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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
4
The fire chief tells the city council that last year Pocatello spent 6557.44 on gas for city cars, street, park, and power operations. Motorized equipment increased efficiency, speed, and reliability, especially in sprinkling and firefighting, while overall costs remained economical.
The Denver chamber secretary and her companion attempted a winter ascent on Longs Peak near Denver. Miss Vaille died from freezing after the ascent failed and the young man suffered severe exposure while seeking aid. The piece praises her courage and reflects on the lure of outdoor risk. It notes a broader interest in rejuvenating approaches amid a revolt in India against monkey gland export.
Dicky meets a gray ant bear at the zoo who explains he eats ants and has no teeth. The creature shows his long tongue used to pull ants from hills and shares how kindness from keepers and food sustain him. Dicky returns home eager to tell his mother about the encounter.
The Tribune argues for a four year college status for the local school now renamed from the old Academy. It condemns political interference and praises Eastern Idaho’s need for a full college program. It notes Bannock's delegation has introduced a bill asking the legislature to broaden Idaho's educational system and widen its influence.
A California bootlegger reportedly poured liquor to customers from a hollow artificial arm, a gadget delivering a stronger wallop than the boxer's punch, as the tale contrasts illegal hooch with famed heavyweight power.
Shoes feature marks resembling Mah Jongg styles, unclear to read compared with size or cost markings. The article notes confusion over the symbols and their readability, suggesting potential misinterpretation by shoppers.
Pocatello will host a chicken show featuring only fowl on display while other exhibits proceed as usual. The event focuses on the feathered variety and draws attention to agricultural display in the area.
A partial OCR fragment notes ties between the Denver Colorado Editorial Association and the Indianapolis Indiana Hardwood scene. The text mentions Leaphermen’s association and hints at a cooperative or event linkage across two cities and organizations.
The piece explains a coy praise style in dating, stressing memory of small details, indirect encouragement, and letting a man deduce his appeal. It advises subtlety over blunt compliments, using attentive dialogue and a radiant smile to invite further interest without overt flattery.
Today's planetary aspects favor early actions with likely success but afternoon trends grow doubtful requiring diligence and self control. Avoid contracts and financial obligations now. A birthday person shows courage and ambition, with a thoughtful mind and strong home life influences. Notable: Seymour J. Guy, Charles D. Smith, James PD Smillie.
Springfield Illinois January 16 a receiver is sought in the United States report for the Alton Gas and Electric company by St Louis Union Trust company which contends the gas company is in default on 92006000 of its bonds
A wife recounts her husband’s constant reliance on medicines and tonics. He fills the home with pill bottles and insists medicine keeps him well, while he never feels sick. She notes friends urging different cures and jokes about the ongoing pill routine.
Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall succeeds Ballard as commander of the second corps area with HQ at Governors Island. The War Department report cites his World War I service in France and roles on the inter allied mission, Camp Dix and San Antonio command, highlighting a long military career.
The report notes a pending transaction involving the import of a notable item from Europe to America, valued at more than $1.5 million. Further details appear in Tribune want ads listing results and prices.
A humorous verse on family meals and indulgence versus discipline highlighting quarreling at meals harms digestion. An uncle’s stubborn eating, a peevish baby, and nervous indigestion among observers frame a light moral. Also notes about Kid McCoy and New York rail investments and a cat-free fur trade hope.
The article presents cancer as treatable especially when detected early. It explains external and internal cancers, early signs, and urges prompt medical examination. It notes surgery, X rays, and radium as effective in some cases, and states cancer is not hereditary but emphasizes ongoing advances and brighter prospects.
Today marks five years since constitutional prohibition began in the United States. Daw son City in the Klondyke suffered near destruction by fire twenty five years ago this date. Maj Gen Charles P Summerall becomes head of the second corps area at Governor's Island succeeding Maj Gen Robert Lee Bullard. The American Engineering Council opens its two day annual session in Washington today. Stanford University president emeritus Dr David Starr Jordan is to receive a $25 000 peace prize in Los Angeles today from the World Federation of Education Associations.
A Navy dirigible Shenandoah returns to Lakehurst New Jersey after surviving the great storm. President Coolidge hosts a dinner honoring the dive corps with ministers from Egypt and the Irish Free State in attendance. Philadelphia reports fire officials noting commissions of 30 to 40 percent cited in Jersey towns.
California farmers report 1924 fruit and field crop totals of 9,853,445 tons down 17 percent from 1923 due to drought and foot and mouth disease yet earned 368,427,000 dollars. Hay led crops with 4,823,000 tons sold for 104,659,000 dollars.
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