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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
1
Readers see a heated editorial on county division politics amid east and west factions. The piece argues for unity to defeat the division tactic and questions patronage ties affecting Malad and Ameri Falls. Local figures and maneuvering are discussed as the town weighs its future.
A heated note urges voters on the east side to back a movement toward county divisions and oppose Mr Jones in the senatorial ticket. It accuses west side allies of plotting to split the Republican party to elect the county attorney and calls for unity behind Larsen and Davis to avert internal strife and a hostile outcome.
A fragmented notice suggests a children’s music event featuring Beale and Ben preter with plans to make an exhibition or rehearsal. Details are unclear due to mangled text.
The 1912 Fourth of July in Preston featured a lengthy program with Uncle Sam and Liberty figures, a flag parade, speeches by James McQueen and Prof. Morrison, and performances by the Emerald Comedy Four. Attendance neared 2,500 with events at the fairgrounds and evenings of dancing, a wrestling match, and a Richmond vs Wellsville baseball game ending 7 to 2 in favor of Richmond.
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