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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
4
An optimistic view extols U S growth and consumption as a national hallmark. It cites mass home purchases in 1925, booming transportation, park development in Florida, and vast industrial projects from Illinois highways to Wyoming pipelines.
A Pocatello article discusses weekly Y M C A discussions on youth revolt and changing viewpoints after World War I. Elders are urged to re adjust ideas, show sympathy to youth, and avoid family strife that could harm national welfare.
An insurer notes life span lengthening four years in 25 years with future gains likely. Advances in health science counter risks of progress as WWII-era resilience shown. Curtis Publishing offers 250000 to fund grammar school boys attending college. A reflection on unity with the Philippines and social contrasts linger amid domestic notes.
Johnny Grasshopper and friends meet the new neighbor Lady Praying Mantis in green with a slender neck and four hidden wings. She charms the meadow crowd by twisting her three cornered head and shared greetings with Tilly Tumblebug and Creaky Cricket.
A mix of public notices and events appears. Havana hosts a two week international fair. St Louis hosts a fiduciary conference. Nashville to hear Methodist Episcopal unification results. Princeton hosts collegiate world court conference with 100 plus colleges. A personal note offers self help advice. Copyright 1925 by Bell Syndicate.
Elizabeth of Belgium born in Munich sixty years ago today. Ada Louise Comstock born Moorhead Minnesota forty nine years ago today. Senator T Coleman du Pont born Louisville Kentucky sixty two years ago today. Simeon D Fess born Allen county Ohio sixty four years ago today. Le Baron R Briggs born Salem Massachusetts seventy years ago today.
One year ago today Leon Trotsky then war minister in the Soviet Russian government was reported critically ill.
Today’s anniversaries note Sir David Brewster born in Scotland and died February 16, 1868. Other entries include Henry Moeller born Cincinnati and died January 5, 1925, Queen Isabella pardoning filibusters in 1848, failures of the Araguyans in Brazil, a deadly 1876 ship explosion at Bremerhaven, Samuel Y. Greene born in Indiana 1939, General Nivelle taking French command in 1916, a 1923 shaft memorial for American soldiers at Blois.
A column argues mothers lament daughters temper flare ups and the social pride in being seen as spirited. It contrasts Polly Marion’s rage with social mockery and notes how public outbursts make the person look foolish while others remain calm.
A light venting quarrel unfolds as Mrs. McKay advocates fresh air and a sleeping porch while the husband frets about winter drafts and “nature” indoors. He jokes about open windows and money for his wife’s plans tomorrow.
The queen Elizabeth, consort of Belgium, is deeply beloved by her people for her wartime sacrifice. She endured shell fire and privations beside soldiers and contributed tirelessly to her country. Born Duchess Elizabeth of Hamburg in 1900, she is a skilled violinist, linguist, and doctor to her husband and children.
A $2300.00 check made out to Harel Red Grange was received by Illinois Trust and Savings Bank of Champaign. Dr. E W Shallenberger of Arrow Pictures signed the check and it will be held in escrow until Grange completes his contract. Bank cashier Harrow E K McNevin, Grange's manager associate, noted daily checks addressed to Grange from the cast.
In Ogden Utah a new construction record is claimed as a 75000 livestock show coliseum rises in the stockyards district. After 22 days since the contract was let the structure is 70 percent complete with 90 carloads of material onsite and 195000 of 390000 dollars funded. The 56000 square foot building is to be finished in time for the livestock show starting January 5.
A dated promotional verse urges a marriage bid with a coupon offer claiming honesty, prosperity, and partnership. It features flirtatious lines about flirting, shopping, and signing for a marital "investment" while juxtaposed with brief, unrelated notes about prohibition and impracticality.
Ralph W. Seyboldt scheduled for execution by shooting on January 15 1926 in Salt Lake City after multiple delays. Judge M L Ritchie fixed the date and Seyboldt again chose shooting over hanging when asked by the court.
Pau C. Grening, captain of the President Harding, promoted to assistant director of European affairs for the fleet corporation. He recently rescued the crew of an Italian freighter in mid Atlantic during a storm. The announcement was made in Washington on December 11.
Washington reports show a roughly $560,000 reduction in the army budget affecting officers on detached duty with reserves and training camps. Director Lord reassures that enlisted strength of about 111,000 will be maintained, despite the overall cut.
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin a resident reports finding an uncut diamond inside a caught white fish. Sam Mukian formerly of Sturgeon Bay now in Johnston City Alabama sent the tale to Albert Kalmbach a local fish dealer asking where the fish might have been caught. Kalmbach seeks the origin of the diamond and the story prompts interest in local fishing lore.
Paris reports the air service espionage case is called a mare's nest by newspapers that previously alleged British spies. Police find no evidence to support Mile Marthe Moreau's confession of spying for James Leather, Ernest C. Phillips, and William Vischer once British officers in Britain's intelligence service.
Dr J C Bennett Yonkers eye specialist signed a waiver of immunity before testifying to the Westchester grand jury probing alleged tampering with the Rhinelander case. District Attorney Rowland accepted the waiver. A Yonkers citizen, Bennett discussed the Rhinelander affair with juror Frederick Sanford during the trial, but the grand jury’s outcome is not expected to affect Kip Rhinelander’s verdict.
Paris reports the death of critic and novelist Andre Beauaid at age 72. The writer known for bold satire and cultural essays died today in the capital. Funeral details are not yet released.
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