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Newspaper
Preston Booster
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1912
Page
2
The Preston Booster outlines a county Republican platform praising sound principles for local welfare. It argues for careful division of county government with economic goals and minimal disruption to voters. The document contrasts it with the Democratic plank, claiming the Republican plan is balanced and wise.
A movement names Harmony Jim Brady for the senator post with calls Borah to stay middle of the road. The text reflects a political maneuver aiming to tap Brady’s appeal and Borah's centrist stance.
The passage argues that if Roosevelt had truly been a Republican he would have named a progressive candidate at Chicago. It says the only progressive he knew was Theodore Roosevelt, who preferred modesty, and claims Roosevelt declined to present him. The text criticizes Roosevelt as an ineffectual pachyderm and predicts he will be remembered as the king bull moose of an aged party.
Ambiguous and garbled text references a claim of tainted money and mentions figures like Uncle Alek Per dkins and Jawn D. Rocky bilt with unclear roles in propaganda efforts. The piece reads as fragmented chatter with no verifiable events or clear entities.
The editorial condemns Roosevelt as erratic and coercive while praising Taft as sane and modest. It accuses the Roosevelt camp of arrogance and being driven by wealthy interests, arguing a sane conservative campaign favors Taft and Wilson over Roosevelt.
A political letter critiques D. L. Evans and allies for pushing a county division that favors American Falls, arguing selfish land interests drive the proposal and questioning what action the East side Democrats and Senator Borah will take.
The piece condemns pre-election agitators seen as against nearly everyone and everything. It describes them as paid hirelings weaving anathemas in the councils of county division patriots and belittling those deemed unworthy.
An Ohio Falls resident H W Hendrick asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is best for coughs colds and flus and notes it is his best seller. Sold by Preston Co op Drug Co.
State factory investigators report worn pale women in Auburn twine plant owned by International Harvester. Night shifts force 200 women to work from sundown to 6:30, with 400 employed and many underfed and coughing. George W. Perkins defends practices citing government attitude toward big corporations.
Analyzed critique of Governor Wilson highlighting perceived free trade bias and elitist stance. Notes poverty impact on American workers and contrasts Wilson’s career as educator and writer with labor needs. Mentions historical wage conditions and political economy debates in late 19th century United States.
A lively plea invites readers to submit news jokes notes and amusing items. It urges sending true stories tips photographs and reports from neighbors and those with notable happenings on boats and in daily life.
The notice outlines Idaho Session Laws 1911 on school attendance, misdemeanor penalties for neglect by parents or guardians, and requirements for children aged 8 to 18 to attend public or parochial schools. It notes exemptions, appeals to the probate court, and the county superintendent's role in issuing exemptions with a final appeal process.
Notice of sheriff sale under multiple executions against the Cache Valley Ranch & Fruit Co. in Oneida County Idaho. Describes judgments totaling various sums, encumbrances of $5,000, and land described as sections within township 16 south range 38 east Boise Meridian. Sale set for October 14, 1912 at 2 pm in front of the Oneida County courthouse. Official: Sheriff David Davis.
Cole Manufacturing Co confirms a guaranteed money saver claim for Cole's Hot Blast stoves. The unit burns coal lignite hard coal culm coke pods or cobs and is offered on hand with prices starting at about $13.00.
Public notice from the register Henry W. Kiefer cites Serial No 012516 for a land parcel 40 acres in the east B.M. area. Claimants must file affidavits of protest by August 31, 1912, listing adverse claims and the mineral character of the land. First publication July 27. last publication August 3.
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