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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1922
Page
4
Urges Bear Lake County taxpayers to vote against moving the county seat from Paris to Montpelier. Argues the shift would cost $80,000 to $90,000, risk higher taxes, and provide no real benefit to East Side residents. Promotes supporting local merchants and spending within the community to boost prosperity.
The community is urged to stop sending money to mail order houses back east. The author argues these firms do not invest locally or support local needs and cites lack of local spending, doctors, vehicles, taxes, or community presence, noting the economic drain on Paris.
The Bear Lake County News critiques the Paris Post for failing to present decisive reasons to keep the county seat in Paris. It argues Montpelier supporters should submit their case to Whiz Bang, noting that many claimants see but do not understand the issue.
Election day nears and public interest centers on Andy Gump and his promise to serve the people. The piece questions his stance on coal prices gasoline taxes and war era policy while noting supporters and opponents amid local campaigns and court house debates.
The article lists jumbled phrases about moving a court house versus tax concerns. It suggests sugar beet crops as a better start and jokes about moving the court house from Paris to Montpelier as a Chautauqua circuit theme.
Mrs. Sarah J. Pendrey Smith died at her Randolph Utah home Sunday morning from stomach cancer after a long illness. She is survived by husband Ike Smith and siblings Orson Pendrey Paris William Pendrey Montpelier J R Pendrey Blackfoot and Mrs Jas Smith St Anthony. Born January 6 1866 in Birmingham England she emigrated to Paris Idaho July 18 1877 and married Isaac Smith in 1878. They lived in Fossil Wyoming then moved to Randolph where they resided until death. Funeral details will be printed next week.
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