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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1957
Page
16
A roast leg of lamb at 300 F yields juicy results for Easter. Reba Stages advises slow cooking with the skin side down, keeping the fell on, and using a meat thermometer to read 175 F for medium and 190 F for well done.
An ad touts Lydia Pinkham's Tablets and the liquid Vegetable Compound as relief for menstrual cramps. It asserts 7 relief for 3 of 4 tested women and urges purchase at drugstores without a prescription.
A brawl at a corner taproom ends with a demand for an eye doctor as one patron claims his blinded friend cannot see the crocodiles in the crowd. A child's Sunday work debate with policemen adds to the exchange. The court recalls a familiar face, the saloon bartender, under oath.
A window washer shares a close call while cleaning a high rise glass exterior. He describes bracing against gusty winds and slippery ledges as he avoided a dangerous fall during a routine job.
A humorous window cleaner tale opens with a woman undressing on a bathroom window ledge as a ladder collapses with twenty men present. The second vignette describes a plaintiff in an automobile crash recounting a chaotic scene where a motorist shoots a horse after alleging the man was unhurt.
A man with two drinks drove against traffic on a one way street. A police officer stopped him and asked his destination while the man claimed he was late because everyone is coming back. A divorce case featured a wife recounting troubles in court with a critical baby reveal.
A compact joke set recalls St Peter betting with the devil about baseball and the claim that umpires haunt hell. Also a medieval anecdote features Emperor Agrippa joking with a slave who resembles him, prompting a sharp reply about lineage.
A boastful explorer recounts a South African trip to dinner guests. He boasts of finding a ferocious ape inside his tent and asks what he did. A weary voice answers with a punchline about taking the mirror down.
A Pelham man or woman filled a printed questionnaire with the question Do you have trouble making decisions The reply was Yes and no reflecting a humorous take on indecision in daily choices.
A small glass truck backed into a large truck, breaking most glassware. A benevolent old man donated a dollar and passed his hat, prompting over 100 people to give money. The driver thanked his unseen boss, calling him a real smart man.
A New York woman at a Mississippi house party faces numerous marriage proposals and seeks guidance. An elder hostess dismisses concerns as common courtesy in Southern social life. Separately a Seattle passerby rescues a drowning sailor only to withdraw upon finding he lacks pants.
The Preston Citizen is a historic local paper identified by issue number and name. This line records a reference to the publication at number eight, indicating a specific edition or context within the newspaper's run.
University of Idaho analysis of Minidoka County News shows 94 percent read the paper on the first day and 93 percent favor local news. The survey of 275 interviews indicates strong home retention, quick reading times, and high engagement with local schools churches and events. Women read more display ads while men pay more attention to political notices.
The PRES TON CITIZEN features the classified page offering items for purchase and sale. Readers can browse various listings for personal goods, appliances, and services.
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