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Preston Booster

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1912

Page

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Meeting on Tuesday Signatures and Bondholder Action

Enthusiastic gathering of Oneida District orders and holders reported interest after a Wednesday meeting. Ten attendees supported a proposition, a committee was formed, and bondholders discussed trading terms tied to $580,000 in outstanding bonds and $65,000 in outstanding book accounts with $90,000 unpaid interest.

Oneida Pme Preston Lewiston Whitley Cache Valley

Invention Aims to Transform Farm Weeding and Bond Debt Plan

A pioneer named Nielgen unveils a five foot across weeder and mulcher with revolving blades and adjustable depth. The device promises to manage weeds and soil to a fine dust, while a district bond exchange would wipe out most indebtedness and fund future assessments, tying property gains to a canal-ready land reform in Cache Valley.

Iy Nielgen Achins &Blacksmith Harrow i Lgen

Oregon Short Line May Build Cache Junction to Preston

A rumor says the Oregon Short Line Railway plans a direct through line from Cache Junction to Preston via Lewiston and Gentile Valley to Alexander. If right of way fails, rail service may shift to a motor car link from Cache Junction to Richmond after constructing 25 miles from Alexander.

Oregon Short Line Railway Cache Junction Preston Lewiston Gentile Valley Alexander Benson Logan Richmond

Tax Question in County Division From East Side View

County division discussed at a Preston council meeting, arguing East side bears 47 percent of taxes yet would gain from a split. Proponent claims compact counties reduce official expenses, citing sheriff and assessor costs as examples and suggesting East side would save money with its own county government.

East Side Preston Oneida

County Division Meeting A Success At Opera House

A large East Side turnout, nonpartisan arguments, and strong figures on taxation supported the county division proposal. Speakers including Attorney Wosilart and A. D. Henderson urged timely action as Franklin and other communities voiced support. Committees were named with Preston club as central, meeting March 30 to report progress.

Ikeviles Evans Wosilart One Earl Wilson Preston Club Franklin Wilson A. D. Senderson Clifton New Perkins Dayton Joseph Scarborough Tanklin Fairsview James Bodily Weston Thos Preston al Perkins Mink Creek Eph. Peterson Riverdale David Evans al D. Henderson Mapleton Ezra Woolley Glendale A. D. Mortensen Whitney Serge Benson Winder Bishop William Schneidberg

County comparisons and budget note for Bear Lake and Oneida

The article compares Bear Lake county with our own and notes the two counties share similar conditions. It mentions Bear Lake will operate in 1912 with a current expense account of 12 214 27 while East side must pay into the Oneida county deficit.

Oneida Bear Lake County Oneida County

B Y Dramatics at Preston Opera House

The B Y College Dramatic Company performs at the Preston Opera House in a midweek show. Professor Robinson directs a piece set in the Valley with emphasis on stagecraft and acting.

B.Y Dramatic Company Shield Preston Robinson

Fragmented Readings On The Federale And The Confederal Jury

A garbled excerpt discusses figures such as Barbara Freitchie and Milton Barris with names like Jess Smith and Poulton. The text spoofs or critiques a social event or performance, noting praise for Prof Wagar and the overall presentation, while marred by missing portions and nonsensical phrases.

Ian Ay Poulton Preston Biibag Wagar

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