02 Nov 1917
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1917
Page
1
The piece urges steadfast support for U S war aid to the Allies, detailing the grub stake promise and the need for wheat meat and sugar. It calls on every citizen to sacrifice and warns of famine if supplies fail, while noting local scenes from community life and reports of residents.
Mr Price Sr and his family left Paris Thursday morning for Brigham City where he has bought a home. Longtime manager of Price Lumber Co and current City Council member, he has advocated civic improvement and been a strong ally to the community.
The Bear Lake community invites season ticket buyers for the Fielding Academy winter lyceum series with a single show in the Opera House on November 12 from 8 to 10 PM featuring Means Anderson. Cash basis payments, political goodwill, and inter-town ties shape the event as the couple Doth of Earls quietly wed in a county clerk ceremony, prompting congratulations from friends.
On Monday November 5 the winter course opens at Blessing Academy inviting Bear Lake Valley youths. The program offers an Agricultural and General Science track with adjustments to benefit students, and the faculty can accommodate a reasonable number.
Frederick Sleight passed away at his home in Ovid on October 28 after several weeks of illness. Born in Swinesdale Lincolnshire England in 1845 he came to America around 1868 and spent decades in Illinois and Missouri. He married Electa Kelsey and had ten children six alive. An active church worker he served as elder and missionary and remained a High Priest until death. Funeral speakers praised his citizenship and church devotion as his remains were laid to rest in Ovid Cemetery on October 31.
County Chairman Joseph R B Shep herd announces Liberty Bond subscriptions reach 83050.00 by October 27 with potential late additions. Bear Lake undercredit and small denomination gifts dominate, banks listed with totals and gratitude extended to volunteers and banks. Bear Lake County gains 108050.00 after utility-subscription credit. Local births noted in Liberty area households.
Eschler of Paris bought a Pullford attachment at the Utah State Fair and is now plowing with a Ford. The device cost 190 dollars and pulls two plows at depth, travels faster than most teams, runs in high gear, and needs about ten gallons of gasoline daily plus oil. It can be removed to restore the Ford for road use. Leo Bach of Paris installed the attachment and cooling system and offers information.
Postmasters directed to collect three cents per ounce for letters and first class matter from November 2, except drop letters which pay two cents per ounce. Postal cards require two cents prepaid. one cent cards must show an extra one cent stamp. Private postcards with messages require two cents prepaid. The Camp Lifton ladies hosted a masquerade on Wednesday with a large crowd and refreshments.
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