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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
1
The Mink Creek community, aided by Bear Lake and Oneida counties, plans to finish the immigration and Strawberry road improvements begun last year. Residents boosted the effort with over $700 to make the road passable for autos.
Commissioners from One da county and Minkcreek residents push a new road to bypass dugwa north of Evang place Riverdale. The grade stays under 4 percent, linking Preston to Mink Creek and Paris via Sharon. It promises shorter travel, year round passable use, scenic views, and easier access to Bear Lake and Yellowstone Park, with tourism expected to rise.
A Paris pavilion carnival and Serpentine ball are scheduled for March 24 with side shows vaudeville stunts and musical numbers. Local organizers promise a big event with costumes being ordered from Salt Lake. Proceeds benefit the Girl's summer home at Lakota.
John Wanamaker argues advertising is essential to sales and business growth. He asserts the best time to increase advertising is during dull periods to maintain normal sales volume.
Utah report touts Bear Lake Valley as best adapted climate and soil for pea canning. It cites Bear Lake potential, cites a Utah plant producing 200 000 cases last year, with a $700 000 1920 pack forecast, and urges local development with a county owned cannery and local cannery experts.
The article describes a series of electrical amplifiers installed beneath the inaugural stand at Harding's event. The system made the address clearly audible to the entire crowd, regardless of distance. Engineer L. L. Wells is pictured holding one amplifier, touted as the greatest loud talker yet, claimed to intensify sound immensely.
The article notes Warren G Harding as the first newspaper publisher to become U S president, the 29th chief executive, distinguishing his two nonconsecutive terms. It highlights presidential professions, nativity, and states with multiple presidents, including Virginia and Ohio.
The Sta e Mutual presented Hazel Kirke directed by T. O Allred at the Paris Opera House last Friday and Saturday evenings. Florence Allred as Alfred Dunstan Kirke and Louise Richards as Dolly Dutton drew strong audience applause. The cast including Mercy Kirke Aaron Rodney Pitticus Green Arthur Carringford Barney O Fly nn Freda Geurts Spencer Rich Henry Stocker Wayne Allred and others delivered solid performances praised by townspeople.
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon to Ray Alfred Parks of Gooding and Miss Jennie McDonald of Montpelier. Probate Judge W. Smith Hoge officiated. Parks is a brakeman on the O W Ry White. Miss McDonald attended Montpelier High School and they will reside in Montpelier.
A shipment of 9 000 000 eggs reached New York from China. The item notes famine among Chinese children and urges America to contribute to relief efforts with a call to dig down and help.
Mrs. Leonora Murphy Hyden 47 of Round Valley died after kerosene on her dress ignited from a stove explosion at her ranch home. Nephew Morris Smith ran for aid as the fire consumed the dwelling where Mrs Hyden was found beside the stove amid charred ruins. She was born April 11 1873 in Grantsville and lived with her husband in Round Valley for years.
County Assessor James Dunn warns Bear Lake County auto owners that March 15 is the final day to apply for 1921 motor licenses. Those failing to apply risk arrest and being barred from operating their cars.
Plans for the annual Commercial Club banquet on Thursday evening March 17 are under way and promise an evening of pleasure. The Second Ward Belief Society is preparing the food for the civ.
Former Emperor William reads German Dutch and English papers daily to follow the London conference. Prof Van Den Berg, noted heart specialist, has been summoned again as the former empress’s condition weakens though not radically changed. her appetite is failing.
Orson Grimmett is back in action after the quarantine was lifted on Tuesday, marking a positive recovery arc and his return to activity.
President Wilson informs Senator Knox he will not attend Harding Coolidge inauguration. He then meets with Senator Lodge who concludes the joint inaugural committee business. Wilson thanks aides and departs with Dr Grayson and Joseph Tumulty.
The Second Ward Dramatic club rehearses the play What became of Parker and will present it to the public later. Proceeds will fund building the new chapel. Last year the group drew large crowds and hopes to surpass that success.
The city council held its regular meeting last Monday with First reading of Ordinance No. 111 addressing construction of residences and business buildings in the city. Mayor Pendrey was absent. Councilman Vallentine presided. Visitor Lawrence Humpherys, son of Gorge and Mrs. Humpherys of Ovid, stayed with the Wallis family. he works for Pacificer Fruit Co. in Green River, Wyoming, visiting relatives.
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