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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
4
An essay argues for patience with the Volstead Act and gradual temperance progress under the Eighteenth Amendment. It notes Sweden and Ontario as contrasts, stresses enforcement, and jokes about Prohibition, modernists, and a Ford Firestone Burroughs anecdote while musing on civilization and transport.
A French housemaid title describes a “bonne a tout faire” meaning a versatile servant capable of many tasks. The term implies a flexible domestic role common in French households, highlighting the helper’s broad duties and adaptability.
In a Washington Star quotation a speaker notes aging does not remove foolishness, reflecting on enduring folly beyond youth and the satirical line about reading newspapers to judge judgment. The exchange underscores politics and public perception across ages.
The Interstate Commerce Commission has opened an extensive hearing on Western livestock and meat product rates. The session focuses on the Intermountain and Pacific Coast areas as it reviews centralization benefits, costs, and policy implications for producers, packers, and retailers from California to the East and Midwest.
Cooperative Free Use Timber Road Work begins in St Charles Green Canyon on Monday Tunes and continues to St Charles Big Creek Paris and other canyons through Saturday June 18. Individuals may receive one permit while teams with double trees and chains may obtain two. Forest Ranger W S Averill urges neighbors to cooperate and be ready to work at eight o'clock.
The verse recounts a careless tourist who camps by a green river and humming trees, then leaves trash behind. A spark in the ashes grows to a roaring hell at dawn as the forest is set alight, warning readers of heedless behavior. Sam F. Keifer of Yakima, Washington is credited.
In Bullock's life of Stonewall Jackson a note states the body of the Confederate general was wrapped in the new flag of the Confederacy. The first use of the flag was to enwrap Jackson's remains.
Nature Magazine notes the cassowary lays six to eight light green eggs incubated by the male. The eggs measure about six inches long, are difficult to boil due to their bulk, but scramble or omelet preparations are said to be excellent. One egg serves several people.
Public notice by the administratrix of the estate of Lucius Raymond Kelsey deceased to creditors and others with claims to exhibit them within the required period. Claims must be presented at the office of the Probate Judge of Bear Lake County Idaho in Paris Idaho, date July 7 1927.
The text notes Roberts Lee founded the first school of journalism in the United States at Washlorton and Lee University Indsan.
A wise voice notes that many err by judging themselves ready for grand aims after failing at small tasks. The remark cautions against overconfidence and emphasizes measured progress through steady effort and learning.
Estate of Samuel Matthews deceased notifies creditors and claimants to present claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims must be sent to Samuel W. Matthews, one of the executors, at his residence in Liberty Bear Lake County Idaho, the place for estate business. Dated May 28 1927. Samuel W. Matthews Alonzo H. Matthews Executors of the Last Will and Testament.
Notice of sheriff sale issued by the Fifth Judicial District Court Idaho Bear Lake County. Federal Land Bank of Spokane seeks foreclosure on Albert G Richards and Amanda Richards with other parties. Auction covers 43 acres in Bear Lake, plus water rights and 214 shares of stock, following a 1927 judgment of $2453.00. Also includes city ordinance text unrelated to sale.
Public notice states that stock certificate No. 32 from ton Irrigation Company will be foreclosed and sold at a public auction at the front door of the Courthouse in Paris Bear Lake County Idaho on a Monday at an indicated time. The sale follows a decree of foreclosure and judgment, with proceeds to satisfy the judgment in lawful United States currency. Dated June 15 1927. Attorney for plaintiff E Ray based in Malad Idaho.
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