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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
1
J W Cook of Paris harvested 23 658 pounds of beets from three quarters of an acre earning 65 dollars with growing costs under 30 dollars. County interest grows as Bigur company representatives discuss the project with farmers and businesspeople. A November 8 meeting at the court house will plan acreage for next spring.
The Paris Post launches a $2 000 Salemanship campaign with a rush of interest in Bear Lake County. Readers are urged to subscribe between now and December 16 to win European and New York trips or other prizes. Two weeks remain to earn maximum credits. after November 1 credits drop.
A Bear Lake farmer joined the Farm Bureau and started poultry as a side venture. He kept 500 chicks, fed them for about 40 to 50 cents daily, and with hens laying for six weeks he expects about 3.30 per day by November 10 as eggs sell for 40 cents a dozen. Several county residents plan similar winter profits from poultry.
A reader note warns the city council and residents that Montpelier cannot lease city hall for county use. The piece cites legal advice suggesting moving the county seat would leave no place for county records and business.
One of the season’s most unique events was hosted by the girls TN Club on Hallowe'en at Mrs. Lindsay’s residence. The evening featured decorations table trimmings games music and refreshments with witches and goblins as part of the festive atmosphere. Participants included Miss Dr Drucilla Passey Fanny Valentine Leda Jen Ian Paralea Athay Hettie Dunn Jennie Grimmett and Messrs Robert Caldaverly Milton Findlay Willard Poulsen Cyril Clark Bryan Athay Kuon Timbec and Billy Sutton.
Spokane report states a 1 500 000 loan to the Idaho Wheat Growers association was approved by Eugene Meyer Jr general manager of one stearns. The loan is described as among the largest individual loans by the corporation.
Washington unveils a new five cent stamp bearing former President Roos evelt. The stamp will be presented to Mrs Helen Roosevelt next Friday and placed on sale at Oyster Bay New York City and at the Washington Philatelic agency. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Alice Koneworth receive stamps. Each stamp is valid for 50 credits or refunds.
A friend is defined as a person for you who is never suspicious or asks for proof when charges arise. They accept you as you are, liking moods and pessimism as well as optimism, celebrating both success and failure. With a friend you can be open and indiscreet, feeling safe and understood.
Friday the Mutual social circle held a serving demonstration at the home of Mrs. A C G Austin. The dinner was prepared in the afternoon and served at six. The group aims to educate both old and young lacking school learning in the branches. Charles Welson of Thaynes Wye visited Bear Lake with his son Sterling and daughter Pearl for a week, returning last Sunday. Cecil Shepherd moved his family to a near-by mill area for the winter where he works as a sawyer.
Thanksgiving program scheduled for Sunday evening November 5 at 7 30 p m in Reading with Miss Frederick Girls Chorus and Junior Girls, D S Price solo Bertha Cook Melvin Humphreys piano solo Miss Rosengreen Grimmett to perform.
A Thursday evening shower for Mrs J L Grimmett formerly Lucile Jacobson of Bloomington was hosted at her parents home ALY and Mrs Fred Jacobson. Guests included Mrs Walter Rogers Mrs Melvin Stevens Mrs Jesse Lewis and others as the home gleamed with season emblems and tasteful decor. A letter from J A Meilwee of Salt Lake City in support of Paris and Lake County was read along with a two year subscription check to the paper.
The county clerk issued marriage licenses for Rhoda Williams of Green River Ayo and William Williamson, and May Walker of Afton, Wyoming. Judge W Smith Hoge performed the ceremonies making them husband and wife.
First snowfall of the season covers Bear Like County and the Paris Peak area, with regional tributaries also enshrouded in white. The garbled remainder of the text lacks clear, reportable facts.
The Relief Society gathering at Sisan Ring hosted stake officers from Paris who gave instructions to members. A luncheon was served by Jos Derricott who is rebuilding after last winter’s fire, with Boyd Hansen working as a carpenter on the project. Local boys return from a three day deer hunt and Miss Sarah Aymas leaves for Ogden after a three week stay. Myrtle Shepheard will join Women and attend business college this winter. Mrs. George Shepherd hosts an evening for the girls with private dance lessons noted.
Notice urges those not registered to act within two days to vote in the upcoming general election. Also promotes a sale at Apple Sale where apples cost 26e per bushel with free provision for widows and the poor. Providence Utah.
The Montpelier city council weighs whether it can validly lease City Hall for 25 years to Bear Lake County observers cite state law and a Supreme Court precedent that municipal powers are limited to those conferred or implied by the state. The issue centers on authority to lease city property and the impact of a public record pledge by local supporters.
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