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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
2
A community notice argues drunkenness rises in our midst and urges citizens to unite. It proposes a public expression or prohibitive ordinance against selling intoxicating liquors, claiming the majority favor temperance and sobriety.
The article argues Sec. Taft's trip to Japan and China could ease strained relations amid Pacific tensions over Mongolian immigration and seal fishery disputes. It notes Taft’s presidential prospects continue during his tour, with supporters promoting him alongside Roosevelt as the people’s choice.
The visit of Mr Taft has been welcomed by the Japanese and friendly relations between the two nations are strengthened by his reception and ongoing dialogue.
Marconi claims his wireless telegraphy system is nearly perfected and will soon enable messages to cross the Atlantic with minimal cost. He envisions communication with all parts of the earth with little or no prearrangement and almost no expense, amid a wave of astonishing recent discoveries.
The Pettibone trial is delayed due to the prisoner's illness. Counsel demand proceeding or bail, but Judge Wood resists. A trial now or bail would set risky precedents if Pettibone cannot appear or if illness worsens.
The Lusitania completed the New York to Queenstown crossing in 4 days 19 hours 52 minutes, averaging 27.60 knots. The voyage surpassed German records as Britain’s faster ship and signals a race to beat the new mark with other monster liners on the way.
United States Vice Consul Alger notes Norway’s status as a leading lumber region and highlights ongoing renewal efforts. He cites about seven million trees planted in 1906, with one and a half million by schoolchildren and youths. Forest planting is being introduced in public schools.
A brief advertisement notes a 6 horsepower engine and boiler for sale at low price. It also mentions helping to sell or rent a residence and finding buyers, loans on improved farms, and deed or mortgage drafting services by Walter Hoge.
Sealed bids for merchantable dead and marked live timber on about 570 acres near Bear River National Forest Idaho are due by October 27 1907. Estimated volumes include 850000 feet Douglas fir 28000 feet balsam and 200325000 feet merchantable dead timber. Minimum bid 3 75 per thousand feet with 400 deposit per bid. Timber on valid claims exempt from sale. For details contact Forest Supervisor Willard W Clark Logan Utah and Acting Forester William T Cox.
Senator W A Clark returning from Europe argues that European conditions mirror America with tight money and no willingness to lend. He cites distrust caused by U S business scandals and calls for cleaning up American finance to attract foreign securities while relying on domestic resources and selling products abroad.
A claimed prescription mixed from Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Syrup Sarasparilla is advertised as curing rheumatic conditions kidney trouble and urinary difficulties. The blurb touts prompt kidney detox and relief with no stomach injury and cites a local druggist as able to supply ingredients or mix the preparation.
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