28 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
1
A Republican column responds to a Democratic assertion in this paper about tax policy. It frames the tax issue as central to fiscal policy and political debate, contrasting approaches and urging readers to consider the economic implications.
The piece outlines local races with biographical notes for STATE SENATOR W. W. Clark and STATE REPRESENTATIVE Harold B. Hull, plus COMMISSIONER candidates Alfred A. Hart William R. Morgan Silas L. Wright Sheriff Arthur Budge and ASSESSOR James Dunn. It defends tax policy and explains the fiscal controversy between governors Alexander and Davis.
An election appeal urges readers to register and vote in the upcoming county and general elections. It notes rallies by both parties explaining national and state issues and stresses the civic duty of qualified electors to participate, including options for absent ballots and mail voting.
The nineteenth semiannual LDS conference in October 1919 at the Tabernacle and Assembly Hall featured President Hebert and church leaders emphasizing a moral, non political stance on national issues. The Deseret News provided verbatim excerpts of speeches, noting the shift away from partisan politics.
The Democratic party of Bear Lake County promotes its county candidates noting they are well known, qualified and will serve the people faithfully. Listed are ALMA FINDLAY STATE SENATOR and several county posts including HOFF, TRANSTRUM, MATTHEWS, CROCKETT, ATHAY, HALL, WELKER, LONG, HADDOCK, GRANT, and SURVEYOR REAM.
The speech excerpt features Mr Addison T Smith criticizing Democratic tariff policy and urging protection for farmers, while Elders Talmage and Lyman advocate openness to global exchange and duty to liberty. Lyman honors Francis M Lyman and pledges to act in accord with shared liberty values.
About 15,309 clergymen across denominations sign a petition urging U.S. entry into the League of Nations. The analysis lists signers by church, including Methodists and Congregationalists, with diverse counts, and the North American Baptist convention cites 1.6 million members backing ratification.
In this final issue the column argues for a League of Nations vote and backs John F. Nugent for United States Senate. It also lists presidential electors Ed C. Rich Mrs Ed L Bryan oe K J Perky J R Bothwell and others.
John F Nugent has represented Idaho in the National Capitol for three years with a record marked by strong Americanism. He voted for every wartime measure and for the League of Nations and is described as a consistent advocate for the rights and interests of the common people.
A political notice condemns state tax increases under Governor Davis and praises Governor Alexander, urging Bear Lake County residents to vote for T A Walters for governor. It claims highway taxes rose sharply, calls for ballots at the polls, and mentions a religious endorsement from Elder Melvin.
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