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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
2
The Michigan battleship shows off in Hampton Roads tests against the Maryland with 16000 tons displacement and main battery of fourteen 12 inch guns. Each shot uses 800 pounds of smokeless powder and costs about 225 dollars per shell.
Judge Alfred Budge of the Fifth Judicial District is viewed as the strongest logical choice for Idaho’s Supreme Bench. Supporters cite his strict legal interpretation, consistency, and lack of reversals in criminal cases, earning praise from Republicans and Democrats alike.
The race for governor appears lively as James Hawley contemplates a Democrat bid to succeed himself. Republican contenders include Clagstone Morrison Morrison and John M Haines with Haines gaining momentum in Boise and southern regions while Ada and Canyon counties back him strongly.
A historical overview on glass bottle craft from ancient times to modern factory methods. The article details steps in shaping bottles, annealing, finishing, and quality care, followed by a piece on inner enemies of success and the value of positive habits for achievement.
A digest of quotes on writers sleep habits from Tolstoy Goethe and Musset, noting Musset’s claim of sleeping until 2 and 5 later for the afternoon. Also mentions Rogaini’s bed work and a Turkish bride’s week of dancing before marriage and subsequent happiness.
Notice is given that Elijah Clark of Idaho has filed intent to prove up a land claim in Blackfoot Idaho. The claim, identified by Serial No 0188, covers the southeast quarter of section 23 township 14 south range EF BM. Proceedings set before George H Carver on the date listed.
The Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho announces Henry Day of Maystleton Idaho filed a notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim on the NW 1-2 NW 1-4 and Lot 4 SE 1-4 SW Section 14 Township 15 Range 41 East Willamette Meridian before Geo H Carver US Commissioner at Preston Idaho on the 22nd day of July Witnesses named Hatswin M Perkins Harris A Stephenson Joseph Ainne George D Carter Mapleton Idaho Henry W Kiefer Register
In the Probate Court of Oneida County Idaho a notice is published about proving the will of John Dobbs Sr deceased and hearing for Letta Pellum to obtain letters Testamentary. The time set is June 1 1912 at 10 o clock in the court room at Malad Idaho for interested parties to appear and contest as needed.
Notice from the Blackfoot Idaho land office dated May 6 1912 states Robert Taylor of Dayton Idaho declared intent to prove up his saddle land entry 12171 for section 25 township 15 south range 8 west before the Register and Receiver on June 20 1912. Witnesses named include Jarey Taylor William Morton Louis Lloyd and John P Davis all of Dayton Idaho.
Notice is given by the U S Land Office Blackfoot Idaho that Oliver F Millard of Swan Lake Idaho filed intent to make final proof for lands in Sec 3 Tp 12 S R 35 E and Sec 4 Tp 13 S R 35 E. The hearing before U S Commissioner George Harver Preston Idaho is set for June 1 1912 with witnesses William Millard Willen Millard Jesse Georgie Swan Lake Idaho Edwin Kendall Downe Idaho and Henry W Kiefer. Also Peter A Bergquist Mink Creek Idaho filed intent to make final proof for lands in no 4 4 sec 1 township 1d south range 40 E 3 M with witnesses Nevada Larsen Julius Jepsen Charles C Bergquist Petar A Bergquist Mink Creek Idaho. Hearing before George H Carver Preston Idaho on June Sunday 1912 with witnesses listed. Henry W Kiefer Register.
Ward Conference dates listed for May through August 1912 across Clifton Fairview Oxford Glencoe Mink Creek Riverdale Franklin Glendale Mapleton Preston Dayton Banida Treasureton Winder Cedarville Weston Swan Lake Cherryville Branch with all meetings at 2 o'clock. Stake presidents Joseph Geddes James Johnson Taylor Nelson noted. Liniment advertisement from Preston Co op Drug Co promotes Chamberlain's Liniment for back rheumatism.
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