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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
2
Preparations for the Bear Lake County Fair in this city begin next Wednesday through Friday with an anticipated record attendance. The event features a balloon ascent by Dorothy De Vonda of Otsega Mich, with officials and volunteers coordinating horse races livestock displays baseball drills and ladies and educational exhibits.
The article notes a playful rivalry between Dri Cook and Lieutenant Peary over who found the north pole first, favoring Cook with his straightforward approach. It also reports election results showing Ada and Boise counties voting wet by large margins, Bingham dry by a two thousand majority, signaling a trend toward all dry counties in the state.
Up in Rigby agriculturist George Briggs raises 600 bushels of potatoes per acre this year. At fifty cents a bushel that equals 300 dollars per acre and 3000 dollars for ten acres, a result seen as as valuable as a mine. The note highlights happy Academy students and hopeful outcomes from the winter effort, with teachers, pupils, and parents all pleased.
As the Montpelier race meet nears on September 28 29 and 30 and October 1 interest grows from across the country. Sixty seven harness horses and about 50 running horses have been entered promising hotly contested races. Railways offer a reduced fare encouraging large crowds from McCammon to Kemmerer and surrounding towns. The OsS circuit includes Portatello Dillon Blackfoot St. Anthony as well as other towns and records may be set in the event.
The trial by College Maid on August 25 at Montpelier showcased a flawless performance under owner Mr. W H Williamson. The mare raced with a flawless stride beating expectations and setting a world record while highlighting Williamson’s Kuna Stock Farm breeding program. Dora Electrite and Swift Water Bails, also owned by Williamson, were mentioned as competing horses.
Notice of delinquent stock on assessment No.1 at one and one half mills per share for Idaho Gem Mining Co. Listing shareholder names with amounts due and a public auction sale scheduled in St. Charles Idaho on Sept 1 1908 and postponed to Sept 20 1909. Secretary Leslig Pregsim and Lesliff Pugmire announce the orders of the board of directors.
Four thousand acres for Milner settlement set to open on September 20 with allotments for settlers. Oregon Port shipments and mid September ticket sales outlined with routes between Pocatello and Baht and other points. Agents available for details.
The Farmers' Union TT pledges to compensate every farmer in Lake Valley who joins the Ute association and lists their produce. It claims to help farmers obtain fair prices for their goods and lists key contact points, including President Wallentine.
Notice is hereby given that I Robert Armstrong confined for fourteen years for attempted rape in Bear Lake County Idaho will apply to the State Board of Pardons at its next regular meeting after legal publication of this notice for a full and absolute pardon from the sentence.
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