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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1912
Page
8
O. C. Dunford presents figures from the 1911 tax records showing cash valuation effects on Bear Lake County residents. He lists taxes paid by districts like Fish Haven St Charles Bloomington and others with school funds returned, noting overall tax behavior and calls for scrutiny of the 1911 valuation handling.
Tickets go on sale November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving trips on the Oregon Short Line. Sales end December 2. See agents for rates and further particulars.
Reported sighting mentions a bull moose and an elephant seen in proximity within days. References to a 40-pound Dutchman left at John Gertsch's and ongoing saw mill work by Bishop Hymas and W G Smith. Walter Hymas awaits materials to repair his house for rain protection.
Fielding Academy reports about 165 students enrolled this year with ambitious, capable learners. Preparations for Gilbert and Sullivan opera progress well under expert guidance. Miss Bean plans to select several plays for dramatic performances, indicating a busy season ahead.
Teachers of the Emerson School urge parental cooperation to enforce punctual excuses and regular attendance. The piece invites parents to visit the school, suggest improvements, and test at home to understand daily lessons, emphasizing unity and joint effort. The column is signed by H S Spencer.
A writer argues that in the United States you cannot see a moving picture and hear an orchestra for 15 cents, but for five cents you can attend a smaller venue where a good orchestra performs and delivers value. The note invites readers to attend the show tomorrow night to verify.
The Sharon community celebrates Wilson’s election while both saw mills operate at full blast saving about 30 000 feet daily. Bert Orr becomes Chief of Police and William Lyons mayor as plans unfold for log stocking and a modern cottage on Canyon Street.
A humorous verse style item reports births across Laketown St Charles Liberty Wardboro Dingle Georgetown Montpelier and more. It lists mothers Mrs Martin Kears Mrs G H Floyd Mrs Ermt Mrs M T Johnson and others along with newborns including boys and girls delivered in multiple locations.
Sealed bids for a steel bridge over Bear river near Pescadera station in Bear Lake county Idaho are due by 10:00 a m on December 4 1912. Each bid must include a 5 percent certified check marked bid for bridge. The county commissioners may reject any or all bids. Dated Paris Idaho November 20 1912 H S Broomhead Clerk.
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