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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
2
A fragment records a Weston Idaho post office notice about insertions and rates. It mentions first insertion cost of 1.00 and 60 cents for additional insertions with a postal matter designation.
A biased screed denounces Mormonism as a blot and festering sore, urging reverends to prove their statements or stay silent. The piece targets Kleber Faate Boise clergy and critics, with calls for action and warnings to mendrake rhetoric.
The article asserts representatives are not pledged on senatorship and will not commit without assurance the county division issue is safe. It notes unity among parties and focus on the county division planks, with farm activism spurring a potato contest at the Agricultural College from January 26 to February 5, 1913. Prize money includes 5 dollars for best dozen, plus ribbons for best lozen potatoes.
Multiple public notices from Idaho land offices and a canal company inform readers of homestead and final proof deadlines. Names include Oliver Jaono Preston Idaho Henry W Kiefer Lucius A Mingham and others. locations Blackfoot Preston Dayton and Meridian.
Notice announces sale of delinquent stock shares from Cub River Irrigation Co to settle unpaid assessments. Shares listed include Edwin L Allen, William Bowden, Charles Bodily, Joseph T Cole and others. Sale set for December 24 1912 at Cafferty Hall Fairview Oneida County Idaho at 1 pm to cover delinquent amounts and costs.
Geo H Carver reports the Oneida Irrigation District invites bids to lease 200 acres of land. Details specify parcel boundaries and rental terms to be arranged with district officials.
The Preston Co op Drug Co reports a simple mix of buakthorn bark glycerine and Adler-ika as a German appendicitis remedy. A single dose allegedly antisepticizes the digestive system and draws impurities, relieving sour stomach gas and constipation instantly.
Advertisement offers low fare round trips East via Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific railroads with October November and December dates and January February ticket validity. Destinations include Omaha Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City St Louis and many other points. See agents for rates.
The partnership between Joshua Rallison and C R Hobbs known as Rallison Coal and Produce Company dissolves. All liabilities and outstanding bills are assumed and paid by C R Hobbs. Signed Joshua Rallison and C R Hobbs. Dated November 26 1912.
A business message urges Mr Business Man to study farmer needs to boost sales. The Country Gentle Man offers opportunities to learn farmer problems and align offerings with agricultural concerns.
Notices of intention to make final proof filed by George Halliday Sr Sarah Harris Letty Harris C M Harris and Geo W Halliday of Weston Idaho and others in Boise Meridian area for sections 21 27 Township 16 South Range 37 East with witness attestations and a registering official in Henry W Kiefer.
Notice is hereby given by the administrator of the estate of Dicey B Boden deceased to creditors and others with claims against the decedent. Submit claims with vouchers within ten months from first publication to the administrator at his residence in Dayton Oneida County Idaho. Publication date November 24. Willard Boden, SK Administrator, Smith & Condie Attorneys for Estate Pratt Idaho.
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