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Newspaper
The Pocatello Tribune
Location
Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
1
Plans for the new half million dollar Short Line shops have been perfected and turned to engineering. Construction contracts to be let soon, with reservation surveys progressing. Surveys by Sonnenkalb and Kimmel expected to finish by early September, Oliver of Portland anticipated to begin within two weeks.
Special correspondence from Lund Idaho notes plans to bring Bear river waters to nearby lands. Frosts damaged potatoes alfalfa and grain while the Barfuss family welcomed a baby boy. A death from dropsy is recorded. John Yost’s team ran away causing buggy damage en route to Bancroft.
The City of Pocatello invites contractors to submit sealed plans for crosswalk constructions. The next city council meeting on June 1 1901 will review plans. five dollars will be paid for accepted proposals. Envelopes marked Plans and specifications for crosswalks must reach the city clerk by 6 p.m. June 18, 1901.
An advertisement claims Her BINE improves wellness and appetite, making you feel stronger and more vigorous. The copy emphasizes vitality from food and lists a 50 cent price with generic product cues.
Charles Rodgers a Texas arriving brakeman stabbed Chas J Nopper three times near Franklin Hays bottling works. Nopper aided by Dr Steely. Rodgers in jail after resisting capture by Acting Chief McGarvey. Case charged as assault with deadly weapon. hearing set for next Friday.
A dated notice for a Y M C A event on Sunday June 16 details a health program about dyspepsia and digestion. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as aiding digestion without stomach involvement and mentions Mrs A Ly Cook and Beau’s ug in the context of the event.
Special Officer Ross nabbed a man aboard the Steel Train after he emerged with two suits claimed to be not his. The suspect, calling himself Bobbie Barns, faced a jail transfer as a stolen property chain tied to Brakeman Dick Soule and possibly Wood. Haros was arraigned and set for Tuesday hearing.
June notes from Ross Fork Idaho report visits to Gate City by H J Bibb and P J Johnson. Edward Lavatta family at Inkom hills. Mayers family dined with friends at the agency. Mrs H W Evans and children left for Malad City for a month. Agent Caldwell reports rapid progress in allotting work. Fort Hall Indian school closes and workers plan attendance. Short Line Railroad initiates depot construction. P J Jonson reelected school trustee for three years. 8 mill tax approved for one year. Public school closed with a picnic and an evening entertainment. Cold spring harms farming. season likely without a summer.
Weather over the past ten days favors shearing and Soda stockyards expect about 3000 sacks of wool, still arriving at 100 sacks daily. Thus far shipments total around 15 cars mainly to St. Louis and Boston firms. Prices paid range from 10 to 13 1/2 cents. Knollin corral shearers finished last Sunday and Morrells clipper camp closes tomorrow. A party of shearers will depart this afternoon for Malta Montana Springs Chieftain.
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