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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
4
A Pocatello Tribune excerpt on farming with humor about the farmer's woes. The piece cites timing of weather and price swings that affect crop viability and income. It uses the saying If it ain't too dry for oats it's too wet or hay and notes how droughts or floods ruin seed and harvests.
George Hasler Johnston attempted a bet driven dash from Chicago to New York with no food, risking a $1006 stake. He quit at halfway, declaring the endeavor as wasting human energy. He warns that endurance without value harms body and purpose.
Methodist and Congregational churches in Yucalpa California finished a 69 hour 20 minute Bible reading session from Genesis to Revelation. Reporters note the effort prompts reflection on whether such marathon reading aids true devotion and suggests focusing on a single passage like the Golden Rule for sustained study. The piece laments that Bible reading remains insufficient and questions its relative literary engagement.
The piece urges unity and coordinated effort among groups, comparing them to musicians in a band. It warns that without shared standards and teamwork, the community cannot achieve its goals and may face discord or separation. It emphasizes staying together and playing one tune.
The Liberty Bell, long a symbol of American liberty, will stay at Independence Hall Philadelphia in reverent state. Historians debunk legends about ringing on July 4 1776 and a bellman, noting the bell’s true historic role and enduring inspiration through the nation’s life.
Army Surgeon Dr. R Schuckburg is credited with writing the first American parody to Yankee Doodle. The essay traces the tune's ancient roots across Europe and notes Fort Crab in Yonkers as a key site where words were first set to the melody during the Esopus war era.
A fragmentary poem recalls an early spring in Lexington with thawing snows and a nineteen seventy five historical echo. The speaker celebrates a symbolic planting on an April morning that will feed future generations across hemispheres, praising courage and sacrifice.
The famed North Church on Caspits Hill in Boston, erected in 1720, remains in excellent condition. Modeled after Sir Christopher Wren's design, it anchors early American history and was where Paul Revere received his signal for the ride. The 150th anniversary was celebrated with special exercises.
Patrick Henry Thomas Jefferson and George Washington formed a famed trio described as the tongue the pen and the sword of the Revolution, highlighting their leadership roles in shaping American independence.
A brisk tribute recalls the 56 signers who attached their names to the Declaration of Independence. It praises their enduring influence, noting their courage, sacrifices, and enduring legacy in shaping the United States and inspiring world admiration.
In May 1778 Fort Ticonderoga in New York, long a British stronghold, was captured by American forces led by Ethan Allen before being retaken by Burgoyne. The episode is recalled with patriotic language citing Allen’s bold volunteers and the fight for Canada.
A Chicago Journal excerpt notes the 1639 Hartford Constitution adopted by Windsor Hartford and Wethersfield. It presents the preamble praising divine providence and community unity, outlining governance, liberty, religious discipline, and lawful order for settlers along the Connecticut River communities.
Alma Thornock of Payette visits relatives in town. Roy A Welker of Paris calls on his mother Mrs Clara Welker Urciay. Gorden Thornock and wife of Oakley Wyoming visit Joseph and Mrs Thornock. Stella Hill returns from Pegram. Ray Welker, once at Cokeville, Wyoming, visits parents. Blue Bird class outing with Sarah Dunford and George Ward in a Buick. Attendees include Alice Jacobson Ardell Thornock Hdna Thornock Emma Payne Cerelda Payne Virtue Paterson Zula Ward Twilla Nelson Ruth Madsen LaRue Thornock and a friend. Lewis and Yaussi visit Mrs Lewis's mother NelIe Jacobson.
During the War of 1812, British troops ordered burning of houses in occupied Maryland. Kitty Knight warned soldiers not to burn her house saying she would be burned with it. The officer witnessed her courage, spared her house and the neighboring one.
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