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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1931
Page
2
Publication statement for a Thursday issue in Paris Idaho lists editor John A Wallis and subscription terms. One year $2.00, six months $1.50, three months $1.00, all in advance. Subheader notes second class matter at the Paris post office under 1878 act.
State Chamber News urges residents to keep dollars in Idaho by buying home made products like beet sugar and Idaho grown apples. Keeping spending local supports beet growers, box shocks, mills, and payrolls, aiding economic stability until industry resumes progress.
The piece argues that the depression is fading and prosperity returns as psychology drives action. It urges everyone to swing to the right, noting improved business, higher employment, and renewed optimism, comparing disciplined driving to prudent societal movement.
A list of twenty concise maxims urging character, sincerity, perseverance, and responsible conduct in work and life. Emphasizes effort, honesty, timely debt repayment, learning, and progress through change. Highlights that individuals are part of a larger chain and should pursue worthwhile aims.
Former President Calvin Coolidge states in a radio address that life insurance remains a firm, stable asset even as market values of homes and real estate fall. He notes policyholders who keep payments see their policies retain value unlike stocks and bonds, and advises prudent limits on buying more insurance.
A coroner's jury in Idaho Falls named a wife as slayer and filed a first degree murder charge after her husband died from a .22 caliber gunshot. Neighbors reported frequent quarrels and both drank alcohol, and the jury doubted the husband's ante mortem statement.
Secretary of State outlines arguments for abolishing the State Board of Equalization and creating a Tax Commissioner to supervise assessments and collect special taxes. The plan links income, kilowatt, gasoline taxes under one officer to improve valuation accuracy and prevent domination by any single figure.
Fourteen Lewiston residents reported being robbed and abducted Friday night by three armed men who forced them to Bill's slaughter house two miles outside the city. They were left in a cold night with valuables taken and later walked to the police station after midnight to file reports.
A call to hire a lady for half a day was received by the office encouraging anyone seeking employment to leave a name or place an ad. Also reported is the discovery of the lifeless carcass of the last elk in the Minidoka forest reserve with a poacher’s bullet in its neck.
In Dallas on November 12 prices for dental work were quoted in farm produce such as fat frying hens fresh eggs and country butter. Dr H S Thomas a pioneer in the field announced he would accept farm produce at market prices to pay for services to help farmers. He stated dental care should not be neglected even in hard times and emphasized farmer health is as important as neighbor health.
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