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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1915
Page
4
Critics from The Pocatello Tribune and others condemn Idaho judges who upheld prohibition while some factions claim the court overstepped. The discourse labels opponents as selfishly defending personal rights rather than enforcing law.
The piece argues that freedom requires obedience to law and discusses Idaho prohibition history. It cites Supreme Court upholding a ban on intoxicating liquor and condemns a Boise Statesman editorial for disrespect toward the judiciary. It notes a Cambridge bond election dispute over women voting and calls for contempt of court actions and strong judicial enforcements.
A reflection urges citizens to stop littering newspapers on streets. It argues litter harms town appearance, deters progress, and invites residents from afar to keep areas clean and attractive.
Will H Young of Ags remains active in the Paris Commercial Club revival as by laws are adopted and invitation extended to citizens. He promptly joined with a cheer filled note, expressing support and encouraging others to follow his lead.
A physician advises parents to answer a child's questions simply and truthfully while the mind remains pure. He stresses early lessons on nature, life, and bodily hygiene, warning that explanations should precede the child’s budding reasoning and sexual development.
Instructions for preserving blackberries describe two methods marmalade and jam. For marmalade mash berries, press seeds, mix pulp with half sugar, boil 25 minutes. For jam boil 20 minutes, add berries, cook until thick. Include spiced version with vinegar sugar and spices, simmer, remove berries, reseal in jars.
Scribbles reports calling the editor and finding him very ill. Prosely notes the condition is worse than critical and described as positively abusive, signaling a severe health crisis.
Three Finger Sam jokes about buying a roulette wheel for Crimson Gulch while noting a reformer has persuaded many to quit gambling. The exchange hints at a town grappling with vice and efforts to curb card games as plans for new temptations emerge.
A bald-headed barber asks if a tonic seller is selling to him. The responder admits irony by saying he needs the tonic himself and self mocks as a warning of neglect. The exchange highlights humor about grooming.
Henry suggests Omar’s companion is likely not intelligent based on indirect hints. Omar questions the remark, while Henry notes the woman is unusually pretty as a counterpoint to the implied judgment.
In a humorous exchange, bystanders note the skinny man makes thin arguments while the large man delivers fatally foolish reasoning, highlighting a clash of styles rather than substance. The joke turns on wordplay about body types and rhetoric.
A witty exchange frames the menu for a lawyers banquet. The joke hinges on legal terms as diners joke about the bill of particulars. The remark suggests a formal dinner with a courtroom theme.
A worried church member, Rothams, tries to secure a mortgage to finance an aircastles dream of purchasing a car.
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