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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
3
A Washington columnist praises the Hatch Bill as a step against political machines and credits Senator Hatch for pushing cleaner politics. They critique city bosses and call for fair treatment of farmers, while warning that the spending bill and partisan anger threaten jobs and relief programs.
Las Animas Colorado editor Arthur Wimmell of the Bent County Democrat shares reader reactions to his Window Seat column. A local letter from Ruby Beck Brown praises the living flowers in print and invites broader national response to newspaper ideas and civic reflection.
A fragmented dialogue depicts Congress and the President debating proposals. The exchanges hint at strained relations with characters named Brutha Jackson and Pahsun, indicating ongoing political tensions and cautious dialogue.
A man recalls Senator Capper congratulating him after his bill passed the senate. He credits Capper for support and notes the warmth of the gesture would reassure Capper’s Kansas friends and strengthen his hold on them.
A Chicago dateline letter rails at farmers for low wheat prices and calls for steadier, higher markets. It argues buyers cap prices while growers suffer, urging better pricing between $1,300 and $1,500 per bushel and urging farmers to demand stable rates.
A column lambasts Congress for adjourning without helping farmers and critiques officials. It mocks farmers' plight, contrasts a city boy inventorying a farm with the farmer, and praises Cordell Hull while noting the risk of distant authority.
The column critiques hate and love in public life then shifts to Boise political chatter. Reportedly, Republicans plan early campaign activity with Joe Imhoff's agency as a potential Boise headquarters figure while debates linger over liquor advertising control and the Idaho Fruit and Vegetable Advertising Commission.
The item notes chatter on Lieutenant Governor Donald S Whitehead possibly seeking to remove title fronting his name amid a beat Bott campaign. It recalls Payette lakes visits and a humorous McCall Forestry tour where Whitehead joked with Spencer Tracy claiming the Lt Governor title.
The letter questions Tom Heath and state officials over liquor advertising and alleged meddling. It cites Distilled Spirits Institute reps visiting Boise, mentions former liquor commissioner Homer Moore and Julian Krauss, and urges Governor Bott to tackle the liquor issue honestly and efficiently. It argues for action and cleaner management.
A public notice outlines compulsory education requirements under state law. Parents and guardians of children ages 8 to 18 must send them to a public private or parochial school during the school year. exceptions exist for medical conditions age 15 completion of eighth grade or hardship. The Superintendent of Schools or County Superintendent will review exemption requests.
Public notice states that on July 17 1939 the Mayor and Council of Paris Idaho Bear Lake County accepted Paris Waterworks Improvement work as completed under contract with Ernest Stettler contractor. Final payment is due and the council sets August 28 1939 as the date for action following publication.
The City of Paris Idaho completes final payment to a contractor in full under the contract terms. Attested by Mayor R C Clayton and Clerk W Smith Hoge, the notice lists individuals Henry Early Laketown Clifford Jewell Liberty and Mrs Charles Crawford Paris as part of the document.
Probate court proceeds in the matter of the estate of Harl Shepherd, deceased, with filing of claims and appointment of administrator to settle debts and distribute assets under applicable laws.
Jhoun C. Shepherd administratrix announces creditors must file vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims should be shown to Haddock & Haddock at their office in Bear Lake County Idaho, the place for estate business. Dated July 19 1639.
In Bear Lake County Idaho the estate of Isaac B Law and Susan J Law deceased is administered by Charles I Law. Creditors and claimants must present vouchers within six months after first publication. First publication July 27 1939. last publication August 24 1939.
The board of trustees of School District No. 8 Dingle Bear Lake County Idaho accepted work on the Dingle School contract on April 25 1999 and will make final payment to contractor O E L Gemsmett on August 17 1969 the date of first publication. Charles Nate chairman Albert Sparks clerk
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