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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1912
Page
2
Advertising rates show Lorals at 10 cents per line for a single insertion and 6 cents per line for each additional insertion. The notice mentions legamotives and inch measurements, with a 60 word per inch note. Entered at the Preston Idaho Post Office as second class matter.
The piece defends local loyalty to Preston institutions and the Preston Commercial Club. It condemns outside interests harming home commerce, praises the club for guiding new business inquiries, and urges deeper loyalty to foster growth and prosperity in the community.
The local review praises the moving picture The Craven shown at Isis Theater while condemning critics and fear of a moral lapse in the audience. It argues films showcase history, medicine, science, and literature, offering both entertainment and instruction to viewers.
The article compares two cinema houses describing one as a top institution large and comfortable while the other, smaller, is clean and provides fine entertainment. It notes future upgrades to sound and talking pictures to attract broader audiences and solidify cinema as a lasting institution.
The writer condemns hypocrisy as the worst stain on twentieth century civilization. He accuses self styled patriots of vilifying rivals, exploiting sympathy, and chasing greed. He warns that deceit is widespread among men who preach meekness while plotting to profit, citing Uriah Heep like figures and looming European tensions.
Reporter notes Bryan moves toward dictatorial control and calls for sweeping tariff reform. Wilson opposes the plan, prompting debate on economic direction and political stability. The piece questions the potential impact on harvest outcomes and national production.
Wallace Ra Monnet and others file intention to prove a claim to a parcel in section 35 township 12 south range 8 east B M before Geo H Carver U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on December 1912. Claimant and witnesses listed from Swan Lake Idaho.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Blackfoot Idaho announces that Louis J Smith of Sw Lake Idaho filed a three year proof to establish a claim to the land described in his entry made June 5 1908 for the southeast and northeast parts of section 8 township 2 south range 39 east Boise meridian before Geo H Carve U S Commissioner at Preston Idaho on December 18 1912. Witnesses listed include Meeven Andeesem Arthur Smith Rich Hadley Walsco M Makince Swen Lake Idaho. Henry W Kiefer Register.
Neticae publishes notice that Thomas J. Phillips is administrator of the estate with Smith and Candle Atterways as attorneys. Creditors and others having claims must present them by a specified date, with the first publication dated October 26, 102. Location appears to be Preston, Idaho.
Advertisement shows low rail rates via Oregon Short Line Union Pacific for travel to Omaha Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City St Louis and others. Tickets valid on specific October November December dates with agent rates and deadlines. See agents for rates. Advt 28.
Readable text indicates rooms for rent under the supervision of Geo Campbell. The fragment mentions Marte Byde and property listings with potential contact details. No explicit dates or locations beyond generic references. The item reads as a classified rental notice from a local page.
A cryptic note names Stady and Gooding with Arlshiewhich in a mystery case set around a clockwork scene. The prompt hints at a legal or investigative item tied to a nursery rhyme motif.
At a November 4 meeting the board levied a 6 percent assessment on stock payable to P P Carver at his Larson block office on or before November 25 1912. If unpaid the sum becomes delinquent and will be advertised as required by law. Signed P P Carver Secretary.
Advertisement fragment notes trips to the East and California with dates in November December and late December. Mentions rates and further particulars available from agents.
Notice is given by administrator Willard Boden of the Estate of Dicey Boden deceased to creditors and claimants. Claims must be shown with vouchers within ten months from the first publication date at the administrator's Dayton Idaho residence. Publication date November 23, 112. Smith & Candle, Attorneys for Estate Preston, Idaho.
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