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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1955
Page
4
A jumble of humorous vignettes from a local paper features a brotherly marble quarrel with a mother's plea for sharing. It also lampoons gossip columns, quiz show prizes, and everyday misadventures including a boy pushing a car, a nosebleed child, and a joke about a rabbi tangle.
A formal notice outlines proof of completion and beneficial use for an Idaho irrigation permit G-24972. It records a priority date of June 1954, conveyance capacity of 80 gallons per minute, and applied irrigation on 10 acres NE of SEM and 20 acres NW of SW in sections 15 and 20, township 16 44N, range 1?L M, served by Swan Lake source with permit 25637.
Public notice announces a proof submission for a water use application in Idaho. The applicant seeks 0.60 cubic feet per second from Lake Gwana in Bannock County. The hearing or proof is set for 10:00 AM on the 12th, before notary P Condie, with terms of permit No. 25637.
The Idaho Board of Highway Directors will accept sealed proposals at the Department of Highways Boise until 2 PM August 23 1955 for roadwork on the Weston Franklin Road Idaho Federal Aid Project No S 1735(2) Franklin County including road mix bituminous surface and a 175 inch concrete bridge. Proposals must include a 5 percent guaranty. Plans and specs available from the Department of Highways Boise or District Engineer C A Kelly in Pocatello.
A fragmented notice outlines bid submission requirements under Idaho standards. It cites Section 107.02 and SP L-2 wage forms, noting proposals may be rejected for noncompliance and that labor wages are fixed as shown. It references the Board of Highway Directors and official dates around 1955.
University of Idaho extension service nutritionist Mary Jane Hess says the snack fad is here to stay and the between meal bites should provide real value in addition to calories.
A garbled excerpt shows voices debating change and blame in a community scene. The text suggests a judge and townspeople discussing responsibility and financial temptations amid a social shift.
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