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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1920
Page
5
Idaho lawmakers advance joint resolutions to amend the state constitution adding two justices to the Supreme Court and setting terms for new seats. The measures outline election timing, publication duties, and ballot language for voter approval at the next general election.
The document details a proposed amendment to Idaho Constitution section 2 article 8 to remove restrictions on state loans and stockholding while preserving state control over unused water power. It notes approval by the House on February 24 1919 and by the Senate on March 8 1919 and bears Secretary of State Robert O Jones certification dated September 4 1920.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho gives notice Lyman A Hymas of Liberty Idaho who filed October 15 1915 for SHY B44 SW% Sec 18 NB% NW% NW NB Sec 19 T 13 S R 43 E Boise Meridian will prove up final three year proof to establish land claim before W Smith Hoge U S Commissioner Paris Idaho October 22 1920 Witnesses James A Hymas Orson W Hymas Sim Hymas Liberty Idaho and James W Simmons Montpelier Idaho J T Carruth Register
Ernest D. Hymag of Liberty Idaho filed Oct 11 1915 for SW 1 4 NE 1 4 Lots 2 and 3 Sec 1 T18S R43E Boise Meridian to prove up final three year proof before W Smith Hoge at Paris Idaho on Oct 9 1920 with others named Orr Hymas Roberts Derricott and Carruth acting in record.
Sealed bids requested by Forest Supervisor Logan Utah for merchantable timber in Mill Canyon sections 33 and 34 T 18S R 42E HB M. Estimated 400000 ft B M saw timber and 40000 ft of timber props. Minimum bids 3.00 per M for saw timber and 0.50 per linear foot for props. Deposit 100. Right to reject bids reserved. Information from Forest Supervisor. 85-0-14
Amelia Simmons as administratrix calls all creditors and claimants of the estate of J H Simmons deceased to present their claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Claims should be sent to Amelia Simmons at Noonan Idaho or to attorney D C Kunz at Montpelier Bear Lake County Idaho, the place for business. Dated September 7 1920.
Land Office in Blackfoot Idaho announces James A Hymas of Liberty Idaho has filed intent to prove up a three year claim on Lots 1 and 2 SB% NW% NB Section 28 Township 18S Range 43E Boise Meridian. Proof to be made before W Smith Hoge at Paris Idaho October 18 1920. Names Charles Derricott A H Matthews Lyman Hymns 8 S Matthews all of Liberty Idaho. J T Garruth Register.
A columnist argues that household budget tensions mirror state spending as prices for essentials rise. The piece notes Idaho’s asylum population, higher salaries, and increased costs in education and supplies, urging assessment of whether state funds are being spent wisely.
Isaac Guggenheim, director of American Smelting & Refining and Chile Copper, returned after months abroad in England and said the crisis has peaked. He forecast steady and substantial improvement with leaders feeling certainty and optimism growing in England.
Announcement of the November election in Bear Lake County Idaho with polling hours 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and list of Republican Democratic candidates for presidential electors U S senator representative governor lieutenant governor state officers and district offices. Dated October 2 1920 by Clerk H R Rich.
State Senator Alma Findlay and State Representative Harold B Hull lead a slate of county offices including commissioners district 1 2 and 3 Alfred A Hart and Silas L Wright on the ticket with Sheriff Arthur Budge Assessor Asa Athay James Dunn Carson Welker Treasurer Amy Munk Lucile Hall Probate Judge Levi Long Prosecuting Attorney D C Kunz Darwin Haddock Supt of Schools Letha Dunford Surveyor Robert G Harding and Coroner W Williams Wm Wesley Ream listed for upcoming votes.
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