Advertising rates and publication policy notes
Local newspaper display advertising rates set at ten cents per line per insertion. The Preston News Publishing Co. lists these terms and invites applications for rate details and editorial involvement.
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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
2
Local newspaper display advertising rates set at ten cents per line per insertion. The Preston News Publishing Co. lists these terms and invites applications for rate details and editorial involvement.
A city notice warns of lax morals in Preston urging mothers to oversee daughters and fathers to guard sons. Officials pledge stricter enforcement of state and city laws to purge "lasciviousness" and end nighttime mischief after reports of disturbances and bottles under seats.
A fragmented note urges prominent citizens to convene with city officials to address the water question. The writer warns homes may close without a water system and invites collaboration to find a vital solution.
The county annual examination will be held at the Central School in Walad City on August 26 27. Eligibility requires applicants to be at least eighteen years old and to pass a qualifying condition. The notice outlines required credentials and a grading standard.
General school laws relate to teaching duties and responsibilities. Teachers with a valid second grade certificate and high averages may take additional branches for a first grade certificate. County superintendents may renew expiring certificates for teachers usually engaged in teaching. Primary certificates apply only to primary grades four and under and exams are prepared by the state superintendent. Applicants pay one dollar to the county superintendent for institute fund use. Henry Simpson, Superintendent of Schools for Oneida County.
The treasurer's report for the Village of Preston covers the quarter ending August 3 1909. Receipts total 2965 33 with sources including estray fines business licenses travel permits building permits road tax and others. Disbursements total 2712 34 leaving cash on hand 252 99. Signed Nephilarson and John Nuffer village clerk.
The readable bits refer to low priced alarm clocks and a Preston machine ad. Fragmentary text mentions work, a location west of a bank, and a general sales notice with unclear details.
The summons in a civil action by Joseph Davis seeks $200 principal and $22.65 interest plus $30 attorney fees on a May 18 1909 note in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant, alleged to have left Idaho, must answer within twenty days if served within the county or forty days if served outside. The case also seeks costs and a default judgment if unappeared. Publication ordered in the Preston News dated July 19 1909 by Justice W G Thompson.
The State of Idaho issues a summons to Nagano to appear at the Fairview precinct Oneida Idaho to answer a complaint for 75.00 and 1.50 interest plus 70.50 and 2.80 interest for money lent between Aug 1908 and Mar 1909 in favor of Tanner and Sons Preston Idaho. The suit seeks recovery of these sums.
The document states a defendant failed to pay a note when due, with the plaintiff seeking judgment for 174.30 dollars plus costs and 25 dollars in attorney fees. It commands legal service by a sheriff or constable and a return, dated July 17, 1909, signed by Justice of the Peace W. G. Thompson with attorney Joseph Davis residing at Preston, Oneida County, Idaho.
To whom it may concern I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife Matilda Hansen or any of my children for the reason that she has left my bed and board without due cause or provocation Witness my hand this 20th day of July 1909.
Dr P A Schwaneveldt, veterinarian, operates from Sant's Livery Stable in Preston. Office and hospital available and professional calls answered promptly day or night.
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