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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
7
An officer recalls a captured German rifle believed to bring bad omens. A trench dugout relic with ivory disks causes shells to rain whenever the weapon is handled. The officer, unable to touch it, fears the gun’s curse may follow to new occupants and billets.
A Boston mill discussion turns to the quietest man known. A minder finally names Bill Kite, then exclaims he is dead, revealing the joke that the quietest man is the one who has not spoken for nearly twenty years.
Knowledge of Trees. Children cannot learn all the trees at once on each walk they can get acquainted with one and have their eyes opened to the thousand wonders along the countryside There is no better time than now to begin one's study of trees. Exchange United States' 12 federal reserve banks in 1916 had assets of $250,000,000 and held $450,000,000 in gold.
Washington discusses the vital role of railways in mobilizing troops, supplies, and ships. It cites lessons from the Spanish and Franco-Prussian wars, outlines a standardized labeling system for Army freight cars, and contrasts American planning with Germany’s war timetable and railway network.
The Gustave Doré bronze vase, the only one in America, stands nine feet high outside a San Francisco museum. Valued at 250000, it may rise further if the original in France was destroyed or damaged during bombardments. A report says the original was found in Reims after bombardments. The article notes railroads should curb passenger service while freight cars move to conserve resources during the war with Germany.
Michigan forests host potato planting on public land under the state public domain commission to stretch food supply. Wisconsin pursues coarse fish seining in rivers and lakes to temper rising staple prices, ordered by Governor Philipp and state conservation officials.
In Norriatown a magistrate’s ruling stands after a clash over hunting and killing a robin and flicker in a crusade against blackbirds. Chief Donaghy directed a tree-clearing method as the city faces a punitive verdict and a dispute over compliance.
Srinagar Kashmir features wooden bridges with dilapidated shops and balconies described as insecure. Kapellbrücke in Lucerne crosses the Reuss River diagonally with 112 triangular paintings, an octagonal tower, and a thirteenth century fortification link. Croyland Bridge in Lincolnshire dates to the ninth century with three arches and a carved Saxon king statue.
Nothing better for itchy skin problems in young and old. Daily use prevents minor troubles from becoming serious. Free sample offer by mail with Book. Address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Mrs Skewer and Mrs Dobbs discuss Eliza want to leave home. Eliza seeks a new life not as a servant or factory worker but on the stage, despite family worries and rumors. A London Tit Bits tease precedes a note on Illinois hunting clubs considering food crop efforts this year.
Ohio reader Mrs W C Brown of Cleveland recounts months of crippling lower abdominal pain and fainting that kept her in bed. After four weeks in hospital she tried Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and reports rapid relief, urging others to obtain a bottle at their drugstore before returning home.
In a short literary fragment from Barton Post the scene shifts to a lunchroom where a messenger requests a white U-boat and a clerk serves vanilla chairs as the mock vessel sinks after a few bites. Eleven states observe Bird day annually.
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