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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
8
Local weekly brief notes and notices from Preston Idaho including staff bylines and publication details. Small-town items describe the paper’s manager C Earl Wilson and the issue’s postal handling as second class matter.
An editorial in the Twin Falls Times argues that abolishing the public drinking cup on trains fails to protect travelers. It notes water taps are used by multiple men and suggests providing paper cups on the rail line to prevent cross contamination and protect riders.
A community letter urges the Preston city board to restrict street fire crackers during the Independence Day celebration. It warns the blasts threaten children and horses, notes other towns ban or restrict crackers, and calls for a designated safe area for youths to enjoy fireworks.
The county assessor supports the current land valuations amid protests that some parcels were set too low. He cites prior actions and defends the figures as fair given the lands’ status and time on the books.
Incoherent notes reference a readings association and proposals from last week. Mentions include resolutions, land acres in the west, building wood, and a roads project tied to a commission.
Pratt, a Preston leader, died Wednesday in Salt Lake City after an appendicitis attack and surgery. He lived 87 years, served many trust positions in church and state, valued neighbors, and his passing will be marked by services at the opera house Friday at 7.
A Friday evening surprise party at Mrs Stephens home honored Mrs Eifie Corbridge with many friends in attendance. Guests enjoyed a short musical program and refreshments were served.
July 9 Preston third ward and Cherryville Branch meet at FP DOEMAL. July 16 Richfield with Treasurerots and Winder. July 23 Cedarville Weston and Dayton meet at FP. Joseph S Geddes James Johnson Taylor Nelson listed as Stake Presidency.
Public foreclosure sale scheduled for the Duk day of sr 4911 at SB veluek p. to. This action names Nationst bank of Proston as the mortgage holder. Property in Proston area is offered to satisfy a debt of £ 45.20 with costs and legal fees.
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