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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1925
Page
4
Ralph R. Wolf of the Y M C A preached at the Presbyterian church urging society to develop with youth. He praised the youth for bravery and clarity, noting their role in peace movements and their rejection of bunk, and expressing faith they will lead to a better world.
Joel L. Priest surveys Idaho output for 1925 with total value 227.71 million from agriculture livestock and mining. Wheat 35.01 million, wool and lambs 23 million, mining 40 million, lumber 35 million, potatoes 1.5 million. Banking data show deposits up 4.5 million from last year with asset gains.
An essay argues that rail transport, motor vehicles, telephone, and electric power are necessities rather than luxuries. It notes that modern household aids are essential to health and recreation. The piece suggests luxuries now are mainly poor investments.
Figures published reveal total state taxes climbing from 307,000,500 in 191 to 1,064,000,000 in 1924 while county city town village and district taxes rise from 1,219,000,000 in 1913 to 3,748,000,000 in 1924. This suggests where future tax reductions must be made.
The passage contrasts theoretical peace with practical daily life, noting home brew progress amid social theory. It ponders how peace could ease lawsuits and family strife. It reflects on New Year resolutions and a light humorous take on cough syrup potency.
London reports Premier Baldwin formally introduced the Irish boundary bill in the House of Commons after a recent agreement among Ulster the Free State and Great Britain. The bill received its first reading. Dublin notes the Dail Eireann also passed the first reading of amendments to the Anglo Irish Treaty.
Twenty five passenger ships and 124 cargo carriers remain stopped at British ports since December 1 due to a wireless operator strike. Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister told the House of Commons on Monday in response to a question from George Lansbury regarding the disruption.
Ways and Means Committee members, at the request of the National Association of Real Estate Boards, will recommend removing the federal stamp tax on real estate deeds and conveyances in the 1926 revenue act. Thomas F. Bayard, a Democratic son from Delaware, is the sixth in the family to serve in the United States.
Dicky meets Mr Moose in the Zoo and learns about antlers bells and moose traits. The moose explains his flattened antlers and calls his neck fold a bell while noting moose are the largest of deer relatives. Dicky plans to return for another chat after supper with the keeper.
A list of today’s observances and historical notes including Lady Anne Barnard’s birth anniversary, a Jenny Lind concert in Baltimore, a Chicago insurance commissioners meeting, a Kansas City horticultural exposition, and remarks by William M. Jardine. It also records several historical milestones from 1850 to 1923 and a note on a wheat quarantine hearing.
M Louis Loucheur, successor to Caillaux, is praised for wide experience and strong business ability. An engineer by training, he built railways in France Turkey Pal kane and Russia. He led munitions production during World War I and oversaw postwar reconstruction efforts.
Racing includes Jefferson Park Fair Assn in New Orleans and Tia Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana. National Horse Show opens in Chicago. Baseball holds annual meetings for National and American Leagues in New York as well as the Eastern League. Golf’s Metropolitan Association meets in New York and early A A U tournament set for Squaw Creek. Kid Rey vs Pemoult is an 10 round bout in Montreal.
One year ago today the League of Nations Council session in Milwaukee saw a bold heist as robbers seized more than $200000 in cash and securities from a secured location.
The list notes today marks birthdays for several prominent figures: His Eminence Cardinal O Connell of Boston born in Lowell Massachusetts 66 years ago. Charles scarcey Canadian postmaster general born in Ottawa 62 years ago. William C Durant famed Wall Street speculator born in Boston 64 years ago. Rev Edward Jake Methodist bishop in Palestine born Gorham Maine 57 years ago. Isauro Gabaldon longtime resident commissioner from the Philippines in Washington born 60 years ago.
Detroit hosts the National Association of Practical Refrigerating Engineers meeting while Minneapolis welcomes the Northwestern Hardwood Lumbermen's association. New York hosts the New York State Conference of Charities and Correction. Wayne Indiana hosts the Indiana Master House Painters and Decorators. Kansas City hosts the Kapness Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers.
Dec 8 reports from Santiago say Dr. Maltran Mathieu, Chilean ambassador in Washington, was asked by President-elect Figueroa to join his cabinet and Mathieu replied favorably. The president-elect noted he asked several Chileans serving abroad and would announce cabinet members once replies are received.
The Bell Syndicate essay advises young women to curb the wandering eye when dining, dancing, or socializing with escorts. It argues that looking at other men while with a partner signals disinterest and risks losing favor with the current beau. The piece promises guidance from Mimi on inquiries and self confidence.
A witty column about a husband who joins numerous political and charitable groups. The wife laments endless meetings and endless phone calls filling their home while praising public spirit. She jokes she acts as private secretary to a senator or member of parliament.
Chicago dispatch reports ten year old Samuel Scardina, whose case led to the arrest of his foster mother for murder, may be the kidnapped nephew of a once famous New York musician. Police investigate his true lineage as Mrs Scardina cites kinship claims and past marriages.
President Coolidge spoke to the American Farm Bureau Federation in Chicago then left by train Monday afternoon bound for Washington. He is scheduled to arrive Tuesday to deliver his message to Congress.
The DC Court of Appeals ruled the Fall and Doheny bribery indictments valid, overruling a plea in abatement. The decision clarifies that the act transferring prosecution power to special counsel did not block their use of district attorney assistance. Further related indictments remain under DC supreme court review.
Washington December 8 An unfavorable report on the seating of Gerald P Nye as North Dakota senator has been prepared by Senator Goff Republican West Virginia for Senate privileges and elections committee consideration.
Norway Maine 72 year old fiddle champion Mellie Dunham and his wife left for Dearborn Michigan to perform in Henry Ford's mansion in a formal visit. A large crowd cheered as officials including Governor Brewster saw them off in a parade through South Paris and Norway.
A poetic piece mixes zoological musing on Labies and simian arboreal movement with a nursery song reframed as evolution. It contrasts primitive behavior with modern contexts while weaving in unrelated newspaper blurbs about courts and education law.
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