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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
4
The Paris Post lists subscription prices and publishing details with editor John A. Wallis. Rates are two dollars yearly, one fifty for six months, and one dollar for three months, all in advance. The paper is published weekly on Thursdays and filed as second class matter in Paris Idaho.
The United States Chamber of Commerce advocates local action against noxious weeds and flies. It notes mowing can curb weeds before seeding and emphasizes flies reduce milk output and animal weight.
A concise portrait celebrates the country doctor as a cherished community figure and laments the fading of the old fashioned practitioner. It compares his saddlebags and gig to the changing times and progress reshaping rural health care.
The article contrasts rural and urban practice, noting modern country doctors cover larger areas, face broader contracts, and must handle emergencies alone. Rural earnings average about 6600 yearly, with strong dedication continuing in many regions despite 24 hour on-call demands. It cites a New York rural survey and remarks on training, autonomy, and appeal of city practice to young physicians.
Washington reports President Hoover will spend his western journey fishing and steer clear of political talks. A St Maries Gazette cartoon caption notes the humor of his pledge.
In a tongue in cheek note, Ellen asks if a mother loves all politicians as she kisses each name on the ballot. A Washington scene recalls a motorist tear gas clash over a parking spot, underscoring tensions that seem to be mounting.
Cassie Assie Innes states she will be at her home to assist registrations and will also be at the courthouse on Saturdays from 2 PM to 5 PM and 7 PM to 9 PM for voters seeking to register.
Captain Martin Madison of Silverdale near Bremerton Washington praises Sargon Pills for rheumatism indigestion and constipation relief after forty years at sea. He says appetite improved sleep better and strength returning with no nausea or griping. Paris Drug Co. listed as local agents.
Heber Price owner of the Price Lumber Co. fosters community pride as O H Grimmett and a local crew remodel the building exterior. Plans call for a fresh coat of paint and an attractive new look, signaling town progress.
Godron Nelson of Nampa visited A Nelsons. Walter Everton and Wilber Everton from Logan spent Sunday with T R Ward. Roy Welker and Jaimilg of Paris called Tuesday. A. M. Jacobson of Rigby and Benson Peterson of St Charles visited. Ray Floyd of Salt Lake City visited Grandma Clara Welker. A miscellaneous shower honored Mr and Mrs James Patterson with gifts and games at Mary Patterson home. Visits by LaMont Passay and baby Evanston Wyoming, Joseph Price, Clyde Walker, Frank Rogers, and Charles Rogers noted. telegraph exchange building received a fresh coat of paint.
Bern brief notes list visitors from Blackfoot Ovid Logan Montpelier and Rigby. Mrs Jensen Miss Caroline Olsen and Alvin Kunz family members attend in Bern and Montpelier. Relief Society officers attended a conference in Montpelier and Bern with ongoing Kunz family arrangements.
St Charles residents and relatives arrange travels to Salt Lake and Britain to join the 58 missionaries, Horton Transtrum and Jack Bunderson among them. Visitors include Miss Carol Roberts and Mrs Jennie Rasmussen. Local health news, school and family visits fill a dense round of Sunday calls and homecomings across the town.
A pasture should supply enough feed through the grazing season. If it runs out early, it may indicate use too early in the spring.
The Paris Post will publish political announcements from now until the Primary Elections. Candidates can use this inexpensive method to inform county voters about their candidacy.
WM R MORGAN announces candidacy for Commissioner District Three Bear Lake County on the Republican ticket. He cites prior county experience as qualification and asks taxpayers for support at the August 6 1930 primary election.
A Bear Lake County speaker announces candidacy for Commissioner District 2 on the Republican ticket and requests support and votes at the upcoming election.
John T. Peterson announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for District 3 Bear Lake County commissioner. He urges Bear Lake County voters to support him in the August 5 primaries.
A girl signs off a letter with sincere words then adds a hint of affection saying love you never can tell, leaving the recipient unsure of the sender’s true feelings. The line hints at potential romantic ambiguity between the writer and reader.
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