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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
3
James Morgan and Second-hand President present brief profiles of U.S. leaders in concise inquiries. The format outlines notable traits, eras, and contrasts, offering quick context for readers seeking rapid political history insights.
A compact chronology shows Millard Fillmore born in Cayuga County New York in 1800. He served in the New York Assembly 1829 31 and was a congressman 1833 35 and 1837 48. Elected vice president in 1848 he became the thirteenth president on July 9 1850 aged fifty after sending Commodore Perry to Japan. He was defeated for nomination in 1852 and 1856 and died March 8 1874 in Buffalo aged seventy four.
Franklin Pierce born 1804 Hillsboro New Hampshire. Served NH legislature 1829 33. Congress 1833 37. US senator 1837 42. Brigadier general Mexican War 1847 48. Nominated by Democrats 1852 June. Inaugurated March 4 1853 aged 64. Missouri Compromise repealed 1854. Defeated for renomination 1856. Died October 8 1869 aged 64.
Franklin Pierce and Millard Fillmore are examined as frontier presidents. The piece notes Fillmore’s unremarkable tenure, his family’s role, and the Japan opening. It then highlights Pierce’s southern alignment, slave expansion, and the emergence of Bleeding Kansas and the Republican party.
An observer in an airplane describes a high altitude flight above Sora, noting cirrus remnants, a warm wind, and a clear view at eight thousand feet. The sky appears milky yet sharp, with a bright, warm atmosphere as the craft rises swiftly.
A pilot battles a sudden midair cyclone in a rain soaked ascent. Lightning, hail, and thunder lash the craft as instruments reel and the plane descends into mist. At a thousand feet the storm subsides revealing calm air and a safe landing.
A long Washington to Chicago Tribune narrative reports cattle ranges rapidly disappearing as feeders quit in discouragement and land shifts to wheat. Nebraska and Kansas farmers show heavy losses with steers feeding on grass and corn at high costs, while butcher prices remain high for consumers.
New York report says a Central Park lioness licked her forty first cub with tender care. Keepers note most other cubs have been sent to other zoos after infancy losses, while Ackbar the sire initially roared but later accepted the birth as another lion in the world.
A young woman near Geneva was arrested while attempting to cross into France. Police found a corset containing gold and platinum bones concealed under cloth and shoe heels coated with white varnish. She intended to smuggle bullion into France.
The Polish war ministry says women make the best guards at barracks and depots and urges women volunteers. Poland’s Volunteer Legion of Women has over 600 members with nearly 2,000 applications awaiting processing.
In Pontiac Michigan a bolt of lightning killed 40 chickens in the yard of Smith Ames at 104 Forest street. Ames remarked on the orderly pose of the birds and quipped he would have preferred feather removal as well.
Paris report recounts a Balkan leader’s murder chase by a "blood brother" sworn in a historic ritual. Rustem Aven!, jailed after shooting Essad Pasha as he entered a Paris car, awaits trial as the tale unfolds.
Manitowoc reports a wedding disruption as Martin Basil demanded German vows while Eleanor Klasher wished English. An argument followed until the priest yielded and pronounced the marriage vows in German.
A courtroom exchange seals a curious contradiction as the witness insists he was looked straight in the eye while the lawyer notes a bent gaze. The banter mimics a London Tit-Bits style moment of legal humor.
An old advertisement touts Bayer aspirin tablets for headaches toothaches earaches neuralgia rheumatism colds and general pain. It markets unbroken Bayer packages with directions and notes affordable prices in 12 tablet tins and larger druggist packages. It also mentions a flame wheel device for ships.
A concise view emphasizes that enthusiasm powers progress yet requires disciplined direction by prudent judgment. Leaders urge balancing zeal with careful planning to avoid reckless choices and foster stable outcomes.
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