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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
2
An evening program at the Chautauqua tent features Dr. Franklin J. Klingberg and Dr. George W. Nasmyth speaking on topics linked to government and Europe’s front. The event, held with no charge, includes a 100-voice L. D. choir and a solo by Prof. Hendrickson titled The Flag Without a Stain.
Italian forces report capturing three K-211 K-383 and K-388 hydroplanes after a dawn raid along the Piave front. The 400 horsepower three man bombers, damaged by anti aircraft fire, capsized at sea and were towed to the naval base with all crew wounded. two seriously.
Idaho increases spring wheat acreage from 375000 to 469000 acres with a 93 percent condition and an 11800000 bushel production forecast versus 8250000 last year. Oats acreage falls to 258000 with 11300000 bushels projected. barley drops to 180000 with 7180000 bushels. rye at 41000 bushels. hay output placed at 2250000 tons.
A survey notes alfalfa acreage rose mainly from transport issues and a push to grow more spring wheat. May drought wind and cold hindered crop development and caused severe fruit damage, but late May rains improved conditions across crops.
A general conference of architects, material societies, employers' associations, and building groups began in New York to coordinate construction and building materials with the federal government for the war effort. Leaders seek closer ties between crafts and federal authorities amid a growing Washington construction program and housing demand.
London reports reveal soldiers still smuggling war trophies home despite an army order banning the capture of German helmets rifles bayonets bombs and shell parts. Hawkeye police monitor leave boats as men improvise hiding spots in puttees overcoats and clothing to keep cherished mementos.
Flag Day was celebrated in Poenictlo with events at the depot court house grounds and Short Line shops. Veterans led the flag raising with recruiting officers, the Congregational male chorus sang America and The Star Spangled Banner, and speakers included EK A Krussman W G Comstock Rev TH S Hamilton Fred W Dickerson and A C Hinckley. Over a thousand attended the shop ceremonies.
Cooked food sale planned by Presbyterian ladies at Oliver Grocery. Memorial services for B. of R. T. and Co to be held at a local church on a yet to be decided date. Chautauqua tent rising at Center and Garfield for week beginning tomorrow with patriotic talks and no collection. Ticket sales urged to meet guarantors quota. drugstores selling. Dr H S Woolley at American Medical Association convention in Chicago notes heavy army officer presence and war focus. Mrs Norval E. Austin of 935 North Hayes dies after two weeks illness. funeral at St Anthony’s Church. remains shipped to Salina Kan for interment.
Purely personal notices list John Gooch a Bancroft visitor to ay J Hardy here today on business from Hailey Donald Dimmick of Montpelier visiting W M Lamenson of Downey a business visitor today
Dartmouth College, under a war department agreement, completes arrangements to train several hundred drafted men in radio service this summer in Hanover New Hampshire. The first two month course opens tomorrow with instruction in wireless engineering wire work map making and drafting. Four national army officers are assigned to the school.
The War Industries Board announced new maximum retail margins for fir and southern yellow pine for the government's emergency lumber project ending July 31. Margins on the Atlantic Seaboard range from two dollars per thousand feet to twelve and fifty cents.
The Committee for Bannock County urges residents to support the sale of War Savings Stamps by June 28. Bannock aims to raise 380000 toward 400000 in stamps. $834 buys monthly bonds. No one may own more than 1000 maturity value. families urged to pledge for themselves and others.
San Francisco June 14 news outlines strict Army brush regulations for flag handling. It bans draping flags as decor and using them for belts or carriages. Flags not indoors must have caretakers and be flown only in designated sites. It stresses saluting, removing hats, and standing for national and allied anthems during displays.
Tokyo reports an important council at the general staff office attended by field marshals and war ministers. A joint conference of field marshals and admirals was summoned for June 10.
Fatty Arbuckle appears in Moonshine in a two reel comedy while Elsie Ferguson stars in The Lie, a five act drama, on the Orpheum bill tonight and tomorrow for the last time.
The program lists an afternoon performance and a separate evening show, offering two distinct slots for attendees. Details specify start times and venue expectations for each matinee and evening presentation.
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