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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
6
The fragment shows a subscription notice mentioning a one year six month term and a price around 1.50 to 1.00 but details are unclear and names or places are uncertain. The readable elements include Oneida County and a price range.
Beginning April 7 1912 the post office will be open on Sundays and holidays from 3 30 to 4 30 to serve a broader public. A later afternoon train may allow delivery before two o clock if it arrives sooner. Senator Borah telegrams Republicans pledging fealty to Theodore Roosevelt and urging Ada County to send a Roosevelt delegation. Returns show Ada County split the difference with a six of one and half a dozen of the other outcome.
A Preston man now in Mapleton advocates naming a new Idaho county Franklin to honor Benjamin Franklin and the town of Franklin. Supporters urge the name reflects American heritage and frontier resilience while aligning with neighboring Lincoln county.
The piece argues for better farming in the region through cooperation with the Moscow University Agricultural Department. It touts a Farmers' Round-up Day, discusses local involvement, rail access, and education for youths, urging loyalty to state education and closer university links.
The passage praises the Oregon Short Lines experimental trains as a sign of educational progress and urges J A Morrison and others linked with Jim to advance the project to make the state one of the brightest in the galaxy.
The article urges local merchants to advertise in the paper to help Preston grow and compete with outside markets. It argues advertising funds civic progress, cites Wanamaker and Field, and claims the newspaper can reach many readers with credit systems, urging firms to call No Fight to place ads.
Report documents the Oneida County Schools forming the Cineida County Athletic Association to promote wholesome athletics. It outlines officers and duties including president vice president secretary treasurer and school representatives with authority to arrange meetings minutes and handling funds.
The association restricts membership to eighth grade and high school schools paying 250 dollars annually to fund medals trophies and cups. Eligible participants must be bona fide students with at least sixteen weeks continuous attendance and entrants due by the May prior meet. Events include shot put hammer throw high jump and relays for high school and various dashes jumps hurdles and pole vault for up to eighth grade.
A claim that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine for coughs and colds. It promises relief and a prompt cure, urging readers to try it when ill and noting Preston Co-operative Drug Co as the seller.
Arbor Day on April 115 designated for Oneids County schools to celebrate with tree planting and suitable programs announced by H. Simpson County Superintendent.
Classified item listing stating a single cement block machine with all equipment available for sale. Includes the seller's shorthand note CW. & .M. Co. tf.
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