Readers debate Governor Alexander policy and loyalties
Readers question Governor Alexander's record noting tax savings, staffing issues, and pro prohibition moves. The Post criticizes praise of his administration while citing travel, political rhetoric, and a controversial letter to the Attorney General on enforcement. The piece questions party prospects and endorses other candidates in Idaho politics.
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Post
Alexander
Prity
Charles O. Broxen
Boston
San Francisco
State House
Caldwell
Jos. H. Peter
Capital News
Peterson
Assessor Dunn Clarifies Tax Process and Roles
James Dunn explains to taxpayers that the Assessor does not set tax amounts. Tax levies come from county officials and boards, based on value and rates fixed by multiple bodies. The Assessor values property at cash worth and aims for fair, not inflated, assessments.
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Treas
State Board
ALL P
Sieberibe
Bear
James Dunn
Hotel Rogers to Open After Renovations
Rogers Brothers plan to run the old hotel as preparations for blueprints finish. The property will reopen January 1, 1917 with new paint and renovations, promising a transformed appearance and renewed community interest.
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Rogers & Lewis
Rogers Brothers
Rogers
Local merchants urged over mail order critique
In a letter to readers the Post defends home businesses against mail order articles. It argues no local merchant funded the pieces and explains how shopping locally keeps dollars in county, lowers taxes, and supports wages. It warns mail order savings vanish when shipments leave the county.
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Chicago
Ike
The Better Man at The Lyric Paris
A four reel motion picture to be shown Friday and Saturday at the Lyric in Paris. Two earnest ministers vie for Miss Margaret Wharton with love and conflict. Stebbing and Barmore clash over a woman as suspense builds. discover who wins.
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Lyric
Paris
Stebbing
Barmore
St Hilda’s
Margaret “Wharton
Margaret
Miss Wharton
Founders Day Events at Fielding Academy Campus
Prof George H Brimball arrives Friday December 17 for Founders Day. In Paris a holiday is declared with a 10 30 a m Tabernacle program followed by a basketball game in the afternoon a lecture at 7 p m and a grand ball in the pavilion.
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Lyceum
Fielding Academy
Paris
Tabernacle
Perils of Pauline Final Episode at Lyric Next Tuesday
Coming next week at the Lyric theatre the final episode of The Perils of Pauline will be shown. The program also includes Pathe News featuring President Wilson at the national ball game and travel with Mia Gelt who accompanies Wilson to New York along with war pictures and fashion designs. A good comedy titled Freshies From the Back is listed as another feature.
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Pauline
Lyric Theatre
Pathe News
Wilson
Mia —Gelt
W. Wilson
New York
Dod
Bacn
Fractured leg sidelines player Rogers in rough spill
Fragmentary notes report John Rogers suffered a fractured leg after a fall while coming down the carryon. The incident occurred during a rough moment leaving the player unable to continue. Further details are not available in the readable text.
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John’ “Rogers
Untitled fragment on women spending and navy support
A fragmented remark questions whether women spend more money on new items than the cost to support the United States Navy. It asks how long the navy would last without such spending and reflects a debate on funding.
Dance Right or You Will Be a Back-Number
A local notice describes a community dance movement urging proper dancing as a social standard. Delegates from wards attended demonstrations by Mr. Taylor from Salt Lake City and Mrs. Camp Price at Fielding Academy. New dances like Waltz Modern and Fox Trot will be taught with old dances on the program.
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Jeff
Taylor
Salt Lake City
Real Artist Lavinia Zendt Shines At Wybernacle
A talented musician in the Schubert Company has long been the foundation of the group s success. Lavinia Zendt is praised for her contralto voice and devoted artistry over many years, contrasting with self promotional rivals. Her performance on December 20 at the Wybernacle drew wide admiration from American and Canadian music lovers.
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Schubert
Lavinia Zendt
Genealogical Convention Held in Paris Attracts Attendees
The Paris convention on genealogy ran Tuesday and Wednesday with Elder Nehi Anderson of Salt Lake City presenting on collecting and recording family lines. Attendees from various settlements took notes as the proceedings resembled a classroom session. More on the subject will follow.
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Paris
Nehi Anderson
Salt Lake City
Mmlany
Fielding Basketball Team Faces Rexburg Rigby Test
Fielding basketball squad returns from Rexburg and Rigby with two losses. Coach says the home team is improving and will give a strong showing. Tonight’s game starts at 7:30 p.m. in Fielding Gym.
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Rexburg
Rigby
Record High Fielding Academy Enrollment Surges
Fielding Academy reports a historic rise in high school level enrollment with 201 regular students and a total of 217 across high school normal winter and other courses. The increase lies in regular students while preparatory and missionary enrollments decrease, indicating stronger grammar school foundations and fuller faculty focus.
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Fielding Academy
Bramwell
Haag Wever
Morgan
Moses the
The
Fieldings
Fielding
Sega
Bear Duke County
Granger Mayor Visited Area. Ranch Sale Notes
Granger mayor David Bagley spent several days in the region on business and leisure. He manages a 8320 acre Target ranch in southwestern Wyoming, the only alfalfa patch in the area. Reported sales include 170 tons to J. D. Noblitt and 23 tons to Stewart with Herding 2nd Beckstead.
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David Bagley
Granger
Bagley
Wyoming
Sheth
Begley
J. D. Noblitt
Stewart
Beckstead
Cokeville Register
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