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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
2
A Newark News piece lampoons laziness as a disease called anomar iasis and mocks social punishment. It argues for science driven cures and even suggests sanatoriums for the ailment affecting workers, homemakers, and children alike.
An editorial extols meritocracy and the survival of the fittest in government. It contrasts American values with European nobility, criticizing the Crown Princess of Saxony as an example of debauchery and corruption among the official class.
The article notes that a large dam across the Nile may boost Idaho irrigation projects. It cites reclaiming 1,600,000 acres in the valley and an estimated annual product increase of 213,000,000 dollars, nearly the dam’s cost. The dam spans 1.5 miles, with a top width of 23 feet and a bottom width of 84 feet.
An Evangelist Hall exhibit in Springfield closes tonight featuring artistic photographs by Mr. Peabody. The Nile valley temples pyramids and Philae views stand out for imaginative viewpoints and superb atmospheric effects. Also acclaimed are Athens Rome and Alhambra scenes with remarkable detail and Moorish architecture.
Champion James J. Jeffries and ex-champion Robert Fitzsimmons headline sparring exhibitions under William Delaney and Clark Ball at the Auditorium this evening. The event features no rehearsals, preliminaries, and aims to attract a large crowd before the fighters depart for Europe.
A short fragment notes Gill Edge Butter used for toast. The text mentions refraining from quantities and timing with numbers 22 1-2 and 27 1-2 but provides no clear event or context. No people or organizations are identified. The readable portion offers limited factual content for a concise card.
Trains arrive and depart at Pocatello starting December 14 1902. The timetable lists arrival and departure times for different routes and services, reflecting a continental rail schedule.
The post office in Pocatello Idaho lists unclaimed letters for the week ending December 20 1902. Names include Anderson Jayner Alexander Bruning Lindsay Bennett Miles Branan Mikan Blickenderfer Newman Bill O Dell Brown Orr Burke Pacy Brown Perkins Brown Ramsey Carr Reeves Clay Robbins Colgan Rice Davis Rickson Doran Robinson Dodge Roders Fay Sayres Forbes Stailey Fielding Seamann Gefeke Thompson Garden Whitley Hinds Williams Whiting Ball postmaster Ball Ball
Mrs Belle Theodore a longtime member of Shore Acres plays Ma Berry in the production at the Auditorium. Her son once played Young Nat Berry rising to higher roles. Theodore notes the turkey dinner in the show is disliked by the cast after many weekly performances.
The ticket office opens for sales from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and at night during passenger train time. A. B. Mattson, Agent, Pocatello Idaho. D. E. Burley, Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agent, Salt Lake Utah.
A Denver shoemaker from 1024 Santa Fe avenue praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing a summer kidney complaint and claims permanent relief. The ad notes the pills cost 60 cents and are sold by Foster-Milburn of Buffalo with Sprague's Pharmacy as a local seller.
The critic lauds Andrew Robson as Richard Carvel, noting he embodies the character fully and wins both men and women. His performance is praised as equally suited to female and male audiences, marking him as a versatile actor.
An OCR readable list records fire alarm box numbers and their signal patterns, noting box locations such as Corner Bigh os Girt Supe mes and Sherman and Bear Kincey. The garbled text lists various box numbers with combinations of long and short blasts indicating alarms.
An advertisement proclaims a product that preserves beauty by healthy digestion and blood purification. It asserts improved complexion and appetite with claims of cleansing the bowels and blood. Sold by Persene’s Pharmacy in town.
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