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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
1
The editor and his wife attended grand opera as a New Year starter. The writer extols the evening’s music and stage work while sharply satirizing the audience dress and style with vivid, humorous, and slightly acerbic observations.
The Republican primaries are set for tomorrow across Bear Lake County precincts from 4 to 7 p m. Voters are urged to go to the polls and cast ballots as a duty to themselves and the party, with nonvoters deemed unworthy of the privilege and the fight for clean politics.
On May 28 Burley residents will vote to bond the city for 85 000 to fund a water system 44 000 for electric lights and 20 000 for sewerage. Early indications are the bonds will pass. Nearby lines report recent bond actions by Short Line System 150 000 000 Telluride Power 10 000 000 and Denver Rio Grande in similar financing.
At the Fielding Auditorium debate on Friday evening the Fielding team won the decision. Affirmative speakers James Bruce Morris Lowe and Miss Alice Budge argued for stricter immigration rules by reading and writing tests against the pack of opponents led by Wiss Culter White Shaw of Pocatello.
Railroads are spending thousands to promote Idaho as the Gem of the Mountains. The Union Pacific Oregon Short Line System funds a nationwide display ad titled Let's All Go to Idaho. The four column notice highlights opportunities, hospitality, and prosperity, with a state image of bustling travelers entering Idaho.
Governor James H. Hawley designates May 12 1912 as Mothers Day urging nationwide honor for homemakers virtues. The proclamation urges wearing a white carnation as the emblem of purity fidelity and lasting love to celebrate mothers.
Mayor A. M. Rich designates May 1 as cleanup day urging citizens to remove cans rags rubbish repair gates clear lots and sweep sidewalks Then burn waste and stack wood Then inspect roadsides and rake leaves to show the city’s best effort and prove the value of community action
The Budge family gathered in Paris on May 1 to mark the eighty fourth birthday of President William Budge. Attendees from Cache Valley and Pocatello joined a day of reports, a banquet for about 100, speeches, musical performances, and a large dance, highlighting family unity and appreciation for the community.
An editorial by Thomas Daniel of the Texline Herald denounces the habit of knocking or criticizing others. It argues knocking harms friendships, undermines public welfare, and urges readers to stop the habit and focus on self-improvement. A note mentions a pleasant gathering at the Weiker home honoring Mrs. Judge Budge.
City council reviews bids for 14000 dollar bonds to finance a water works system. All bids rejected on motion then a private sale to William F Sweet & Company is accepted for 13557 with 5 percent interest as the council pledges to hire a civil engineer and start work immediately generating local employment.
A motion proposes using 8500.60 to construct or improve sidewalks for residents outside the city who pay city taxes yet lack direct benefits. It foregrounds weather hardship, school access, and asks for a city vote on the proposal and an immediate second.
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