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Newspaper

Paris Post

Location

Paris, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1912

Page

3

MAST TREES FOR THE CROWN

The 1691 charter joined Plymouth and Maine with Massachusetts and reserved tall white pines for royal navy masts. A surveyor general marked pines with the broad arrow, and deliveries required hauling masts by sleds with many oxen, an event that drew observers from far around.

Plymouth Colony Province of Maine Massachusetts Royal Navy Harper’s Weekly Carves

Cuticura Heals Severe Hand Eczema Claims Woman’s Cure

Mrs. Mary Taylor of St. Clair Missouri describes a fifteen year battle with watery blisters cracking and bleeding hands. She says home remedies failed until using Cuticura Soap and Ointment which cured her completely per a March 29 1912 signed affidavit. Cuticura advertised globally with free samples and Skin Book.

St. Clair, Mo Mary Taylor Cuticura Dept. L Boston

Barber Shops in China Boost American Barber Supply Trade

Since the Chinese revolution many Chinese have cut their hair elsewhere prompting a surge in barber shops across the Far East. Singaporean merchants imported numerous American barber chairs but cannot obtain supplies quickly enough as Chinese insist on American hair clippers. American manufacturers may see a rise in Oriental trade.

China Far East Singapore

Polar exploration and the race to the poles

The piece notes 400 years of north polar efforts culminating in Peary and contrasts south pole interest, highlighting Amundsen’s recent achievement. It adds a quip about squeaking shoes and ends with a cautionary remark on curiosity driving extreme measures.

North Polar Peary South Pole Amundsen

Delay sparks two nations war pact debate

The text mocks war declarations and notes nations haggle over percentages of moving picture receipts. It promotes Paxton Antiseptic and Winglow’s Syrup with old time marketing lines. It also makes light of close encounters with nature and a jeer at a woman missing her aim.

Love Story of a Gray Jacket in a Confederate Ball

In a Civil War shadowed ballroom Captain Wayne faces capture as he hides under a Federal disguise. Edith Brennan learns his secret and plots a desperate escape to save him while safeguarding her honor and the Union cause.

Lee Wayne Longstreet Bergt Craig Cra’ R My Lady of the North Jed Bungay Red Lowrie Maj. Brennan Union Sheridan Edith Brennan Gen Les Captain Wayne Frank Sher

Midnight Ballroom Intrigue Drives Mrs Brennan to Escort

In a late night scene a wary General is approached by Mrs Brennan who seeks safe passage for Colonel Curran. She presents a counter sign and notes the plan at Mitchell House, while the brigadier proves amused by her assumed military knowledge as the tale continues.

Colonal Myrtle Edith Colonel Curran Myrtle Curran Misa Minor Mitchell House

Passing a Good Thing Along

A brief domestic exchange about a family heirloom, a gold watch. Bessie notes the watch moves from him to his uncle, with the chain of possession illustrated by Jeasie and Why exchanges.

Bessie Harry Jeasie

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