los Pugmire.

American Legion Jos Pendrey Los Pugmire

Fitting Her The Portly Irishman Seeks First Class Automobile

The portly Irishman visits a shop asking for a first class automobile. The scene features a quick exchange with a salesman as Pat explains the car is for his wife, while a humorous misinterpretation about his body type plays into the banter.

For Sale Barley Feed Offered by Paris Merchant

Frank Nye of Paris advertises chopped barley for sale at one dollar per hundred, claiming it improves milk yield and hog fattening. Listing notes ample supply and ready purchase use.

Frank Nye Paris

Stake Priesthood Meeting Update in Paris

A stake priesthood meeting is scheduled for Paris for members of the Stake Secretariat. The event will be held at the High Council meeting place with the venue details and exact time to be confirmed.

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