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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
4
Entry line shows second class mailing for Paris Idaho paper edited by John A Wallis. Subscription rates list one year two dollars within US, six months twelve dollars and three months free. foreign rate one year two dollars. Office contact and phone: 44088.
A local survey reports that ninety percent of people in the valley have read the publication or notice, indicating high awareness of the issue or event highlighted in the article.
The article extols radio as the greatest recent entertainment device with national reach and lasting popularity. It asserts radio appeals to broad human instincts, serving as a universal, evolving pastime without rival.
A humorous snippet features a passerby asking about the columnist The Mother's Page and a quip about The Evening Hour in the Nursery. Two Irish workers on a roof joke ends with a pun about being alive or dead, highlighting feisty local humor and playful banter.
Quoted exchange shows Tony Renio facing a judge over wine costs. The judge repeats a demand for payment with escalating sums from 100 to 200 to 300 dollars, all while Renio claims he has no money or cents. Lurid humor from Capt. Billy's Whiz Bang captures a comic courtroom clash.
A government mine rescue car traveled from Butte to Idaho Falls then toward Castle Gate Utah after a triple explosion entombed 175 miners Saturday morning. The train, with the rescue car, caboose and engine, arrived at Idaho Falls at 7 15 p m and departed Butte at 1 40 p m. T H Farmer Oregon Short Line Agent commented on the schedule.
A reflective message urges gratitude for banks, health, children, food, and stable currency. It contrasts hardships with what remains, noting education opportunities, safety, and order, and ends with a biblical reminder of care for those who fear the Lord.
The text argues avoiding assessment policies by buying a straight life insurance or a Guarantee Fund Policy. It states most old line company policies are assessment type except straight life, and mentions accumulation as a key point.
W Hugh Sutton agricultural agent in Lewis and Clark county died suddenly Sunday morning during a local anesthetic before tonsil surgery. He was in his early thirties, a World War veteran and former Idaho football star who coached Helena high school football last fall.
A weekly rail report notes lighter than any week this year with car load traffic down. Shipments include 10,000 pounds of farm machinery for Shepherd Howe & Implement Co and Ford cars for Paris Garage. Other consignments cover oats to Diamondville and mixed wire and nails from Joliet. Families and staff changes are mentioned, plus a retired coach replaced after a hot box incident at McCammon.
The ad notes that in case of premature death the beneficiary receives both the policy face value and accumulated interest. It claims Guarantee Fund Life pays these sums and encourages readers to take the best option for their money, quoting Wilford Tueller, district manager.
The Railroad Boys extend compliments to the Emerson School teachers and staff for last week's operetta. They enjoyed the performance and noted the coach and train crew admired the staging and visit with the coach during the event.
Malad High School defeated Bancroft 26 to 24 Saturday to win the Southeastern Idaho district basketball title at Reed Hall Idaho Technical Institute. Malad completed a flawless tournament run and will advance to the state tournament in Moscow.
The report notes Malad defeated Pocatello 30 to 17 Friday. In Saturday play Bancroft stunned Pocatello and Jackson retired due to injury as Pocatello struggled without him. Earlier Paris beat Malad 63 to 27 in a consolation game.
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