Three teams tie in Short Line league after tight Transportation win
Transportation defeats Stere department 7 to 4 in a hard fought game. Slingerland made a key double play at second and Geddes earned the win by allowing five hits as Transportation stays tied for first with Store department and M. P. & Yo. Name placements reflect a fast upcoming round of games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe
Transporta
Stere Department
Stere
Slingerland — Resee
Geddes
Vie Bruner
Transion
Prices Jump Nine Percent In One Month
Washington reports that retail food prices in the United States rose about nine percent from March 16 to April 16. Flour led gains with an 18 percent jump, bacon up 15 percent, potatoes 14 percent, and all but coffee rising. The yearly average increase stands around 32 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Department of Labor
Boxers Rivers Morrissey Bout Sparks Train Rush
Rivers and Morrissey train for the May 21 bout with Rivers potentially training in Idaho Falls due to quarters. Short Line officials promise Yellowstone Special service to and from the fight, offering special rates for fans from Ashton and northern points. Morrissey trains after 5 pm at First Savings bank with local participants while Rivers plans Idaho Falls training facilities to get in shape for the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Line
Ashton
Yellowstone
Joe Rivers
Idaho Falls
California
Morrissey
First Savings Bank
Unflinching Support urged for Red Cross war effort
John B. Miller urges immediate nationwide donations to the Red Cross Civil and Military Relief fund. He stresses unflinching support across all branches and warns that delaying gifts endangers wounded soldiers, calling for a sincere, generous response now to aid those going abroad to fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
Great Drive Under Way for Red Cross Great Drive Under Way for Red Cross
A national Red Cross fundraising push aims to raise one hundred million during Red Cross week June 18 to 25. Western states organize drives with meetings in San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Wichita and more, enlisting top community leaders and a strategic canvass using billboards newspapers and mail to urge support for military and civilian relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Miller
National Red Cross War Council
Red Cross
Miller
Army and Navy
Munitions Department
Food Control
Liberty Bands
America
Crimea
United States
Mississippi
National Red Cross
Norte
San Francisco
California
Bakersfield
Nevada
Los Angeles
Arizona
Texas
Portland
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Utah
Iowa
Nebraska
Wichita
Kansas
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Y. M. C. A. Compauson
Time extended for Chautauqua season tickets sale
The Chautauqua committee was told the ticket window will stay open after tonight’s program. The extended time allows attendees to buy at the reduced rate. Tickets are available at Temple Pharmacy Hilliard's and Corner Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Pharmacy
Hilliard’s
Corner Pharmacy
Indian lands on market in several western areas
About 386000 acres of Uintah lands Utah will be sold for cash at not less than 50 cents per acre at Provo starting June 18 1917. Coeur d Alene Idaho 18500 acres at least $1 per acre sale starting August 16 1947. Flathead Montana 14500 acres staged for sale August 1917 Kalispell Missoula districts. Purchasers must meet age and acreage limits with affidavits required for certain reservations.
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Uintah
Utah
Provo
Coeur d’ Alene Indian Reservation
Idaho
Coeur d’ Alene
Flathead Indian Reservation
Montana
Kalispell
Missoula
Flathead
Liberty loan dialogue shows Katie and the bond plan
A World War I era scene unfolds with Katie learning about Liberty bonds. The discussion explains bonds fund ships, guns, and soldiers, offering 3.5 percent interest and repayment in 10 to 30 years. Katie contemplates buying fifty dollars or more, seeking to support the war effort and “lick the old cruiser.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie
Unite States
Germany
Senator Introduces Probe on Cantonment Construction Costs
Washington June 15 Senator Sterling seeks Senate Military Committee to investigate the cost of cantonment buildings for training camps. The inquiry covers carpenters wages material prices and overall project costs amid bids based on cost plus profit. Some claim contractors charge extortionate prices to boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sterling
Senate Military Committee
Food Control Bill Moves to Senate Consideration
Washington reports the president backs the food control bill and the Senate will begin work on it tomorrow possibly advancing it ahead of the war tax bill. The measure was introduced in the Senate this afternoon by Chamberlain with Gore opposing many of its provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Chamberlain
Gore
Agriculture Committee
American tanker Moreni sunk after two hour fight
American tank steamer Moreni was torpedoed by a German submarine on June 12 near the Atlantic after a two hour running battle. Four crew members are reported missing. The vessel went to the bottom with heavy damage.
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Washington, D. C
Moreni
Local Brevities and Society Notes
Visiting Friends Mrs John Kene of Mountainhome is a city visitor for several days. Film Man Fred Medracken arrived from Salt Lake yesterday to discuss films with local theater proprietors. Gigue Fishing John Kane and W G Phoenix depart for Arco for a two day fishing trip. Lumber Case Hearing for H B Faber and A H Brown accused by J H Townsend of stealing lumber and a pole from land northeast of Pocatello will occur in a few days.
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John Kene
Mountainhome
Fred Medracken
Salt Lake
John Kane
W. G. Phoenix
Arco
H. B. Faber
A. H. Brown
J. H. Townsend
Tocatello
Margaret Cummiskey
T. A. Castle
North Mair
Fishing Outlook and Park Train Schedule North Fork Island Park
Fishing on the North Fork and Island Park sections is exceptionally good with few mosquitoes and fine roads. The first park train runs through on the 20th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fork
Island Park
Idaho Falls Mayor Endorses G G Wright for Senate Seat
Salt Lake interview quotes Mayor George Edgimeton of Idaho Falls asserting that G G Wright, a prominent eastern Idaho citizen, would make good material to succeed Senator Borah. Wright is described as having large and diverse interests in Idaho Falls and as assistant manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
George Edgimeton
Idaho Falls
G. G. Wright
Idaho
Senator Borah
Wright
Falls
Ida Hoans Unite Behind Consolidated Wagon Firm Leader
A Salt Lake City based Consolidated Wagon and Machine company gains strong esteem among Ida hoans. The text asserts the leader will receive united support from all eastern Ida ho as a matter of confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Wagon & Machine Company
Salt Lake City
Idaho
Fine Recitals At Josephs School By Marguerite Wirtz And Edna Jarboe
Two recitals last evening at Josephs school featured Marguerite Wirtz a violin student and Edna Jarboe a piano student. Both programs were well received and the pieces were performed with fidelity reflecting careful training and musicianly study.
Corttage Barber Shop Joins Local Barbers Union
Notice states Cort tage Barber Shop on South Main opposite Orpheuw Theatre has joined the local barbers union. Owner H M Bishop listed as proprietor. Union membership approved as of notice date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vottick
Corttage
South Main
Orpheuw Theatre
Barbers’ Union
H. M. Bishop
We Do Wet Wash Advertisement
We do wet wash. Phone 822, Troy Ltundry. This classified ad promotes a laundry service offering wet washing with a contact number and location cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Chautauqua Opens With Evans Speech on America
Dr. Arthur Walwyn Evans, nephew of David Lloyd George, headlines Chautauqua with What America Means to Me. The Welsh born speaker, now an American citizen, blends humor and logic in a stirring address praised for breadth and fairness. Tomorrow’s program features N H Trible, the Davenport Festival Quintet, Dr. Henry Smith Williams, and Hawkins North Woods photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Walwyn Evans
David Lloyd-Cheorge
Evans
Chautauqua
America
England
Lloyd-Georges
Empire
Lords Kitchener and Roberts
General Booth
Joseph Chamberlain
John Ruskin
Gladstone
Rudyard Kipling
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
N. H. Trible
Davenny Festival Quintet
Henry Smith Williams
Chauncey Hawkins
The
North Woods
Classified Ads Restore Lost Articles to Owners
Classified notices report that a large share of misplaced items are returned to their rightful owners through public ads. The notices describe found items and owners seeking reunification, stressing timely claims and verification steps.
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Union Pacific
Denver
Colorado Springs
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Memphis
Ty Rufus King of
Kelle
Nes
Bone
Mare
Faith
S. Gatfierd
Oie
Federal Tires
Ajax Tires
Irvin Motor CO
South Arthur
Whitman St. Pocatello, Idaho
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