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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
3
Advertisement rates listed per line and per inch for local insertions in Preston Idaho. Legal notices charged at $1.00 per inch for first insertion and $0.75 per inch for each additional line, with mailing and post office handling as second class matter.
July estimates from Wall Street Journal point to higher farm output led by hay with a 200 million ton gain in value, plus expected increases in wheat oats and potatoes. Corn yields hover near 2.81 billion bushels. wheat and oats show mixed price shifts, potatoes up about 59 million bushels at $1.10 per bushel, barley up 20 percent with current pricing.
An editorial warns farmers that buyers use misinformation to depress prices. It cites potatoes selling at 33 cents per bushel in Smithfield and questions why Chicago buyers push down local markets. The piece urges savings and vigilance amid price-manipulation tactics.
Local talks focus on securing better freight terms for farmers amid a movement to unite buyers and sellers. Mayor Lew Shank weighs in as concerns over grain holdups prompt calls for cooperative action and lower costs.
The Oneida county Republican convention approved leadership choices including Joy Marrom as county chair and UO K Kaui as secretary. Nash was reappointed state committeeman despite division fears, with factions from Malad ready to support the ticket. County divisions are expected to reconcile when the legislature convenes.
A newspaper note urges all parties to discuss the issue amicably and act fairly. It praises the Malad participants for their sportsmanship in recent competitions and extends a hand of fellowship to them.
Delinquent notice records a debt and listing of responsible parties with addresses in Oneida County. Scattered fragments mention a payment due and enforcement actions by a city official at a public building with references to local merchants and delivery services.
The Oregon Short Line will run a special low fare excursion to Yellowstone Park on August 31. The Yellowstone Special train departs Salt Lake City in the evening with round trip rates from principal head line points through the route.
Fark outlines covering all rail stage and hotel costs for a five day tour visiting Old Faithful Lake Grand Canyon Mammoth. Idaho Falls 36.35 Pocatello 38.35 Ogden 43.75 Salt Lake 45.23 rates from other points not quoted two cents per mile in each direction to nearest indicated point. See agents for itinerary copy or write D F Burley General Passenger Agent Salt Lake City Utah.
Mr W S Gunsalus of Fleming Pa praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after fourteen years of use in his family. He recommends it highly and notes it is sold by the Drug Co.
Erastus Johnson Clifton of Clifton Idaho filed notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his land claim in section 14 township 14 south range 1 east Boise meridian. Witnesses named Lorenzo Anderson George McDermott Ernest E Dixon and Henry W Kelfor. Reading before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner Preston Idaho on September 8 1912.
Department of the Interior notice states Burr Emerson of Clifton Idaho filed intent for final three year proof to establish a homestead claim in section 13 township 14 south range east, before George H. Carver at Preston Idaho on September 28, 1918. Witnesses include Lorenzo Anderson George McDermott Ditton William J. Randall Farnet Dizon Henry W Kiefer registrar.
Royal A Crockett of Weston Idaho filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for Lot 6 and fractional parcels in Township 16 88 East B M. The proof will be before John J Evans clerk at Malad City October 1 1912. Witnesses include Birt Brower Arthur Kofoed George Simmonds and Charles Kofored.
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt resumes his regular London to Brighton coach trips, a 64 mile route over smooth roads with three relays. The coach runs three round trips weekly from Trafalgar Square, excluding Sundays, attracting fashionable praise in both England and the United States.
U S Land Office Blackfoot Idaho notices James II Call of Dayton Idaho files intention to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim described as lot 1-4 ne 1-4 nw 1-4 sec 16 township 9 south range 16 east Bolsa Meridian. The proof to be made before George H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on October 1 1912. Witnesses named: Samuel H Atkinson James A Atkinson Thomas Phillips William B Phillips all of Dayton Idaho. Henry W Kiefer Register.
Notice is given by the U S Land Office Blackfoot Idaho that John Callan of Dayton Idaho who filed Homes Entry 11486 on March 1 1907 seeks Final Five Year Proof to establish a claim on lands in section 26 township 15 south range 88 east Boise Meridian. Proof before George H Carver U S Commissioner at Prenton Idaho on October 14 1912. WITNESSES Henry W Kiefer registrar Willard Boden Jr Dayton Idaho David W Butters Logan Utah Stephen J Callan Logan Utah.
Notice is given in Oneida County Idaho that Dr G W States filed for letters testamentary in the matter of O F Gilbert deceased. A hearing is set for September 7 1912 at 2 PM at the Malad Idaho courthouse. Objects may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Clerk G R Thomas confirms August 1912.
Mary A Hull of Whitney Idaho files notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish claim to the NW 14 SW 1 4 NE 1 4 section 22 township 16 south range 40 east B M before George H Carver at Preston Idaho on September 19 1912. Names James Oliverton E P Moser John Dunkley Joshua Ralliton JoTas Henry W Kiefer Register.
Notice of intention to file three year proof to establish a land claim in Preston Idaho for N 1/2 NW 1/4 and SE 1/4 of section 14 township 14 south range 4, by Hat a Pater and Haren of Frousen Idaho. Claimants listed are Gerricans dchn McClurg William A Shuldberg George Johnson Willard Johnson and Henry W Kiefer. George H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho set September 2 for proof.
Department of the Interior notice lists David Evans of Preston Idaho and James Barrington Preston as individuals with a star route interests seeking final proof for a homestead claim No 12017 in section 82. The hearing is set before U S Commissioner George H Carver at Provo n Idaho on September 21 to establish occupancy and cultivation requirements.
Fragmentary OCR shows a September 18 date and officials including A. S. Commissioner at Preditén Idaho. Names listed include Peter D. Moacohen Arvid Trick son Thorval Kotored Aston and Henry W. Kiefer registrar. Action concerns land patent finalization and related proceedings at the Blackfoot Idaho office.
Notice sets July 9 1912 vote in Weston on issuing bonds of 6000 dollars for stated purposes under Ordinance No 2. Voters and taxpayers are reminded of eligibility and the form of the ballot showing in favor or against bond issuance with the official tally and clerk John A Kofoerd signatures.
An advertisement claims health improves from Chamberlain's Tablets by strengthening digestion, invigorating the liver, and regulating bowels. It asserts relief from misery caused by faulty digestion and urges readers to try the product, noting availability at Co-op Drug Col.
Notice dated August 18 1912 announces a September 9 1912 10 a m meeting of the Oxide Irrigation District board in Dayton Idaho Oneida County to correct assessments and adjust the assessment book as needed for up to five days excluding holidays. President James G Taylor signs. Also mentions unrelated items including medical ad and a drug sale.
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