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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1925
Page
4
The Railway Age reports May 1925 freight statistics show new highs in gross tons per train 1695 cars per train 44.6 and speed 12.2 mph. Compared with May 1920 gains include 15.3 percent more tons per train 20 percent more cars and 13 percent faster trains, despite lighter average load per car.
Rockwell D. Hunt reviews California's path to statehood in Current History Magazine noting 1848 to 1850 events and the eventual signing by President Fillmore. The piece praises California as the queen of the Pacific and highlights the state’s contributions to the Union. A final weather update hints Morocco war delays due to rain.
A mix of historical opined notes discusses German refugees from Poland, potential Reichstag conflict, food aid ideas, evolution debate in the senate, Finland’s leisure class, dry goods concerns, pessimism on coal, US tax stance in parole debates, and Mexico claiming updates relative to American figures.
Betty meets a tiny elf who whisks her to Eskimo land for a surprise visit. They explore a warm summer camp with tent houses, wildflowers, and a brown Eskimo girl who recalls snow days and hunting routines. Betty returns to prepare dinner as her father arrives home.
Today’s aspects are benign and satisfying but not inspiring. Expect contentment and no urge to push new ventures. in the home, harmony rules. A boy born today shows strong recuperative powers and resilience, while a girl may face a teens health setback. Notable born on this date: Seth Thomas, Charles Francis Adams, Marshall Field, Robert D. Evans, Mark Way, James H. Hyslop, Hamilton Holt.
A wife complains her husband is never satisfied with clothes and hats he buys. He seeks constant fashion fixes while she jokes about men mocking women who worry about appearance. The piece humorously contrasts male sartorial indecision with female humor.
The article compares nervous or odd children to plants needing proper conditions. It emphasizes nurturing growth, avoiding shaming, and addressing inherited tendencies, environment, and physical health. It advises calm guiding figures, rest, and correct treatment of adenoids or malnutrition to help the child become like peers.
Hamilton Holt former New York editor and Connecticut Senate candidate born in Brooklyn 53 years ago today. Bishop Francis J. McConnell of the Methodist Episcopal Church born in Trinway Ohio 54 years ago today. Otto A. Hauerbach Salt Lake City born 53 years ago today. Jack Pickford Toronto born 29 years ago today. Princess Mary Viscountess Lasell receives honorary Doctor of Laws from Leeds University.
Mimi argues smoking is no longer a moral offense though health risks remain. She urges moderation, notes odor and yellowed fingers as deterrents, and says the decision is personal if one can limit to a few daily cigarettes. The piece also notes women may now enter high civil service examinations.
A compressed 1917 era verse piece mixes street wisdom with civic virtue urging citizens to keep nerve in face of police, judge, bandit, or accident. It includes lines about resisting fear, asserting self respect, and a jab at a naval recruitment joke. The piece blends poetry and political sentiment.
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