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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1945
Page
11
A compilation of humorous quips and cartoon-style lines touching on politics, bovine butter, wartime wit, social mores, and everyday life. The snippets lampoon figures like Carnegie and a Kentucky judge, mix puns about cows and weather, and end with an inscription about an atheist.
Readers may submit signed contributions up to 200 words for the Preston Idaho forum page. Contributions must be from named writers and not contain restricted terms. Second class mail information appears on the post office notice as required by federal act.
For months locals debate Preston’s Main Street name. They argue the street is not a route to the courthouse or state capitol, yet many Kansas settlers see a mock imitation of Utah’s State Street. Residents propose simply calling it Main Street.
The Idaho State Auditor reported an unencumbered general fund balance over five million dollars and five million more in other funds committed to special uses. Revenues stem from unusual returns on taxes and levies while state taxes rise sharply. The paper questions the doubling of the state levy and new cigarette tax revenue.
The piece questions a rise in the state levy from 25 to 48 mills and critiques road spending. It notes rough, hole filled highway stretches to Montpelier and predicts the auto use tax may be killed by political action led by Robert L Doughton.
The Independent Enterprise mirrors Ada county prosecutor on Boise nightlife and slot machine enforcement. The piece condemns intemperance in speech and alcohol, arguing moderation would benefit society and criticizing Harry Kess of the Idaho Allied Civic Forces for outbursts.
Pages recount Perkins Driver among Preston visitors and events in Dayton. Mentions Mrs George Paull piano recital in Opera House, Judge Terrill’s favorable impression, obituaries for William Eller and Fern Lundquist, Senator Borah and John McMurray visits, Mrs Roland Parkinson and Mrs Leonard Butterworth hosting a club, Hugh Coburn’s return from California, and Democratic rally at Mink Creek. Roy Maughan named college reporter. Boise dry bean prospects fall 77,000 bags. October weather and rains hinder threshing. uncertain quality losses pending October estimate.
Rhodas Bingham 78 of Clifton died Tuesday morning after several years of illness. Born February 26 1867 in Bingham City she married Augustus Lucius Bingham in 1884. Surviving son Alton and four grandchildren. Funeral held in Clifton chapel Saturday at 1 PM.
Fergus Briggs, vice president of National Laundry Co Inc, buys the interest of Mrs Myrtle Sandholtz of Twin Falls. The Troy National Laundry and Dry Cleaners plant in Twin Falls is included. Briggs, who lives in Pocatello, has worked with the firm since January 15, 1915, and the company operates from offices in Jerome Haley Preston and Blackfoot.
A fragment from a 1895 hometown page notes a politician trying to restrict free speech and a demagogue opposing women’s rights, illustrating recurring town conflicts.
Rains in late September improved range feed for Idaho livestock though conditions remained spotty on October 1. Livestock stayed in good condition through September with adequate hay and grain for winter needs, but fall grazing will be short in areas burned by summer fires.
A brief notice promotes a personalized life insurance program fitting financial needs. John U. Webber, representing Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., invites calls or letters to discuss plan options and coverage.
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