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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
4
Transmittal notice entered at the Paris Idaho post office for second class mailing. The readable fragment indicates official handling through the mail system.
Editor Trego argues banking strength rests on capital and surplus, depositor loyalty, and especially the character of stockholders and officers. He cites a bank run in Iowa, where a director bought umbrellas to protect customers, illustrating prudent leadership and community trust in tough times.
The passage portrays tightfisted investors who cling to risky oil stock and rubber ventures like lifelines for a town. It contrasts earnest savers with smooth-talking promoters who claim imminent prosperity while others stand on the threshold of opportunity awaiting real dividends.
The Boston News Bureau reports copper demand remains firm with consumptive demand near a high level. Brass and copper products are in enormous demand as mills operate at high capacity and activity surges in electrical trades automotive building sectors. Prospects for 1923 look highly optimistic.
The piece argues sugar price increases aid western beet farmers and questions rising farm prices vs manufactured goods. It critiques politicians pushing high farm prices while seeking minimal protection for industry and notes broader political hypocrisy. It includes a rural justice anecdote and a Taft quip, plus a classified ad on male sales jobs.
City of Paris announces a city election on April 24 1923 for mayor city clerk city treasurer and two councilmen per ward. Polls open 9 am to 7 pm at Bear Lake County Court House Idaho. Voters must register by April 21 1923 with the City Clerk. extended hours April 25 26 27 9 am to 6 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm on those dates. Registration begins now.
In Bear Lake Idaho the Probate Court orders all interests in the Peter Thompson estate to appear on April 7, 1928 at 10 a.m. in Paris to show cause why an order to sell necessary real estate should not be granted. Publication four weeks in Paris Post. Judge W Smith Hoga.
Bear Lake County Health Board orders exclusion of any person in a household with contagious disease from public private or parochial schools and public gatherings until quarantine ends or a written permit is issued by the local health board. County Physician E F Guyon signs the order.
Department of the Interior notice states Cloyd M. Dayton of Dingle Idaho filed for three year proof to establish claim to Lots 1 2 3 Section 31 Township 13 South Range 45 East Boise Meridian. Proof before W Smith Hoge Paris Idaho on May 7 1923 with witnesses Arthur Nate Henry Cook Samuel Nate Jr W M Bergreen.
Advertisement from Victor Mouritsen promotes using the Paris Flour Mill to clean seed grain more efficiently and cheaply. Contact numbers 8 and 30 are listed for farmers seeking this service.
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