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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1948
Page
6
A tourist asks an elder about Lexington distance. The uncle jokes that the miles have risen from 25 to near 40 as time changes. A reflective note about the clock’s patient pace closes the piece.
A collage of comic quips and cartoon captions featuring a mayor, sailors, a dentist, a photographer, a patient and others. Silly exchanges about voting, bravery, coffee, toothpaste, love and overexposure create a lighthearted humor page slice.
A clipped dialogue suggests a stern fatherly boss, a reluctance to whistle at work, and a playful exchange about fools. The excerpt recalls farm life with misused phrases and a pun about prices, noting that wheat and corn rise while wild oats stay constant.
KNOW YOUR IDAHO describes Orofino Idaho population 2100 and history from a second settlement in 1898 by the Clearwater Improvement Company. The town sits in pine canyon country beside Orofinа Creek with white pine stands nearby and a long history of gold mining and lumber trade. It notes farming and dairying as steady components of the economy and highlights points of interest around the town.
A fragmented clipping mentions virgin forests, state hospital north, canoe camp, and industries, suggesting a regional survey of natural and public facilities. Specific details are unreadable, but the items indicate regional development and resource themes.
A concise note outlines historic or current mining sites named placers along with surrounding fishing and hunting zones. The text indicates multiple area names and possible public access considerations.
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