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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1918
Page
5
Wartime notes limit nursing services to those in dire need as demand surges for battlefront duty drains city hospitals. Observers describe a looming scarcity, with thousands already pledged for overseas service and many nurses redirected to frontline care.
Industrial research fellowships aid American manufacturers with facilities and expert investigators. In Britain, the privy council proposes cost sharing by forming trade research associations funded by government aid. A cotton research group opens, soon to follow wool flax oil and photographic industries. The council reports three optical glass types, information on light alloys for aircraft, a new hard porcelain, and a promising tin recovery project.
A dialogue features Senator Sorghum opposing erecting a statue, arguing against becoming a perpetual source of contention for future art critics while others push for a public memorial.
A neighbor who is a doctor surprised me by wishing me well. The unexpected warmth from a medical professional stood out in a casual exchange.
The Bureau of Land Management publishes notice that Florence Shirley of Wyoming, listed as Florence formerly Florence Shirley, filed an intent to make a homestead entry under the 1862 Act. The claim covers parcels in Township 14 South Range Japise Meridian, with witnesses named Cates G. Longhurst, W W. Bryson, J. W. Cook, Charles G. Jeng, and J. T. Caravan. The hearing before Smith Hoge, State Commissioner, is set for February 12 in Partaba.
In the Matter of the Estate of Christian Wallantine Ceased the petitioners seek an order of sale of tract 14b and lot 1 in block 15 Paris townsite in Bear Lake County Idaho. The court orders all interested parties to appear February 9 1918 at 10 am in Paris Idaho to show cause why the sale should not be granted. Dated January 8 1918. E J Haddock Probate Judge. Serial No 014617
State Land Office notices Meroni Jacobson of Bloomington Idaho has filed intent to make three year proof on land described in sections 25 and 26 township 16 south range 45 east Boise meridian. Proof to establish claim will be before United States Commissioner Smith Hoge in Paris Idaho on February 25, 1918. Witnesses listed include Thomas Ward Hyrum Thompson W Payne Standley Rich and others.
An editorial urging wider cooperation to settle more land and boost farming yields argues that two farmers on forty acres each beat a single farmer on eighty. It highlights Union Pacific System efforts, a Polatization and Industrial Bureau in Omaha, and calls for public support to develop agriculture across territories. D. B. Spencer, General Passenger Agent, Union Pacific System.
Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the directors held on December 6 an assessment of 40c per share was levied on the capital stock of Bloomington Irrigation Co payable on or before December 31 1917 to Fred Huckvale at his home. Unpaid shares after January 7 1918 will be delinquent and sold at public auction on January 22 1918 to cover the assessment and advertising costs. Fred Hackvale secretary Bloomington Idaho.
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