19 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
1
The executive committee of Idaho's twelfth district sets a 7.9 million dollar minimum and 13 million dollar maximum for liberty bond subscriptions. Officials urge Idaho to invest up to the full 10 million allotment to support the national war fund, stressing patriotic duty over personal gain.
A self published letter from a cattleman warns District no 6 of the Cache is badly overgrazed with little vegetation recovery. He urges immediate action, reduction of stock, and possible temporary move of cattle north of the Cache to forests to prevent long term damage.
A party including G Hockett of Paris and Earl Clegg of Paris tried to kidnap a horse while driving between St Charles and Bloomingter. The horse leapt onto the hood, then escaped, causing vehicle damage but no injuries. Officials urge advisory board meeting with the District Forester to resolve range disputes.
J. R. Shepherd chairs Bear Lakes Liberty Bond campaign urging eight days left to buy bonds. Call to action frames patriotism and religious duty, promising 4 percent interest and bank assistance to secure a bond for every home in Bear Lake County.
The Utah Agricultural College is described as a three-division institution combining Agriculture Experiment Station Extension Service and Waterier instruction to advance technical education. It houses modern facilities at Hogan Utah including the Sinnin Building gymnasium dairy and livestock facilities and an 81 acre College Farm used for diverse farming practice.
At a Paris Commercial Club meeting the Board of Governors voted to support the Liberty Loan drive. County chairman J R Shepherd named ward committees to canvass homes and urge bond purchases. Bear Lake county is allocated 145000 and should be oversubscribed with every resident urged to act now.
Joe Peterson of Ovid owner of a Buick automobile met a severe accident Sunday evening when his car struck a horse-drawn buggy. The horse was fatally injured and had to be killed. no one else was hurt. A stray notice about cornet lessons follows in this column.
Probate Court Judge E J Haddock left Paris Wednesday for the convention of probate judges at the Industrial Training School in St Anthony Idaho. Attending with him were Ex Judge Dunbar Boise Dr EB A Bryan Commissioner of Education Hon William Healy Boise and other counts. The program focused on juvenile handling and discussed several papers amid a congenial gathering.
Abe and Clarence Tueller, who joined the army last spring, are spending a week in Paris with relatives and friends. They were assigned to the 21st Infantry at Santiago, Cal, and earned spots in the band of 34 musicians serving concerts and officer dances. The Post and friends extend a warm welcome.
Announcement states Dr. Franklin Budge of Paris has recovered from a lengthy illness and is able to resume patient care. He explains his prior incapacity was due to a complication of diseases and now him being at work at his office in the Bank Building.
A Saturday evening party was held in the First ward hall to honor W. R. Holmes and family who have moved to Brigham City. The event was hosted by the Stake Mutual Board with President Shepherd delivering a talk praising the Holmes family's tireless service and good citizenship.
Passersby admire a garden vegetable display shown in the Shepherd Clothing window. The gardeners L T Shephard W R Holmes and Standley Rich claim pride in yearly improvement and war garden planting. The quality of vegetables earns commendation.
Jran Hayward has accepted a school at South Nousaa, marking a new posting in the region. The move aligns with his career in education and expands program opportunities there.
Ira N. Hayward recalls twenty Bear Lake volunteers leaving Montpelier on train No 5 on September 19 for Camp Lewis. The trip begins with mixed feelings but quickly lifts as songs, camaraderie, and cheers greet the departing party. Crowds in Pocatel lo American Falls Gooding Shoshone Glenns Ferry and Weiser bid farewell with handshakes and excited waves, celebrating American spirit as the journey continues.
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