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Newspaper

Preston News

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

Page

7

Christmas Stake Conference Draws Large Utah Attendance

A two day stake conference last Saturday and Sunday drew strong turnout with 400 Saturday morning 500 Saturday afternoon 800 Sunday morning and 1100 Sunday afternoon. Apostle Heber J. Grant and George H Richards from Salt Lake City attended along with President Geo. C. Parkinson Joe Geddes and C. D Graslind and many high council members. Grant spoke on politics and local option as the path to prohibition emphasizing church duties over civic disputes. He contrasted liquor’s social impact with education progress and urged church members to support prohibition by counties. The message left attendees satisfied with the quarterly conference.

Arcists Heber J. Grant George H. Richards Salt Lake City Geo. C. Parkinson Joe Apostle Richards Apostle Grant Church of Jesus Christ Washington, D. C Utah Idaho Whaten Kentucky Alabama Georgia Teottalian Chall & Be Mid That

Preston Park and Fair Association Financial Report

The Preston Park and Fair Association reports county appropriations of 723.14 and lists subscriptions from numerous local firms and individuals such as Eagle Clothing Co J Rasmussen Co Rogers and Hawkes Cache Valley Produce Co and Idaho State Bank. Gate receipts entrance fees and savings are noted with grand totals and items like Mechum Bros and Gate Receipts totaling 1592.48 and 1 5648.64 balance figures.

Montaguest County Te. D. Dives Eagle Clothing Co J P. Rasmussen & Co Rogers & Hawkes Wilford Hobbs A. H. Jensen Cache Valley Imp A. B. C. Jensen John McQueen W. A. Henderson H.C. Liegh & Co Hall & Egley Dalley F. Binggell R. Fifie D . G. Eames R. M. Hull Mechum Bros N. T Ddw Co Fee Paull S. C. Chadwick John Christensen Fred Nuffer J. Maxfield A.J. Nelson Idaho State Stee W Ae Etd Jug Ini Ye W. Chatterton

An Americanizing Influence in Baseball and Music

A veteran fan argues baseball fosters citizenship among newly arrived immigrants as they root along with the American crowd. The bleachers echo with local cheer as newcomers embrace Americanism through the game, while an orchestra leader notes a newcomer's quick grasp of tempo after a first rehearsal.

Beginning December 14 time window outage notice

Beginning December 14 a window announces removal and repair work affecting service times. The notice indicates dates and durations for impacted users and outlines expected restoration or testing steps. The message emphasizes project phases and the responsible organization handling the outages.

Egypt Sphinx Poses for Photographs in Cardboard

A fragment suggests a photographer capturing odd images featuring a cardboard sphinx like figure. The text reads as a odd description with scattered terms and unclear specifics. The excerpt appears to reference a staged or surreal scene with Egyptian motifs and a photographer.

Egypt

Report of the First National Bank of Preston Idaho

Report of the condition lists resources totaling 220000 plus with loans 112254.09 and deposits 42806.68. liabilities show capital 24000 and surplus 7500, with notes and deposits detailed. Signed by JC Greaves, cashier, and Jos Davin notary in Oneida County Idaho.

First National Bank of Preston Idaho U.S Bohoo Woods Maine U. S. Treas OS Stats Unty OF Oneida JC Greaves Candler Davin

Grazing Permit Applications For Cache National Forest

Notice to file grazing permit applications for cattle and horses in Cache National Forest for 1909 in Logen Utah by March 1 1909. Sheep grazing applications due by February 1 1909. Information on fees and forms available from W W Clark Supervisor.

Cache’ National Forest Logen Utah W. W. Clark

Telepathy Case Reveals Shared Sleep After Ether

A telepathic woman describes a strong mental link during her sister’s operation. She recounts watching the operating room from the ante room and waking only after the ether wore off. The incident left her anxious yet noting a peaceful state of her sister’s mind.

Hypnotism Thrills at the Popular Theatre

This week at the Popular play house patrons witnessed Prof. McEwen, a Scotch hypnotist, perform despite illness. He later displayed feats like escaping shackles and handcuffs, drawing a skeptical crowd but entertaining the audience. A traveling pianist provided fine selections. Next week the Cowboy's Girl will be presented.

McEwen

Stray Notices From Dayton Idaho 1908 Auction Pending

A stray notice lists three animals the three year old yellow Jersey steer with brand X on ribs ear marks and both ears described, a red yearling steer with white belly spots and ear crops, and an unbranded cow and bull calf. Charges and advertising costs must be paid or they will be sold to the highest bidder for cash within forty days at Dayton Idaho. Official dates are December 1908. Constable Chis Jones and City Marshal Dave Davis certify possession and sale terms.

Pye Avy Lowing Dayton Idaho Chis, Jones Dave Davis

Hicks Almanac Offers Hicks Forecasts For 1908

The Word and Works Publishing Company advertises the Hicks Almanac for 1908 with colorful covers and multiple features. It claims the Hicks forecasts are the only reliable system, priced at 35 cents by mail and 30 cents on newsstands, with bulk discounts and agent opportunities. One free copy with the Word and Works publication. Located at 2207 Locust St, St. Louis Mo.

Irl L. Hicks Rgcg Prof. Hicks Hicks Werther America Word and Works Pub.Co Locust St St. Louis Mo Hicks

Spiritual Carrot Tale From Lay Preacher

A lay preacher recalls a veteran brother sharing a tale of driving a donkey cart. He tied a carrot to the whip to coax the donkey forward and urged perseverance in doing good, promising rewards in due time for those who do not faint. The anecdote appeared in The Sunday Strand.

Pleated Bishop and the mind of Clara Morris Wits

A fragmented reminiscence references Bishop Potter and Clara Morris with wits attesting to age, opinion, and regrets. The source hints at a visit or call at a place termed Clace or Pings in Hudson, noting late thoughts and a quoted opinion.

Clara’ ‘Morris Clace A ‘Hudson

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