David and Goliath Parable From July 1 1908 Bitec Issue
A fragment from Bitec July 1 1908 retells David and Goliath with heavy political allegory. David, youngest son of Jesse, is sent to the Philistine front and, after refusing Saul’s armor, selects five smooth stones and defeats Goliath with a sling. The tale casts Saul and officials as corrupt forces and praises popular resolve against entrenched power.
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David
Isai
Bethlehem
Goliah
Eliab
Saul
Trusts
Fragments Hint at Legal Notice on Small-Print Rates
Reading fragments show a legal notice about rates and contracts. It mentions nonpareil type, written contracts, and a ball telephone context, indicating a regulatory or business notice with small print requirements.
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Ball Telephone
Ancient battle tale retold with modern twist and details
A retold biblical scene shows the Philistines gathering in battle against Saul and Israel. Goliath, towering and armored, challenges a champion from Israel in a hand to hand duel as the army lines up in the valley of Elah.
The Telephone's Broader Field and Uses
A discussion of extended long distance use beyond daily calls. It notes families benefit from Bell service, using long distance for emergencies, comfort, social ties, and convenience beyond shopping needs. The piece highlights untapped potential and calls attention to pricing, urging readers to consider broader value.
Spring Fever Splashes Rural Life in Local Patchwork
Fragmented impressions from a 1920s style column weave spring talk of fishing trips, politics, beauty claims, and civic notes. Quips on Taft Roosevelt Hague arbitration mingle with local jibes about Emerson and canny remarks on Maho soil, leaving a hazy snapshot of small town life and idle season chatter.
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Joe Cannon
Hague
Taft
Roosevelt
John D
Emerson
Democratic candidates praise Chautauqua platform in tone
The Washington Star notes an array of candidates eager to serve the public and praises the Chautauqua platform as a noble institution. It remarks that Champ Clark offered little on his own platform, suggesting it may be weak to defend. The piece hints at Wall Street men reacting oddly to Morse.
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Ek Champ Clark
Ee Ek
Ie”Ee
Wall Street
Mr. Morse
Washington Star
Mary Vail's eighteenth birthday party in Dixie area
Local notes from Dixie and vicinity recount Mary Vail entertaining forty friends for her eighteenth birthday with lawn ice cream and cake. Other items mention visits, family gatherings, haying season, a camp meeting hint, and a sheriff candidate announcing Republican nomination for Canyon County.
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Myrtle Moreland
Mary
Vail
J. D. Rowland
New Plymouth
Tom Rosenberg
G. Gott
Jerome
H. Moor
Will Vail
Alex Ballentyne
Sells Floto
Boise
Ustal
Noah Palmers Grove
Fueture
TL. Mester
Breshears Vows Frugal, Attentive Sheriff Service
Frank M. Breshears pledges economy and diligence in public affairs, inviting scrutiny of his two years as sheriff and seeking public confidence and support based on careful administration and personal attention to duties.
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Frank M. Breshears
Will Monk Announces Candidacy for Treasurer Nomination
Will Monk announces his bid for renomination as treasurer in the Republican primary scheduled for July 30. The candidate emphasizes continuity and fiscal oversight as he seeks voter support in the upcoming election.
Christopher Announces Candidacy for County Assessor Seat
A. O. Christopher proclaims his bid for renomination as Assessor and Tax Collector in the upcoming Republican primary scheduled for July 30, 1912. He declares his intent to seek reelection and urges party support.
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A. O. Christopher
Seventh Organ Recital At Methodist Church Next Sunday
The Seventh organ recital by Mr Beal at the Methodist Church occurs Sunday afternoon June 16. The program features favorites from prior recitals chosen for popularity with guests and includes two choir chorus numbers. The listed selections include Offertoire de Ste Cecile and Grieg Lemare Mendelssohn pieces along with Anitra’s Dance.
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Beal
Methodist Church
For Sale Farm Machinery and Supplies List
For sale items include a 24 horse power International engine priced at 7500 with four cylinder bean rower spray pump at 35, a 200 bean nose at 20, and a 50 gallon gasoline tank at 5. All in good working condition. Inquiries to J. M. Greenfield, Caxton Printers, Caldwell, Idaho. M29 J14pd.
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Horse Power International
J. M. Greenfield
Caxton Printers
Caldwell
Idaho
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Caldwell Printing, Company
Drom Secgudt
Bitec
Socko
Juda
Israel
Terebinth
Goliath
Geth
Oyster Bay
Marriman
Perkins
Brotter Morgan
Senator Dixon
the Telephone
Businness
Money Trust
Chicago
Canyon County
Mark Bates
Euumwerinng
Matster
Will Monk
Tate
Grieg-Lemare
Ase
Anitra
VaNiPhFetu
W. C. H Tel
Mainai
Soc
Unter
Kimball Ave
Mons
Chautauqua
Botkin Harmon Drug CO
The
Western National Bank
Carpwerk
Idaro
United States
J.T. Morrison
Exes
Edward Hedden
V. Pres
le 5 Dille
J. Ta Roddy
Oregon
SHORT
Union Pacific Railroads
Rai
Burley
Lake Ofty
Utah
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