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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
3
Local items list theater tickets at Sprague's for New Year's night and a night at the Auditorium featuring Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons. Mentions Miss Helen Innes, Mrs. Personsa’s newborn, weather outlook, a Trinity church Watchnight service, and events by the Gate City Club and Ladies Relief Society with plans for a February 14 ball.
Yesterday's weather showed a maximum of 27 degrees and a minimum of 12 with an average near 20 degrees. The brief indicates a cold day with little notable fluctuation across the period.
Notices describe a holiday gathering with ragged man and ragged lady prizes, a pig and turkey roast, and a colorful crowd. Several residents travel for work, visits, and holidays, including Gillilan at American Falls, the Misses White returning from Ogden, and local officials and merchants in Pocatello.
A visitor notes inviting her husband to view pianos at Sherman's Piano House located in the old post office building, encouraging a stop to see the displays.
Special correspondence from Fort Hall Indian Agency describes a successful Christmas tree program and school program at the fort. Visitors from Inkom report progress including a public school and early plans for a store and post office. Seasonal meals and a Santa visit are noted amid broader updates on payments, supplies, and local self-sufficiency efforts led by Mr. Caldwell. Indian trader O E Thum visits Boise for holidays and legislative events.
Thoelecke promotes Silverware that wears the Meriden Oneida and Rogers Brothers line. Harrison the Jeweler advertises alarm clocks and diamond rings for babies. Black's Grocery features fruits and holiday gifts while Mrs A L Cook’s sells cigars and perfumes. Pocatello Furniture moves to 860 North Cleveland offering savings on home goods.
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