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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1915
Page
1
Paris residents voice strong support for a modern hotel. The Commercial Club reports progress on securing funding and a corner location near the courthouse for a new building, noting prior investments in rail right of way and local amusements.
The Hillstroms funeral was held Sunday with two pallbearers including Joseph Hillstrom's sweetheart. The body was sent to Haywood Jail Chicago. No prayer or religious ceremony occurred, and authorities faced strong opposition to the execution.
Approximately $4,000,000 in checks mailed to about 10,600 Utah and southern Idaho sugar beet farmers. Payments vary by beet deliveries in October, with Idaho farmers receiving larger amounts, as Utah farms average six to seven acres of beets while Idaho averages thirteen to fourteen acres. About 6,000 checks originate from Utah Idaho Sugar Company offices, totaling nearly two and a half million dollars.
A man named Peterson, stranded in heavy snow near the divide, reached the LaBarge ranger station by telephone from a forest area while attempting to reach Snake River. He reported five feet of snow and a burro with bedding, and was advised to return to Big Piney. no further word has come.
Mrs Beatrice Camp Price returned from Salt Lake City where she attended a convention of the Utah Association Masters of Dancing representing the Mutual Associations of her stake The folder from the Utah association bans drums and freak instruments and calls for simple refined dances The waltz remains with a new tempo and the one step and fox trot keep their places in the dance program Also notes a Bi als Priesthood meeting and home missionary week scheduled with appointments on the editorial page
The piece traces Thanksgiving from its Plymouth origins in 1621 with William Bradford to its evolution as a national holiday. It notes the role of Massasoit and Miles Standish, the varied observances, and the adoption of the last Thursday as a formal day of gratitude.
Congressman Addison T. Smith and Mrs. Smith left for Washington to press a rural credit system using postal savings funds and federal aid for roads. He argues this long term, low interest financing will boost agriculture, with irrigation rules for dry farms and proof of cultivation over years if water is scarce.
A Fielding Academy recital drew a large audience with readings piano solos duets and chorus work. Eton Boon and Miss Daiay Jarvis wed by Bishop Poulsen at the groom's parents home surprise friends. Mrs George Hillier, aged 74, died after fourteen months illness in Montpelier.
Portland report on the first annual Oregon Anti-Saloon League convention notes a letter from Senator William E. Borah of Idaho pledging support for a national prohibition amendment. He argues the liquor question can best be handled only through action by the national government, despite preferring state action in principle.
Dan O. Hamer long time court reporter for Judge Alfred Budge has been named court reporter for the United States district court in Utah. He returned to Salt Lake in 1911 to practice law with Richards, Ferry, and Hamar and remained with the firm at the time of his appointment.
A butcher named Alvin Shepherd slipped while butchering a hog last Saturday afternoon. He attempted to catch himself and cut his right hand, requiring several stitches to close the wound.
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