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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
2
A young woman delegate at the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers association convention in Chicago argues for women’s right to drink in public, but questions whether a right alone brings benefit. She contrasts this with the harm saloons cause, citing a sobering story of a man ruined by alcohol and the opening of saloons undoing reform efforts.
The Shower of Roses in Portland Oregon will likely be staged again during the Rose Festival week June 6-10. A six car train carries 100 young women in white who shower crowds with roses from streetcars while a large band leads the parade. Spectators join in a Rose Battle pelting participants with blooms after the shower.
The postmaster general orders postmasters to remove unmailable picture postcards from the mails. Many cards for sale are illegal to mail and can bring heavy fines and years in prison. Review cards for insults or unlawful depictions before mailing to avoid penalties.
Notice announces bids to complete the Paris Franklin wagon road in Bear Lake County Idaho. Bids must be filed with secretary Win L Rich by June 25 1914. The Paris Franklin Road Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
William L. Rich announces Paris Roller Milling Co will operate only on Saturdays after May 20. Parcel details note 40 acres of dry farm land near Paris, 20 acres already broke for wheat, with crop included. W Hoge & Son urge early calls for bargains.
Notice that Oliver C. Dunford, assessor and collector, will apply to the Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners at its near regular meeting on July 10, 1911, for the appointment of a deputy assessor and tax collector. Dated June 6, 1911.
Train service between McCammon and Montpelier runs with Montpelier to McCammon departures at 9 30 a m and 1 30 p m and arrivals at 12 08 p m and 4 05 p m respectively. The pairs connect at McCammon with trains in both directions and there are local stage lines from Montpellier to Paris and southward with various departure and arrival times.
Low round trip rates to Pacific Coast points offered for May June and July. See any O Agent for rates. Also notice to secure strychnine for pest squirrels at the Office County Clerk Paris Idalia Commissioner Hoff Montpelier H. H. Broomhead County Clerk.
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