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Preston Booster

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1912

Page

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Oregon Short Line survey hints at new Bear River route

Oregon Short Line surveyors have worked in Bear River vicinity for two weeks after Telluride defeated Short Line in court ruling to build a 200 foot dam. Rumors say the line may extend from Bear River east bench along a higher path to Old John W. Young road, then Mink Creek into Gentile Valley, signaling plans to open a vast grain district in Idaho.

Oregon Telluride Narrows Bear River Bear’ River John W. Young Mink Creek Gentile Valley Idaho

Congressman French Speaks at Preston Meeting

Congressman French spoke to about two hundred people at the Preston Opera House Tuesday evening. He denounced the Trust evil, explained rebates, and described square dealing. He praised Senator Borah and Joseph Peterson, and urged voting for the three year homestead law and reelection of Borah to the Senate. Ex Congressmen Hamer was announced to speak in the city soon.

French Preston Opera House Joseph Marrom Borah Senate Joseph Peterson Peterson Hamer

Elder Wilcox Leaves for Mission to Eastern States

Elder Claud Wilcox departs to serve a mission in the Eastern states. A farewell program is planned for Monday October 14 at 8 pm in the Third Ward meetinghouse. Members and others are welcome. funds saved on refreshments will be added to the contribution.

Claud Wilcox States H.R

Teck Royals at London Latin British Exposition Opening

The Prince and Princess of Teck attend shows and cornerstone layings as royalty. A photo captures them officiating at the Latin British exposition opening in London. They are connected to Queen Victoria through marriage and kinship.

Teck Wuertemberg Duke of Cambridge Queen Victoria Mary of England Prince Alexander Alice of Albany Victoria London

Preston Opens Star Broom Factory on South 1 Main

The Preston broom factory will occupy the Commercial Creamery building on South 1 Main street. We test one Star Broom and claim it is better than similar store products for higher prices. The company aims to capture much of the intermountain trade with its quality brooms.

Preston Main Street

Newspaper Reports Effort to Publish Release

A fragment notes the effort to publish a release or notice, indicating ongoing distribution actions and the expectation of readers obtaining the material when issued.

Agricultural Lectures at Salt Lake Field Meet

C W and M Co Lewis Ballif attended lectures at the Salt Lake fair grounds field meet. Dr W E Taylor, agricultural expert for John Deere Company, among the speakers, demonstrated expertise to visiting company employees, farmers, and others. Fifteen experts from the company contributed.

Lewis Ballif Salt Lake Fair Grounds W. E. Taylor John Deer2 Company Ing

East Side Voters Urged Against L L Evans for State Senate

The East side faces a political debate as candidates spar over county division. L L Evans opposes a separate Power county division, courting East side opposition. Voters are urged to back D W Davis James Johnson Adelbert Henderson and James Nielsen to support county division.

Oneida L. L. Evans Eastside East Side D. W. Davis James Johnson Adelbert Henderson James Nielson

Deere Factory Visit Highlights Industrial Ties

The Deere factory at Moline was reached in a special car signaling strong industry links. The meeting was proposed by Geo. T. Odell of the C. W. & M. Co. of Salt Lake, underscoring collaboration between the firms.

Jensen Invents Beet Digger in City Exhibition

C J Jensen of this city claims a new beet digging and topping machine, described as the only practical device. After four years of study BP Jorgensen designed it, with demonstrations at local fairs earning praise from farmers and experts. The Amalgamated Sugar Co offers ten thousand dollars for the invention.

C. J. Jensen J B. Jorgensen Jeensen Lo‘gon Preston Amalgamated Sugar Company Jensensand Audi Imany

King Winter Threatens Valley as Crops Lie In Waiting

Folkloric notice warns beet and potato diggers to labor diligently or face a harsh frost from the old man and his main force before harvest. The old weather regime pressures farmers in the valley to act quickly to protect crops.

King Winter Fair Valley

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Lorenzo “Jensen Elder Wilcox Haaap, Prince and Prince Ats Lene Ps Anglican Egge LL. Evans L.L. Evans Jensen
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