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Preston Booster

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1912

Page

4

Weston Idaho bond sale notice 1912

The Village of Weston Oneida County Idaho offers five thousand dollar coupon bonds at 6 percent interest se m i annually. Bids due September 23 1912 at 5 p m in Weston. Bonds dated July 1912 payable at the village treasurer with par value and accrued interest. Certified check of 500 dollars required. Board reserves right to reject bids.

Board of Trustees Weston Idaho Oneida County State of Idaho West Queida County Board

Trustees of the Village of Weston Notice for Sale

Trustees of the Village of Weston dated August 17 1912 announce sale of property 20 by 60 rods three blocks south of grist mill with water right. For price and particulars apply at this office. Antone Jensen is Chairman and John A Kofoed is Clerk.

Antone Jensen John A. Kofoed Board of

Story of a Diamond and the Mogul Treasure

Bioves translates a volume of letters about the Mogul diamond once owned by Thomas Pitt. The 1701 acquisition from a marked sale began a saga: Pitt bought it for 89 000, the stone later cut down from 436 to 128 carats, and Britain debated its value while France considered a purchase.

M. Bioves Thomas Pitt Earl of Chatham Pitt Madras Robert England Cope Europe George L France Pans Journal Des Deata

Military Discipline and a Fatal Duel in 1843

During early French conquests, General P struck an adjutant with a riding whip. The officer drew a pistol, aimed at the general, but it jammed. The general ordered arrest for improper weapon care. In September 1843, M Lefant and M Melfant dueled over billiards. Mefant won the draw and fatally struck Lefant in the forehead.

M. Lefant M. Melfant Meffant Lefant

Cuba's Insurrection and U S Intervention Ship Washington

The article reports the United States preparing to land marines under Rear Admiral Osterhaus aboard the armored cruiser Washington to safeguard American interests in Cuba. It cites the Platt amendment allowing intervention to preserve Cuban independence and protect life and property amid a Negro insurrection. A photograph shows the Washington and a detachment of regulars.

Cuba Thag Osterhaus Washington Guantanaino United States

Fragmented Daily Humor Gems And Witty Exchanges

A jumble of brief vignettes captures quips about thoughts on a rainy street, an orange peel causing a stumble, a Scotsman with threepence seeking silver, a music critic’s indifference to a new symphony, and a playful office rumor.

Father Knickerbocker Leads Spring Sheep Shearing

Central Park staged a spring sheep shearing as part of decorative features. Two Irish workers completed the task in four days, with wool sold to fund park needs. Children watched the bleating flock attractively amid park activities.

Central Park Father Knickerbocker Sch Tefty New York E Park

Notice of Preston Idaho School Election 1912

Notice declares a school election at Central School Building Preston Idaho on September 3 1912 to elect two trustees for a two year term. Polls open 2 pm close 6 pm. Dated August 15 1912. J N Larsen Clerk Independent School District No 2.

Preston Idaho Preston, Independent J. N. Larsen Indp. School Dist

TRANS MISSISSIPPI COM MERCIAL CONGRESS EXCURSIONS

Salt Lake City hosts the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress with excursions via Oregon Short Line to Ogden and stations south. Tickets go on sale August 27 to 30 and are limited to September 1. Stations north of Ogden sell August 26 to 28, limited to September 5. See agents for rates.

Salt Lake City Oregon Short Line Ogden

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