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The Pocatello Tribune

Location

Pocatello, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1918

Page

2

Fine bill at Chautauqua for tonight

A lively Chautauqua program continues with Burns of the Mountains lecturing on Kentucky feud and education. Fenwick Newell Concert company delivered popular musical numbers. Tonight Morrison Smith Company and Laternee Players perform Plays of Our Allies with preliminary features.

James A. Burns Oneida Institute Burns Mountains South Kentucky Kentucky Mountaineer Fenwick Newell Concert Company Morrison-Smith Company Zedeler Symphonic Bill Andharles Crawford Gorst Captain de Beaufort No Man's Land

Explorers to Visit Katmai Volcano Mt Katmai to be studied by Sayre and Hagelbarger

Seattle June 17 two Ohio State University explorers Jasper D Sayre and Paul R Hazebarger will attempt the crater from a new approach at Katmai Nome The pair go north under National Geographic Society auspices following Professor Robert F Griggs earlier expedition They plan a full summer study of the great crater nine miles around and 3600 feet deep with ashes once reaching as far as Victoria B C and even Virginia and North Africa

Seattle Wash Alaska Mount Katmai Valley of Ten Thoupan Smokes National,Geographic Society Robert F. Griggs Ohio State College Jasper D. Sayre Paul R. Hazebarver Ohio State University Griggs University of Washington Sayre Hagelbarger Virginia North Africa Europe Gribbs

Kids Fined for Raiding War Gardens in Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City Judge C. M. Nielsen fined two boys 25 dollars each for stealing four radishes from a back yard war garden. He warned future offenders will face state industrial school terms. The city offers a ten dollar reward for information leading to arrests in war garden thefts.

Salt Lake City C. M. Nielsen Nielsen

Idaho Governor Calls July Fourth Unity Amid War

Boise June 17 Idaho Governor Moses Alexander issues a wartime Fourth of July proclamation urging all citizens and foreign born residents to celebrate unity and sacrifice. The state call follows national and presidential guidance to commemorate independence and support the war effort.

Boise County Council of Defense Council of National Defense State Council of Defense County Councils of Defense United States Wileen Woman's Committee France Moses Alexander Idaho Woodrow Wilson Army Navy Moses Alexander W. T. Dougherty

Honor Orville Wright at Automobile Engineers Meeting

Dayton June 17 1929 the Society of Automobile Engineers begins a two day summer convention here to review advances in war auto devices and to host a testimonial dinner for Orville Wright. Nearly 1000 members and guests will gather in his hometown and aviation birthplace to honor the man who first achieved practical heavier than air flight.

Dayton Society of Automobile Engineers Orville Wright

Public pantry plan urged to curb food hoarding

Food Administrator Hoover promotes a public pantry plan through Piggly Wiggly aisles to cut grocery waste and lower costs by limiting private stockpiling. Memphis grocer Clarence Saunders is credited with pioneering the approach and proving its success in multiple cities.

Washington Hoover Memphis Tennessee Clarence Saunders

Woman Fined for Disturbing the Peace in Court

In a Police Judge Swanson session a woman charged with disturbing the peace by vile language was fined 20 dollars after witnesses testified about pet names used. Also two auto drivers with no licenses pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars each. A man selling prohibited juice forfeited bond after failing to appear. One intoxication case saw a guilty plea with ten days in the city hospital. another intoxication case had a not guilty plea and a ten dollar bond posted.

Swanson East Side Hostise

Mustard gas used by Yankee troops on Marne front

June 17 battle report notes American forces facing mustard gas, called Yperite by U S gas experts, as rain aids the gas’s spread. The Red Cross ambulances treat gassed men while Americans defend Belleau Wood with captured machine guns and shells.

Marne Front Red Cross Ypres Armentieres Belleau Wood

First American Killed in Germany

Naco Arizona June 17 Private Francisco Rodriguez a son of Mexico serving with General Pershing in France is cited as the first Arizona soldier decorated in France for gallantry. The official order praises his conduct in remaining with his team and wagon under heavy shell fire. Rodriguez, a naturalized American, accompanied Pershing into Mexico in pursuit of Villa.

Naco, Ari Francisco Rodricu Mexico General Pershing France Arizona Rodriguez Pershing Villa

Centenary tributes mark Gounod birthday in Paris

Paris observes the centennial of composer Charles Francis Gounod despite wartime stress. The public recalls his fame for Faust, noting its enduring popularity since its 1859 premiere and later acceptance in Germany where it was staged at the Royal Opera in Berlin.

Paris Charles Francis Gounod Gounod Faust Goethe Germany Toyal Opera Berlin

To Prevent Delching Regular habit of eating slowly advised

An advertisement urges readers to chew slowly and thoroughly and suggests Cham berlain's Tablets after supper if trouble recurs, claiming regular mindful eating can prevent discomfort. The notice promotes this remedy as a quick aid.

Chamberlain

Local Births and Lightning Incident Reported

Sen Born Today Mr and Mrs A W Stoker welcome a nine and a half pound boy at St Anthony's hospital. Paul Sorgats rode in a boat on Horse Island when a lightning strike disrupted the open water and shredded his clothing. he says nothing about the fish but notes a loss of his catch.

Sen A. W. Stoker St. Anthony’s Hospital Paul Sorgats Horse Island Paul

Enemys raid repelled as Italian and British forces hold line

In the Xivray Toul sector American artillery halted a German raid planned to seize prisoners. Germans rehearsed behind lines with 600 troops. Austrians crossed Piave claiming 10,000 prisoners. Italian deputies hailed war gains as Brits retook ground and captured prisoners and guns.

A. P Xivray-Toul Xivray No Man’s Land Vienna London Piave Austro-Hungarian War Office Seven Communities Sette Commune Rome Chamber of Deputies Zapelli

Ice Breakup Bet Sparks Red Cross Pool in Fairbanks

In Fairbanks Alaska on June 17 the Yukon River breakup formed a $235 pool to predict the exact time of ice breakup. A 25 percent share, about $49, was designated for the Red Cross yarn fund. The ice broke at 3 22 p m and T Berg, who guessed 3 10, won.

Fairbanks Alaska Youkon River North Red Cros Red Cross Yarn Fund T. Berg

Garbanzo Crop Big News in Sonora Growers

Nogales, Ariz June 17 The garbanzo crop of Sonora will require $1 000 000 or more to harvest. Garbanzo or Spanish pea sells for 16 a sack of 240 pounds the highest price ever paid. $100 000 was shipped east to pay duties on the Mexican side of the border. General Obregon a former minister of war is among the largest growers and heads the garbanzo growers association. The crop is sold mainly in Cuba and Spain and is a favorite in New York markets.

Nogales Ariz Sonora General Obrebon Mexico Cuba Spain New York

Engineer claims rapid pour and launch system for concrete ships

Warren Arizona June 17 James Turtey an engineer here believes he has an improved method of pouring concrete ships to build a bridge to France The feature is in releasing the forms by electric motors The forms open to launch the ship and close again in ten minutes for the next hull to be poured He claims the system speeds production significantly.

Warren Ariz James Turtey France

Weather report for Pocatello Idaho June 17 1918

Weather data for Pocatello Idaho covering twenty four hours ended 6 am with highest yesterday and today 65 degrees mean 76 normal 65. Precipitation 5.90 inches since January 1 with 0.68 inch deficit this month. Wind SW at 18 mph. Humidity 43 percent. Sunset 6 11 pm sunrise 6 59 am. Observer A K Theple. Public notices advertise packing services and chiropractor. Ad J22.

U. S&s Department of Agriculture U. S. Weather Bureau Pocatello Idaho A. K Theple

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