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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
5
The excerpt depicts a young recruit waking in a crowded camp dormitory with rows of cots under U S stamped blankets. Bugle calls, strict roll calls, drill, mess hall routines, laundry and cleanliness, and lectures shape a disciplined day from reveille to curfew. A light humorous note about a Pullman conductor appears among the memories.
A Vermont local board certifies men for military duty and assigns liability numbers. Three are physically disabled and may be discharged pending Adjutant General word. if discharged, the next man in line takes their place. Names include Seymour Kunz and Leroy Kunz of Bern, Alberto Echevarria Eight Mile, Gaston Jamouspe Raymond, Otis Nantz Montpelier, John Kane, Laurence Malone Montpelier, Christian Tuescher Raymond, Raymond Stokes Montpelier, Frank Bolton Paul, Chas. Stevens Bennington, Chauncey Mattson St. Charles.
J R Shepherd appeals Boise area readers to subscribe fully to Idaho war bond allotments by county Ada Madison Owyhee and Teton noting Bear Lake had only 26100 of 145000 allotted and warning of conscription and lost federal credit if funds are not raised.
A doomed wartime refrain laments the loss of a son named Tom and the broader toll of war. It speaks of brave blood, widowhood, and longing while affirming resolve to honor the patriot's sacrifice and serve country despite grief.
A Paris First Ward patriotic meeting led by Bishop Sutton featured speakers urging purchase of Liberty Bonds and defense of liberty. Principal Roy A Welker described the bond as a bond of liberty, while J H Denio and others urged citizens to support the government. The event closed with a benediction and musical selections.
Forest Ranger A. Romeo explains that forest officers owning cars should display three flags to identify Bureau of Forestry personnel. He urges more timber use to cut costs and suggests private citizens could camp in mountains to gather wood, noting time as the main constraint.
The next draft movement runs October 27 to 31 and will involve about 83,600 colored troops. Camp Lewis quota is under one percent of 46,100 Western Department recruits as War Department plans split National Army into sixteen white divisions and one colored division. No fixed date for moving the remaining 15 percent colored contingent. Dr Roskelly, recently moved from Brigham City, now operates in the Browning building with updated offices and dental services aimed to benefit Paris and surrounding county.
Ex Governor Hawley spoke to a large audience in Paris 1st Ward hall with President Shepherd presiding. He reviewed Bear Lake county progress, warned of past national vulnerabilities, and described the risk of German invasion after the Civil War era, noting intercepted dispatches and potential coastally occupied territory.
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