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Newspaper
The Caldwell Tribune
Location
Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1924
Page
1
Washington reports the president is flooded with letters praising his signing of a tax reform bill. Voters regret party rancor in Congress but applaud the 25 percent income tax cut and urge further reform. critics fault high surtaxes and fear capital staying in tax exempt securities.
Clemons returns home after visiting his son A B Clemons and Jami im Caldwell. He warns that hay crops will be nearly zero as mountain streams run low and creek waters are used for irrigation. Stock will suffer from dry feed due to scant rainfall. He notes California boom and health issues slow state. Miss Thisha Jacksopler heads to Mexico City for summer studies.
Pocatello Post No 4 of the American Legion tightens plans for a big July Fourth celebration in the city. A twelve round boxing match at Brady Park pits Spug Myers of Pocatello against Teddy O’Hara of Oakland, aiming to draw fans from Utah and Idaho. Myers rare undefeated in seventy fights. O’Hara has over one hundred bouts with few defeats. The event caps a day of carnival attractions and citywide events.
Mise Alice Evans 18 and Miss Gladys Johnson 16 from Castle Creek in Uwyhee county drowned Sunday with two companions when a sow bar collapsed on the Snake River mouth. A California youth and Viola Goldie Johnson survived. The raft failure, likely caused by current and weight, left bodies unrecovered by nightfall.
Caldwell defeated Nampa 10 to 2 in a classic pitching duel Sunday. Roy Heard allowed three hits and six strikeouts for Caldwell, while Johnson held Nampa to two safeties with 13 punchouts. Pete Kim opened the scoring with a sixth inning double and swiped third on a throw, scoring on Nelson’s throw. Earwood sealed the win by catching a late drive and aiding two timely plays. Caldwell leads the Valley league as Nampa’s errors pace the game.
The W. C. T. U. will meet Friday afternoon at 2:00 with Mrs. J. I. Forbes at 32 Cleveland Blvd. A flower mission program will be held and flowers will be sent to hospitals. Contributions invited and friends are welcome.
The 1924 Idaho State Horticultural association summer meeting will be held in Caldwell at Memorial Park on June 20. A basket lunch will be served at noon. Program includes greetings by Dr J W Boone and an array of talks on fruit industry topics, with round table discussions and a orchard drive possible afterward. Fruits and flowers for the home and coffee and ice cream will be provided.
A Monday morning letter to Mrs. A. E. Laughlin from Mr. Laughlin in Terra Haute Indiana warns that eastern crop conditions are poor due to cold weather and drought. He predicts Idaho farmers may secure better prices and expresses preference for living in Idaho.
Caldwell Elks who attended the recent state convention in Twin Falls returned home over the weekend with early arrivals including Earle Boyes C J Westcott Curtis Haydon and H C Gillette. Fred Lilly and W F Howard came the next day after a longer stay in Twin Falls. Earl Wheeler and A I Myers extended their trip to Hailey for weekend fishing with modest trout results in Silver Creek Wood River and nearby areas.
Crowds split three ways as Caldwell fans from the Chromic baseball section join roughly 3500 spectators in Boise to watch Emmett defeat Boise 5-3 and retain league leadership. Attendance was fair with most outsiders from Nampa. Elks Flag Day services at Memorial Park drew a small concurrent crowd.
Jerome producers were getting about 14 cents a dozen on Friday while Caldwell quoted 20 cents. W. S. Shearer, manager of the Idaho Oregon Egg Producers, said he saw the figures on a poultry special trip through southern Idaho. Jerome prices held against Twin Falls area due to a strong egg association locally in operation.
The Tribune and Caldwell Daily News will end semi weekly and daily editions and become weekly papers. Publishers say the move adapts to business conditions and will better serve the community with two strong self sustaining weeklies. Subscriptions will be adjusted to match new publication dates.
A Nevada senator is blamed for blocking reclamation relief to punish allies for enemies’ gains. Idaho congressman Burton L. French says Pittman filibustered the Spanish Springs item, delaying the deficiency bill despite western support. The piece notes the relief passed Senate and House and could accept next session, with western leaders pressing for action. Born June 12 to Mr and Mrs Jens Bradley of Greenleaf, a son.
Harry F. Atwood warned Kiwanis and business leaders that world woes stem from departures from American constitutional principles. He argued democracy invites mob rule, criticized direct primaries and recalls, and claimed nations declined under democracy, citing Jesus Christ and ancient Rome and Athens. He spoke at the Methodist church Monday evening and earlier addressed teachers in Boise.
Court house and city hall offices closed Monday in observance of Pioneer Day proclaimed by Governor C. C. Moore. Banks and other businesses remained open. No further formal observances occurred in Caldwell.
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