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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1936
Page
4
The biblical prophecies declare that God will heal backsliders and show steadfast love. Israel will be nourished like dew and a lily, with roots like Lebanon, branches like the olive tree, yielding beauty and vitality.
At the Republican national convention Alf M. Landon of Kansas was nominated for president with 19 votes against him. Most dissenters switched to Landon. the roll call was resisted by some in favor of an acclamation. Borah invited Idaho to vote for Landon on the first ballot and unite behind him. The chosen standard bearer is seen as a symbol of free opportunity under the constitution and thrift in government.
The piece argues that lower commodity prices boost employment and purchasing power by enabling more buying across goods. It criticizes artificial price Inflation and calls for keeping taxes and laws from raising production and distribution costs. It notes current high prices reduce employment and asserts efficiency and free markets raise prosperity. It ends with a reflective note on happiness and nature.
Hailey Times laments Idaho's path to Ketchum as state ad valorem tax receipts show 57.5 percent paid with 389 719.98 still due. Idaho real and personal property values are listed and utilities valuations are being updated. Obituary and local farming actions are noted along with WPA weed control in Lincoln county. Governor Ross rejects land board takeover of water duties but foresees future conservation laws. Boise Statesman comments on Girard water board pitch.
A tiny meadow mouse known as Mite is carried by Farmer Brown’s boy who returns to the cornfield. After mischief by Blacky the crow, the boy leaves his coat, and the mouse escapes the pocket. The crow’s racket mirrors a familiar path home as Mite finds his way back safely.
An earthquake struck Helena at 4 15 p m yesterday causing a warehouse on State Street to collapse and shatter glass at St John’s hospital. Police chief Roger Smith ordered the area roped off. Met meteorologist W E Maughn pegged the quake at five seconds and noted it as the 1946th since Oct 12 1935.
A parenting style bulletin urges children to wash and dry feet daily, trim nails, air feet after baths, wear well fitting shoes, and protect feet from injury. It warns against ill fitting shoes and stresses individual foot sizing. Advice extends to pool etiquette with slippers from locker to pool side.
Advice emphasizes using own towels and slippers, wearing appropriate shoes for activities, and giving feet daily care. Proper footwear prevents infections and aids health, comfort, and vision. The text notes you travel on your feet and may reach "fairy worlds unknown."
The Agriculture Department forecast winter wheat production at 482 million bushels, above 1935 but well below the 1928–32 average, with May rains aiding late crops in the southern Great Plains and Washington. Conditions on June 1 were only 66.7% of normal for winter wheat, with other crops also near or below normal.
President Roosevelt urged all banks to cash government checks promptly and in full tied to the soldiers' bonus. The appeal, distributed via the Federal Reserve System, targets checks first under $50 with a subsequent larger group to follow.
A letter explains that adjusted service bonds will redeem in $50 multiples and urges banks nationwide to cash these checks at par with proper identification so funds flow promptly through trade channels benefiting veterans.
Salt Lake City June 12 Rulon Richard Edwalson 25 Union Idaho and Ivy Worley 23 Pocatello and Stanley E Jenkins 28 St. Anthony and Mary Meta Heese 27 Blackfoot obtained marriage licenses yesterday.
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