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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1926
Page
4
The piece urges universal observance of Flag Day, noting June 14 as a time for schools to honor Old Glory. It emphasizes the flag as a symbol of liberty, law, and justice, highlighting the United States as the oldest continuous service flag and urging display of the Stars and Stripes.
The article explains light travel from stars such as Sirius taking years to reach Earth, notes stars are large and colorful, and describes how astronomers classify stars by color and naming methods. It invites readers to learn more about distant stars and their meaning to humanity.
In Liberty contributor Eileen Bourne argues rising divorce mirrors declining religious influence and moral responsibility. She cites 1,140,000 marriages last year, down from 1.17 million in 1924, and notes judges, lawyers, and clergy linking indifference to religion with weakened marriage bonds. New York City plans 1,600 more police on June 16 amid traffic strain.
Mrs Brown Beetle and friends chase a drowning bug in a pond and learn he is a back swimmer who breathes by trapping air bubbles. They fetch help but he reveals he was exercising and can stay on his back. Narration notes the 1926 copyright by Newspaper Feature Service.
Sir Oliver Lodge born in Staffordshire 75 years ago, Viscountess Rhondda 48, Charles L. McNary 52, Lt Erik H. Nelson 88, Thomas J. Walsh 67, Marchioness of Worcester 29. French rail deficits last year reached 183 million dollars. Dr R O Young leaves June 25 for six weeks of study.
Sir Oliver Lodge becomes 15. Rt Rev Timothy Corbett marks priesthood anniversary. Washington Democrats meet at Wenatchee to set ticket and platform. Cardinal Dubois and party visit Assumption College Worcester. Dr James A Beebe inaugurated president of Allegheny College. U S Military Academy diploma day overseen by the Secretary of War. College of the Pacific marks 75th anniversary in Stockton. Dr Harold Boardman inaugurated president of the University of Maine succeeding Dr Clarence Little.
A concise record of anniversaries and historic notes: Charles Kingsley born and died dates, Edward VII visit to Fontainebleau, Sophia Smith founder of Smith College, Sophia Smith born 1796, 1876 Women’s International Temperance Congress in Philadelphia, 1909 Grand Rapids parade for Admiral Dewey, 1901 Illinois battleship trials, 1917 Espionage Act passage by Congress, 1924 Coolidge renomination at Cleveland.
Dr Harold Boardman, a Bangor native and University of Maine alumnus since 1891, will be installed as president succeeding Dr Clarence Little. Boardman has served as dean of the college of technology and introduced a personal system to assess student suitability for engineering work.
Age questions the barrier honors as Charley Boots Burnell aged 70 and Tom Cheek aged 100 figure in a turf meeting at Victory Exposition Park. Burnell's entry has led the field twice in a week with Mc Chesney lineage, while Cheek and his ten year old horse Red also turned the trick.
Hong Kong correspondent notes floods at Canton drowning over a dozen ships and destroying about 4 million dollars in property. Regional railways are crippled. European fashion trends show women favoring ring watches worn on the first finger.
Poem contrasts Eskimo life with modern tech driven wonder. Early lines depict boredom from hunting and isolation, then note radio, airships, and planes bringing new stimulus. The verse ends with a hopeful line about progress and waiting.
Angela aims to attract Don Anthony by rejecting drinking and promiscuity while signaling traditional values. He notices her but remains wary of a stiff puritanical image, preferring a partner who is sweet yet modern. A friend explains the balance: respect yes, but avoid stiffness that Repels potential marriage.
Washington June 12 The McNary farm relief bill defers an equalization fee on cotton and corn for two years drawing fire from Senator Borah Idaho who warned of striking out the deferral if pressed by others Senator Robinson Democratic leader charged the aim was to woo cotton states Senator Gooding Idaho supported deferral while Wheeler Montana called the measure economically unsound though tolerable with tariff protections and another note says much road construction work is ongoing in Mexico.
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