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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
2
Prohibition won in Idaho and Canyon counties by large margins as temperance efforts gain support nationwide. The piece notes the bar as a source of youth temptation and urges continued votes to suppress liquor traffic in Paris and beyond.
Idaho Congressman Thomas Hamer voices approval of the Dingley tariff for lead, wool, sugar, and lumber while noting reductions on binding twine and nails. He says Idaho gained protections and unity among its delegation, contrasting opposition from the Midwest. He plans to stay in St Anthony to gauge local wants and will serve on public lands and post roads committees to represent Northwest interests.
An astronomy note describes Mars as a large red star in the eastern sky around 8 o clock each evening. It highlights September observation, noting Mars will be nearest to Earth on Sept 24 at about 36 million miles, offering ideal telescopic viewing since 1892.
The Interior Department vacates withdrawal orders on Bear River Reserve lands in Idaho. Eligible lands not previously settled will be open to settlement under public land laws on August 30, 1909, but entries and selections are restricted until September 20, 1909 at Blackfoot land office. Only one person may claim rights begun after May 1, 1909.
Legal notice from Bear Lake County Idaho district court summons to Charles A Dixon for divorce and a stock delinquency sale by Idaho Gem Mining Co postponed to Sept 20 1909. Clerk I W R Holmes signs and seals. Auction details specify shares to cover delinquent assessments and advertising costs.
Department of the Interior notice lists David C Kunz of Bern Bear Lake Idaho filing intent for final proof on land in then township 128 range 43 Hast Luise Meridian. Proof to be made before U S Commissioner Smith Sage at Paris Idaho on September 9 1909 with witnesses John T Rigby H D Kunz Christian Kunz and John M Kunz all of Bern Bear Lake Co Idaho. Henry W Keifer Register.
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