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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
2
The Montana legislature drags on while members enjoy travel to Moscow Lewiston Butte Blackfoot and capitol visits on free passes. Despite talk of reform bills like railroad pass abolition and local option measures they sit idle pushing bills into pigeonholes and bickering.
The Utah Legislature debates adopting the Galveston Plan to centralize fire and water department control across cities. Discussion centers on governance, efficiency, and potential sovereignty concerns for local governments.
The readable text hints at a public discussion or sermon on political duty and social roles. It mentions duties, gates, and vows, with unclear references to likely groups or speakers and a rhetorical tone about societal order and virtue.
The passage argues that during periods of prosperity people are tempted to speculate as money accumulates. It asserts not hoarding money but investing it safely and profitably, preferably at home managed by the owner, rather than seeking distant, idealized investments.
The article urges caution about distant stock schemes and favors local property investments. It claims land in the county will rise 10 percent soon and produce steady interest if cared for, arguing safer profits than foreign speculations.
A Paris mass meeting gathered representative citizens who voiced support for a water works system. They urged forming a water district covering the city area between Slights canyon creek and Paris creek and extending as far east and west as practicable. The council will review plans and estimates in three weeks.
An ordinance moves to issue bonds to fund the city water system improvements. Officials seek voter approval to secure financing for pipes treatment facilities and upgrades. Voters will be asked to authorize the bond issue in upcoming elections.
The ordinance authorizes Paris Idaho a bond issue of fourteen thousand dollars to construct and maintain a water works system for municipal and domestic use. It outlines interest up to five percent, twenty year maturity, sinking fund from 1917, annual special tax to cover interest and principal, and a March 4 1917 special election for voter approval by two thirds of qualified taxpayers.
Prot Jowett of Balliol College reflects on growing old and life’s values. He writes that later years seem best, as cares diminish, meanings clarify, and faith sustains hope in an unseen future.
Property buyers and sellers are urged to contact Watriun Hoar at the Court House for farm and house purchases deeds loans clear titles land entry and conveyancing. Hay land bargains noted.
An advertisement by W. W. Williams at 499 Manhattan Avenue New York promotes a cure for eczema and other skin ailments including piles and erysipelas claiming instant relief and a positive cure. The call urges readers to act without suffering longer.
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