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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1924
Page
1
A report says George Humphreys of Ovid died after an accident at the Pacific Fruit Ice Plant near Montpelier New Year’s, while receiving care at Montpelier Hospital. Funeral services were to be held at the Ovid ward chapel.
A St Charles Ward Choir of three members under Wm H Michaelson and Mrs J E Rich visited homes on December 23. They serenaded residents with Christmas carols and redistributed cheer, arriving at EB Cleveland’s home for treats and warm hospitality before continuing until early morning.
The Post offers happiness in exchange for paid subscriptions and pledges a future issue featuring a published Honor Roll with names.
Miss Marion M Hepworth of Burlington Kansas was named successor to Miss Amy Keally as state leader of home demonstration work for the university extension division by Dean E Jiddings of the college of agriculture. She began work in Idaho Tuesday.
The Elders Quorum of the Second Ward will meet in the ward chapel Sunday morning at a specified time. Walter Bird serves as President of the quorum.
Local columns describe holiday cheer at Floyds store and Wilks and Anderson, serenades that woke residents, and Christmas dinners including an 18 pound turkey. Families face quinsey and tonsillitis but show improvements as Grover Cleveland and Earl Pugmire visit from Alexander.
The Shepherd Orchestra played for a Lanark dance on Wednesday evening and attendees reported a good time.
Secretary Wallace reviews the year from an agricultural view noting improving conditions and growing prosperity for American farmers. He praises industry courage and faith and says progress continues, with promise fulfilled despite slower than deserved gains.
The crewless Dauntless owned by Puget Sound freight line drifted from Kingston Brainbridge Island during a sixty mile gale and was pounded to pieces on Meadow Point rocks ten miles north of Seattle. The $60,000 steamer is a total loss.
Followers of bandit Lao Yao sen captured American missionary Mrs Julian Kilen and wounded two other missionariesProfessor Bernhard Hoff and Mrs Hoff in Tsaoyang northern Hupeh near the border town Siang yangfu according to advices received here.
A garbled tax notice outlines who must file income tax returns, the filing window from January 1 to March 15, 1924, and where to file with the local Collector of Internal Revenue. It notes four percent tax on net income up to $4,000 after personal exemptions, eight percent on the remainder, and surtax from 1 percent to 50 percent on incomes over $6,000.
County agent Chase Kears calls a meeting for all farmers and sugar beet enthusiasts in Montpelier at 1 p.m. January to discuss development. He hopes a representative from Biatridate Stear Company attends to outline the season’s proper organization.
Washington reports a debated plan to sell arms to Obregon's Mexican government sparked opposition from Weeks and Hughes. Weeks stated he did not approve U S arms for either side in Mexico and warned that premature announcements could embarrass the administration. De la Huerta faction filed a formal protest with the State Department, while Obregon authorities remain the recognized Mexican government.
Interior Department report says Flathead Lake in northwestern Montana is well located for water storage for power or irrigation. Artificial regulation could flood large farmland at the lake’s north end. Nearby smaller lakes were examined and Whitefish Lake found unsuitable.
A Boise report outlines sweeping changes to auto licensing for 1924. Rules include no fee reduction for five year plates, mandatory in person applications, weight based tax, and new plate pricing with a three plate system. Dealers and track owners face higher charges as filings and inspections rise under the reform.
James Dunn Assessor announces no fixed deadline for license plate registration and outlines that unregistered cars after January first face personal property assessment and fees. He notes possible legislative adjustments, rebates ended for old cars, and urges ratepayers to file early while blanks remain, with enforcement instructed to prevent violations.
A Round Valley man, described as years of age, died at his home on Tuesday morning after completing his chores. The death is noted as due to heart failure in the initial report. Further details on the sequence and context of events are not provided.
A Bloomington scout dance numbered among the town’s big events for 1923. The Tacobson Orchestra provided music and featured electric lighting and a New Year countdown at midnight signaling the birth of 1924.
The Second Ward Relief Society arranged a surprise for member Susan Gertele at her home Monday afternoon. The gathering included sisters Hannah Hinaphey Wesduanie Sex and others, with food prepared and enjoyed by all noted attendees.
A Canteen employee, Lawrence Heigh Hees of Green Riser Wee, was injured in an incident at the Vee plant on Tuesday. His father, George Humphesy of Ovid Were, was also reportedly affected in the event.
Ordinary depot records show goods shipped from Tatton to Venton and Ry Viveel with coal orders kept for current week. Purchases remained at wholesale prices and a few items were diverted to Frank Lewas and Che Totehott. auctions proceed amid limited train service disruption in the town.
A fragment notes a card from Elder Weldon Nive in South Africa sent several weeks before Christians observances now received by the post.
A fragmented historical note discusses farm life amid looming conflict, recalling Theo oan and Seommen, Vinecu oan lite Cpan, and themes of resilience. The text hints at open farms, wartime strain, and future hopes tied to community effort and peace.
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