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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
4
The Pocatello Tribune informs readers of its Associated Press affiliation and local news distribution. It lists delivery times, subscription pricing at 60 cents per month, advance payment discounts, and post office registration as second class matter, with managers William Wallin and Chas Sumner as editor and publisher.
An article urges a joyful Fourth of July in Pocatello with a military themed plan. Veterans returning home will join civilians in a lively, varied program emphasizing humor and camaraderie, aiming for a memorable joyfest without rigid parades or excess wartime formality.
Walker D Hines to Secretary Glass requests immediate appropriation of 1.2 billion to cover wartime railroad deficits and fund government operations. He cites 1918 operating deficit of 236 million and 4 months of 1919 at about 250 million, with total railroad appropriations reaching 1.7 billion if granted.
Miss Nancy Watts from Mountain Home sparks Idaho representation at the War Camp Community Service Hall of States in New York City. Her efforts lead to state aid for Idaho men in hospitals and a plan to organize Idaho volunteers for home entertainment as troops are cared for after battles.
A weekold car accident near Preston on a dugway caused a vehicle to overturn into an irrigation canal. Mr. William Turner and family escaped. Mrs. Turner was slightly injured and Turner rescued his wife and two young daughters. The steering failed at a sharp turn, saving lives through presence of mind. Idaho Falls and Bonneville County Commercial Club forms new board with by laws, officers elected for remainder of 1919.
The county board outlines officers and a 23 member board from voting precincts. The president will appoint an executive committee of seven and standing committees. Entrance fees are $2 and monthly dues $1 with sustaining memberships for firms and individuals. Blackfoot County sold $600,000 in road bonds at 5 percent, bringing a $3,650 premium. Lumbermen's Trust Co. of Portland bought them, represented by J D Neale.
A brief note credits Hor lick with origin of malted milk while warning against imitations and substitutes, reflecting a historical marketing claim.
Old papers for sale at the Tribune Office as photographers advertise a special sale and late hours on Thursday April 17 1919. The Prater Studio at 445 Bae 8 promotes evening appointments and prints a sale notice for local readers.
Readable OCR brief notes show a ticket agent in Pocatello and mentions Salt Lake Ute context with pass references. The fragment notes activities around ticket sales and a Balt Lake location. No clear event date or named individuals beyond SETH and RHOD.
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