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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
2
Idaho lawmakers debated the four year college bill with Kiger and others attacking duplication and high costs. Pond closed the debate with a facts driven summary while northern delegates faced criticism over university fundraising and building completion.
A roster lists 25 Aves for the bill including Allen Ander son Baxter Boyle Chapman Durrow Egbert Eligon Fair man Gustafson Niall Katerndahl Maileby McDonald Mehlhoff Moody Pond Preston Selix Taylor Thoreson Whitney Williams Wilson and 30 more under Neays Anderson Chins Fald Brainard Branit ks Campbell Cossitt Couter is Fenn Hateh Hoffman Jones Roger McBirney McClurg McCombs Mc Milan Milliki Sanborn Sumners Stephan Talboy Tapper Taylor Kootenai Thomason White Wolfe Mr. Speaker. Pais ley paired with Appel Beasley with Smith and Hull paired with Wyatt.
Blackfoot hosts a junior dog derby Saturday afternoon open to boys 14 and under in Bingham County. Rotary club plans a free-for-all race with single dogs and seeds over a city course. Entries register at the telephone office. deadline 4 p.m. Friday. Prizes total $15.00 for first through third.
Boise January 28 dispute ends with no agreement on land prices for the depot approach. Contractor J C Maguire says digging can start when negotiations conclude. condemnation possible if talks fail, with the city posting a bond and taking over after ten days.
Twin Falls January 28 reports a roundhouse under construction will exceed earlier plans with at least twelve stalls instead of seven. Locals expect the road to establish a division here once the Wells line opens. Rail work advances 13 miles to contact Saturday with grade nearly finished 20 miles beyond. A second track crew, believed to be the one promised by Chief Engineer W R Armstrong, has appeared.
Idaho Falls on January 28 reports a sharp rise in the local potato market with bulk bids at 1.26. Analysts blame last week’s overstock, while dealers on the Pacific coast stock up for potential higher prices, urging growers to haul in supplies to stabilize prices.
Boise, Idaho, Jan 28. The Child Labor amendment struggles to pass as no male sponsor with regular form can be found to present it in the House. Governor’s support is hampered by opposition and no women lawmakers exist to champion the bill, leaving women's clubs frustrated and doubtful of ratification.
Douglas Love leaves Blackfoot to oversee a new sugar factory to be built in Bellingham Washington. Mrs Elia Kreft and daughter Catherine attend Vanceland dance while Catherine prepares as a fancy dancer. The Blackfoot high school band plans a concert on February 4.
A. N. Edwards sued A. Robinson and J. H. Puelicher as a bondholders protective committee over deposited bonds of the Twin Falls Salmon River Land and Water Co for 60000 dollars. Judge Dietrich dismissed the suit noting claims rested on a written contract to enforce water rights contracts on a 1700000 dollar project in return for 10 percent of payments.
Community notices from McCammon recount ill health of McCammon Investment Co head Heriot Riddle improving and plans to avoid hospital. Reports mention farm bureau talks in Pocatello, visitors from Logan and Green River, a snowbound Robin section, pool hall operator Sebe Tunks returning from Lava Hot Springs, and preparations for the old folks party at Amusement hall.
Rigby Ja 28 annual winter carnival hosted by the Rigby firemen drew crowds from across the region. Smoky Gaston displayed prize racing dogs and led a pet ox team in events on the main street. The program also included cutter, saddle, bob sled, pony, and relay races, ending with a boxing match and a grand ball at the high school auditorium.
A 15 man crew from Idaho Falls, aided by the chamber of commerce and local businessmen, broke a trail through deep snow from Idaho Falls to Rexburg and Rigby. They cleared drifted routes that had blocked travel, enabling winter passage to the upper valley.
Two carloads of equipment and machinery for the Idaho Oil Refining Co plant at McCammon arrived Saturday evening. More cars were en route and R. T. Male, in California assisting with timing and loading, was expected to arrive within a day or two.
The Hartong Commission Co of Blackfoot announces the eighth carload of milk fed poultry shipped from Blackfoot. The latest car was consigned to Henningsen & Co of Butte, marking the first delivery to Butte after earlier shipments to Los Angeles. The car, shipped Tuesday, is among the finest milk fed poultry sent from Idaho and will be dressed for cold storage.
Blackfoot Rotary Club luncheon on January 28 featured the business methods committee presenting on the relationship between competitors. Speakers Fred Waite Rex Dunlap Rob Peterson and Nofear Davis discussed how firms relate in their industries. Guests included Rex Dunlap and Nofear Davis. Junior dog derby plans were assigned to the boys committee.
Blackfoot Tribune lists honor students for the second six weeks and the first semester at Blackfoot High School. First honors six weeks include Wenda Parsons and Wanda Parsons plus Anna Eleanor Chapman, Margaret Decker, Sonna Kinney, Adabelle Wheeler, Wilford Beck, Fay Jeppson, Ina Whitmill, Thelma Hodson, Dorothy Eckersley. First semester honors include Wanda Parsons and Anna Eleanor Chapman, Margaret Decker, Sonna Kinney, Wilford Beck, Dorothy Eckelsley. Second six weeks honors name Lucile Booth, Maxine Hodson, Kathryn Lamson, Ralph Whittle, Edith Brown, Marjorie Park, Surena Sorenson, Mere Faulkner, Rosemary Cowen, Laura Judge Moss Hoover, Helen Barrus. Second semester honors list Lucile Booth, Maxine Hodson, Robinet te Totty, Adabelle Wheeler, Ralph Whittle, Rosemary Cowen, Ina Whitmill, Thelma Hodson.
Caldwell January 28 L S Otto of Filer Keston P Wade of Idaho Falls and Eugene Hale of Blackfoot were elected directors of the Idaho Oregon Egg Producers at the annual stock holders meeting They replace A F Talcott H McCandless and L W Greathouse who were elected last year A J Shearer reported sales of 820879 dozen about 69 carloads earning roughly 230000 Local shipments included 2266 cases from the Pocatello station Cablot shipments went to Portland Los Angeles Ogden and New York
The Crane Creek Sheep company lambs 20 000 ewes on its Emmett bench ranch northwest of Emmett. Lambing began January 15. A 500 foot by six foot lambing shed with two foot straw walls was recently completed. Water pipes were arranged to supply clean water, and new faucets costing 2 25 each plus two parloads of washtubs were installed.
In the Malay states a four o'clock plant blooms each afternoon at four, then closes exactly twelve hours later. The plant's unique schedule highlights a precise daily flowering cycle observed in its native environment.
The source notes two Sackings of Mos Cow by the Chinese, first in 1137 and again in 1293, marking repeated attacks in medieval history.
Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon heard FE R South discuss eastern capital interest in a paper mill on the south fork of the Snake River. Officials cited water power transport and timber as favorable factors with county roads upkeep also under review and a committee appointed to talk with county commissioners.
Boise reports total fire loss of 140752 for December per monthly fire chief W A Foster. Buildings and contents damaged with insured amounts of 66800 and 105150 respectively. Fire department answered 37 calls, 2 false alarms, with 759 feet of ladders raised and about 30 hours fighting the blaze.
Jan 28 Boise Fish and Game league members report 500 crows killed at Lake Lowell during a war against predatory birds. Six club members hold Washington permitted hunts each Sunday until ice breaks for ducks. It follows a prior week tally of 150 crows, totaling about 650 killed. Dr. R R Towle notes a large crow population nearby. Deputy game warden W W Humphreys directs the shooting effort.
A dense schedule lists radio programs by city and station with times for guests talks music concerts and features. Stations include KFAE KHJ KFOA ENX KOA KOB KPO KSD EYW WDAF WGN WOC WOS WQJ and more across Pocatello Seattle Portland Hollywood Denver State College Chicago Davenport St Louis and Kansas City.
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