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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1947
Page
4
U. S. Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio tours the West to gauge sentiment for his 1948 presidential bid. He is blunt, steadfast, and unafraid to stand apart from the crowd on labor and economic policy, drawing respect for his unwavering convictions.
Senator Taft and Mrs. Taft will visit Boise September 30 for a public talk at 8 p.m. in the Boise High School auditorium. Mrs. Taft addresses a women's luncheon September 30 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hotel Boise. On September 29 at 3 p.m. Taft speaks in Memorial Gymnasium at the University of Idaho.
Idaho is described as a gem state with various stones including agates amethysts rubies garnets opals sapphires and diamonds found within its borders.
Reading fragment shows a rosy cheek health claim and a wagon delivering royal health each morning. The copy emphasizes pure milk as a daily nourishment on the road to wellbeing.
The Veterans Administration announces war service counts from Sept 16 1940 to July 25 1947 for G I Bill education training loan guarantees and readjustment allowances. Key deadlines begin four years from July 25 1947 or discharge, with nine year program ends for education and training, nine years for Public Law 16, ten years for loan guarantees, and two to five years for readjustment allowances. A Q and A notes veteran must run business with personal labor or supervision. Funeral services held in Boise for Dick Jensen, son of Lorenzo and Mrs Jensen, former Peston residents. teacher with state highway dept died in an automobile accident near Homedale.
The Clarion describes the Martins' golden wedding anniversary and community events by the river. Neighbors husked corn at Sober Hoskins' husking bee, then shared sparkling beer, reflecting how small acts help the community.
A collage of jokes and quips on work, marriage, religion, and daily foibles. Snappy lines about civilization, eggs, wedding inscriptions, and a doctor’s simple cure mix with a sailor’s tale and a Sunday school moment. The tone is light and old fashioned.
An eyewitness report quotes a fisherman insisting he caught a massive fish with the claimed size provoking disbelief from a friend who mutters only, I believe you.
A blunt admonition about resilience and self-reliance in face of criticism or obstacles. The line suggests perseverance despite constant pressure and opposition, urging steady progress regardless of detractors.
Four Holstein cows in Henry Drury Preston's herd recently completed official production records. Sleepy Hollow Hanna Poslh Greta led with 602 lb butterfat and 19 227 lb milk in 365 days. Sleepy Hollow Lilac Hailo Gem earned 657 lb butterfat and 14 960 lb milk in 365 days.
Mrs Emma Chytraus and her daughter June of Oregon and Salt Lake City visited last week. Mrs Marilda Day, Chytraus' mother, also stayed during the period. Mrs Frank Crockett spent several days with her husband who is in medical care at the LDS hospital in Salt Lake City after he suffered a badly crushed ankle in an accident here a month ago.
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