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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
4
A California Chamber of Commerce official argues that a town’s progress stems from active member participation not mere dues. He decries business leaders who view the chamber as a burden and urges personal investment to foster community development.
A gawky youth visits Shephard Clothing in Paris asking for a pink shirt with stripes. The clerk shows a pink shirt. the youth fumbles sizes and jokes about a 15 inch fit. He tries it on then talks about his brother and large feet, ending with a quip about not reaching the top.
The article explains that any person with gross income of 5000 or more in 1922 must file a return. It defines gross and net income and lists common deductions for a storekeeper and a farmer. It notes deductions for salaries, advertising, insurance, utilities, drayage, supplies, automobile expenses, dues, office costs, and farm production costs.
Washington report notes a long standing policy of annual seed distributions to constituents may end after Congress defeated the Agriculture appropriation this session. Since 1840s the policy faced opposition and no seeds will be available next year. The piece asks readers to help place remaining seeds with interested local residents.
In early 1892 Dr. Luther Gulick and James Naismith conceived basketball at the Intermountain Y M C A Training School in Springfield Massachusetts. The sport quickly grew, with 4 000 leagues in the United States and adoption of a unified rule set by major associations.
In a crowded inquest a chief witness is murdered before a hundred spectators. The clever criminologist guiding the case remains puzzled at first but eventually identifies the culprit. The narrative leads to a stunning finale that challenges even sharp readers.
The notice outlines annual motor car license fees due January 1, 1923, with Secretary IF A Jeter mandating 1923 plates or valid receipt. It details full fees for cars bought mid year, age-based reductions disallowed, seizure risk for unlicensed vehicles, and a mail application option with proper authorization and a good check. Motorcycle and car rates by weight are listed.
James Dunn assessor or deputy named as agent to sign the applicant name for a 1928 motor car license.
Western metals prices rise supported by market optimism in the west. Traders report higher demand from industry and investors eye potential supply shifts. Market conditions improve as steel and copper futures gain early in trading.
A carload of Oregon shingles has arrived at H R Shepherd Lumber Co, boosting supply for local construction projects and indicating steady timber shipments to the area.
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