Idaho Proclaims National Registration Day 1917
Governor Alexander of Idaho proclaims June 5 1917 a legal holiday to ensure universal registration for military service. Citizens age 21 to 30 must register from 7 am to 9 pm with flags and displays to show patriotic support. Marshal General Crowder emphasizes strict adherence and penalties for evasion or collusion.
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Military councils order zones to curb disease and alcohol use
The council of national defense instructed that military zones be created to prevent insidious diseases and curb alcohol among troops. The plan, approved May 6, extends military controls to off duty areas and calls for recreation facilities and athletics to improve troop welfare.
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Franklin H. Martin
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General Medical Board
Camp Bellows Sees Fresh Troop Arrivals
A remote frontier post reports a steady flow of troops arriving daily to reinforce the garrison at a newly established camp amid ongoing tensions. Officers say the base offers a secure retreat as more soldiers join the defense.
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Boy Scouts of Paris Offer Public Service and Readiness
The Boy Scouts of Paris announce they are part of the national organization with about 250 000 members and stand ready to assist public authorities. They emphasize home service over warfare, seek vacant lots for planting, and urge Mayor and city officials to call on them for community support and preparedness.
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Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises Across Bear Lake County
Eighth grade graduation ceremonies will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Paris tabernacle with City of Utah delivering the educational address. The program includes chorus, invocations, addresses, solos, and certificate awards. Graduates from Fish Haven Ellsworth Ovid Liberty Dingle Sorgetown Benning and nearby districts are named, with teachers listed.
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Enlist Now for Faster Advancement, Captain Watson Warns
Captain James D. Watson urged men to enlist before volunteer enlistment ends to avoid selective draft service. He said early enlistment offers greater consideration for branch choice and potential rapid advancement if the war lasts, especially for those of average ability.
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Reorganization of Montpelier Second Ward Associations
The Mutual Improvement associations in Montpelier's Second ward were reorganized Tuesday evening. John J. Sarbach, recently returned from a mission, was named president of the young men with J. W. Jones and Herman Hoff as counselors. The young ladies association elected Mrs. Sidonia Stevens as president, with Jessie Kunz and Mrs. Iva Hoff as counselors. A Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign begins Friday June 1.
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John J. Sarbach
J. W. Jones
Herman Hoff
Young Ladies Association
Sidonia Stevens
Jessie Kunz
Iva Hoff
Paris to Become Center of New Phosphate Industry
Salt Lake City investors bought Grandy phosphate beds in Paris canyon and formed Western Phosphate Mining & Manufacturing with officers Lewis A. Jeffs and E. J. Hawke of Salt Lake City, and Margaret Grandy Roy Az Welker on the board. The venture aims to start immediately by opening the vein and establishing mining stalls with farmers. Jeffs, vice president and western agent for United States Phosphate Co., says the gray phosphate rock found here is rare and promises a significant local economic boost.
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Veterans Win Insight on Utah Indian War Pensions
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cohen new pension commissioner for Blackhawk veterans revealed many Utah Indian War veterans and widows were not receiving pensions despite early service. She explained Smoot act requirements and that claims should be filed for Walker's and other conflicts. Applications are now being sent to Washington for eligible veterans.
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Elizabeth M. Cohen
Blackhawk
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