Defense Day Mobilization Test Prompts Public Education Effort
The article discusses a nationwide Defense Day Mobilization Test on September 2nd to evaluate wartime readiness. It notes planned community meetings, the War Department plan for a unified national defense, and comparisons to the small U S standing army plus the New York Police Department drills. It cites pacifist opposition and defense-minded farmers stockpiling hay with rifles to deter theft, illustrating tensions between preparedness and disarmament.
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Fir Re Department
United States
Wwe
Wilson
citizens _ officers reserve
New York City
New York
Russia
Haveeen
Drouth
California
San Francisco Bulletin
Wifch
Ois
Switzerland
Peach Day Invitations Circulate in Brigham City Event
Invitations have been sent for the Annual Peach Day celebration in Brigham City on September 17 with President Calvin Coolidge, John W. Davis, and others expected to attend. Governor Mabey and state officers are invited. Senator John W. Peters chairs the reception committee. Congressman Don B. Cohen will attend as guest of honor. The event anticipates many state office candidates and a friendly gathering for meeting friends from across the state. Peaches and watermelons will be served, with display orchards supplying fruit kept refrigerated to preserve freshness.
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Utah
Brigham City
Calvin Coolidge
John W. Davis
Robert M. LaFollette
Charles Gates Dalies
Charles
W.W. Bryan
Burton Ky
Weeler
James M. Cox
Charles R .Mabey
Mabey
John
Ww. Peters
Don B.cohén
Peach City
Peach Committee
Utah and Idaho visitors in St Charles hills and travels
Prominent Utah Idaho residents have been near the lake hills shooting chickens. President L R Anderson of Manti visited St Charles returning from Yellowstone. He earlier served as a counselor to Ben B Rich in the Southern mission and now presides over the Mant stake. Others travel to Brigham City for winter fruit, while locals pursue schooling and family visits in Logan Idaho Falls Balt Lake and Fish Haven.
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Utah
Idaho
Pres. L. R Anderson
Manti
St. Charles
Yellowstone Park
Ben B. Rich
Mant
Brigham City
Arvilla Pugmire
Logan
B. Y. College
Chase Kears
John Morgan
Ni BH. Pugmire
Idaho Falls
V. R. Pugmire
Josephine Blade
Fish Haven
Genevieve Blade
Balt Lake
Lanark Items from Mrs. Tom Roberts
Miss Thella Brown returns to Rexburg after summer with sister Mrs Blanch Parker. Carlos Parker, son of Mr and Mrs O F Parker, came home from Newton Utah where he worked three months. Mr and Mrs Emery Benson visit from Newton at Mrs Benson's parents home. Parker Reunion held Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs O F Parker. Mrs Walter Findley of Paris visits daughter Mrs Walter Poulsen. Mr and Mrs Bert Thornock visit from Pocatello at the home of Mrs Thornock's parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Hell.
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Tom Roberts
Thella Brown
Rexburg
Chautauqua Representative Visits Paris
Fred Stillwell west coast representative for the Cadmean Chautauqua System of Topeka Kansas spent two days in Paris in the interest of the Chautauqua company. He said the 1925 program was bigger than ever and includes plays Six Cylinder Love First Year Zapata leaders high class musical organization and Raymond B Talbert a head liner on the lecture platform.
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Fred
Ed Stillwell
West Coast
Cadmean Chautauqua
Topeka
Kansas
Paris
Chautauqua Company
Chantauqua
Coe In
Stillwell
Woman Prepares Despite Turmoil in Swiss Peacestance
Fragmentary lines describe a woman in turmoil yet firm about Switzerland, praising its pacifism and asserting she will guard her hay against theft. The text shows fragmented thoughts on safety, resilience, and national character.
The Cream Can Ballad of Debt and Prosperity
A rural verse recounts how a cream can reshapes family finances turning debt into cash income. It celebrates cash payments, cattle, crops, and bankers as the cream can replaces borrowing, bringing comfort, new clothes, and a brighter home with each payday.
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Dad
Girl Dies Under Mower Wheel In Grace
Norma Gray eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Gray of Bench died when a mowing machine bolt caused the horses to bolt and the wheel passed over her head. The accident occurred as the machine drew forkfuls of hay to a stack. Survived by parents and five siblings.
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Grace
Norma
Andrew Gray
Bench
Henry Ford and His Public Image Questioned
A writer questions Henry Ford's wealth and public philanthropy noting he is seen as wealthy yet has not funded schools churches or charitable causes. The piece contrasts reputation with visible donations and public works.
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Henry Ford
Idaho Candidates Urged to File Expense Statements
Idaho election law requires all candidates who received votes in nominating conventions to file sworn itemized expense statements. The secretary of state in coordination with party leaders distributes blanks to party heads for candidates to complete and file, with county officers filing to the county recorder. Mayor and Mrs.Jnford of Paris, Idaho, are visiting Logan today as guests of their daughter.
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FP. A. Veter
Idaho
Jnford
Paris
Logan
H R Weston
Logan Journal
Idaho Falls hay growers set minimum price per ton
Idaho Falls hay growers at a court house meeting set a minimum of 10 per ton for this season. A motion to raise to 12 failed and an amendment to 10 passed 45 to 31. They defined 422 feet of well settled hay as a ton of Upper Snake River Valley hay and urged growers to measure on November 1.
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Idaho Falls
Court House
Snake River Valley
Farmers rush grain to market after threshing ends
Grangeville reports threshing finished on the Camas prairie as delivery speeds up. Trucks run 24 hour shifts while farmers hauling with teams work dawn to dusk to beat fall rains.
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Grangeville
Camas Prairie
Klan Parade Shows Hooded Knights Across Idaho Cities
About 350 Knights of the Ku Klux Klan marched in Boise and other Idaho cities in hoods and regalia during the first annual state conclave. Visiting Klansmen came from Oregon Washington Utah and Wyoming for the Monday night parade along Boise's main street.
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Boise
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Kuna
Meridian
Caldwell
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Wyoming
Republicans Open State Headquarters in Capital City
Republicans open state headquarters in the Grurmbaum building on North Highth street with John McMurray in charge. McMurray departs for Burley for ten days then returns to direct the campaign. C. K. Macey serves as secretary and oversees operations at the former Internal Revenue office site.
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Capital City
Grurmbaum Building
North Highth Street
John McMurray
McMurray
Burley
Alway C. K. Macey
State Committee
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Pocatello Tribune
Idaho Republicans Open Campaign in Boise Meeting
Idaho Democrats convened in Boise on September 9 to plan the 1924 campaign with L. Deringham newly elected state chairman. An executive committee and nine vice chairmen were approved and a further candidates’ meeting set for September 23 to hear candidates’ views. Deringham touted extensive speaker tours once the organization is perfected.
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Boise
Idaho
Democrats
Party
L. BH. Dringham
Dillingham
Trappists Abbey Jubilees Sole U S Monastery
The Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemane near Bardstown Kentucky has just celebrated its Jubilee and is the only Trappist monastery in the United States.
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Brigham Peaches
Tremonton Bears
Utah-Idaho League
Tommy Thompson
Brigham Post American Legion
City and
Box Elder County
Business College
Beetham, Manne
Pee
Fae Foley
Fou Gee Alleour
Baye
Tony
Xpsratiane
Lanark
Chautauqua
Rand
Amalgamated Sugar Company
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