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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1912
Page
3
Fragment touches subscription rates for a weekly paper in Idaho with garbled text. It references yearly and weekly pricing figures that are unreadable, likely from a publisher’s notice page. The legible hint shows subscription terms and rate structure for the period.
Citizens complain of overcrowding at Central School with 120 pupils in the beginners class and a single teacher. They argue bond election publicity was inadequate, urging a mass meeting to expose conditions and push for a new school building.
A call urges voters to approve modest tax increases to fund schools. The speaker argues the measure prevents treasury drain and protects students from overcrowding and unsafe conditions, urging timely action.
Eugene W. Chatin in Wilmington denies reports he joined Roosevelt saying he remains a real Progressive not a con artist. He criticizes Roosevelt for trust protection campaign scandals high tariff and reactionary leadership. A fire razed the Adventist church at Seven teenth and Fifth North Saturday night with late detection limiting containment.
An estray brown mare aged about five to six years with a blotch brand on the left shoulder is held at the City Estray pound. The animal will be sold to the best cash bidder 40 days from September 23 1912, with a final sale by John Winward Marshal on November 1 at 2 p m.
The country rides a flood tide of prosperity with McKinley and successor Roosevelt cited. Business booms, labor demand high, wages strong, bank deposits rise, rail and ship activity expand, farmers and miners prosper. nationwide evidence from diverse regions supports the upbeat view of uninterrupted progress and growth.
Local merchants see strong autumn displays and steady sales with high demand for goods. Freight car shortages are replaced by ample freight and harvest labor scarce in some grain regions. Wages rise, factories run overtime, and farmers continue buying automobiles as June through August sales improve over last year.
The Bradstreet report notes continued prosperity with stronger trade across the west. It cites record steel demand, unprecedented pig iron production, and rising finished goods prices while dry goods jobbers report solid house trade and ongoing road sales as spring business begins.
In a New York interview James 8. Alexander president of the National Bank of Commerce said merchants are increasing stocks and crops look strong. He warned politics could alter conditions and hurt business if the election changes the current favorable outlook.
United States Land Office Blackfoot Idaho notes Robert M Hull assignee of A Mason and William A Lounsbery assignee filing under the 1912 act. Land in Tp 15 S Range 40 E B M 40 acres. Protests or objections due by August 31 1912 with affidavits filed in the office of Henry W Kiefer Register following first publication July 22 1912.
Ezra Larsen of Mink Creek Idaho filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his land claim in township 14 south range 40 east B M. before Geo H Carver at Preston Idaho on November 19 1912. Names 25 witnesses Lars S Nelson Ivan Rasmussen Juneus C Larsen Albert Wilde Sr all of Mink Creek Idaho. Henry W Kiefer Register.
Notice to creditors for the estate of John Wobbs Jr deceased. Getta Pellum executrix invites claims with vouchers within ten months after first publication. Address at Twin Falls Idaho. Also classified ads seek renters, labor, clerks, and a variety of notices including a cough remedy endorsement.
The readable fragments reference prosperity and improvement in the nation and communities. Mentions Quincy and various unclear phrases imply a discussion of economic and social progress.
Ex Judge R B Lovett, head of the Harriman companies, after five weeks westward, reports crops and business outlook unusually good. Labor shortages slow road construction, but overall business remains strong as election fever rises and industrial demand for fuel and staple materials shows revival.
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