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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
7
A reader argues that high taxes in the county stem from overpaid officials including the commissioners. The letter urges accountability, lower salaries, and better road funding, urging citizens to demand fiscal reform before initiative and recall tools become common. The piece cites Brigham Young and Mormon governance as a model for restraint.
Department of the Interior, U S Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho announces George E Jarvis of Bloomington Idaho filed to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim on section 24 township 14 south range 42 east Boise meridian. Hearing before Smith Hoga A S Commissioner at Paris Idaho on January 4 1911. Witnesses: David FE Roberts Alfred A Hart George F Bateman Thomas Wilks all of Bloomington Idaho. Huey W Kirven Register. 12-16
A Massachusetts man inherits a farm with a clause that he must forfeit it if he drinks. The remark notes aridity on the farm and speculates on the decision. Other jests mention imports of hair, Bubouic plague, and bull fighting as light commentary on current issues.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio. Firm offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason witnessed on December 6 188d. Cure taken internally aids mucous surfaces. Sells by druggists 75 cents.
The Youths Companion announces a larger size with 400 extra pages and a special 1911 subscription rate of 21.75 for fifty-two weeks. Readers can request a Prospectus for 1911 and sample copies, with a gift of the Art Calendar in twelve colors and gold. The paper cites Boston's 144 Berkeley Street as the address.
In the Probate Court of Bear Lake County Idaho the estate of John Rosen deceased. Notice for publication shows Monday January 9 1911 at 10 am in Paris Idaho court for proving the will and hearing John Henry Stacker’s petition for letters testamentary. Interested parties may contest. Dated December 13 1910. Joan H Groiater Ex officio Clerk.
The Hill railroad interests back a major land products exhibit at the Omaha show January 18 to 25. Great Northern, Burlington, and Northern Pacific reserve a full side of the Omaha Auditorium to showcase more than 10 000 in western products. A large relief map highlights mountains valleys streams forests and soil types for agriculture and horticulture. The display signals further western railroad participation and aims to attract settlers to Colorado Wyoming Montana Idaho and Utah.
Secretary Wilson authorized rewards for information leading to arrest and conviction for willful arson in National Forests. Payments range from 50 to 250 dollars, with additional rewards for building fires on federal lands. Claims must be filed within three months of conviction, and officials may limit payments in certain cases.
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