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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1943
Page
9
Christian Science Monitor notes that Nazi bravado sours into self-pity as Allied bombing devastates Berlin and Cologne Cathedral. Editorial urges recognition that destroying churches and cities does not win sympathy and highlights German misery as a sign of fading power.
A reflective note on modern travel, urging readers to plan ahead and expect delays. It contrasts hopeful ambition with common hassles like routes, luggage, and timelines, emphasizing adaptability and preparation for smooth journeys.
A Labor letter argues against inflated figures on national wealth and debt. It critiques Secretary Ickes claims of 12 trillion dollars in assets and 89 dollars per capita, calling them exaggerated and urging focus on production and distribution after the war. The piece warns the postwar debt will be serious and stresses thoughtful fiscal planning.
A speaker laments wartime shortages and argues a historical perspective shows current comfort. The message urges gratitude for being well supplied compared with ancestors who lacked basic goods such as sugar butter coffee coal potatoes match es and gasoline in earlier centuries.
A fragmented comic piece references Preston Pranks and women in Russia, noting danger and diary writing. It plays with marriage, elopement, and kinship while a jab at wartime attitudes appears, ending with a quip about school by a kind old lady.
A collection of humorous anecdotes and satirical definitions from an Oklahoma editor. It features an old Indian paying for his paper with a receipt, witty takes on coordinators and consultants, a rambling court scene, and light quips about finance, marriage, and everyday life.
Energetic efforts to bring new residents to Preston include farm sales by Prof Jensen and J W Jensen. Water shortages persist as Mink Creek ditch breaks again, urging a Glendale reservoir plan. County officials discuss road improvements, a good roads convention, and a 15 person committee. Frank Manning returns to open a painting shop with a $1000 spray outfit. Bank leadership changes follow H E Hatch’s death with D C Budge as president and Norman Salisbury as cashier. A new Logan pool opens, and Morgan Evans suffers minor pony injuries. Governor Baldridge praises Senator John Thomas appointment after Gooding’s death. Funeral for Margueritte Dalley Hodges draws many attendees.
Boise reports improved range in higher elevations due to June rains and warmer weather. Lower ranges remain dry with fall feed reliant on future rain. crickets damaged some eastern Idaho ranges. Light hay supplies across areas. Cattle and sheep gains strong. early lambs fare well though June shipments lag behind prior years.
The Misses Amaryllis SBeck Fay Carter and Darlene Hart join a Logan wards Beehive girls group for a week at the Girls Camp in Logan Canyon.
Classified note announces manila seal clasp envelopes in various sizes offered by the Citizen newspaper. References boxed packaging with price details and inquiries to the publication.
A historical column lists professions and crafts tied to names such as actor antique dealer architect artist and race driver. It notes a mix of trades including baker banker barber bartender and other common occupations.
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