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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1924
Page
4
A column decries unequal community burden and urges readers to participate in local progress. Evan Hvans notes the federal 25 percent income tax refund for 1923 is being mailed, with 6500 accounts processed and first checks issued in July.
The frontier round-up set for Salt Lake City from August 27 to 30 appears headed for a deadlock. Charley Irwin brings unridable horses while Sam K. Smith the round-up secretary signs up riders who cannot be thrown. Big cash prizes lure owners and horses, promising keen sport for thousands. The event will be a continuous series of contests, not exhibition.
The piece lauds the postmaster as government representative in the community. It notes long hours and modest pay to ensure mail delivery. It argues appreciation if mail service were disrupted.
Sheriff to sell by public auction on August 18 1924 at 11:00 a m the real estate in Bear Lake County Idaho securing a judgment of 2186 44 with costs and attorney fees in favor of William L Rich against Louis Eschler Libbie Eschler Louis Kunz Sylvia Kunz and West City Investment Company The properties include multiple parcels totaling about 188 probability acres plus water rights with location in Section 6 and 2 Township 13 South Range 44 East Boise Meridian Paris Idaho bearing the case details and notice to appear and answer within twenty days of service.
Department of the Interior Land Office Blackfoot Idaho announces J Lawrence Innes of Paris Idaho filed intent to prove up a three year claim on Homestead Entry No 032138 in Sec 12 T14S R48 Boise Meridian. Hearing before Probate Judge W Smith Hoge at Paris Idaho on August 2 1924 with witnesses George Bunn Charles Nutt Claud Lewis James B Innes all of Paris Idaho.
The state of Idaho serves notice of a filed complaint in the Fifth Judicial District Court Bear Lake County against John Doe Richard Doe James Doe Frank Doe Charles Doe Leslie Doe and William Doe as directors and trustees of the Bear Lake County Fair and Driving Association a delinquent corporation. Unknown true names of additional defendants may apply.
Amy Munk, County Treasurer of Paris Idaho, calls warrants dated July 28 1924 from School District Nos 1 2 3 9 12 13 14 16 17 23 with listed weights and numbers. Interest ceases 10 days after this call. Publication date Paris Idaho July 28 1924.
Public notice cites Idaho Session Laws 1921 provisions on compulsory schooling and penalties for parents guardians or others delaying a child’s attendance. It references misdemeanor charges up to 300 dollars fine or six months in jail with potential suspensions and outlines required instruction in core subjects.
The text outlines compulsory schooling for children ages 8 to 18 within districts, with exemptions for older students, illness, or other good cause. It defines juvenile disorderly persons as those not attending school or acting delinquently and details probate court hearings, commitments to children's homes or training schools, and possible parole. It also covers probation officers, their appointment, duties, and authority, plus a duty for school trustees to report truancy and related cases to the county superintendent.
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