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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1912
Page
2
Local rates shown for the Preston Idaho weekly The Preston Booster pages advertise subscription and advertising rates legal notices and post office filing. The piece includes political commentary on Hawley Roosevelt Bryan Stanley and sugar interests and a locals style query about Cache county.
The Preston Booster plans a December edition with a lithographed cover to boost Christmas advertising. It offers two prizes to Oneida Stake Academy students for best short stories and similar prizes to Preston Central School students. It urges local merchants to support the issue to break even.
The article argues against a one size fits all home study load, noting schooling aims for efficiency and cost, but questions how much home work is appropriate. It warns that overburdening students can exhaust frail children and undermine the organized education system.
The piece argues decisions on home study should involve physicians and parents. It suggests evaluating the child’s health first, then teaching methods, and urges parental action through communities to adjust pace or seek clemency for the child, focusing on long term welfare.
A long rhapsodic essay mocks the swelled head syndrome in society and hypocrisy among the well to do. It warns against boastful self regard and urges modesty in dress, conduct, and ambition while recalling Old Pill Barlow’s fiery words. It cites urban aristocracy fleeing to ever larger cities as a cautionary tale.
Train routes offered with low rates to Omaha Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis and many other points. October and November tickets limited through January 31 February 28 December tickets and dates listed with November constraints. See agents for rates. Rooms for rent Maxfield blog apply Geo G Campbell.
The land office in Blackfoot Idaho dated Oct 21 1912 posts notice that Wallace M McEwan of Ewan Lake Idaho who previously filed a Boceiee entry on Sept 23 1909 and April 1915 has claimed a final entry to establish title to the land described in section 25 township 12 south range 8 east Boise meridian. The final hearing before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho is set for the 18th day of Doe.
Louis J. Smith of Swan Lake Idaho filed intent to make final three year proof to establish his homestead claim on land described in Serial 04498 and within section 7 township 18 south range 9 E. B. M. The proof is to be presented before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on December 18 1912 with witnesses Herman Anderson Arthur Smith Rich Hadley Wallace McKinzie. Swan Lake Idaho.
Administrator Thomas J Phillips publicizes a creditor notice for the estate of Thomas Phillips deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers within four months from first publication to Thomas J Phillipe at his Dayton residence. Attorneys Smith and Condie represent the estate. First published October 26.
Hart and Smith will practice in all courts from their new office in the Larson Block Preston Idaho.
Notice to creditors and claimants of the Dicey B Boden estate that all claims must be exhibited with vouchers within six months from first publication. The administrator announces the residence, Dayton Idaho, and lists attorney Smith & Condie. Publication date November 28.
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