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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
4
The Paris Idaho newspaper notes its second class mailing at Paris Idaho under the act of March 8 1879. John A Wallis is editor and publisher. Subscriptions range from 2.00 per year to 1.00 for three months with advertising rates on application. A note of gratitude and sympathy is included.
The Times warns against discriminating against candidate John McMurray for religious beliefs while avoiding full endorsement. It urges liberal, fair play and calls out intolerance as a threat to free institutions in Idaho politics.
Idahoans are urged to guess the state's 1930 census population with historic counts listed 1890 84 385 1900 161 772 1910 325 598 1920 431 866. A reader pool prompts fun estimates and notes a wild guess of 519 999. Also discussed is bootlegging gasoline across borders and potential interstate commerce issues and calls for legal clarification.
The piece argues bootlegging concerns are overstated while traffic violations on highways deserve stronger enforcement. It notes drivers ignore stop signs, lights, and slow speeds, with bicyclists and horse drawn vehicles unseen after dark. It also critiques public utilities rate hikes and urges equal treatment of investors to grow Idaho.
A Fallon Nevada survey of eleven western states shows an overall drop in 1930 turkey production intentions by 62.75 percent from last year due to 1929 price declines. The report draws on grower hatcheryman cooperative and buyer input and suggests Bear Lake county growers may gain from improved conditions.
Instructions outline preparing roast meat for canning. Wash and cut meat, season with salt, sear in grease, add gravy, pack loosely in jars, add a little water or gravy, seal, and process in a steam pressure cooker for 60 minutes at 15 pounds. Reheat before use.
A testimonial from Robert A. Strate of Oklahoma City credits Sargon Soft Mass Pills with restoring energy and appetite after a decade of stomach trouble. He reports gaining sixteen pounds and returning to vitality, praising the product as unparalleled. Paris Drug Company is listed as the local agent.
A 160 acre A-1 dry farm for sale bordering Montpelier city limits with barn chicken house and improvements. City water hydrant nearby. Priced under half value and offered on owner terms. Also offering a Jersey cow to be freshened early May. Contact James L. Dunford Parts Idaho. m-20-tf
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