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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
1
Prohibition advocates won a decisive local option victory in Bear Lake county last Wednesday with broad county support. West Montpelier showed an even split while the upper town favored prohibition, and surrounding towns reported quiet polling. Bear Lake county approved prohibition by about 90 percent. Bannock county went dry by a 600 vote majority.
The Salt Lake Herald Republican reports that L D S meetings in Idaho last Sunday featured High Councilman James Keyes praising Idaho conditions, stock and water, and Elder Walter Hoge urging prohibition activism. The article notes wool growers profiting and Idaho lambs being shipped to Michigan and eastern markets.
Elder Thomas Minson and John Chifton and Bishop Price led the opening prayer and spoke on gospel benefits. Elder Clifton recalled 46 years in the valley and changes seen. Elder Price marked 10 years in the area and 93 years since the ward’s organization amid early hardships. Bishop Price gave the blessing.
The editor of The Post receives many compliments from readers across the state. Prominent supporters like President Budge, Bresideffs Ich and Richards, Richard Sutton, Alvin Rich, and Judge Alfred Budge praise the paper. They call it a welcome visitor and one of the very best papers in the state, signaling strong community approval.
Travel notice lists reduced round trip fare from Montpelier and Sage to Ordean Utah for the Four State Fair from September 4 to 11 with good return options and limited availability.
Premium list outlines divisions for draft horses and driving horses with prizes. Several categories specify best draft stallion mare two year old and team, plus best cow heifer ewe and various pens. Superintendent is Samuel Matthews with listed monetary awards including firsts of 5 to 1000 dollars and smaller second prizes.
The duck pond festival opened at dawn with shotguns in the hills and many ducks claimed by hunters. Prize results include 1st diplomas and cash for various age groups and livestock classes, with Sheriff Budge and Dr T Bast noted among top participants.
The notice lauds Morgan Edwards as a fully competent musician and violist with strong tone and technique. Professors Skelton and Cummins commend his ability to teach orchestra and solo performance. Further details available from the undersigned.
The Rielding Academy director Morgan Balwards of the muste departiment is comfortably decided in two rooms of Grandma Lucier's home. Principal Bramwell visited Remmerer and Diamondvalle. Last Sunday janitor Stevens worked to put the academy building in tip top condition.
The state’s total assessed valuation exceeds 120 000 000 with a 40 to 246 per cent rise in telegraph and telephone lines. The Board of Equalization notes higher valuations across lines and railroads, led by Oregon Short Line and Pacific States lines, while several routes maintain prior figures.
A garbled text fragment references comments by Mir Sewards and a committee. It mentions topics like trends and patterns and a commission related to a proceeding or debate. The readable portions indicate a political or editorial context with names and institutions implied.
A travel notice lists starting from Montpelier and Sage for the Four State Fair in Ogden Utah. Departure September 1st with return September 14th.
For sale a fine ranch located at mouth of Tris Canyon, offered for cash. Property details are sparse in the fragment but indicate a straightforward sale. No buyer or price figures are provided in the readable text.
Supervisor Clarke announces an examination for the Cache National Forest poste in Logan Utah on October 25 and 26. The test covers practical dunes and questions on fitness to perform duties, with emphasis on education and neatness in written work.
A $10 reward is offered for the recovery of a 3 year old bay mare colt branded 80, last seen near Pars and Paris in Idaho. Contact the finder if located.
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