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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
4
A fragmented report from a local stage show notes turmoil surrounding management and promises of a quality program. The text indicates dissatisfaction with how the event was run and potential action against those responsible.
The notice advertises a film program at Preston Idaho featuring a feature titled In Days of Sin Nations and a comedy titled Cry Baby. It notes a one reel feature and a short subject, with scheduling set for a Tuesday in February and calls for public attention to the imported shows.
Preston audiences will see The Cry Baby drama at the opera house on February 13. Elwin Strong stars with an eastern cast in a production praised as both entertaining and educational. The piece promises notable features and refined performances in a dramatic milestone of the season.
George Sant celebrated his 50th birthday in Preston Bearies with 27 guests from his family and relatives. Attendees included Geo and Margaret Sant of Smithfield, Mary Lo Chifford, Helen James and several Sant relatives, spanning four generations. Dinner was served at 2 o'clock as the celebration continued with many relatives in attendance.
A fragmentary note praises a drama termed The Siga and the Me as a powerful, central work. It reflects on themes of loss, devotion, and wealth in a period voice.
Advertisement notes an excursion to Los Angeles on February 3 from Salt Lake City via 8. P. L. and S. L. 1road with rates from Salt Lake and references Oregon Short Line agents for further particulars.
Excursion advertised for January 13 on the Union Pacific line via the Gon Short Line offering special rates with a limit set for January 2x. Agents are available for rates and further particulars.
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