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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
4
The Herald Republican argues that military training, while not producing a nation of warriors, will raise manhood standards, teach self defense to men unused to fighting, and reduce mistakes in wartime preparation, serving as a safeguard for adequate defense.
Local notice outlines subscription pricing for The Paris Post with in advance payment terms. It lists rates and timelines for readers to subscribe ahead of delivery cycles.
Washington investigations show universal military training would reduce confusion and improve readiness. Advocates like Col. Theodore Roosevelt push for legislation as drafts reveal gaps, disqualifications, and unseasoned men. Proper training would yield healthier, disciplined citizens and better national defense.
Correcting defects in the draft law aims to make calls fairer to all 21 to 31 year olds. Officials seek universal registration and eligibility, ending discrimination between married and single men and noting limits on who can be drafted at varying ages.
Florence S Cook formerly Florence Shirley of Border Wyoming filed a five year proof claim for a homestead in Wy Sec 28 and 33 34 TWP in Range 46 Boise Meridian. Proof to be made before United States Commissioner Smith Lage in Paris Idaho on February 12 1918. Witnesses include Charles G Longhurst W W Bryson J W Cook and Charles C Shirley.
Directors voted December 6 to levy 40 cents per share on Bloomington Irrigation Co capital stock payable by December 31 1917 to Fred Huckvale. Delinquent shares after January 7 1918 will be advertised for sale January 22 1918 to cover the unpaid assessment and costs. Fred Huckvale secretary Bloomington Idaho.
A headline reflects praise for a fish named as the greatest brain. The note hints at a playful or symbolic comparison, possibly noting unusual intelligence attributed to the aquatic creature. Details on context or event are limited in the fragment.
H M Hyndman recounts John Burns in Record of An Adventurous Life telling how Burns claimed to have eaten nothing for 24 hours. Socialists gathered at Hyndman’s house before a Thames embankment unemployed meeting where Burns' trencherman tale drew astonished reactions and stifled laughter among champions like Jack Williams.
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