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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
5
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Daniel Webster's generosity and kindly humor. An anecdote recounts a repayment from a poor man, Webster urging honesty and perseverance, and notes Maine’s pride in a native son who became a successful sculptor and public figure.
A London Coliseum program celebrated Charles Dickens birth centenary with dramatic readings and famed actors. Proceeds totaling about 16000 pounds funded Dickens granddaughters' benefit, with scenes from Scrooge and Mrs Laary Gamp and a tableau from Sir Luke Fildes The Empty Chair showing Gadshill Library.
Prof Babcock, expert in higher education, inspected Idaho's State University and praised the work and sincerity of the faculty. The campus has about 550 students and plans a six week summer school. A $60,000 forestry building funded by timber companies is planned, with total wing cost around $100,000 including new barns and dairy facilities. Idaho stock judging and dairy operations are highlighted as strong, with favorable comparisons to other states.
Ordinance amends Sec 1 of Ordinance 1 to fix regular Weston village board meetings on the first Saturday evening each month at 7 30 PM at The Opera House or another designated venue. The measure, passed March 15 1912, also provides for appointment of standing committees.
Fragmentary OCR notes show dates and locations for mutual improvement conferences of young men and young ladies. Entries reference towns such as Bay Ave, Clifton, Fairview, Oxford, Glencoe, Riverdale, Franklin, Glendale, Mapletone, Cherryville, and Whitney with dates like August 23 and August 25.
A court session in the Fifth Judicial District was set for Malad Idaho but appears delayed. Details on new date or parties involved are not fully readable in the fragment.
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