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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
4
The notice from Paris in Bear Lake County lists subscription prices: one year two dollars, six months one dollar twenty five cents, three months two dollars seventy six cents, and foreign country rate at two dollars fifty cents per year. Office phone is 88.
The report notes the county fair’s effort to publicize for the people and counters a Tennessee cave story as fraud. It mentions Charles Chaplin’s divorce settlement of 625000 dollars and the resulting family grief as an example of how money can ease or complicate personal affairs.
A humorous tour through local life in Bear Lake Valley and Paris Idaho covers a traffic misadventure, sheriff chase, and quirky observations. Reports mention school buildings, a unique ship window display, Hotel Paris renovations, travel by residents to Idaho Falls, and county fair plans with new features. Sprightly snippets reference dollar bills, berry crops, and light political wit from area papers.
The 1927 Sacco and Vanzetti case ends as the two men are executed for the payroll robbery murder in Boston. The letter notes their radical beliefs and long legal delays, and closes with a jest about flexible currency.
A coalition including Gardner, Jordan, Peerless, Pierce Arrow, Auburn and Brockway Motor Truck is forming to compete with Ford and General Motors. The article argues the old law of competition fails in the evolving automobile industry and signals a broader contest among major producers.
Notice is given that Ernest N. Nelson of Pegram Idaho plans to establish three year proof to claim land in Secs 6 7 8 17 18 T15S R46E Boise Meridian Mend Montpelier Idaho before U S Commissioner Edwin L McClare on August 27 1927. Witnesses include Harley V Cochran Milford Murphy Charles Grandy and George W Nelson all of Pegram Idaho. jy-21-n-25. 2 Register. Stock-raising homestead entry Act December 29 1916.
The article advises using a weighted floor brush occasionally to protect oak floor finish. It recommends dressing the floor with wax at least once a year, well rubbed, and cautions against neglect until the finish wears to the wood. Regular, timely care preserves the perfect Noor indefinitely.
A quotation from Charles Kingsley’s Two Years Ago reflects on the first sight of a glorious thing. It describes how awe lifts the heart and makes the viewer feel free to tread the ground between grandeur and personal littleness.
The 1921 Idaho Session Laws outline school law provisions aimed at those inclined to deprive children of fair educational opportunities. The notice addresses parents guardians and others in Bear Lake County and emphasizes enforcement and rights under the law.
The Paris Independent School District No. 2 in Bear Lake County Idaho announces its annual school meeting on Tuesday September 6 1927 at Emerson Schoolhouse. Trustees will be elected for three year terms and questions on school interests will be discussed. Nominations must be filed with the Clerk at least six days before election. Balloting will be by secret ballot.
Administratrix Mary A Hunt of the John A Hunt estate in Bear Lake County Idaho to present all claims with vouchers within ten months of first publication. Attorneys Jesse P Rich represents the administratrix. St Charles Idaho residence listed.
Dr. A. L. Chilton of Pocatello Optical will visit Paris on August 26 from 10:00 to 13:30 at the Stucks Home, then at Montpellier from 15:00 to 18:00 the same day, and continue on August 27 with morning hours.
The text outlines penalties for parents and guardians who contribute to a delinquent child and mandates schooling for ages 8 to 18. It sets fines up to 300 dollars, possible jail time, and court suspensions. It also details exemptions and procedures for waivers, and defines juvenile disorderly persons for those not attending or misbehaving in school.
The probate court where the child resides hears the complaint and may commit the juvenile to a children’s home if eligible or to the Idaho Industrial Training School or another training school. Incorrigible children may be transferred, and no reformatory detention extends past majority. Commitments may be suspended if the child attends school and behaves. Transportation costs are paid by the committing county.
Idaho probate courts may appoint one or two probation officers per county to work under court direction with duties including case investigations and representation of a child in court. They may be paid from the school district and possess police powers for arrests. School trustees must report truancy and incorrigibility to the county superintendent, who must inform the probate judge.
As a sheriff sale under a 1927 Idaho foreclosure decree, ASA Athay announces Bear Lake County, Idaho property to satisfy a $577.80 judgment against Andrews G. Sorenson and Sarah June Sorenson. The 2 acre tract lies in Section 2, Township 14S, Range 44E, with sale August 16, 1927. The sale occurs September 9, 1927 at 10 a.m. at the Bear Lake County Courthouse front door Paris Idaho.
Ordinance 141 fixes city tax rates in Paris Idaho Bear Lake for 1927. Bond interest and redemption 12 mills, general improvements and extraordinary expenses 10 mills, total 22 mills per dollar on taxable property. Also repeals conflicting ordinances and sets enforcement from passage. Fielding Rural High School District 1 holds annual meeting and election September 6 1927 to elect two trustees for two year terms. A clerk and two dates to be set by the trustees.
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