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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
5
A historical report describes cultivated dandelions grown on large farm plots. After winter protection, shoots emerge mid spring with roots left in ground for regrowth. Harvest begins in April, yielding tender, spinach like greens prized for healthful spring market demand.
Instructions outline introducing a new queen to a colony by placing her in a frames setup, feeding and smoke tactics to calm workers, and timing at dusk. It notes risks, success likelihood, and methods for ensuring acceptance and release.
In this farmer guidance piece J H Hayney advocates dog proof fencing, sheds on dry ground, and careful feeding to raise thrifty flocks. He warns lamb losses around lambing time can reach forty percent and urges timely hay and crushed grain rations, plus selective breeding for sturdy stock.
Fragments describe dry farming as cultivating grain fruit and vegetables on marginal lands with rainfall above eight inches enabling crops. Practical tips include fall plowing deep harrowing and annual harrowing to conserve moisture with notes on wheat varieties and production goals.
The document presents the June 3 1900 statement of resources and liabilities for the First National Bank of Preston Idaho. It lists assets including discounts loans bonds and cash items, and liabilities such as capital stock surplus undivided profits and deposits with a verified signature by cashier J C Greaves and notary Jos Davis.
Finance jested: Junius C Jensen Joseph Baliff and Arthur Tippets. Advertising and transportation N W Parker Watkin I Roe and Jacob N J Larsen. Horse races L H Baliff Cy Curtis and Joseph Davis. Dance and music W K Barto Jos McCann and Jos Marrom. Baseball W C Wowarth A C Smith and Geo D Casto. Fireworks A A Olsen Thos Smith and Willard Larsen. Children's Sports P J Han ist C F Hawkes and W P.
In Preston a large committee maps activities for the Fourth of July celebration with leaders from various groups named. A special meeting is set for Saturday at 8 30 p m in the village court room. Local business news notes Tom Boyle at Riter Bros Drug Co returning from the Seattle exposition and Sidney Stevens Implement Co expanding farm equipment sales. A note on Chamberlain's remedy promotes its use for bowel complaints and a saloon closing sparks a citywide run on whiskey and beer.
Notice for publication declares Charles John Martinson of Thatcher Idaho intends to make final commutation proof for land in section 28 township 11 south range 40 E B M before George H. Carver at Preston Idaho on July 6 1909. Witnesses listed are Charles Isch William Trish Georg Anderson and Joseph Folkman. Plus a rail fare notice from Preston to Seattle at $39.20 valid daily from June 1st.
Excursions East by the Viar Oregon Short Line to Denver Omaha Kansas City Chicago St Louis and other points run June 4 6 11 12 16 and 26 with agents listing rated dates rates and details for travelers.
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