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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
2
Readable fragments indicate subscription charges of 41.80 and advertising rates of 1 cent per line with terms for insertions. Mentions Leal and various fees, with garbled notes about discharges and money by rais shifts.
An editorial argues the Crystal country farmers suffer from neglect by county officials. Vic Neilson and Wink Creek residents urge rapid road and infrastructure work to prevent a retreat from Oneida to Bannock county, threatening transfer if needs are unmet.
The text reflects a wavering moral struggle as serenity and virtue are described as lifelong portions. It contrasts the calm soul with others driven by wounded consciences and continual temptations, recalling steadfast principles amid inner conflict.
The passage argues reading fosters happiness and moral improvement, shaping character through taste for literature. It contrasts pleasurable gratification with religious principles, urging selection of virtuous works as a guide to better conduct and social behavior.
In a brief evening scene a fragile old Christian mother sits near the end of life. Her sight is nearly gone yet her spiritual resilience remains evident as neighbors describe her faithfulness and hope.
The article portrays an aged mother in quiet contemplation at home. Her gray hair and wrinkled temples frame memories of children long grown, some entering eternal life and others exploring the wider world. Her days close in peace as she awaits eternal springtime beyond life’s trials.
A sermon style exhortation praises mothers power to keep boys and men home and away from trouble. It argues nagging and grumbling harm family harmony and credits a loving mother as the soul of home. The piece cites a biblical blessing to use power for good as in the example of Christ's concern for his mother.
A health note advises rubbing affected parts with Chamberlain’s Liniment to relieve rheumatism this spring. Mentions Preston Co-op Drug Co as the seller.
The American Steam Laundry of Logan places Paull and Jensen as Preston agents with a laundry wagon to call on homes starting Monday April 29. They offer on door pickup and delivery at no extra charge, guarantee first class work, and pay for loss or damage. A French dry cleaning department promises to renew old garments. inquire for prices.
The Beneficial Life Insurance Co of Salt Lake City announces agents will visit Preston and nearby areas to explain Industrial Insurance. It offers life endowment protection with savings, premiums payable weekly to yearly, policies from one to seventy years, and invites residents to learn more by contacting the Industrial Dept in Salt Lake City.
Beneficial Life Insurance Company announces Jos. F. Smith as President Loren o N Istohl as Vice President N G Stringham as Secretary with Lovey Lambert serving as representative in Georgia.
The article traces Roman naming with praenomen nomen cognomen and optional agnomen, notes uncertainty about when surnames became common, cites Normandy and England after the Norman conquest, and mentions Hwita Hatte as an early English surname recorded before 1066 with possible link to an unusual headgear.
The population of St. Kilda the western Scottish isle is unique and isolated. Islanders live as a commune with shared labor and mutual support. If a head of household is harmed or dies the family shares in the labor proceeds. Local parliament governs all questions with final judgment. Daily tasks are set after early morning conferences.
In a country burglary surge an inspector on a late tour detains a young man seen leaving a sturdy home. The man admits he came out but resists questions, saying his presence is not the inspector’s business if the father does not object. The exchange hints at tense neighborhood crime concerns.
In Brazil, monkeys and parrots cooperate to harvest Brazil nuts. Parrots gnaw husks to drop, monkeys crack and divide the nuts. If husks resist, monkeys carry them higher to drop again, then share the harvest with the parrots.
A stray OCR snippet shows a fragment of promotional slips about fictitious health remedies. The lines contain garbled phrases promising flesh reduction and hair loss solutions, with nonsensical advice about increasing worries and avoiding falling hair by stepping aside. The source text is unclear and incomplete.
A playful exchange revolves around a man named Williams Blig ging and his sudden inheritance of £100,000. The dialogue hints at gossip and social intrigue amid a London crowd, with the phrase Dearywold Bill? suggesting surprise and humor.
Notice to creditors of Anna X. Tobler deceased to present claims with vouchers to Administrator N. C. Olson at Downey Idaho on or before January 27 1913. First publication March 28 1912. Nebeker Thatcher Bowen Logan attorneys.
Land sale alert for sixty five hundred acres of state school lands to be auctioned in Burley Idaho on April 20. Excursions by Oregon Short Line Tickets on sale at Pocatello Buhl and intermediate stations April 17 18 19 24 and 8 19 April 24 limit. Additional lands to be sold at Rupert April 22. See agents for rates or write D. and Burley Salt Lake City.
Complete laundry business ready to operate in a strong cement building on depot street with all appliances and motor power. Originally $5,000 now $3,500. Terms to right party. See John Larson & Sons Prescott Idaho.
The Cub River Irrigation Company of Fairview Idaho levies 2750 per share on capital stock at a meeting dated April 1 1912. Unpaid shares by May 15 1912 become delinquent and will be sold June 18 1912 to cover the delinquent assessment plus advertising and sale costs. F M Stephenson Jr Secretary Lewiston Cache Co Utah.
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