17 Oct 1907
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Newspaper
Preston News
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
1
A Winnipeg correspondent sends a long clipping praising Mormon missionary work in Manitoba. The letter notes winter coming, farming setbacks, and church activities, including Sunday services and plans for YM MIA work. The writer expresses faith, zeal, and hopes for Zion’s growth and thanks The News for sharing news from Zion.
Notice from Preston Idaho about a 5 percent cash and 2 percent labor assessment on corporate capital stock levied by the board on October 1 1907. Unpaid stock by October 28 1907 will be advertised for public auction to pay delinquent assessments and costs. A special stockholders meeting October 12 1907 at 1 am to discuss canal head change and Mink Creek dam.
An 1868 anecdote from South Gibson Pennsylvania recalls George Felton endorsing Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after trying various treatments. A bottle persuaded Mr Miles of the town to try it, stopping the ailment at once, sold by Preston Co op Drug Store.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a list of class appointments with names such as Geo. D. Casto and H P Alder. The readable fragment suggests school or academy personnel, but the rest is garbled and unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and terms that appear garbled. No coherent event or facts detectable to summarize meaningfully.
Reports describe organized practice games among three baseball teams and a Friday social, with student enthusiasm rising. A dancing party at the opera house earns praise for atmosphere and music led by Prof Otte. The Strike Board of Education held a quarterly meeting noting progress and plans for the academy.
Notice is hereby given by administrator Frank Taylor of the estate of Heber Taylor deceased to creditors and others having claims against the estate. Exhibits with vouchers must be filed within four months after first publication at Mapleton, Oneida County Idaho. Also mentions additional notices and final proof for other filings in Oneida and nearby locales.
A theatrical production is described with emphasis on the grand staging and new cast. The piece features a lengthy interlude between acts, praised for its massiveness and the ensemble's strong performances. The item notes a Tuesday showing on October 22nd.
Leslie Keller's one year and nine month old Floyd drank a can of lye left unattended. He was rushed to I D B hospital in Salt Lake City and treated for two weeks. The boy is recovering and doctors warn mothers to keep lye away from children. A separate note mentions police and Indian relations and local events near Preston.
The Malad area report recounts a tour through town with mentions of a new horse doctor staying at Phi Margetta's stables, a theft of 40 chickens, an insane adjudication in Probate Court, a furniture salesman arrival, and city council discussions on a uniform license and front porch lighting for the opera house. It also notes rail traffic and depot questions, with varied town chatter and local figures named.
Ernest Needham of this city traveled to Malad this week for business connected with Thatcher Music House of Logan. He discussed launching a music store locally, with pianos and organs as core products, in a meeting with county officers.
A fragmented note argues colds are harmless and vaccines or treatment unnecessary, claims pneumonia follows often, and misstates infections like diphtheria and scarlet fever as rarer. It suggests non prescription remedies and hints at a trade article about a drugstore staple.
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