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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
4
Will B Holmes editor notes readers should curb wheat speculation and argues the government can regulate prices now. He attacks long commissions and urges direct action to stop price gouging, calling for swift, practical steps to protect bread buyers.
A reader denounces a traveling circus claiming the parade and acts were fake. The writer notes an advertising car with fourteen men boasted Paris connections, but the circus allegedly came from Nebraska and proved to be a sham with no dogs in sight.
The editor hired A L Romero at various times in recent months for plumbing and water leak repairs. He recently installed a large acuke stalk on the kitchen chimney and cemented it around the bottom in a factory manner with reasonable prices.
Ir. Chilton in Paris at Stucks Home Friday May 25 10 to 4 glasses needed for better study. Eye care event lists eye care service and time.
The Vincent Furniture Co announces a closing out sale in Montpelier selling lace curtains at cost and below for quick disposal. White and ecru lace and scrims offered as seasonal bargains during house cleaning.
The article argues that apathy hurts communities and presents the clean-up and paint-up drive as the strongest weapon against it. It urges residents to restore homes and towns, promote cleanliness and thrift, provide meaningful civic labor, and sustain efforts to improve local conditions year round.
A playful verse invites readers to plant a spud as a path to wealth travel luxury and escape from toil. It promises fast cars private mansions and even political seats as possible outcomes if one embraces the spud plan. The rhythm suggests a satirical cadence about ambition and modern desires.
The editor urges residents to spend a few marks and a few dollars on yard and property this spring and then maintain it for the next five years, arguing neglect is poor economy and urging ongoing upkeep.
Officers approve a live demonstration of Bee Hive work for girls at a May 26 meeting. The program shows admission of new members, seals, and ranks such as Builder, Gatherer of Honey, and Keeper of Bees, with each girl sharing personal meaning.
Oscar Booth of St Charles Idaho files notice of intention to make five year proof for land in Ne NW SW EN WE Ave SW Section 10 Town 16 Range 43 Boise Meridian before United States Commissioner Smith Hoge at Paris Idaho on July 24 1917. Witnesses named C Atvuel Sam Wilkes Ed Rich G C Linford all of St Charles Idaho.
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