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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
3
The piece argues the motto Keep a perpetual grin promotes cheerfulness and courage during troubles. It warns the spirit matters more than the literal smile, noting a constant grin can provoke irritation and even thoughts of crime in observers, citing the Indianapolis Star.
A honeymoon couple on a Kyles of Bute pleasure steamer gazed at scenery. The bride asks for a chocolate, then a Hebe brings coffee and toast. She confesses she was dying for something and feared to ask, lest others think she was unhappy. Black and White.
A notice from Dayton Idaho describes three year old yellow Jersey steer with brand X on right ribs and right ear cropped, plus a yearling red steer with white spots and left ear cropped. If charges are unpaid, cattle will be sold for cash at public sale within forty days. dated December 1903. constable Chas Jones presiding.
A dark red cow about four years old and a red and white bull about four years old with no marks will be sold to the highest bidder for cash within 40 days if charges and advertising costs are paid. Also dated notice for a brown mare about 11 years old with a brand circle X left shoulder and impaired eye. Dated Dec 4 and Dec 18. City Marshal Dave Davis.
A New York Press excerpt describes Simla society adopting a postal calling system to replace in person visits. Women register with the town hall and mail invitations to acquaintances, eliminating the need to call at homes. The scheme eases the social burden in a loosely structured circle and relies on a mailbox for cards.
The eccentric jurist H H Breckenridge responds to a duel challenge with humor and moral restraint. He objects to fighting and explains he would not value an opponent as meat for barbecue. He suggests using a tree or barn door to measure impact and vows not to stand in the way if fired upon.
Fragmented text shows a land claim filing by Joseph Sidaho of Meridian Idaho with a final commutation action. The notice names commissioner George Cae and witnesses Willan Gees Milards and Edwin Kendall from Swan Lake Idaho, dated January 18, with references to related survey and ownership steps.
The advertisement announces the 1909 Hicks Almanac ready November 15 1908 with colorful covers and updated features by Prof Hicks Werthier and Forcast. It offers copies for 35 cents mail 30 cents stand 31 cents and a free copy with Word and Works the best monthly in America wholesale discounts and agents wanted at Word and Works Pub Co 2207 Locust St St Louis Mo. Citizens urged to support the almanac and its authors.
Delinquent stock holders listed by Weston Creek Irrigation Co in Oneida County Idaho. Stock to be sold at the secretary’s Weston residence at noon on the 16th day of January to cover delinquent assessments plus advertising and sale costs. Jno P Nielsen secretary treasurer. Died at Weston December 15 1908.
Notice that large numbers of grazing permit applications for cattle and horses in Cache National Forest Gate open. Applications must be filed at the Logan Utah office by March 1 1909 with sheep grazing due February 1 1909. Information on fees and forms available from W W Clark Supervisor.
A fragment asks if local limestone along the Tombigbee River in Alabama could sustain a cement plant for a century. It mentions Western Australia gold mine profits and a school-like notice offering millinery training for three girls, with a $5 down and eight months work starting Feb 1, attributed to Mrs. Strive.
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