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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
2
A new editor and manager announces their debut at the Paris Post in Bear Lake County. The letter urges community unity, mutual support, and fair dealing to spur local growth and discourage envy or obstruction among neighbors and rivals.
The piece defends county commissioners against claims of extravagance and argues salaries reflect state law and duties. It cites Idaho Revised Codes classing counties, fixed salaries, and travel expenses, asserting capable officials help the county and that public honesty hinges on informed leadership.
Article highlights population shifts from Nebraska and Iowa to western states, noting major farming families moving west. It promotes the Idaho exhibit at the Western Land Products Exhibit in Omaha January 18 to 28, urging letters to friends and visits to display Idaho products to eastern and midwestern audiences.
Logan Utah November 10 1910 sealed bids for all merchantable timber on about 308 acres in sections 33 and 34 T 118 R 42 BE Boise Meridian Cache National Forest Idaho will be received until December 19 1910 at First National Bank Ogden Utah bid minimum 2 75 per thousand feet. deposit 7 8100 required. Timber includes green and dry Douglas fir balsam and Engelmann spruce. right to reject any or all bids reserved.
A period advertisement notes a great telegraphy demand after the eight hour law. It touts end of 1900s style pay for beginners from 70 to 90 dollars monthly, with advancement potential. The National Telegraph Institute of Portland operates six official institutes under wireless supervision and placements for graduates. It urges writing for full particulars.
Taxes on real estate personal property and poll tax for 1910 are due at the Paris Idaho office. A ten percent penalty will be added if unpaid by January 1, 1911. Poll tax becomes delinquent January 2, 1911 with fifty cents penalty. Dated Paris Idaho November 21 1910. A M Rich Assessor and Tax Collector Bear Lake County Idaho.
Administrator S. W. Kent announces sale of Amanda Loveland estate land in Bear Lake County Idaho. Sale is private to highest cash bidder, confirmed by Probate Court, on December 15 1910 at 2 p m at Bear Lake County courthouse. Property describes 8.18 acres with specified metes and bounds. Terms require one fourth cash. remainder due at court confirmation. Deed at purchaser expense. Dated November 25 1910.
An insurance firm advertises coverage for property protection. It cites several international underwriters including Northern of London Atlas of London Svea of Sweden and Continental. The copy urges readers to insure with Walter Hoge and Son.
Official abstract from Walter Hoge outlines Paris Idaho city government roles with names for mayor councilmen wards marshal clerk treasurer and justice. Key figures include W. W. Richards Latard Shepherd J Has ward Crawford Tueller Williams L. T. Shepherd and J A suite.
The timetable lists morning and afternoon trains between Montpelier and McCammon with connections at McCammon. Eastbound departures include No. 6 at 9:05 a.m and No. 8 at 2:35 p.m with arrivals in Montpelier at 12:08 p.m and 4:05 p.m respectively. Westbound No. 5 departs 3:50 a.m and No. 7 at 5:25 p.m.
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