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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
6
The article recalls the July 24 1847 arrival of pioneers in Salt Lake Valley and calls for a holiday to honor their deeds. Three stakes Bear Lake Montpelier and Woodruff plan a commemorative observance at Fish Creek with a lakeside celebration.
The text argues that any Senator who spends over ten thousand dollars to win election should be disqualified. It notes that a single year’s salary can fund a campaign and compares it to employment bureaus charging high fees for placements. It claims the public should not pay such prices for honor and service.
A quirky column catalogs satirical thoughts on senatorships censorships fashion in prison striped suits and the perils of modern life. It wittily notes how law delays and clever sayings reflect public folly and appetite for entertainment in a playful, period voice.
Idaho potatoes gain fame worldwide and Bear Lake Valley farmers are urged to expand acres and improve seed selection. The article notes dry farming potential, windfalls from rotation with wheat and hay, and the need for conservation and better seed to boost local yields and markets.
Sweden launches a campaign to require every citizen to learn to swim. The plan aims to reduce pedestrian risk as cars overwhelm the roads, urging eduction in aquatic safety.
Department of the Interior notice states Paul Arnett of St Charles Idaho will present three year proof to establish his homestead claim on the land in Lot 1 2 SEY% SE Sec 1 Lots 1 2 3 EY NE NE SE Sec 12 T16S R44E Boise Meridian before U S Commissioner W Smith Hoge Paris Idaho on August 28 1926. Witnesses named Lorenzo Hemmert Clarence Anderson J V Nye Lawrence Peterson.
Bloomington notes document visits and family movements from Oneida Flat to Bear Lake region. Reporting on weddings, engagements, and gatherings with dozens of named residents from Iowa to Utah, highlighting social life and community network.
Miss Gladys Owen returned to Preston Monday after visiting Miss Thelma Morgan the past week. George Shepherd and Raymond Wood made a hurried trip to Preston Monday afternoon. Mrs Pearl Brown and family of Pocatello are visiting relatives here. Mrs Hannah Todd formerly Miss Hannah McMurray of this town now of Farmington Utah is visiting friends. Mr and Mrs James Hansen and son Gorden of Montpelier were Liberty visitors Wednesday. Mr Rudolph Brenz of Bern was in town Sunday. Sunday School conference visitors were Miss Naomi Rich and H S Poulsen of Paris. Mayor James L Dunford was a Sunday morning visitor in Liberty. Miss Eva Derricott working in Montpelier made a short visit to her home Monday morning.
Fragmentary note recalls drought in Bear Lake area with mentions of partial famine seen weeks ago. Text is garbled, but implies concerns about conditions and weather prior to a more recent message.
Public notice of a foreclosure sale issued after a 1926 judgment against ASA Jensen and Venice Jensen. Sheriff ASA Athay will auction the described Bear Lake County land of 160 acres on August 6 1926 at ten o clock a.m. at the county courthouse. The property is subject to a prior mortgage of 800 dollars in favor of Lee Charles Miller dated September 30 1919.
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