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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
4
A satirical verse decries alcohol prohibition as causing misery for workers. It argues the sober toil cannot fund drink or leisure, leaving men unable to buy gin, beer, or ale or enjoy tavern life while wages are spent on basic needs and housing.
The Chicago gathering draws national attention as the anticipated presidential nomination looms. Mayor Thompson of Chicago faces censure for alleged treachery aiming to undermine Lowden, while other leaders arrive and the convention proceeds with harmony and patriotic push.
An editorial piece honors the American flag as a symbol of victory and protection, urging reverence in peace as in war. It notes Flag Day events, quotes patriotic lines, and includes brief societal commentary on Prohibition, politics, and ministers.
W F Kasiska buys a post office building and stationery store from C E Hunter then sells to J C Campbell. Frantic Law named foreman of a local company, with Martini as assistant foreman. Elections yield sweeping Republican gains in twelve states. County schools report 35 schools serving 2,691 children. Police court logs show 29 cases, 29 convictions. Fire department seeks $25 quarterly support. City curfew ordinance delayed. New offices opened by Robert Service & Co in Center street. A 22 foot sturgeon caught on the Snake River. Local residents travel to Boise and Lewiston for business and legal matters.
Washington notes Tacna and Arica are inseparable in discussion as Chile Peru and Bolivia dispute the province split. The report outlines Tacna Arica’s nitrate wealth and rail links, Arica’s beauty port status, and long running boundary tensions from guano to plebiscites.
In the eastern province of the Andes rich areas yield silver copper tin and other minerals. The rail link from Bolivia to the sea underscores a key commercial route as scenic mountains pageant a high plateau about 144,000 feet above sea level with snowcapped volcanoes now tranquil.
Walter J. Wood notes in The American Legion Weekly that army nurses will receive assimilated ranks of major captain and first and second lieutenant under recent army reorganization. The move grants insignia and dignity plus limited authority within hospital duties, not full command or pay. More than 16 000 army nurses served overseas during the war, many recruited via the Red Cross Nursing Service.
The stock market opened with a rush to cover short positions led by crucible steel and extending to related shares in equipment and oils. Higher prices appeared in shipping, low priced motors, and food stocks, but the rally faded as the Hill group and other rails faced dividend rumors. Volume was about 390,000 shares.
The General Education Board of the Rockefeller Foundation contributed 500000 dollars toward Grinnell College's 1500000 dollar fundraising drive. The grant was announced in New York on June 12 AP reports the gift will finish the funding goal.
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