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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
4
Publication details show display advertising rates per line per insertion. The notice indicates second class matter at the Preston Post Office and names ROE as editor and manager.
An old tale recalls Napoleon’s rapid ascent from youth to command in Paris. A lawyer, introduced for a top appellate post, faced him and claimed youth could not bar advancement. Napoleon asked the lawyer’s age and, after hearing the reply, granted the appointment, illustrating beliefs about age and capability.
A Victorian era quote notes flying as a new trend affecting tailor work. A silhouette discusses deformation concerns for aeronaut attire and envisages a new distinctive wardrobe. Cyclists and motorists have had outfits, and flying enthusiasts now seek proper attention to their apparel.
The average capitalization of railroad mileage abroad totals $20,183 miles at about $108,090 per mile. In the United States the 222,240 miles average slightly over $58,000 per mile, showing wide cost variance between regions.
Gen Smith-Dorrien tells a humorous wartime anecdote from the South African war. An orderly delivers dispatches to him and conveys a polite request for Kitchener to say please next time, sparking a lesson in ceremonial language. Lord Kitchener learns of the exchange through the messenger.
A Die Woche writer warns purists against trying national dishes as first experiences. He urges avoiding special regional meals unless in top hotels or first class restaurants where preparations are idealized. He cautions about misnamed dishes, citing Hungarian partridge, actually pork parts, and advises asking what dishes are before ordering.
A speaker laments his refined tastes and poverty, regretting how life might have differed if born coarser or wealthier. He muses on food, art, paintings, and luxury items, from expensive vases and yachts to motor cars, clothing, and walls adorned with beauty, preferring simplicity yet yearning for abundance. He wonders if being born with different tastes would have altered his life.
Quote from Mr. Bryan on the mystery of a watermelon. He claims that the seed absorbs and releases weight far beyond its size and questions how it forms outer color, a white rind, red heart, and black seeds. He adds that only when one explains this watermelon mystery could he discuss God’s mystery.
Local shop advertises prompt repairs and new work on wood and iron as well as a buggy reshell. Claims $2,000 worth of materials and horseshoes, with a 20 year proven presence in the valley.
Fragmentary OCR item touts a remedy for rheumatic pains and shoulder aches. It mentions applying Chamberlain's Balm freely and vigorously for a quick cure, with a seller listed as Peston Co-op Dry. The text is garbled and lacks full context.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlin's Remedy as unequaled for croup and cold relief. It claims quick action, widespread use, and nationwide sale through Preston Co-op Drug, urging timely use to prevent severe symptoms.
An old advertisement claims Ballard's Sayw Liniment heals burns sprains cuts and rheumatism and relieves pain instantly for accidents at home. Also mentions a price and general sale details with Co op and shop names.
The piece notes President Roosevelt calling attention to a rising menace linked to population growth and related deaths. It highlights McGee's Baby cures for diarrhoea dysentery and all infant ailments as Elixir stomach and all infant ailments priced at 25 cents, sold by Preston Co Op Co.
Be warned about a vague advertisement for a cough syrup described as a gentle laxative that expels phlegm. It promotes use for coughs colds croup hoarseness and bronchial troubles and claims guarantee. Sold by Preston Co op Drug Co.
Notice announces the Idaho annual school meeting election of trustees now rescheduled to the first Saturday in April. All trustees and school patrons should note the change as voting for special taxes for the ensuing year occurs then. By order, R N Hill Superintendent.
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