County Board Earns Public Thanks For Fiscal Health
The Board of County Commissioners praised for reducing the tax levy and maintaining sound finances with money in the treasury. The article commends former and current boards, notes a steel bridge contract finished by April 1, and urges support for a clean water supply to prevent typhoid and disease.
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Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Joseph
Shepherd
M. Allred
Frank Wright
Paris Water Works plan gains council support
Mayor Rich and six Paris Council members met Saturday evening to back a proposed water system. The measure will soon go to a public vote to decide if the city will have reliable water for culinary needs, protection, stock, lawns and multiple uses.
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Rich
Paris
Ivy Asway
The Negro-Troops Question Divides Senate Over Dismissals
Senator Foraker proposes an investigation into President Roosevelt's authority to discharge three companies of black soldiers without trial. Southern Democrats oppose the move, while supporters defend the President, citing earlier killings and unrest. The piece also argues for a railroad commission to curb abuses by rail firms and ensure fair rates from New York to Portland to Montpelier.
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U.3
Senate
Foraker
Ohio
Pres
Roosevelt
South
Con
Idaho
Itor
New York
Portland
Montpelier
Pocatello
Idaho Railroad Commission Proposed in Governor Gooding Message
The governor urged Idaho lawmakers to pass a law establishing a Railroad Commission. The Utah Legislature is also wrestling with the issue with a strong possibility it becomes law. The editorial notes opposition to new offices and discusses the case patterns and policy debate.
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Gooding
Idaho
Utah
Peanut Politics in Idaho Criticizes Bid to Oust Heyburn
A Orofino Tribune editorial argues rumors of a politician coalition to defeat Senator Heyburn are unfounded. It praises Heyburn for his first four years, says Idaho needs him, and denounces “peanut politics” that would harm the senator’s respected national standing.
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Heyburn
Idaho
Treyburn
Heia
Congress
Orofino Tribune
Bids Wanted for Red Pine Lumber Delivery to Paris
The City of Paris recalls bids for red pine lumber to be delivered by April 1 1907 and June 1 1907. Quantities include 1920 feet 3x4 14 16 ft long 11880 12 inch plank 12 or 16 ft, 3200 ft 2x4 14 16 ft, 3000 feet 3 1 2 inch plank 18 ft long. Bids due June 19 1907. City reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Paris
Ok L. T. Suxvagep
Call for Warrants and notice of interest ceasing
A public notice from the county treasurer dated January 13 requests warrants to be presented. Interest on the series of 1906 ceases ten days after the date of notice. The notice references current expense and fridge funds.
Editorial Rotes from our Washington Correspondent
A Washington column critiques the White House dampness and widespread candidate patriotism. It notes pure food demands clash with profits, a rail tie claim against actors and lawmakers, and reports on diamonds, DAR membership surges, insurance disclosures, and Senate elections.
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White House
Executive Mansion
Seley Fe
Daughters of the American Revolution
William Alden Smith
Con.Adger
Senate
George Bernart
Bhan
Nashville American
War Department Estimates Cuba Cost of Peace
War Department estimates Cuba will require about four million dollars for the recent peace establishment on the island. The Queen of the Antilles will surely feel the financial pinch as peace takes effect.
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War Department
Cuba
Antilles
Home Missionary Appointments for January 1907
January 1907 missionary pairings listed for towns Laketown Ishiyfen Lanark Bennington Ovid Noonan Georgetown Paris Ward with dates January 8 21 27 and stake clerk J A Stuert. Names include Jeppa Monson BE M Puogmire Wo He Piauott J A Hulme James Nye J N Stocker Arthur Budge A MN Rich Wilford Rich W G Hayward Wm A Hymas Saml Mathews L Niemaan A Herman and others.
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Jeppa Monson
BE. M. Puogmire
Laketown
He Piauott
J. A. Hulme
Ishifyen
James Nye
J. N. Stocker
Lanark
Arthur Budge
A. MN. Rich
Bennington
Real Estate Bargains in Paris Area for Sale
Auctioneer offers farm purchases, clear titles, loans, insurances, land entries, deeds, and varied real estate. Also selling 125 tons hay, half acre building spot in Paris, a home and farm, and hay land. contact at the Court House Wattze Hoax.
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Paris
Blood Purification Remedies Promoted by Dr. Pierce
An advertisement touts the Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing tonic and claims cures for pimples eruptions and other cutaneous issues. It recommends Dr. Pierce's All-Healing Salve for open sores and notes availability by mail from Buffalo New York. It emphasizes known composition and invites readers to order with postage.
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Alorio
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Free Cure Ads and Rifle Telescope Catalog Offer
An old newspaper item promotes free eczema cure and skin disease remedy by mail from Williams at 400 Manhattan Avenue New York. It then advertises Stevens telescopes for rifles, touting improved accuracy, compatibility with any rifle, and a free catalog from Stevens Arms & Tool Co Chicopee Falls MA, inviting applications.
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Walt Roeum
Williams
Manhattan Avenue
New York
Stevens Arma & Tool Go
Chicopee Fallgs
Stevens Coca
Experiment in Cattle Raising Affects Meat Prices
A fragment discusses cattle raising as an experiment reducing meat prices by about ten percent, enabling northern farms in Louisiana’s Teche region to use wastelands for wintering herds. It notes high meat costs tied to a past crisis when whole herds perished, shaping today’s industry.
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Gulf
Teche
Louisiana
Gui Jans
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Sam'l Mathews
Noonan
Rocky Mountain
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Gonasesa
Medisen
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Pile
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