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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
4
John A. Wallis editor publisher notice shows subscription prices for one year eight months and three months with amounts in advance and foreign advertising representative The American Press Association rates available upon inquiry.
The piece argues that a tariff conflict in Congress would harm American industry and workers. It insists tariffs should only reflect facts, aim to protect domestic producers from unfair foreign competition, and be set to equalize costs without excluding others. It calls all lawmakers to pursue a fair, non political tariff policy.
For years reformers push national limits on revolvers and pistols. Bills move to ban all guns after Pennsylvania nearly outlawed rifles and Massachusetts begins similar drives. A secret last year tightened pistol ownership. new measures may target all rifles and shotguns to small calibres.
The piece argues against anti-pistol laws spreading to rifles and shotguns, urging every citizen who believes in freedom to fight restrictions on revolvers and rifles despite claims they deter crime. The text frames the bills as a threat to American principles and predicts agitation will widen across states.
An August 14 enactment in California establishes a new automobile accident liability framework. Motorists are not required to carry insurance, but must pay damages and show future coverage after an accident to drive again. The approach aims to place responsibility on drivers while avoiding unconditional compulsory insurance.
Advertisers tout the Paris Post as the best way to reach Bear Lake valley. Local merchants report Chicago mail order catalogs are offset by well placed ads in the paper, whose readership is considered trusted and persuasive.
One of the area’s distressing incidents occurred last Saturday evening in Star Valley when Wesley Anderson, 12, son of Mr and Mrs David Anderson, was crushed under the wheels of a truck driven by his father in Afton Wye.
The Anderson family vehicle rolled backward on a grade as Wesley Anderson jumped to retrieve a lost milk strainer. The truck passed over the boy’s head before a doctor could arrive, ending in his death. parents were left in shock.
The Bear Lake county fair in Paris runs three days starting Monday September 23. Committee members L T Shepherd Mrs H B Whitman Jesse Cottle George T Thornock and J J Sarbach lead the department displays. They urge all residents to study premium books or request one from the County Agent in Paris.
Governor H O Baldridge declares September 16 to 21 Constitution Week and September 17 Constitution Day. The proclamation urges citizens to oppose substitutes for the Constitution and to renew vigilance in peacetime as in war.
Idaho report shows motor vehicle registrations collected through July 31 total 1.629 million, with seven months in 1929 yielding about 10 000 more than all of 1928. Registrations for seven months reach 103 000 versus 107 338 for 1928 year. Fred E Lukens urges motorists to heed school zone signs as 16 mph is the limit.
A reflective piece on the decline of one room schoolhouses as centralized districts replace them. It argues the change improves education by allowing teachers to focus on specific classes while acknowledging nostalgia from Rigby residents for the traditional model.
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece critiques the notion that newspapers show harsher office life and condemns fixed ideas about actresses chorus girls professors and ethnic groups. The author argues these stereotypes mislead the public about professionals and common workers alike.
Bear Lake and Franklin counties plan a ten thousand dollar matching grant to improve the road through Emigration canyon next year. The project depends on forest service matching funds, though both counties may proceed without if needed. The forest service supports converting the road into a standard highway. Post butter wrappers are the best.
An ad promotes Cystex to relieve bladder irritation with a 48 hour test and money back guarantee. It claims to ease burning itching backache and fatigue and urges readers to buy at any drug store for 60 cents.
Miss Dollie Nicholls returned Sunday from visiting in Ogden. Ralph Nebeker left Friday for Chicago to take an electrical course. Miss Verna Norris returned home from Evanston. The Rich County Fair premium list will be off the press soon. Water system work progresses and a water committees meeting was held Wednesday. Dr. McCue of Salt Lake City visited Randolph removing tonsils last week. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Jackson moved to a ranch near Cokeville. A heavy rainstorm hit Randolph early in the week causing damage statewide. Haying season is delayed.
The Rigby Star editorial argues that progress should not be halted and stresses the necessity of adapting education to contemporary times. It defends ongoing reforms as justified and essential for future growth and opportunity.
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