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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
2
A correspondent on the east side of the river presents an article urging readers to study the piece carefully. The writer likens it to a spring tonic for informed citizenship and thoughtful reflection.
The Farmers Union held a recent meeting electing new officers and conducting business but failed to invite a lecture on scientific farming. The writer argues a small expense could have funded an impactful talk, noting Dr Widtsoe has completed a book on the subject and urging farmers in Bear Lake County to seek it. Farmers Institutes are praised as beneficial and should be encouraged.
In a court room convention, elected delegates nominate representatives for city government. Governor Hawley vetoes a bill allowing twenty mills on taxable property, raising debate on funding for essential improvements including a water works system.
A concise note describes Paris balancing progressivism with economic vitality to draw people seeking housing. It highlights the city as an inviting destination for new residents and investors, linking social reform with market appeal.
Special correspondence urges farmers and workers to abandon debt and flashy living. It warns sincere effort to restore economy by frugality, paying debts, and rejecting speculation. It calls for modest dress, shared sacrifice, and delaying status aspirations until debt is cleared.
Deseret Farmer argues Utah bakers import Chicago flour due to low protein and bread making quality. he asserts Turkey Red in Utah yields higher water absorption and larger loaves. The piece urges farmers to switch to superior varieties to defend home markets and prices.
Paris city records list mayor W W Richards and ward councilmen J Russel Shepherd F T Shepherd J s Poulson Harry Athay Wmn G Hay ward KR F Crawford Edw Sutton Chris Tucker marshal Thos Willams clerk L T Shepherd treasurer W A Young Justice J A Sutton Sr for city governance roles and duties.
The schedule shows a rail ping pong between Montpelier and McCammon with morning and afternoon departures. Connections at McCammon link eastbound and westbound trains, listing arrival times and depart times for both locations and several numbered services through the day.
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