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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
2
The Idaho Legislature faces defeat for railroad pass and telephone use issues as major measures like the railroad commission bill and anti pass proposal stall in committees. Local option is sidelined, while critics fear corporations gain and lawmakers reward themselves with amendments and favors before adjournment.
A letter argues the Idaho Anti Polygamy bill is weak and would only affect a small group. The writer urges expanding to adultery fornication and brothel activity to truly cleanse the state’s morality and counter campaign politics for 1908.
The speaker condemns political maneuvering that tolerates vice and scandal while promising support for integrity. The rhetoric targets politicians who wink at prostitution and immorality, urging steadfast, nonpartisan citizenship.
The Legislature appears set against local option allowing residents to decide liquor sales in their neighborhoods. Local option is majority rule but lawmakers block the measure, allegedly aiding whiskey interests and related industries. Most citizens support local option, yet many must wait two more years as elected officials allegedly betray their constituents.
Judge Stevens in Blackfoot dismissed the Budge case for lack of jurisdiction. The dispute centered on filing directions from Chairman Jueckhart and missteps by Lockhart. An appeal to the supreme court is expected to test district court jurisdiction, but would not address merits. Capital News notes the scenario.
The Houston Post notes the peek a boo shirtwaist has shown up in Texas and mentions Bailey fight disrupting events in the Lone Star State.
A vintage ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles including itching bleeding and protruding cases. It states druggists will refund money if PAZO Ointment fails within six days.
City of Paris Bear Lake County Idaho votes to issue fourteen thousand dollars of municipal coupon bonds to fund a water works system. The ordinance includes a sinking fund, annual taxes on all taxable property, and a special election for voter approval.
The text outlines a proposed issue of fourteen thousand dollars bonds to fund municipal water works in Paris. It specifies a twenty year term, five percent max interest, semi annual interest, a sinking fund, and a property tax levy to cover interest and principal, with election details and voting by ballot for qualified electors. The ordinance to become effective after passage, approval, and publication.
If you want to sell property buy a farm house and lot or obtain a clear title. Get a farm loan property insurance land entry prove up deeds and conveyancing. Buy bay land at a bargain. Call on me at the Court House Warter Toes.
An advertisement offers a claim of instant relief and a free trial for eczema Salt Rheum Erysipelas Piles and skin diseases. It directs afflicted readers to write FW Williams 400 Manhattan Avenue New York and enclose a stamp to receive proof of charge.
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