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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
6
A roundup of Preston Idaho items notes Dr. R L Davis dentist office over Foss Clothing, P A Hansen tree trimming, and various visits by Bishop Hugh S Geddes and H E Smoot. It mentions upcoming Isis Theatre baby show, probate judge C R Thomas in town, and local business updates including the Clover Leaf club event and the J G Smith plumbing firm launch.
A spirited farmers institute in Preston's Second ward drew many farmers from Preston and surrounding counties. It covered farm and dairy procedures and was regarded as one of the best held in Preston.
Notice of sale for four thousand dollar Village of Franklin Idaho coupon bonds issued 1912. Bids due April 6 1912 at 2 pm at the village office Oneida County. Bonds bear 6 percent interest semi annually, mature 20 years, redeemable after 10 years. Bids require par value and 3400 certified check. Signed by James Robinson President and A W Jonk Clerk.
Sealed bids will be received and opened March 30 at 2 p m at the office of A D Henderson architect Clifton Idaho for a two story concrete block house to be built for Mr Jesse Hobson at Round Grove near Oxford Idaho.
Taxpayers who paid funds to banks must visit banks to obtain receipts, according to R. M. Hull, Assessor.
For sale three brood mares with foal, one with a gelding, and three brood sows. Also 50 bushels of Peerless seed potatoes. Apply to Geo. Benson Jr. Whitney.
In commissioners district No 3 all persons must report any symptoms of suspected contagious diseases within 24 hours of onset. Anyone failing to report will be prosecuted. L L Hatch Commissioner G T Parkinson M D County Physician 2229 Braids Health Preston
Estray notice says a two year old possession remains with the claimant until March 9 following a January 30 1912 notice. If unclaimed within 40 days, the animal may be sold by law. John A Kofoed Constable Weston Precinct.
Bids for a joint watermaster for the Cub River and Worm Creek Canal Co and the Preston Mink Creek Canal Co will be received until 2 p.m. on March 23. John Nbffer, secretary, Tub River and Worm Creek Co, announces the bid call dated March 8, 1912.
A stray heifer calf about six months old red with a white spot on the head and white legs is in the possession of L M Wright at James Wolf Jr residence Riverdale Idaho. The owner must claim and pay charges within 40 days or the animal will be sold at public sale on April 23.
Tickets on sale from points north of Ogden April 2 6 inclusive limited to April 15 See U S J Agent for rates and farther particulars.
Notice states a red two year old heifer with no brands or marks strayed to J Ral ligan in Fairview. If not claimed and fees paid within four days from Feb 1 1912 at 11 pm it will be sold to highest bidder for cash. Constable James M Egbert 22 minute? Fairview Precinct.
Fragmented report notes a Dayton meeting where bondholders urged assessment payment and land selling or trading with Oneida Lands and Improvement Company in Salt Lake City to buy property. Optimism cites rising land prices and demand in the West Cache Canal district, with officials warning resisters.
The article notes farmers facing four years of hardship under rain and drought with power and stock concerns. It mentions a Weston facility and a reservation of power company assets, along with a house meeting held to discuss relief. A 75 cent benefit is cited for farmers, while deaths and injuries are briefly referenced.
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