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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1921
Page
4
Entered at the post office at Paris Idaho as second class matter. Subscription price two dollars per year. Published every Thursday by John A Wallis as editor and publisher.
The Paris community bids farewell to S H Rich after his resignation from the county auditor post, accepted at the recent Commissioners meeting. Silas L Wright is appointed successor and will reside in Paris, bringing booster spirit and steady business experience to the office.
The piece argues that political campaigns breed suspicion and harsh attacks, noting that nominees are quickly praised by allies but hammered by opponents. It calls for restraint, reminding readers that a candidate may remain honorable and that public discourse should respect law and decency.
The beet sugar industry is poised for a normal year with contracts and stable prices. Growers expect definite returns and large cash payments next fall as war-time price drops transition to peace-time levels, benefiting both farmers and manufacturers nationwide.
The country banker, newspaper, and doctor are pillars of stability in a community. Bankers now handle more than loans, guiding borrowers through decisions and shaping development. Community trust hinges on bankers, as money fuels resources and industrial growth.
Departments of the Interior U S Land offices at Blackfoot Idaho publish notice that Joseph EF Beck of Ovid Idaho has filed intent to prove up a land claim in NH NHK Section 17 Township 15S Range 43E Boise Meridian. Hearing set Paris Idaho May 20 1921 with witnesses Edgar Bunn Joseph Beck Lyman Hymas Henry Parker all of Ovid Idaho. J T Carruth Register.
Willie Galbreath pleads guilty to assault with deadly weapon in Bear Lake Idaho in 1920 and receives a prison term of two and one half to fourteen years. He will apply to the State Board of Pardons at their next regular meeting after legal publication for an absolute pardon. Box 58 Boise Idaho signs the notice.
Oliver C. Dunford of Bloomington Idaho filed intent to prove up three year claim on land Lot 2 3 4 5W NH 8 NW SW and W SH4 Sec 4 Sec 5 Township 16 South Range 43 East Boise Meridian before W. Smith Hoge Paris Idaho May 10 1921 Witnesses Fred Jacobsen Frank Payne Alvah Welker John M. Ward all of Bloomington Idaho Stock raising homestead entry act December 2 1916 89 Stats 862.
Notice declares a city election in Paris to choose a Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer and two councilmen from each of four wards. Polls open 9 am to 7 pm at the County Court House. Registration ends April 28 1921 with city clerk as registrar.
Department of the Interior gives notice that George S Spencer of Paris Idaho filed a homestead entry on May 4 1916 for Lots 2 3 and 4 and SWY BW 3 SEB Section 1 and W134 NB% Section 12 Township 16 South Range 45 East Boise meridian. He will present proof May 5 1921 before W Smith Hoge US Commissioner at Paris Idaho. Witnesses: George B Spencer Jr Miranda P Rich Joseph L Collings Standley H Rich all of Paris Idaho.
The west coast and northwest lumber sectors report a modest upturn as spring arrives. Building activity rises but is hindered by unions resisting wage reductions aligned with lower living costs, risking unemployment in logging camps and mills without widespread wage and transport relief.
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