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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
4
Pyorrhea alveolaris or Riggs disease causes pus discharge from tooth sockets and can lead to tooth loss and serious constitutional effects. It begins at front teeth with gum swelling, tartar buildup, and eventual bone loss if untreated. Early dental advice and antiseptic treatment are essential to prevent chronic, hard-to-cure cases.
A Magyar veteran John Hary in Szegszard recounts the claimed capture of Napoleon after a dazzling charge by 200 hussars. The tale, passed through poet Jean Caray, narrates Napoleon's escape and Hary's dramatic brief seizure before a noble, Marie Louise, and a carriage departure. The piece blends legend with social anecdotes from 19th century Hungary.
Travel to Boise from Idaho and Qregen stations via O L for Idaho State Chatutaqua and Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias gathering. Dates June 18 to 22 inclusive and June 25 to 29 inclusive with limit July 1. See agents for rate and particulars.
Department of the Interior Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho publishes notice that George C Bod uv of Preston Idaho filed intention to make casual commutation proof to establish a land claim. The entry relates to March 27 1911 homestead entry serial 610006 in section 2 township 16 south range 39 east Boise meridian. Proof to be made before George H Jarvis commissioner at Preston Idaho on July 12 1922. Witnesses listed: James Bodily Joseph C Inglet Simpson Inglet John Parley all of Preston Idaho Henry W Kiefer register.
Jesse Harris of Weston Idaho filed notice to prove up a five year claim on a land entry made August 6 1906 for w 2m 14662 aw 14 section township 16 south range 7 east BoM. The hearing will occur before the Register and Receiver at Blackfoot Idaho on July 31 1921. Witnesses named Tatty Harr Alma Harris George Holliday Harres M Harris all of Weston Idaho. Henry W Keifer Register.
Department of the Interior notice states Seth Lang of Treasurers Idaho filed for Final Proof on land described in Entry 08549 in sections 1 to 5, township 14 south range 40 east, claiming residence and intent. Hearing before Clarke H Carver U S Commissioner Preston Idaho on July 25 1912 with witnesses Preston Sant Cleveland Idaho Martin Johnson Jr Preston Idaho George Sant Sen SmithfieldUtush Albert Sant Treasureton Idaho m30 Slyd & Henry W Keifer Register
Describes the mosquito as a complex instrument with a blunt forked head and a three-part lance and saw arrangement. It explains how the lance pierces the skin and how the accompanying saws enlarge the opening to permit blood intake, noting the painful rasping sensation to the victim.
A Memphis library encounter reveals a patron seeking a book titled The Dentist's Infirmary. The clerk misreads it as Dante's Inferno, prompting a humorous correction and a brief note on ancient Rome's purity of foods and wines.
Hearses or funeral cars are not used in Bavaria. The dead must be removed from the houses within twenty four hours after death, the bodies being conveyed to the dead house, with which every cemetery is provided. The removal is in charge of municipal officers, and by plain casket wagons owned by the municipalities. Private concerns have no interest in oral arrangements, every detail being under the control and direction of duly authorized municipal officials.
U S Land Office Blackfoot Idaho May 23 1912 announces Elijah Clark of Preston Idaho RF 1 2 filed intent to make final proof to claim land described southeast quarter section 23 township 14 range FE KM before George H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on July 29 1912 witnesses Leo Mecham James Wolf Jr Herbert Chapman Willand Chapman all of Preston Idaho Henry W Kiefer Register
Henry Day of Mapleton Idaho filed final five year proof to establish his claim to a parcel in Tp 15 S R 41 E BM before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner Preston Idaho on July 22 1912 Witnesses listed include Seerwin Merkins Harria A Stephenson Joseph A Stone and Geo L Carter from Mapleton Idaho U M 3udy Henry W Kiefer Register
Notice is hereby given Oliver F Millard of Swan Lake Idaho filed intent to make final commutation proof on land described in Homestead Entry Os6us dated August 4 1910 in sections 34 3 12 south and 35 east. before George Harver U S Commissioner Preston Idaho on June 1912 Witnesses include William Millard William H Millard Jease George Edwin Kendall and Henry W Kefer Register
Peter A Westerberg of Mink Creek Idaho filed notice of intention to make Final Proof to establish a claim to the Deseret Entry land described as se 1-4 se 1-4 section 1 township 1 south range 40 east. The proof is to be presented before United States commissioner George H. Carver at Preston Idaho on the Sunday of June 1912. Claimants witnesses include Nevada Larsen Julius Jepsen Charles Bergquist Peter A Bergquist Henry W Kiefer.
US Land Office Blackfoot Idaho announces James McGregor Jr of Cleveland Idaho filed final proof for Desert land entry No 4842 Serial 05036 for W12 SE4 Sec32 Tp2S RangeAlb Lat2 Sec6 Tp188N41E. Hearing before George I Carver United States Commissioner Prenton Idaho on August 3 1912. Witnesses: William C McGregor Daniello McGregor Joseph Perry Charles Panter, all of Cleveland Idaho.
Department of the Interior notices Joseph F. Winn Preston of Idaho intends to file final five year proof to establish a homestead claim in Blackfoot Idaho. He previously filed entries in 1905 1906 for lots 2 and 3 and sections 4 1 4 along with Bee 4 township 15 south range 39 east. The final proof is to be presented before General H Carver US Commissioner at Trenton Idaho on July 18 1912 with witnesses Wilson Vinge John McClur Preston swan Lake Urb Veinn Preston and others.
Ward Conferences for 1912 list meetings from May to August at multiple towns including Clifton Fairview Oxford Glencoe Mink Creek Riverdale Franklin Glendale Mapleton Preston Whitney Jaston Banida Winder Cedarville Swan Lake Cherryville Branch with all sessions at 2 o clock. The note mentions James Johnson Taylor Nelson Stake Presidency and adds a general health tip about back rheumatism and Chamberlain liniment plus a sale by Prestoi Co op Drug Co.
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