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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1944
Page
2
The article credits Mexican nationals who came under government agreement with boosting harvests in 1944. It notes language barriers were minor, workers were paid fairly, and growers earned fair returns. Most workers plan to return home, taking earnings and goods with them, leaving a positive impression of American farm wealth.
The Citizen welcomes the new Burley publisher as Idaho newspapers merge to serve business leaders and residents. The move marks a third consolidation in Idaho this year after Weiser and Sand Point, signaling rural press consolidation trends nationwide.
The text argues that merging business and public advertising into a single weekly publication strengthens both the media and audience. It claims one publication draws broader circulation, avoids duplicate readers, and reduces revenue in small markets by splitting limited resources between multiple papers, a trend seen across rural America and Idaho.
The article argues that successful farming now requires mechanized equipment to boost output with less labor. It notes wartime gains came from longer hours and machinery replacing animal and human power, predicts returning soldiers will drive mechanized farming, and cites expanding repair services as a sign of ongoing industrial farming.
The article argues that relying on surplus war materials to extend electric lines to rural areas after the war is flawed. It notes that legislation authorizing sales favors public agencies including tax-exempt Federal power projects, denying private, taxpaying industry equal treatment and risking private investments.
New shipment available at Citizen office. Choose blue or grey blotters for your desk and pick up today.
Pages of Time Miss Magie Merrill working in Logan visits relatives over Sunday. She studies music under Professor Johnson of the UAC.
Weston resident reports a baby boy born November 5 to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Smith of Pocatello formerly of Preston. Other items note a broken arm from a hit by youths in an automobile affecting Marlow Whitney Ward, an event at George M. Poole’s remains, the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ransom, Carlos Van Leuvan’s church house celebration, Orlando Rasmussen and a baby boy born to the couple. Also Scotch tape sale at The Citizen with large rolls and office supply price match.
A collection of fragmented jokes and captions touches on wartime shortages, postwar dating quirks, and social norms. It includes quips about publishing delays, births postponed, a murder scene in fiction, and light misunderstandings from soldiers, teachers, waiters, and couples.
Clifton Primary officers held a Friday afternoon party for Mrs Rhea Woods longtime chorister as she and Mr Woods plan to move to Emmett. About 12 officers attended a pot luck lunch and well wishes were offered.
Mrs Ira Neeley of Ogden spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs LA Neeley. Barbara Smith, staying with her parents Mr and Mrs J I Smith, left Sunday for Pocatello where she works. Mr and Mrs Elliott Smith spent a day last week in Salt Lake City on business.
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