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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1924
Page
5
Political statement by Asher B. Wilson Democratic candidate endorsing fair play for agricultural labor and fair returns. He supports amending the Federal Reserve Act to secure deposits with profits, favors farmers over Federal officials in loan access, and backs banks created under federal acts.
J W Jones outlines career since 1910 including L D S mission secretary, University of Utah study, Montpelier Junior High principal, U S Navy service in World War, Nielsen Jones Furniture Co member, and current Montpelier city councilman and L D S bishop. He pledges to serve the people to the best of his ability.
Alma Findlay Sr announces candidacy for Probate Judge on the Democratic ticket for Bear Lake County. He cites 12 years as Justice of the Peace, 8 years as Notary Public, two years as commissioner, Idaho Legislature service, and work with the Federal Land Bank and Bear Lake association. He asserts probate record knowledge and broad public service as qualifications.
A colloquial campaign statement pledges a careful and cost efficient approach to sheriff duties if elected, emphasizing prudent budgeting and diligent law enforcement leadership in Bear Lake County.
Democratic candidate Amy Dalrymple Kelsey pledges economy and industry in Bear Lake County schools. A recent Idaho State Normal graduate with five years of teaching in Bear Lake and Jefferson counties, she promises active on the job leadership and support for beginning teachers.
The Probate Judge sets his office days but aims to be open daily to serve residents. A modern filing system has been installed preserving original Probate and Estate records. The duties include handling guardianship assignments and civil actions, with emphasis on serving the community and enforcing the law.
W Smith Hoge, Probate Judge and Republican candidate for reelection, argues that competence and training are essential for probate work. He cites his fifteen years in title abstracts and 3.5 years as judge, promising efficient handling to avoid costly title corrections and delays.
An Idaho War Memorial plan proposes a combined armory and gymnasium on the University of Idaho campus funded by a $260000 drive led by the American Legion, university alumni, and Idaho citizens. It will house complete service records and serve as a perpetual memory hall for those who died in the Spanish American and World Wars.
Public notice announces the foreclosure sale of 291.24 acres in Bear Lake County Idaho near Paris on November 14 1924 at 10 am at the court house front door to satisfy an 8958 42 judgment plus costs under a 1924 decree. Sheriff Asa Athay signs.
F M Williams announces candidacy for coroner in Bear Lake County. He notes prior service as coroner and ongoing Undertaking business keeps him ready to serve taxpayers, urging voters to re elect based on past record.
The speaker asserts commitment to serving the people, keeping office expenses minimal, and prioritizing public interests if reelected, stressing dedication to the community. The note closes with date references O-16,23, 30.
Mrs N E Pugmire of St Charles writes from Logan Utah praising the home paper and recalling a Salt Lake City conference with relatives and friends. She notes temple work at Shepherd Presiding and mentions a Los Angeles sister sending a photo of pioneers John Brown and Mrs Crandall, with plans to visit California before returning to Bear Lake.
A Duluth Herald snippet notes a friend’s shrewdness and hints that small towns cultivate distrust of outsiders. It suggests everyday cleverness helps detect deception, a social theme in local life.
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