This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1912
Page
4
Local notice from Preston Idaho in Neida County lists advertising rates and publication terms for notices and notices on events. It notes 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day tour durations with 10 cent per line for a single insertion and 5 cents per line for each additional insertion. It also references 60 words per inch and a $1.00 per inch first insertion rate for notices.
A brief editorial note predicts county division should pass smoothly with Malad's cooperation. The piece argues the question is straightforward and urges unanimous approval.
The Preston city council approved the water bond plan and accepted A. C. Bird and Co.’s bid of 57 827 to build the system. The measure promises mains to underserved areas and a stable, serviceable water supply, with praise for the council and anticipation of future progress for Oneida County’s best little city.
Prof Johnson spent Tuesday in Logan transacting business and visiting. Oswald Christensen, principal of the Manual Training department, is detained at home due to his wife’s illness. Engar and Keeton spent a day in Logan touring schools. The janitor is giving the whole buildings a thorough cleaning during the vacation. February notice appears.
Instructors Geddes and Morrison lead special work at the A C. Domestic Science department will begin serving luncheons immediately after the reopening vote. A cordial invitation extends to students and friends.
On Friday evening Riverdale public school children with Father Time Orville Neeley and organist Mrs Charlotte Mecham performed The Happy Family of Father Time directed by Joseph H Thomas and daughter Tressa. A Phil Margetts band dance followed. prior week old folks honored, and births and illnesses noted in the community.
A fragmented note discusses county division and urges a friendly, east versus wet side stance. The writer hopes the wet side ally will adopt a shared viewpoint and avoids suggesting hostility in the missement. No concrete dates or bodies named.
A fragment shows a terse speech about readiness, opening cab doors, then car doors, and awaiting aircraft. The speaker notes no work currently and mentions all planes being ready. The lines suggest a transport or airport setting with idle labor and prepared vehicles and aircraft.
The Village of Breaton Board of Trustees resolves to issue Waterworks Bonds after bidding, selects A. O. Bird Con. Co. at 4 percent bonds at par with accrued interest, and authorizes engraving, numbering, registration, and sale by the Village Treasurer. Vote: Ayes J N Larsen Nephi Larsen Calvin Fong J E Marron J C Greaves Jr. Nay: none. Adopted February 24, 1912.
Ordinance 94 authorizes issue of 75 000 water works improvement bonds for Praston Idaho. Bonds fund construction and maintenance of a municipal water system and provide for interest coupons. Annual tax levy on taxable property to pay interest and retire bonds.
Village of Preston Idaho authorized Water Works Bonds totaling seven thousand five hundred dollars following a December 1911 election in which voters approved the water system project. Bonds issued January 1, 1912, bear 5 percent interest, mature in 20 years, with redemption possible after 10 years and a sinking fund to secure principal.
The document outlines bond issuance by Preston Village for waterworks, with a sinking fund to pay interest and principal. It delegates bond sale duties to the Treasurer under the Chairman and Board of Trustees, requires bond records, and imposes a special annual tax to cover costs. The ordinance, dated February 24, 1912, declares an emergency to take effect immediately.
Notice that a meeting of the Preston Timber Company Ltd stockholders will be held at their yard office on Monday March 11 1912 at 2 pm to hear the financial report and to elect seven directors and attend to other business. Manager Joseph Beinap signs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.