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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1912
Page
2
The article describes crocodile catching near Borneo by Dyak practicioners using baited lines and wooden spears. It details gear such as a long bark rope, a sharp pointed stake, and the dangers of hunting man eaters.
A veteran pickpocket recently arrested reveals common methods and warns on how to prevent theft. He notes pickpockets slip hands into pockets, seize valuables, and flee, with victims often unaware until loss. He also recalls a case where a young man ignored warning signs and faced a costly deception.
The Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company claims it has invested $1.15 in property for every dollar of stock issued, with no bonds or interest charges, yielding rates about 11 percent lower than its investment warrants. The piece argues lower rates require reduced operating costs and emphasizes good service and honest dividends as core to affordable rates.
Eliah Clark of Preston Idaho has filed notice to establish a land claim on the southeast quarter of section 23 in township 39 south range 39 east B M. Final proof will be made before George H. Carver L S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on July 29 1912. Claimants listed are Mecham Wolf Jr Hebert Chapman William A Chapman and Henry W Kiefer Register.
Notice shows George Bodwobe Tlahe filing intention to make entry for a land claim in Blackfoot Idaho. Claimant George C Bodwobe and witnesses James Bodily John Parley Low and others appear before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner on January 16 to establish claim. Heavy Kiefer Register.
Notice from the U S Land Office Blackfoot Idaho dated May 22 1912 states Henry Day of Mapleton Idaho holder of multiple prior homestead entries plans to file final five year proof to establish his claim on parcels in section 18 and 19 township 15 south range 41 east before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho July 22 1912 Witnesses listed include Edwin M Perkins Harris A Stephenson Joseph A Stone and Geo D Carter Mapleton Idaho with Henry W Kiefer as Register.
An OCR damaged notice references the Interior Department in Blackfoot Idaho with unclear dates and names. It mentions a person possibly named George A and others tied to a local registry and event in Ames, Clevete Sorriton, and Ny é Henry Woh tet Rewister, details unreadable.
Notice is given that Oliver E. Millard of Swan Lake Idaho filed intention to make final commutation proof to establish his land claim. The proof is to be presented before George H Harver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on June 1 1912. Names William Millard William H Millard Jesse Swan Lake Idaho Edwin Kendall Downey Idaho and Henry W Kiefer Register.
Public sale notice appears garbled listing a public auction near Black Oak on June 18. It mentions items, fees, and dates but is largely unreadable with many errors and missing details.
Notice is given that Peter A Westerberg of Mink Creek Idaho has filed intent to make final proof on a Deseret Entry for se 1-4 se 1-4 in township 14 south range 40 E and will appear before United States Commissioner George H Carver at Preston Idaho on June 8 1912. Names listed include Nevada Larsen Julius Jepsen Charles Bergquist Peter A Bergquist.
A damaged notice outlines an estate petition with terms for entry and a list of witnesses including a Hartford official. It references Harris and other parties, with dates and locations obscured by text distortion.
An official notice from the ILS Office in Blackfoot Idaho dated June 8 1912 announces Jamce D Metureger Jr of Cleveland Idaho filed intent to make final claim on land described by serial OnMS in desert area. The notice lists witnesses William Mierevor David WAL Grecor and Henry Wokrifeer and mentions examinations before authorities in Idaho.
A garbled OCR passage references publication for a local notice or election item. It mentions Laval, Georgia, and Albert and includes stray phrases about a preparatory act, potential dates, and a public listing. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
The garbled text shows a list of names and numbers with partial references to individuals and dates. It mentions Jose, Wien, Preston, Wilson, and War Preston among others, with stray percentages and dates blurred across the line.
Ward conferences set for 12 May Cufton Fairview Oxford 16 Jun Glenene Mink Creek Riverdale 23 Jun Franklin Glendale Mapleton 80 Preston 1st Preston 2nd Whitney 14 Jul Preston 3rd Preston dth Dayton 21 Jul Banida Treasureton Winder 28 Jul Cedarville Weston Swan Lake 11 Aug Cherryville Branch meetings at 2 oclock Geddes James Johnson Taylor Nelson Stake Presidency. A sprained ankle may be cured in three to four days by Chamberlains Liniment with directions on each bottle. For sale by Preston Coop Drug Co.
The excerpt notes palindromes vexing minds since Adam told Eve a mirrored line and cites Boito or Shakespearean allusions in Italian. It hints at the phrase comparing Othello to Hamlet in reversal form with a playful restoration of meaning.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatism with a free application claim. It urges applying the liniment to affected parts for quick relief and notes Preston Co-op Drug Company sells the product. The text includes garbled earlier lines about Pacific Coast excursions and unrelated prompts.
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