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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1958
Page
3
A county seat newspaper declares an independent stance for the upcoming General Election on November 4. It pledges fair coverage of state and county candidate visits, prioritizing speeches and organized appearances while limiting publicity releases and handouts. The paper will publish event details without favoring any party and offers ad help to all candidates.
A Sun advertisement from Soda Springs praises local businesspeople for supporting area growth. The full page tribute highlights merchant progressiveness and 100 percent backing for initiatives aiding development, fostering a warm community reception for two new enterprises.
In a humorous letter Uncle Cal critiques politicians claiming farm roots this fall and contrasts country life with city living. He jokes about manners, respect, and the nostalgia of rural upbringing, noting how time in town changes a country boy and erodes rural ways.
A reflective informal piece argues country upbringing shapes behavior in cities with signs such as gait and head position. It cites a policeman shoplifting incident and jokes about leaders like Andy Jackson and a White House Sunday work pattern, concluding politicians misread country insight.
Community notices record families traveling to Salt Lake City Provo and Logan for conventions and schooling. Local residents attend 4H Achievement Day and Better Health Club events. Elections and business changes, including Horsley Brothers, are announced. A hunting party returns with mixed luck and a fair prize record closes with a misdated note on John D Rockefeller.
University of Idaho agent promotes Make It Yourself With Wool Home Sewing Contest offering about $45 000 in prizes for ages 13 to 22 with seniors and juniors. The column offers sewing advice on cuffs dirt from pants and cautions about machinery.
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