04 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1918
Page
1
Secretary announced 500000 troops in Europe. Germany underestimates force. The article explains selective draft as a fair system using town-based boards to register millions, with 80,000 workers and over 13 million dollars spent. It notes 21 to 31 year olds registered in 1917 and expansions up to age 45.
Lula Humpherys died after a brief illness in Stoubpelier due to appendicitis. Born June 24 1887 in Dingle she became a teacher and married John Henry Humpherys in Salt Temple on June 28 1912. She leaves her husband two children her parents and several siblings. Funeral services were held in Parr First ward and she was laid to rest in Paris cemetery.
Oliver Tueller of Geneva is among wounded soldiers transferred from France to the United States. He wrote to his parents from a New York hospital where he arrived as one of the first to be moved from the battle front to this country.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Tueller and Miss Thelma Teller with Mrs Emily Richards and Russ Richards depart Tuesday by auto for a trip to Ogden and Salt Lake City.
A District Judge candidate in Idaho’s Fifth Judicial District defends a four year record, claiming he handled workloads of two judges, reduced congestion, and saved thousands. He urges voters to verify claims with county officials and cites broad regional responsibilities across Banodiks Bésak, Oneida, Franklin, power Lh counties.
Several residents joined others at the conference stake assembly on Sunday, gathering for religious discussion and communal participation.
A wartime letter from 8 G Kelsey in France describes delayed mail, soldiers' conditions, and American influence on locals. The piece also covers Idaho State Fair highlights with Boys and Girls clubs from Bear Lake County, club exhibits, and plans for Achievement Day and potential Twin Falls trip.
The Fourth Liberty Loan of six billion dollars is praised as a historic success with Americans rallying to support the war. Bear Lake County reports nine precincts already over the top and Paris leading with early momentum as the drive wraps up locally.
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