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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
1
Editor notes a series on Idaho taxation history by Glenn Balch under the State Chamber of Commerce. The piece frames examination of tax origins, policy shifts, and their impact on Idaho governance and economy. It emphasizes historical context and scholarly study rather than current events.
The article surveys widespread tax evasion practices in Idaho and nationwide. It cites poll tax loopholes in 1893 and modern tricks to dodge gasoline taxes, cross-border export gas, and farm use labels. It also notes assessors' human limits and the difficulty of taxing intangible property.
Montpelier High hosts a three day boys tournament with Bancroft Grace Paris Thatcher Star Valley and others. Opening games include Star Valley versus Grace at 2 30 and Paris versus Bears at 3 30 with later matchups determining semifinal pairings. The Moose Lodge trophy funds the championship and Rotary Club supplies the sportsmanship trophy.
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers sponsor an evening of entertainment next Wednesday March 9 at 7 30 PM in the Paris Opera House. Mire or Flimigen's Beauty Parlor a Montpelier troupe presents a comedy with musical and vocal acts and a frontier day store scene offering prizes in a pay what you will format. Admission 25 cents for adults 10 cents for children under fifteen. tickets issued at the door with chances to win prizes. Also note: Bear Lake farmers may extend feed loan applications to March 18 and about seventy checks have been issued already.
Notice to stockholders of the South Field Ditch and Canal Co announces the annual meeting at the Paris First Ward Meeting House in Paris on March 5, 1982 at 2 p.m. to elect directors and conduct other business. Stockholders are urged to be represented in person or by proxy. Signed February 25 by Secretary John H. Ioorr.
State Game Department replies with sections 2739 and 2740 prohibiting ice fishing on Bear Lake except for specified waters. While Bear Lake can be fished through ice outside the closed season, fishing from January 1 to May 25 is unlawful. enforcement will prosecute violators. Deputy Warden Joe Bunderson, Prosecuting Attorney Charles E. Harris sign the notice.
A crew of expert veteran shearers has begun work near Grandview Idaho on about 15 000 head. The old men receive 8 cents per animal with future contracts for 40 000 Ada and ELmore counties and 60 000 in Caldwell Parma Hometale areas. Machinery work will pay 7 cents per head and operators get 14 cents plus board and wrangling costs. The 7 cent rate marks a drop of two cents from last year.
At the Bear Lake Cattle and Horse Association advisory board meeting held early this week, John P. Hulm was chosen president Landon R. Pugmire vice president Wm B Stuckt secretary treasurer and Saml Austin and James Olsen named directors An assessment of 40 cents per head was levied for stock fed on the range to fund salt and riders.
Representatives from Montpelier Preston Irrigation Co. Pugmire Land & Livestock Co. Pegleg Canal Co. Dingle Canal Co. Black Otto Slough Co. Wardboro Canal Co. Reams Oakey Canal Co. gathered in Montpelier last Saturday to denounce Watermaster E J Baird of Utah Power & Light Co. Committees were set to convene at Bodie Springs March 7 for a general meeting. An old folks party and a James Dunn orchestra dance were noted in Ganark.
Dr. W. J. Humphreys of the U S Weather Bureau explains lightning boosts soil nitrogen and fertilization. County Agent A E Duke and Idaho Farm Economist G H Hudson outline 1932 prospects, urging cost cuts, better management, and selective culling as prices stay weak and supplies high.
The M. I. A conjoint program is set for Sunday evening at 7 30 in the Paris Second ward chapel public invited. Speakers include George Washington as a religious man Ellis Michel will lead with Frank Rogers Co. will provide chorus and musical selections A W Shepherd and L Ringle host the event The program features a talk on the foundation of the nation as a divine manifestation.
Bear Lake Fish and Game Club sponsors a large dance Friday night March 4 at the Paris Pavilion. Music by the Manilla Serenaders. Admission 50 cents for members or 1 dollar for non members, which includes a year’s membership. The club aims to boost its rolls and promote fish planting with a slogan for 3,000,000 trout planted in Bear Lake each year.
Camp Lifton reports a second water test showing higher levels of acidity in Bear Lake since last October. Local observers note ongoing accumulation of ac cumulated water in the lake.
The Bloomington Public School lists students earning A in department and scholarship for the first period. Names include LaVoyle Ward Jay Price Nora Ward Rex Thompson and Alene Patterson.
State Deputy Game Warden Joseph Bunderson collected a four tone grasshopper hopping on snow near Noonan. The insect was taken to Paris in a glass bottle and remains alive in the office. Locals note an early spring omen despite the unusual sight.
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