Idaho Has One Of The Best War Organizations
Joseph Hansen reports from Washington that Idaho has a highly organized war effort with strong county councils and active state leadership. He says the state will not falter in supplying men and money, praises national recognition, and details plans for a vigorous propaganda campaign and a special supervising committee.
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Idaho
United States
Joseph Hansen
State—Council
Washington, D C
Hansen
Washington
Franklin K. Lane
Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior
State Council For
Paris Boosts Liberty Loan Drive Amid Public Warning
The report laments slow bond uptake in Paris while urging business and farmers to contribute. It warns that noncompliant individuals may face public exposure and calls for action to enforce participation. Miss AndleInbes resigns as Post Office assistant, Miss Leone Rich appointed to fill.
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Paris
Bond
AndleInbes
Leone Rich
Missionary Letter Praises Southern Changes in Religion
A missionary in the Southern States writes to the editor noting reduced anti Mormon sentiment since the war. He cites rising civic service during the war, increased Liberty loans and Red Cross activity, and growing religious interest including more baptisms as preaching expands into new territories. He argues that core Gospel principles are being taught widely.
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Bear Lake
Shaw
South
Keep Baseball Going Through War Time Efforts
England admits curtailing athletics was a mistake but reinstated them. President Wilson urges keeping the game alive to aid the Red Cross Society. American soldiers in France play baseball amid shell bursts, craving word from home about a home team win.
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England
Drafted Men Leave For Camp Lewis And Fort McDowell
Drafted men depart Montpelier on Tuesday for Camp Lewis including B Hymas Irl Nye of Liberty Witford Floyd Gurt Anderson and Joseph Hemmert of St Charles George Johnson of Ovid Clifford H Toomer of Montpelier and Edwin Shepherd of Paris Others will leave May 11 for Fort McDowell with Frank Hoff Dr J G Venter of Montpelier and Archie Poulsen of Raymond and Fred Stucki of Paris as alternate
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Montpelier
Camp Lewis
B. Hymas
Irl Nye
Liberty
Witford-Floyd
Gurt—Anderson
Joseph Hemmert
St. Charles
George Johnson
Ovid
Clifford H. Toomer
Montpélier
Edwin Shepherd
Paris
Fort-Mc-Dowell
Frank Hoff
J. G
Venter
Archie Poulsen
Raymond
Fred Stucki
Notice of Vehicle Seizure and Prosecution
Notice states that motor vehicles found on a named location on a specified date will be taken in and prosecuted according to the law. Each vehicle must have two number plates, one on each end. James Dunp, Assessor.
Gypsy Smith Urges Unyielding War Effort Against Germany
A speech in New York portrays Germany as a devouring threat and urges unrelenting action to prevent further harm to the world. A wounded British boy in Mugland questions where soldiers will meet if peace comes, signaling fear and resolve amid wartime strain.
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Gypsy
Sush
New York
England
Germany
Qouing
Mugland
Waslé&Wing
Sonny
France
Machinery hauled to phosphate mine west of town
Machinery is hauled to the phosphate mine west of town. An air compressor for drills will be driven by a 30 hp motor. A transmission line will be built from Utah Power & Light Co plant in the canyon to the mine. Workers will be added once the machinery car is placed.
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Town
Phre
Armenian Relief Fund Subscriptions Set at 300 Cents Per Capita
Committees plan subscriptions for Armenian relief with 300 cents per person. It is expected that everyone will contribute and support the work of the committees.
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AnoParis
Wade
Gardens for Victory in Field for Food Production
Campaign urges homeowners to protect home gardens amid wartime shortages. Officials insist gardens suffer weather damage and losses without action. Call center offers advice on frost forecasts and protective measures such as irrigation covering and sprinkling to save each garden for the war effort.
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Shasie
Central
Water Pollution Prompted in Paris City
Inspector My Elirod with Dr. King found Paris City water heavily polluted by corrals on aquifers in Paris Canyon. They demand removal or prosecutions, noting pipe relocation could cost 15 000 to 20 000 dollars and may be necessary for public safety. report also mentions travel of Mrs Ashley and Dr Ashley to Wellsville Utah.
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My. Elirod
Paris
King
Parig City
Paris Canyon
J. Ashley
Wellsville
Utah
Mrs. Ashley
Dr. Ashley
Montpelier
War era pledge and draft mobilization details
A WWI era note from The Stars and Stripes honors dedication over America's entry, pledging to aid allies. It announces a May 10 mobilization of 165 men from Idaho counties including Boise City, Ada and Kootenai, detailing county allocations for the draft.
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the Stars and Stripes
Eizo Humpherys
Paris
France
A. BE. F
America
High Command
Picardy
Ey Scot
War Department
Ad Bho
Adjutant General
Boise City
Ada County
Adams
Bannock
Bear Lake
Benawa
Bingham
Bisine
Boise
Bonner
Bonneville
Boundary
Butte
Yamas
Canyon
Cassia
Clearwater
Caster
Elmore
Franklin
Fremont
Gem
Gooding
Idaho
Jefferson
Kootenai
Lemhi
Lows
Lincoln
Madison
Minidoka
Nez Pics
Oneida
Owyhee
Payette
Power
Shoshone
Teton
Twin Falls
Valley
Washington
Council of Defense Reviews Liberty Loan Subscriptions
The local Council of Defense met with the Liberty Loan committee to review the third Liberty Loan subscription list. Several names appear without bonds and many have not met their quota. letters warn these individuals to act or face drastic measures. The note calls for immediate attention to avoid glackers as the campaign closes tomorrow night. Miss Emma Innes leaves for a short vacation in Salt Lake City.
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Council of Defense
Liberty Loan Committee
Liberty Loan
Emma Innes
Salt Lake City
Stake Mutual Contests Held At Stake
The Stake Mutual contest showcased talent in several M I A events including senior public speaking junior retold stories and a male quartet. Bernice Parker won the retold stories with The Gift by Carroll while La Priel Findlay and Lawrence Johnson led senior speaking. The Laketown male quartet took first in their number Dixie and will represent the church district at Salt Lake during the June conference.
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Warda
Leona Kearl
Laketown
Osrol Richards
Paris
Bernice Parker
Lanark
Carrol
la Priel Findlay
Bloomington
Lawrence Johnson
Evan Stephens
Geo. N. Weston
Albert R. Weston
Ernest W. Irwin
N. Oliver Walatrom
Blake
Beseedse Atinlatsdasto Ratielan Nt Ae Seinen iecaRs
Montpelier 2Nd Ward
Salt Lake
Soap Bargain at FT Shepherd & Sons
On May 8 four 10 cent CREME OIL soap bars go for 25 cents. Stock limited, so come early. FT Shepherd & Sons in Paris Idaho offer this sale.
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FT. Shepherd & Sons
Paris
Idaho
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