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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
1
The Parcels Post law begins January 1 1913 enabling mailed packages up to 11 pounds to be sent like letters with plain return addresses. Rates vary by zone from 5 to 12 cents per pound with first pound rates 5 6 7 8 or 12 cents and additional pounds at set cents. Rural delivery improves convenience for housewives ordering groceries and butter by mail, reducing trips to the express office.
Paris citizens heard Mr. Gupkle describe his method for handling mean kids. He wins affection and respect first and then appeals to better judgment without nagging. He warns against endless shouts of don't and urges clear consequences to guide behavior.
The piece argues Frank Gooding will likely win a United States Senate seat next January. It suggests rivals like Jim Brady Judge Airshie and others may be pressured to drop out. The writer predicts Gooding might have been too busy before the last primary and may not secure the senate, noting possible challengers such as Thomas Ro Haner or EEA Burrell.
The editor notes a conference led by President Rodger Clawson with new members added in six months. He speaks of true gospel belief, urging humility and labor. Flooding devastates crops. grain ruin and potato failure strain farmers. Nor which and Yarmouth see water six to eight inches over rails, docks three miles long, 600 girls cleaning fish, Garrels storage, and busy fishing markets.
A report notes progress in teaching children across ages to perform desired tasks. It emphasizes discipline and positive language, arguing that the word no should be used sparingly and only when necessary to guide behavior.
A poem recalls the first Thanksgiving blending harvest imagery with Native tribes, noting feasting and gratitude. It questions modern readers if they honor brothers starving cold and reflect the altruistic lessons of early pilgrims.
Professor Aaron Aaronsohn of Jerusalem announced at the University of Chicago that wild Palestine wheat can be crossbred with better grades to create a drought tolerant variety. The new wheat aims at arid lands in Algeria Syria Egypt and the United States with rocky shallow soil and no cultivation. Backers include Julian Mack Rosenwald and support from Chicago botanists and the Station in Palestine.
Judge Alfred Budge closed a district court term in Oneida county and gave a Sunday lecture to Malad citizens on The Resources and Destiny of Idaho. He appealed directly to the young people, urging civic engagement and regional pride.
Prof Vincent of the University of Idaho warns orchardists about swindled tree agents and misleading nursery stock. He urges buying from certified Idaho nurseries to ensure true to name varieties and vigorous trees, noting the state has several local nurseries and too many mixed apple varieties in one county. Sheriff Chris Olsen plans a dance in Olsen hall once roads improve, signaling upcoming event details.
Dennis and Smothers report natural gas pockets at 50 and 95 feet along the Telluride Power Company turnpike between St. Charles and the Hot Springs. Gas odor resembles kerosene and burns like oil when lit at the casing.
More than a thousand operations were performed and 2,600 surgeons registered at the Clinical Congress of Surgeons in New York City. Demonstrations included kidney preservation, headless cat physiology, and frozen bone storage for grafts, with Dr. Hotterdorf expressing strong commitment to postgraduate work after the meeting.
A district conference of the Mutual Improvement associations including Lavark Liberty Sharon Ovid and Bern will be held at Ovid on December 8. A concert is planned in Ovid on December 7 the night before. On December 8 a second district conference including Paris and settlements south will be held in Bloomington with arrangements for engaging meetings at both locations.
A joint meeting of the M T A will be held in the Second Ward Assembly Hall on December 1 evening. The program features a male quartet led by W Tueller, a scientific program by V D Alfred Violla, a solo by Francis Findlay, a poem read by Dora Roberts, a piano duet by Luella Pendrey and Irene Holmes.
A satirical look at Idaho describing its sparsely populated expanse and rising irrigation driven development. It notes Boise and Pocatello as crowded centers, large natural resources, and a shift from territory to vibrant state with growing towns and native communities.
Governor elect Harness faces a difficult task selecting his appointments and aims to move quickly to fulfill the duties. Many election workers expect rewards for Bear Lake county support, with Samree L. Dunford rumored for the warden post and D. L. residency of insurance commissioner noted as a candidate.
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