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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
3
An article discusses vaccination as the key measure to prevent hog cholera losses. It cites the American Foundation for Animal Health and authorities urging vaccination by a veterinarian, noting safety and timing, and the cost implications of a single outbreak.
In Franklin County Idaho the probate court announces a private sale of the estate of John G. Ricks deceased. Wm Keith Clark administrator will offer undivided half interests in real estate in Franklin and Oneida counties with specific parcels described and bids due by May 1949. Terms require ten percent bid deposit and balance on court confirmation.
The fragment references John G and Ricks with aliases JEGe and Deceased, but text is garbled and unclear about event or context. No verifiable news item or details present for a full summary.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a 1949 court attachment notice in the District of Idaho Franklin County. Names such as LeGrand Hunsaker and Cathey appear, with court official references like C u Lis Swebgon and Bannig Relldyis noted as deputy. The legible fragment suggests an official legal action and a deadline or date in April 1949.
Notice of an April 1 1949 meeting of the Weston Creek Irrigation Company board levying a $1.00 per share assessment on all capital stock due by June 1 1949. Delinquent stock will be sold with costs added. Assessments fund ditch cleaning and system improvements with labor credits for stockholders under director supervision. Secretary Treasurer John F Reeder. Also Minidoka forest snow report notes lingering winter conditions and travel hazards.
At a meeting on April 13, 1949 the Preston Whitney Irrigation Co levied a 3 percent assessment on capital stock to fund operation and maintenance. The assessment is due now and will become delinquent and be advertised for sale if unpaid by June 4, 1949. Payments may be mailed or made at the secretary's room 11 Larsen building.
The passage charts Idaho’s mining boom begins with early settlers near Lemhi and Leesburg, notes gold finds in 1866 drawing 5000 miners, and records towns like Salmon City, Leesburg, Grantsville, and Viola. It mentions Shoup as territorial governor, quartz revival after 1868, and landmarks including Lemhi County’s growth and ghost towns attracting tourism today.
University of Idaho soils technologist G C Baker notes there are no universal fertilizer rules. He urges placing some fertilizer near seeds but not broadcasting, mixing evenly with soil, and applying light hand doses on lawns for better results. He warns against expecting miracles on dry soils and cautions against overreliance on chemicals.
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