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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
3
A Vera Cruz story recounts marines marching past houses as a well dressed Mexican sniper fires from a balcony. Lieutenant Colonel Neville spots the shooter through field glasses and orders a rifleman to shoot. the sniper falls after the shot.
A New York correspondent reports Warden Hanley of the Tombs prison paused his rounds to read a puzzling note left for him. The letter hinted at a decades old rumor about a heat denunciator in a Pittsburgh metal mill and urged the warden to act quietly.
A four year old boy named Harold struggles with a long Sunday school walk beside his father. The child confesses he cannot keep up, saying it is himself not the father who is walking too fast. The quote reflects a moral note about riches and contentment.
Washington reports Secretary Baker and Brig. Gen. George O. Squier study a bold plan to field a massive American air force to blind German artillery. Endorsed by Squier, the project awaits congressional funding of about 1 billion dollars. Preparations already extend to manufacturers, aviation instructors, and recruits.
New York. After a motor ride to Mount Sinai hospital Sarah Bernhardt enjoys a light repast but jokes about a goat as a hatpin and a missing limb. The actress refuses to let the loss of a limb affect her spirits.
Four bean seeds estimated at 8 000 years old and planted by an Indian naturalist at San Bernardino are reported to be sprouting. The revival of an extinct species is hoped to follow. The seeds were found embedded in a wall of a citadel dwelling in Arizona.
A Columbia University history professor outlines war guidance in a list of cautions. He warns against vague phrases like national necessity or moral war, urges precise language about allies and motives, and stresses that support should be for just causes, not mere sentiment or biased labels.
The Royal Army Medical Corps unit from Western Reserve University in Cleveland arrives to a formal reception in a British town. The mayor, mayoress, and Sir John Russell welcome the young volunteers as bands play The Star Spangled Banner and the crowd cheers. The soldiers are described as tall, clean shaven, with dark khaki and distinctive sombrero style service hats.
Wartime food shift in Germany sees nettles dominate gardens and farms as a spinach substitute and soup base. The plant’s high sugar and chlorophyll give it significant value while Sweden preserves old nettle dishes and markets them as spring delicacies.
A Paris exhibition of Mr Od J Jahmreont’s work drew critics who praised the breadth and quality of his pieces. The artist has reportedly been blinded following the show, with details of the incident not fully clarified.
A printed stip directed at diners in a Washington venue warns guests to avoid waste. It advises not to order more than can be consumed and stresses conserving food as part of the hotel dining service. The wording reflects a cautious community message embedded in a hospitality setting.
Yadre, Quebec native Ehner Krentz walked 8000 taties to pursue a high school education. He lived near the school six times and traveled daily back and forth while completing a four year course.
A local Denver traffic officer led a church choir fundraiser at a large congregational gathering. The event featured praise music and addressed community safety, with attendees including church members and public officials.
Little Jennie pleads for another piece of cake despite her mother’s warning that she is full. The girl quips her neck is left yet, persuasively insisting on a further bite.
Reported exchange follows a mishap where a man saying he shot accidentally refers to the victim as a birdaman and claims to have winged him. The wording suggests a rough encounter tied to a shooting with possible aerial animal reference.
William Fleming of St. Paul trained his birds to respond to individual names, showcasing an unusual domestic pet skill.
A fair bazaar scene shows a customer haggling over a boxed item while a attendant jokes about price reactions. The dialogue features playful exchanges and a nod to social banter at Cassel's Saturday Journal setting.
An editorial voice notes taste for public speeches and reading addresses while finding many bone dry. A humorous nudge to skim a city directory appears, as the speaker frets about perpetual weakness and unease.
A period advertisement argues that many infant deaths in civilized countries could be prevented by timely Castoria use. It warns against narcotic Aple Drops and similar syrups containing opium or morphine, claiming Castoria with the signature of Charles H. Fletcher contains no opiates.
Sir Edward Carson recalled his son’s plea to join the navy class, insisting it connects Britain with the colonies. He noted a submarine command and an Admiralty report about a destroyer attack on a submarine.
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment on the scalp to combat dandruff and itching. It recommends washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water the next morning and makes Cuticura a daily toilet preparation, with a free sample offer via mail from Cuticura Dept. L, Boston.
In a London hint of military life a colonel signs a blank order to allow three men from his company to draw beer from the canteen. A quarrel over the amount ensues as sergeants intervene and a decision is reached after the paper is fired from the scene.
Fragmentary text depicts a summer training event with a rookie and scattered dialogue about tasks and feelings. The garbled lines mention creeds, fatigue, and a tense moment as soldiers respond to an unclear prompt. Names, places, and events are indistinct due to OCR errors.
The article argues nervousness in children can stem from physical defects such as malnutrition anemia poor eyesight bad teeth or adenoids. It endorses nature’s cures nourishing foods wholesome outdoor life frequent exercise and social play, with camping as a self-contained remedy and emphasis on companionship of other children.
Hattie and Bruce, close country neighbors, walked to school together daily. After a fight left Bruce battered, his mother wondered why Hattie would befriend him. Anallle explains Bruce is her friend and she fears what might have happened if not.
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