24 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
1
The Pure Food Law took effect nationwide in 1907, banning deceitful labeling and adulterated foods. Officials vow strict enforcement, targeting misrepresented ingredients and unsafe products from producers to retailers. The public is urged to trust transparent packaging and accurate content disclosure.
An 1890s style notice pitches Buck-Jin Arnica Salve as the fastest cure for boils sores wounds eczema and more. It touts a 25 cent price and lists Orson Pendrey Paris and Aiter Bros Drug Montpelier as sellers.
The noted iconoclast criticizes cigarette smoking, claiming it harms health, reduces usefulness, and harms happiness. He notes doctors, teachers, and employers oppose hiring smokers and warns youths to consider whether the habit pays.
The Paris City Council in special session unanimously approved an ordinance to issue a 314 000 bond for a city waterworks system. The ordinance was read a second time on Monday and will be read a third time at the next meeting before final passage. A note on Hoge Brothers beef prices is also included.
The Relief Society of the First Ward Paris held its annual gathering last Friday evening in the ward hall. Guests arrived around 6 p.m. and filled the lower room, then moved to the upper for a lavish feast. Attendees enjoyed games, including fighting roosters, then music, songs and speeches followed by dancing to tunes like In the Good Old Summer Time. The evening closed with thanks and prayers for the Sisters of the Relief Society.
The Pioneer Creamery held its annual meeting on Wednesday with the manager's report showing the creamery is out of debt and financially sound. Alma Findlay was thanked as president along with J A Stuck and the secretary and directors for their leadership. New directors elected include Alma Findlay Walter Hoge Philemon Lindsay H H Wymas and Henry Parker. J A Stucki was elected secretary. FOR SALE Extracted honey at 8c per pound by John G Rosen Paris.
An ad notes quality footwear with prices from 75 cents to 3.80 dollars and Axminster rugs priced at 4.00 and 3.75 dollars. Dolls are mentioned as available items.
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