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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1912
Page
5
A letter notes farmers and workers can sell surplus items at a community market day started by Jaelf and company. The first sale is set for April 13 at 2 o clock with cash bids to the highest bidder. Handbills promise more details this week.
The notice previews a production titled The Right of Way praised for vivid characters and dramatic climaxes. It notes ticket prices will be affordable to all and urges audiences not to miss the Wednesday showing at Preston Opera House on April 3.
Vivid excerpts describe Charley Steele’s office in the Cote-Darion Montreal scene and a road house on the St. Lawrence River. The narrative moves to Joe Portugais’ cabin on Vandrome Mountain and ends with the fire scene showing the church burning.
Notice states that on the third Monday of April 1912 the school district No. 11 election at the district school house will begin at 1 PM to select a judge and clerk and decide on a special tax rate. Polls open 2 PM to 5 PM. One trustee to replace Thomas Sant. Only resident freeholders and heads of families may vote. Samuel M. Lee Salt Clerk.
Annual school meeting and election in school district No 10 Oneida Idaho scheduled for the third Monday of April 1912 at the school house. A meeting at 4 o clock p m will elect a judge and clerk of election decide the election question and fix the rate.
Notices state the school district will hold a special tax election. The van will be open one hour later at 26 o’clock p m and remain open until 5 p m. Eligible voters include heads of families and resident freeholders in the district. Clerk Thomas Preston signs the notice.
Notice to creditors of Anna K Tobler deceased to present claims with vouchers to Administrator N C Olson at his residence Downey Idaho by January 27 1913. First publication March 28 1912. Nebeker Thatcher Bowen Logan attorneys.
The Beneficial Life Insurance Co of Salt Lake City invites Preston residents to learn about Industrial Insurance from upcoming visits. The policy offers protection and potential savings with flexible premiums and terms for ages one to seventy. If not contacted, write to Industrial Dept Beneficial Life Insurance Co Salt Lake City. G Hovey Lambert is the representative.
A natural arch known as Rainbow Bridge rises majestically and draws visitors to admire its beauty and scale. Geology experts note its striking colors and towering spire like form as a key feature of the landscape.
In southeast Utah an immense rainbow shaped arch rises from a cliff ledge over a canyon, spanning the stream with a height of 309 feet and base separation of 278 feet. Carved from upper La Plata sandstone, the arch results from a meander neck narrowing allowing the river to cut through, creating a remarkable natural bridge.
Fragmentary text references Ware at Home and two eminent Philadelphia bar figures Harris Brewster and Frederick Carroll Brewster. Mentions their roles as attorneys general for states and a United States attorney general, with unclear context and dates.
Lund atrarnia advertises framing and wall panels while Rundstroms Furniture promotes cleaning products. Sheriff Davis pursues gypsies at Weston. goods without licence seized, then released. Dr Parkinson lectures on social evils with follow up session planned. First Ward parents urged to attend.
The article highlights a strong fore week program featuring the American fleet mobilization with the Utah battleship on display. It notes "Through Flaming Gates" as a moral tale and mentions light entertainment by "Bessie and her suitors" and a duet by Miss Brimhall and Mr Montague. It ends with an ad for Feely’s Liniment available from Preston Corp. Drug Co.
Fragmentary 19th century style text describes a Swede girl Lena kept warm by cooking a bed iron due to a broken furnace and a kindly mistress. Uncle Erastus, trusted by a family, faces a converted mule, plans for a cart, and a stern talk about managing a stubborn animal.
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