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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1923
Page
4
The editorial urges readers to reflect on the past year and strive to improve. It cites a humorous old saying about turning over a leaf and notes that many miss chances to help others. It encourages starting a fresh, clean page for the new year.
County School Superintendent Jess Nielson urged abolishing teachers institutes in Idaho at a meeting of county officers elect and the Republican county central committee. He proposed a state standard textbook law to save parents money and curb publishers’ graft. Applause greeted his recommendations as he planned to push for legislative amendments.
The excerpt gives practical guidance for keeping a country newspaper viable. It urges editors and readers to avoid inflated expectations of profit and to maintain timely payments, noting that editors typically earn only a decent living and that keeping accounts current prevents financial trouble. It stresses mutual responsibility between editor and subscribers.
The article urges readers to support newspapers through subscriptions and sending in local news such as barn happenings, weddings, fires, deaths, and public meetings. It compares credit use to farming shares and stresses individual responsibility, editor constraints, and sustaining a paper for communal benefit.
A call urges readers to write open letters sharing ideas for community betterment. The paper seeks a limited number of letters weekly to publish and broadcast reader insights for public discussion.
Washington reports that Uncle Joe Cannon has quit smoking after a doctor’s urging. The former Speaker of the House promises to stay away from cigars, though friends doubt the duration of his abstinence. The note emphasizes his preference for mild cigars.
The text notes a man moving from cigars to a different smoking habit and mentions he smokes less than the average woman of Yours.
Idaho dairy prospects look bright as the Kraft investigation and statewide dairy promotion bear fruit. Wisconsin investors plan multiple cheese factories in Rupert area, with eastern and midwestern firms eyeing Idaho. The effort aims to boost creameries, cow herds, and dairy development across the state.
Notice announces the Bear Lake Cattle and Horse Association annual meeting on Monday January 16 at 1 pm in the County Courthouse in Paris. Wm B Stucki, secretary, notes important matters will be transacted.
Notice is given that the Bear Lake State Bank of Paris Idaho will hold its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 16 1923 at 2 o clock p m at the Banking House for the election of directors and other business as may come before the meeting James F Burton secretary?
Weekly meditation notes present daily lines from scripture including Psalms and Hebrews. Monday urges God forgives and heals while Tuesday highlights the power of the Word. Wednesday lists the fruits of the Spirit and Thursday calls believers to abide in Christ and seek in humility.
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