Stores in small towns show big city sales
A survey lists Garver Brothers in Btrsburg population 1000 with 1 million in sales, the Out law at Winner population 3000 with 850000, Lynden Washington store 1250 people at 750000, Temple Oklahoma 1000 people at 735000, and Devil's Lake North Dakota 1800 people at 500000. The piece attributes success to stock, service, and persistent local advertising. It also recalls local anecdotes and notes Bear Lake Valley tourism signage, calling for camping grounds and an auto park.
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Garver Brothers
Btrsburg
Outlaw Concern
Winner
Lynden
Wash
Temple
Okla
Fred Mann
Devil's Lake
N. D
America
Bear Lake Valley
Paris hosts Eastern Star bridge club gathering
Dr and Mrs Moore along with Mrs J N Downing and Mrs Lee Downing entertained the Eastern Star bridge club at the Moores Paris home Tuesday evening. A large number of members attended with the high score recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
J N Downing
Lee Downing
Eastern Star Bridge Club
Paris
E A Burrell Dies in Los Angeles Former Lieutenant Governor
Former Idaho lieutenant governor E A Burrell died in Los Angeles after a weeks long illness. He was about 60, survived by a wife and daughter, and had been involved in Masonic circles as a past grand master. Burrell lived in California about twelve years and earlier in Montpellier where he and Al Thiel once ran a hardware business before Burrell sold his interests.
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E. A. Burrell
Los Angeles
Montpellier
California
Mr. Burrell
Idaho
King Solomon Lodge
al Thiel
Montpelier
Balt Lake
Olsen Bros
Unusual Love Angles In She Couldn't Say No
Review notes Winnie Lightner stars in the Warner Bros film She Couldn't Say No at the Rich Theatre next weekend. Winnie pursues Jerry who loves another woman, leading to heartbreak and a late realization. A lunch followed the games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros
Vitaphone
Winnie Lightner
Chester Morris
Winnie
Jerry
Rockfteer
Noted Film Drama Adaptation of She Couldn’t Say No
A drama filled film with cast Sally Eilers Johnny Arthur and Tully Marshall directed by Lloyd Bacon from a script by Robert Lord and Arthur Caesar. It adapts Benjamin M. Kaye’s Play of the same name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Eilers
Johnny Arthur
Tully Marshall
Lloyd Bacon
Robert Lord
Arthur Caesar
Benjamin M. Kaye
Commissioners Proceedings May 20 1930
Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting held May 20 1930 list attendees led by Chairman Edward C Rich and actions. They approve prior minutes, consider Bloomington road relief, inspect school buildings with state inspectors, support bond elections for Ovid No 6, discuss Black and White Day funding, transfer funds for canyon road, approve vault inspection, and pay clerical claims. Adjournment set for June 10 1930.
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Board of County Commissioners
Edward C Rich
Alfred A. Hart
John T. Peterson
Chas. E. Harris
W. Smith Hoge
Bloomington
C. K. Macey
Department of Public Welfare
H. H. King
Pratt
Engineer Stevens
State Department
Stevens
Board of Health
Ovid
St. Charles
Geneva
Fish Haven
Liberty
Canyon Road
L. E. Stewart
Evva Beagles
ED. C Rich
Centralized marketing for perishable products urged
The article argues that central sales agencies cut transportation costs and improve profits for fruits vegetables and meat. It contrasts old middlemen who set unfair prices with modern refrigerated rail transport guiding produce to consuming centers where goods sell to the highest bidder. Prompt movement to packing plants is urged.
Central Markets and Fair Pricing in Meat and Produce
The piece argues for centralized markets as the best distribution model for meat and vegetables, noting perishable goods require daily purchases and that direct farm sales would raise costs. It highlights Western cattle finishing as a path to year round supply, warns against panic pricing, and stresses steady profitability over time.
Advertise in Your Home Paper Ad
A reprinted note from Golden Idaho urges local business owners to advertise in the town paper. It argues the newspaper should reveal who business and professionals are, even with small two line mentions, to help the town thrive and sustain the paper.
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She Baris Post
John A. Wallis
Entertains
Star Club
Mildred Schoper
Claudia Collipriest
J.c.penney Comm. “Ore
Commissioners
Attest
W Smith Hoge
Mielden Furniture
Ford Automobiles
FORD
Paris, Idaho
Golden Idaho
Professional Directory
E. H. Humphreys
C. O. Moore
Office Browning Building
Aris
M. M. Shepherd
Office Shepherd
Spencer H. Rich
Hotel Paris
Franklin Budge
Bear Lake County
Browning
WM. J. Ryan
Fieet National Bank
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