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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
1
A county newspaper defends its previous remarks about farmers and merchants, arguing that buying home grown products boosts local income. It cites apples and potatoes as examples and suggests a box factory could aid the fruit trade, noting merchants paying higher prices locally.
A reader offers a method to save old photographs by soaking in clean hot water to loosen pictures from cards. After drying, trim to save space or remove backgrounds and mount in a scrapbook or Kodak picture album for easy viewing of family photos.
A Poem ending with praise for women who support daily life and work alongside men in adversity, urging recognition of heroines behind the scenes. The piece contrasts the traditional hero with the many women behind roles like telephone operator and cashier, asserting their equal bravery in daily struggle.
Boise commercial club urges President elect James H. Hawley to appoint the Idaho governor as secretary of the interior arguing a western man with Pacific region experience is essential to manage public lands and irrigation projects. Hawley, born in Iowa and long a Idaho leader, is praised as a top Pacific northwest lawyer and public figure.
Reports from Idaho suggest James H. Wallis will be named William Dempster as secretary of the Senate with strong support from former lawmakers. Wallis is seen as essential to the House for chief clerk due to his proven efficiency and knowledge of legislative procedures, promising cost savings on clerk hires.
A reply to Mary reassures that Santa Claus exists, linking belief to love generosity and devotion. The narrator argues Santa’s spirit endures beyond sight, saying faith and childhood wonder would fade otherwise and that even unseen joy keeps hearts glad.
California Senator Works directed sharp criticism at Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive party after a recent Senate speech. He argued both Roosevelt and Taft deserved defeat and accused Roosevelt of inaction as president. He also claimed Mr. Perking supported Roosevelt this year and said Taft lost the respect of many good people by campaigning against Roosevelt.
At a Progressives meeting in Chicago Colonel Roosevelt renewed attacks on Idaho and other state courts. He urged recall of judicial decisions while J H Gipson of Caldwell fired back defending editors against contempt accusations. The Capital News predicts a Idaho response. The Patis Milling Company offers 75 cents a bushel for Turkey Red wheat.
Tickets on sale December 19 20 QT 22 24 25 28 and 31 1912 and January 1 1913 limited to January 6 1913 low rates between local points See agents for rates and further particulars.
Lorn Perrett, with wig visible at Lincoln, reports his brother Henry Perrett and Mrs George Perrett were oiling factory machinery when a pulley tossed Henry about fifteen feet. He struck his head and shoulders, lay unconscious all Monday, but is improving. Ernest will stay with him until he can move about again.
A historical editorial argues for careful equalization of property values across counties to ensure fair state taxes. It uses a county example showing how misvaluations could shift burdens to local taxpayers and urges ongoing effort toward equity in assessments within each county.
The article argues Assessor Dunford failed to advocate reforms early in his term and now faces taxpayer anger over county land valuations. It compares Bear Lake with Bannock and Oneida counties, noting large percentage increases on patented and other lands and citing a state auditor sworn statement.
Fielding Academy students present a Yale Opera House program tomorrow night under Miss Bean’s management. The event promises a complete success and strong local support.
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